Specialized Laboratory Testing

  While menopause is not a disease, it is an
  expression of the continuum of a woman’s
  life cycle. The cessation of ovarian function
  and the resulting decline in estrogen levels
are usually accompanied by hot flashes, loss of bone density, osteoporosis as well as an increased risk for heart disease. Decreasing levels of testosterone in middle-aged men
have been associated with loss of libido, impotence, depression, loss of muscle tone and obesity. Identification of hormonal status is important in the treatment of menopausal
or peri-menopausal symptoms as well as evaluation for those currently taking hormonal replacement. For women experiencing facial hair, ovarian cysts, loss of libido and PMS or other symptoms occurring before menses, identification of hormonal imbalances would be needed to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

NeuroAdrenal Profile and NeuroSleep Profile

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers
that relay signals between nerve cells and
play an important role our day-to-day lives.
Some are excitatory and provide the body with energy for concentration, muti-tasking, memory, and a healthy metabolism. Others are inhibitory and enable the nervous system to “pace it’s self,” focus, bounce back
from stress as well as sleep. Imbalances in these neurotransmitters can result in a constellation of symptoms ranging from anxiety, irritability, agitation, tension and panic attacks to fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, focusing or remembering. Imbalances can also play a role
in insomnia and sleep disturbances as well as poor response to stress. The evaluation of neurotransmitters finds and measures the real and physical problem associated with
many emotional states.

Comprehensive Nutritional Panel

   This is a clinically effective diagnostic
   tool for the prevention and management
   of chronic disease conditions like cancer,
   diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease
as well as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Overwhelming clinical evidence confirms that nutrient deficiencies have been shown to suppress immune function contributing to chronic disease process including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer's.

Lipoprotein Particle Profile (LPP)

  Not all cholesterol is the same. The “good”
  cholesterol is highly dense with protein and
  low in fat (high density lipoprotein or and
  HDL) the “bad” cholesterol has a lower density of protein and a higher fat content (low density lipoprotein or LDL). More important than the difference between LDL and HDL is the fact that there are different
types of LDL particles and some are much more dangerous than others. The LPP directly measures both the size and number of several classes of lipoprotein particles, including critical risk factors as cited by the National Cholesterol Education Program, giving an accurate assessment of cardiovascular risk. For example, the LPP test measures
RLP (remnant lipoprotein) and Lp(a), both very atherogenic, but with very different effective treatment options. A standard cholesterol test does not measure these types of LDL. Moreover, since it is the actual lipoproteins (not the cholesterol inside them) that contribute to cardiovascular disease, the LPP is more advanced than standard cholesterol testing.
The LPP measures the lipoprotein particles directly, giving a precise evaluation of their size and density. Armed with this information, a clinician is empowered to make the best possible decisions regarding their patients’ care when it comes to reducing cardiovascular risk.

Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis

   The digestion of food, assimilation of
   nutrients, and timely elimination of waste
   are the cornerstones of good health. Poor
    digestion and malabsorption of vital nutrients can contribute to degenerative diseases, compromised immune status and nutritional deficiencies. Additionally, low gastric acids, chronic maldigestion, food allergens impact on bowel absorptive surfaces, bacterial overgrowth, pathogenic bacteria, yeast and parasites can impair the gastric barrier leading to “leaky gut syndrome.” This test provides a non-invasive assessment of gastric dysfunction as well as bacterial overgrowth or imbalances, yeast, parasites and related toxic irritants. It also provides the biomarkers needed to distinguish between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
and the less serious inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS),
all leading to appropriate treatment.

Urine Toxic Metals and Fecal Toxic Metals

   According to current research, people
   with dental amalgams have approximately
   10 times higher body concentrations of
   mercury than people who do not have mercury amalgams, and when measured in laboratory test the mercury levels highly correlate with the number of amalgams in the mouth. But mercury is not the only toxic metal accumulated in the body from environmental exposure – arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, thallium and uranium – all can be associated with an array of chronic disease and poor health. The evaluation of the accumulation of toxic metals is necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions.

Yeast Culture and Sensitivity