I Test. I Don't Guess.
As a FDN Practitioner I do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. I support the self-administration of five foundational labs, that most providers do not run, in order to get a comprehensive look at how your body is functioning (or not functioning).
These labs provide us with information for personalized healing opportunities. They help lay the foundation for a naturally based protocol, that if followed, will allow your body to heal from the inside out.
5 Foundational Labs I Use
Stress and Hormone Profile
The Stress & Hormone Profile (SHP) saliva lab measures Cortisol, Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S, with the addition of the daytime levels of Melatonin and Secretory IgA (SIgA), key indicators of immune and stress imbalance or dysfunction.
Metabolic Wellness Panel
The Metabolic Wellness Profile dried urine lab measures Indican, Total Bile Acids & 8-OHdG…key metabolic markers of Digestion, Detoxification & Oxidative Stress. It helps us determine if your liver is congested, your detoxification pathways are compromised and if your body is keeping up with all the environmental & chemical toxins.
Mucosal Barrier Assessment
The Mucosal Barrier Assessment fingerstick lab measures Zonulin, Histamine & Diamine Oxidase (DAO). These markers give us insight into your body's immune function, inflammatory response, nutrient absorption, and your risks of what we commonly think of as 'leaky gut.'
GI Pathogen Screening
Research overwhelmingly indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in digestive, immune, metabolic, skin, brain, and neuroendocrine health. The GI-MAP® (Microbial Assay Plus) is a comprehensive stool test that gets to the root cause of chronic conditions.
It detects parasites, bacteria, H. pylori, fungi, viruses and more by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested. Results allow us to personalize gut healing protocols that optimize overall health.
Mediator Release Test
Not only does MRT give insight into over 170 potential inflammation-provoking foods and food chemicals, but more importantly MRT identifies the BEST foods for your body.
Simply put, MRT gives you the information you can’t get any other way, and that information directly translates into targeted therapy that matters.
MRT is the foundation of fully addressing food sensitivities and achieving the maximum outcomes in the shortest period of time.
Metabolic Typing Test
It’s now possible to pinpoint your specific nutrient needs using your cravings, traits and characteristics. Your Metabolic Type® determines the perfect fuel mix for optimal health. When you eat according to your type, you’ll finally have the answer to the question, “What’s the perfect diet for me?”
The Metabolic Typing® diet isn’t just another plan—it’s a “cheat sheet” to optimal health based on your unique metabolic fingerprint. Unlike one-size-fits-all diets, Metabolic Typing® aligns your nutrition with your genetic predisposition, tailoring your diet to what your body truly needs to thrive every single day.
DUTCH Test
DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This lab is ideal for women that may require a deeper investigation of persistent hormonal imbalances, particularly in perimenopause or when adrenal health is also in question. This panel provides additional information on how adrenal and sex hormones are being produced AND metabolized in the body not just the levels of unbound, biologically active hormones in the body.
MycoTox Profile
The MycoTox urine lab screens for 11 different mycotoxins, from 40 species of mold including: Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), Ochratoxin A (OTA), Sterigmatocystin (STG), Roridin E, Verrucarin A, Enniatin B1, and Zearalenone (ZEA).
If you have a known mold exposure or an environmental history concerning mold exposure, this lab is essential for determining an accurate treatment plan customized for you.
TotalTox Burden
The Total Tox Burden urine screening is a bundle of tests that look for exposure to heavy metals, mycotoxins (mold), and environmental chemicals. More specifically it assesses the levels of 20 heavy metals, 31 mycotoxins, and 39 environmental toxins present in your body.
This screening is beneficial for those who experience multiple inflammatory conditions and stubborn health conditions that have not been able to be remedied by other natural or traditional healing methods.