Every Mother Nutrition
Alison Hayward DipCNM Mbant CNHC
Functional Tests
I am an expert in recommending and analysing Functional health tests
Functional Health testing can be a significant addition to your health journey due to their ability to provide highly personalised data which can be used to build you a more closely aligned, personal and strategic diet and lifestyle plan. Great examples of this are how a Genetic DNA Neurotransmittor test can give us clues as to why as an individual we struggle with anxiety, fluctuations in mood or low motivation. Or if we have been struggling with IBS symptoms or tummy struggles, an indepth stool analysis can provide a clearer view of our current digestive function and the areas we can improve.
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I have access to a wide variety of functional health tests that range from simple nutrient checks to more complex hormone and digestive function which can provide you with a deeper understanding of imbalances that may be causing your symptoms. Most if these tests can be carried out easily in your own home and might involve, pin prick blood, salvia or stool tests.
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Tests available include:
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Genetic testing
These can assess where any genetic imbalances may be in your foundations, including the MTHFR gene, Neurotransmittor production, detoxification pathways as well as Vitamin D metabolism. These can be a gamechanger for improving longevity of health and asessing your future risk factors
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Nutrient and foundational function screening
Can include key nutrients such as , Vitamin D, active B12 and folate as well as ferritin. Or Full Thyroid and indepth Liver Function panels
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Stool tests for Gut
A 360 degree look at how your digestive system is functioning, with markers of your beneficial bacteria, dysbiotic bacteria, yeast, parasites, digestive markers, inflammation, Secretory IgA and more.
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Hormone Testing
This can include the DUTCH dried urine assessment tests which measure metabolites of hormones, so we can really see where the imbalances may be and challenges you have in how you process and make hormones.
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Food intolerance testing
Intolerance and allergy tests can include Cyrex tests to fully break down your reaction to wheat, gluten and other potential allergens.
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Hair Mineral Analysis
A non-invasive screening tool that measures nutrient mineral levels and toxic heavy metal exposure by analyzing a small sample of hair, reflecting long-term metabolic activity and tissue storage. It helps identify deficiencies (e.g., calcium, zinc) and toxicities (e.g., mercury, lead)
If you would like to work with me one to one and find out more about the underlying imbalances that may be affecting your health, then please get in touch today.
.Please note that any clinical health tests are not included in the coaching package price.
You can also find out more about my 3 month nutrition coaching programme here.
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