After reviewing assessments and conducting your initial consultation, testing may be recommended to provide further insight about your health. Naturopathy takes into account the whole person and these tools backed by science simply provide more avenues for understanding your entire health picture while also shedding light on other pathways to healing.
Most of the recommended tests are kits that can be completed at home. Few will be required to be sent directly to the corresponding lab. Tests are not included in price of consultation.
Examples of types of tests used follow:
Genotype Test: Helps to determine your genotype in order to lose weight and lead a healthier life. Learn the role caffeine and sugar plays and what your fingertips tell you about your risk for heart disease and cancer.
Free radical Test: We'll determine the amount of stress on the body caused by free radical activity. Learn whether you are receiving enough antioxidants in your diets and be recommended the most appropriate nutritional supplements to adopt in your diet.
Vitamin D Deficiency Test: Helps to provide for information concerning bone and hair health.
Food Intolerance, Sensitivity & Allergies Test: Over 400 food items tested and over 300 non-food items. This is most appropriate for our elimination diet consultation. Wellness reports concerning
DNA Testing- Requires mail in of saliva sample to lab where reports will be provided concerning your personal health and wellness. Reports focused on but not limited to hereditary hearing loss, lactose-intolerance, deep sleep, genetic weight, taste and smell preferences as well as predisposition to other conditions.
Genetic Risk Test- Tests over 50 genes in order to help understand your risk for inherited health conditions and how your body may react to certain medications.