Which TESTS ARE NECESSARY?
Based on your symptoms discovered in our consultation(s), I will suggest testing to establish the best way to lay the foundation for your journey. Some of the tests can even be ordered yourself!
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Many people have thyroid imbalance. A full blood work panel is needed to assess the state of your thyroid. While many doctors routinely test TSH to monitor thyroid, it does not provide a thorough examination of how the thyroid is functioning.
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A serum (blood) cortisol test is not sufficient to evaluate adrenal health since it captures only one moment in time. A saliva cortisol test, taken with four samples at key times during the day, provides a more accurate result.
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Knowing both iron and ferritin levels is crucial for understanding the cause of many symptoms. Ferritin is a protein that helps with iron storage. Iron is required to make red blood cells that carry oxygen to the cells. Iron and ferritin levels also affect thyroid function.
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Balancing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone is vital in all stages of life and impacts fertility, aging, energy levels, heart health, and many other essential body functions.
Is Testing needed?
Absolutely! Testing is extremely important when it comes to finding the root causes of your symptoms. Testing will eliminate having to guess what is going wrong with your health.
Testing throughout your healing journey is crucial as well, so that we can celebrate what is working and fix what is not!