Testing
The safe and
effective laboratory tests that are available at the West
Vancouver Wellness Centre
are:
Adrenal
Stress Profile
This test measures an individual's
ability to adapt to different stress. We will test your
adaptability to emotional, mental, physiological and environmental
stress. With these results she will customize a program
suited to your needs.
The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce
many hormones. If this gland is dysfunctional, you may experience
some or many of the following symptoms: chronic stress,
anxiety, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, depression, poor
memory, sweet cravings, headaches, migraine headaches, low
body temperature, low sex drive, and low blood pressure.
Anti-Aging
Assessment
No, a fountain of youth has
not been discovered - but there is a test called IGF-1 Assessment
that looks at the levels in the human growth hormone within
our bodies. The changes in levels of this hormone have an
impact on skin and diminish abilities to fight the diseases
that come with age. With the results of this test, we may
be able to offer suggestions on how to alter your diet and
lifestyle to reflect what is going on in your body to better
fight off the aging process.
Cardiovascular
Profile
With the results of this test,
we can customize a prevention program for you which could
save your life. This assessment can increase detection of
heart attacks by almost 30% compared to conventional cholesterol
testing.
Complete
Digestive Stool Analysis
One of the most common conditions
people complain to their medical doctor about is that of
digestive problems. This includes abdominal pain, bowel
dysfunction and indigestion. It has been said that 80% of
households have one or more people with digestive problems.
This analysis can diagnose conditions like irritable bowel
syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer.
Creatinine
Clearance Profile
This is an important test
that we use to examine the patient's kidneys. Assessment
of the functionality of the kidneys is key to ensure the
detoxification process via urine is safe. If it is ok to
pass the Creatinine through your system it is safe to remove
the rest of the toxins.
Diabetes
Profile
The diabetes profile tests
the glucose and insulin levels in your blood. Glucose comes
from the food you eat; insulin transports the glucose into
your body's cells from your blood. If there is a lack of
insulin or it doesn't function properly, high blood glucose
levels will be the result.
If you find yourself with these symptoms you should be tested:
persistent thirst, you urinate frequently, feel tired, have
blurred vision, and/or have frequent vaginal yeast infections.
Element
Clearance Profiles - Total and Toxic
These tests measure metals
versus the nutrient levels in the urine. Because it is important
to remove the toxins from your body it is considered good
clinical practice to use these tests to monitor the progress
of the detoxification process.
Food
Allergy Testing
Many foods and liquids we
ingest today contain additives, preservatives, forms of
insecticides and pollution. Others use genetically altered
plants. These changes in diet are to blame for the increase
of food allergies. A simple blood test will show what your
blood is intolerant to. Often a change of diet is called
for to decrease or eliminate these foods, which will create
incredible, positive changes.
Here are some of the symptoms you may experience when allergic
to foods: gas, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, ulcers,
irritable bowel syndrome, weight gain, low back and/or joint
pain, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, migraines, depression,
fatigue, anxiety, wheezing, coughing, asthma, recurrent
bronchitis, chronic infections, acne, canker sores, eczema
and rashes.
Genetic
Testing
This incredible forward-looking
testing examines your genes. At a smaller, micro-level your
genes contain DNA (or deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA is the
"blueprint for building life" which is the key to unlock
the mysteries of what diseases your body is susceptible
to getting in your lifetime. Because you are susceptible
does not necessarily mean you will develop the disease,
it just shows that you are more prone to getting the ailment.
A simple blood test will enable the laboratory to map out
your genetic sequence. With this information, we can help
you make lifestyle changes to keep you healthier and maybe
even disease free. This is a very pro-active approach to
your healthcare.
Hair
Elemental Analysis
There are enormous amounts
of toxins in our society. From the air we breathe to the
foods we eat - we are surrounded by it. A hair elemental
analysis offers a solid assessment of the toxicity levels
in your body. With these results we will be able to offer
you vitamins and minerals that your body is deficient in.
Helicobacter
Pylori
This is a simple breath test
checking your PH level. The helicobacter pylori are foreign
bacteria that get into the body and live in the stomach.
These bacteria may cause ulcers, stomach cancer and lymphoma.
With the results of the test, we can offer remedies to remove
these bacteria.
Inhalant
Allergy Testing
This testing is done with
a very minute injection of serum from pollens, grasses,
weeds, crops, etc. Once you are aware of the inhalants you
are allergic to you can then alter your lifestyle around
it. It may be as easy as choosing to use various herbal
supplements to remedy the situation, get someone else to
cut your lawn, stop smelling certain flowers, or stay inside
during specific crop harvesting time.
Osteoporosis
Bone Density Measurements
This test measures the levels
of bone loss of a patient before the damage has been done.
With the assessment we can monitor the progression of the
disease and prescribe treatments to ensure less bone loss
occurs.
Parasite
Profile
Parasites are transmitted
through contaminated food and water. Parasites are prevalent
today because of increased world travel. For those who have
ever picked up a foreign parasite, you know that you can
be ill for a very long time. With the knowledge that a foreign
parasite is living in your system, we can then work towards
removing the organism and boost your immune system.
Thyroid
Assessment
A thyroid imbalance may elicit
behaviours such as: headaches, poor skin, weight gain or
loss, anxiety, decreased memory, difficulty concentrating,
muscle and joint pain, and low sex drive.
This test analyses the thyroid hormones, testing their activity,
production, secretion, conversion and autoimmunity. The
thyroid hormones are the regulators of the body's metabolism.
These hormones help breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins,
fat and vitamin/mineral utilization. They effect your muscle
activity, nerve activity, blood flow, and reproduction system.
The test can show deficiencies in vitamins and minerals,
show heavy metal toxicity, and stress over-load.
Vaginosis
Profile
Vaginosis profile is a test
for the discomforting condition known as vaginitis. This
ailment can threaten a woman's reproductive well-being and
also increases the risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
If the test is positive, we will customize a cure.
Women's
Hormonal Assessment (fertility, dysmenorrheal, menopause)
This test will provide us
with an overall view of your hormonal balance. This balance
is linked to aging, disease, cardiac function, emotional
health, immune function and breast cancer. It will measure
estrogen, androgen, osteoporosis and progesterone.
Yeast
Cultures Analysis
Stool testing can be done
to determine the type of yeast cultures you have. With these
results, we can recommend natural products that can combat
this persistent condition. |
