Ottawa Testing Options
Laboratory testing can give further information in understanding the underlying causes of your health concerns.
Dr. Heather Prescott, ND performs a thorough assessment and can determine if further testing is necessary for you.
Adrenal Stress – Saliva Cortisol Test
Stress is pretty much unavoidable, which is why the body has processes in place to help manage it. The adrenal glands are small glands that sit on top of the kidneys and produce different hormones. Under stress, the adrenal glands produce the hormone cortisol along with the catecholamine hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Chronic stress may be a concern if you experience:
· Feeling “Burnt Out”
· Fatigue
· Weight loss or gain
· Sleep Disturbance
· Irritability
· Hair loss
· Anxiety
Click here for more information.
Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing
A blood test can be helpful in assessing if your body is reactive to certain foods. In a food reaction, the immune system reacts by releasing cells called antibodies.
Two types of antibodies commonly produced in response to foods are IgE (immunoglobulin E) and IgG (immunoglobulin G). These can contribute to many possible health concerns including digestive concerns, headaches, autoimmune conditions, joint pain, skin conditions and mood disturbances.
Click here to see what foods are tested. http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/files/Standard-Allergens_Sept20-2012_web.pdf
Click here for more info. http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Food.pdf
Nutrient Testing – Organix Comprehensive Profile
Vitamin, mineral and essential nutrient deficiency are a significant underlying cause of many health concerns. This urine testing can help to tailor your health program toward your individual requirements.
Click here for more info.
http://www.metametrix.com/files/test-menu/interpretive-guides/Organix-IG.pdf
See a sample report.
http://www.metametrix.com/files/test-menu/sample-reports/Organix-Comprehensive-Adult-SR.pdf
Hormone Testing
Optimal hormonal balance is essential to our wellbeing throughout our lives. Woman may experience infertility, PMS, mood swings, anxiety, painful periods, sleep disturbance, menopausal symptoms or other symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
Men may experience fatigue, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction, weight gain or memory loss.
Hormonal testing assesses your unique hormonal balance to develop an individualized treatment program.
For more information:
Women http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Female.pdf
Men http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Male.pdf
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
A healthy digestion is foundational for our health. This stool test is helpful for assessing the digestive system. It detects bacteria, fungi and parasites in the stool. This test also assesses fecal fat, undigested food and vegetable fibers, red blood cells, short chain fatty acids and inflammatory factors.
See a sample report. http://meridianvalleylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CSDA-with-Ova-and-PArasite-x-3.pdf
Dr. Heather Prescott, ND performs a thorough assessment and can determine if further testing is necessary for you.
Adrenal Stress – Saliva Cortisol Test
Stress is pretty much unavoidable, which is why the body has processes in place to help manage it. The adrenal glands are small glands that sit on top of the kidneys and produce different hormones. Under stress, the adrenal glands produce the hormone cortisol along with the catecholamine hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Chronic stress may be a concern if you experience:
· Feeling “Burnt Out”
· Fatigue
· Weight loss or gain
· Sleep Disturbance
· Irritability
· Hair loss
· Anxiety
Click here for more information.
Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing
A blood test can be helpful in assessing if your body is reactive to certain foods. In a food reaction, the immune system reacts by releasing cells called antibodies.
Two types of antibodies commonly produced in response to foods are IgE (immunoglobulin E) and IgG (immunoglobulin G). These can contribute to many possible health concerns including digestive concerns, headaches, autoimmune conditions, joint pain, skin conditions and mood disturbances.
Click here to see what foods are tested. http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/files/Standard-Allergens_Sept20-2012_web.pdf
Click here for more info. http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Food.pdf
Nutrient Testing – Organix Comprehensive Profile
Vitamin, mineral and essential nutrient deficiency are a significant underlying cause of many health concerns. This urine testing can help to tailor your health program toward your individual requirements.
Click here for more info.
http://www.metametrix.com/files/test-menu/interpretive-guides/Organix-IG.pdf
See a sample report.
http://www.metametrix.com/files/test-menu/sample-reports/Organix-Comprehensive-Adult-SR.pdf
Hormone Testing
Optimal hormonal balance is essential to our wellbeing throughout our lives. Woman may experience infertility, PMS, mood swings, anxiety, painful periods, sleep disturbance, menopausal symptoms or other symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
Men may experience fatigue, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction, weight gain or memory loss.
Hormonal testing assesses your unique hormonal balance to develop an individualized treatment program.
For more information:
Women http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Female.pdf
Men http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/spec_sheets/20140202_Pt-Handout-Male.pdf
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
A healthy digestion is foundational for our health. This stool test is helpful for assessing the digestive system. It detects bacteria, fungi and parasites in the stool. This test also assesses fecal fat, undigested food and vegetable fibers, red blood cells, short chain fatty acids and inflammatory factors.
See a sample report. http://meridianvalleylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CSDA-with-Ova-and-PArasite-x-3.pdf