Hair Mineral Testing is one of the cheapest Functional Tests in the alternative and Functional Health market places.
Minerals are the 'spark plugs' of life energy, and when out of balance can identify the root cause of many conditions that affect wellbeing & vitality.
Mineral dysregulation will result in conditions such as: fatigue, adrenal insufficiency, blood sugar dysregulation (hypoglycaemia), many cardiovascular conditions, and a sluggish or underactive Thyroid gland.
When analysing the results we can determine whether the person's Nervous System is dysregulated - meaning whether their body is showing signs of long term (chronic) or short term (acute) stress. This is 'Fight, flight or Freeze'.
These tests show us how well your body is making energy in response to stress, over the last 3 months. This is very different from a blood test that it simply a 'snap-shot' in time.
In today's world we are all more health conscious and yet as a population we are sicker than ever before, and we have the most up to date technology in our NHS, but taking vitamins as supplements will never address & compensate for depleted minerals.
Depletion of our minerals in response to stress from environmental pollution, poor nutrition, emotions & emotional trauma, depression, bereavement and any other source, will leave us lacking in vital energy & is the cause of inflammation at the cellular level.
For all of these reasons, and particularly as this statement demonstrates, we at Health Empowered recommend that all our clients undertake this cost effective but hugely relevant test before they embark and their health healing journeys
DUTCH Complete offers an extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones plus melatonin, 8-Hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine and six organic acids to help identify the root causes of hormone imbalances in men and women.
DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) Complete can help identify the root causes of hormone imbalances in men and women. It can provide insights into conditions such as the menopause, PCOS, weight gain, fatigue, low libido, premenstrual syndrome, mood swings, sleep issues, mood disorders and prostate issues in men. Additionally, the test can be used to gather baseline measurements for the administration and monitoring of hormone replacement therapy.
The profile analyses 35 different hormones; oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S and cortisol along with their metabolites. It also measures daily free cortisol, the oxidative stress marker 8OHdG, melatonin and six organic acids including markers for vitamin B12 (methylmalonate), vitamin B6 (xanthurenate), glutathione (pyroglutamate), dopamine (homovanillate), norepinephrine/epinephrine (vanilmandelate), and serotonin (5-hydroxyindoleacetate).
The DUTCH test is simple and easy to use. Urine samples are taken using filter paper collection strips without the need for a blood draw or 24-hour urine collection.
TURNAROUND TIME: 12 WORKING DAYS
This package incorporates the report and results with expert interpretation, and advise on Diet & Lifestyles interventions that promote health
You may have been to your GP and think you have an idea what is going on but you might still be feeling frustrated and know something isn’t quite right. Understanding exactly what is going on with your thyroid hormones and the impact this is having on your health is vital – and relying on NHS testing is not going to be able to do that for you. Generally you’ll only ever have had your TSH tested and this isn’t even a thyroid hormone.
This test sets out all the key nutrients and hormone levels to adequately assess your thyroid’s needs. It will look at active thyroid hormone levels, including TSH, FT4, FT3, TT4, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies & vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron and folate levels, magnesium, CRP and cortisol – all of which are typically impacted in an underactive thyroid state, and are likely to be contributing to you feeling the way you are.
90% of those with a diagnosis of Hypothyroidism actually have raised antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies) - if they are raised then this indicates that the immune system is dysregulated, causing the thyroid to falter. This is a GAME CHANGER, because once the immune system is regulated the thyroid is left to work properly!
Once the test results are back, I will review them and we will have a 30 minute phone or Zoom consultation where I will help you interpret the results in a meaningful way and steer you on the right path with what to do next.
So if you have symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, weight gain. If you want detailed insight into your thyroid status, this is a great option for you.
This is an 'at home' finger prick test that doesn't require a GP referral
The lab kit is sent to your address, provides full instructions, and is a paid for postal return
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