Analyzing a urine sample gives us insight into many systems of the body, including electrolytes, kidney function and hydration levels. It also enables your Naturopathic doctor to assess and diagnose urinary tract infections.
Two of the antibodies involved in allergic reactions are immunoglobulin E (IgE) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). IgE production occurs right after ingestion or inhalation of an allergen and is referred to as a Type I immediate hypersensitivity reaction. IgG antibodies are produced for several hours or days after exposure to an allergen and are called Type III delayed hypersensitivity reactions.
IgG allergies are difficult to diagnose because reactions do not occur until hours or days after ingestion of an allergen. This makes it extremely difficult to determine which foods are the causative agents. Blood spot testing for IgG provides a simple and practical means for practitioners to uncover potential causes of allergic reactions and allergy related disease.
A non-invasive diagnostic tool, salivary testing can assess hormone imbalance (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, etc) that leads to symptoms including decreased sex drive, mood swings, hot flashes and fatigue. Through analyzing the levels of hormones in the saliva, valuable information is gained about stress, thyroid function, infertility, menopause and male hormones, helping to create a treatment plan specific to your needs.
Good health begins in the gut. To obtain benefits from food that is consumed, nutrients must be appropriately digested and then efficiently absorbed into portal circulation. Poor digestion and malabsorption of vital nutrients can contribute to degenerative diseases, compromised immune status, and nutritional deficiencies.
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) is an invaluable non-invasive diagnostic assessment that evaluates the status of beneficial and harmful bacteria, parasites, yeast/fungus and the ability of a person to absorb and digest their food. The results guide the Naturopathic Doctor to determine the appropriate interventions to restore health.
Heavy metals are posing and increasing threat on not only our environment but our health as well. We are being bombarded through water, air, soil, and food in countless assaults – but rarely assessing for toxic burden. Urine and/or hair element analysis is an invaluable tool for the diagnosis or confirmation of toxic element burden and monitoring of detoxification therapy. Analysis of elements in urine/hair provides diagnostic information on potentially toxic elements such as lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, beryllium, arsenic and aluminum, etc.
Live Blood Cell Analysis is a screening tool that utilizes a small drop of blood from a finger tip (taken with a sterile, single use lancet) and put on a slide with a cover slip. The sample is then viewed using a high powered microscope and images are projected to a video screen for patients to view their blood during the examination and interpretation.
This test is invaluable in determining a snapshot of the body’s processes. This provides crucial information in helping to determine signs of: accelerated aging, food allergies, degeneration, toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and organ system weaknesses. This aids in developing customized treatments for each and every individual BEFORE specific tissues are harmed. A valuable tool in both PREVENTION OF and TREATMENT of disease.