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Balanced Nutrition Consulting offers functional lab testing to gain deeper insight into your health and guide personalized nutrition strategies. Please be aware that these tests are not covered by insurance and require out-of-pocket payment. We offer flexible packages that include consultations or stand-alone tests, allowing you to choose what best fits your needs and price range.
What is a HTMA test?
HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) is a non-invasive lab test that can assist in assessing health and nutritional status. It is not a diagnostic tool, but can give you insight to the root causes of your symptoms associated with conditions. The test involves sending a hair sample to a laboratory to assess mineral imbalances, deficiencies, and excesses of many essential and toxic elements.
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Key Results
Metabolic Type
Rates how quickly your body is metabolizing energy and what macro ratios are ideal for you
Single Mineral Status
Shows an overall snapshot of the major minerals in your body and if any are very high or low
Heavy Metal Excretion
Can indicate if you are being exposed to any specific heavy metals and whether your body is excreting or storing them
Mineral Ratios
All mineral affect each other to some degree, so these ratios highlight which symptoms need the most nutritional therapy
Why test for minerals?
Minerals are the “spark plugs” that are essential for hundreds of physiological functions, including thyroid hormone utilization, digestive function, stress response, blood sugar balance, mental and emotional health...the list goes on!
Why use the hair?
First, it can easily and painlessly be done in the comfort of your own home. Second, clinical results have shown that it can give a 3-4 month indication of mineral status in the tissue.
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What is a DUTCH test?
DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) is a comprehensive dried urine test that goes beyond standard hormone panels, it provides a complete picture of your hormone production, metabolism, and balance over a full day. It measures key hormones like cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and their metabolites, giving a deeper insight into how your body is processing and using these hormones.
How can DUTCH Testing Help You?
If you are struggling with symptoms like fatigue, irregular periods, mood changes, sleep distubances, weight fluctuations, or menopause, DUTCH testing can help uncover the root causes. By identifying your body's hormone patterns, we can create personalized strategies to support better energy, hormone balance, and overall well-being whether you're navigating PCOS, perimenopause, or simply want to optimize your health.
Key Results
Estrogen Metabolism
Androgen Metabolism
Melatonin Production
Cortisol Production and Metabolism
What is a stool test?
The GI Effects Stool Profiles are a suite of advanced stool tests that provide immediate, actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health. These profiles offer valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome. The GI Effects Stool Profiles can reveal important information about the root cause of many common gastrointestinal symptoms and non-GI conditions including:
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Gas
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Bloating
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Indigestion/ reflux
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Abdominal pain/ cramps
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Diarrhea
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Constipation
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Atopic dermatitis/ eczema
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Allergies
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Autoimmune diseases
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Mood disorders (depression)
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Joint aches
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Diabetes
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Weight issues
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Adapted from Genova Diagnostics website
How can Stool Testing Help You?
The health of the entire body is dependent on a healthy gut and gut microbiome. Gut microbes are codependent with one another and with their human host, and the health of one affects the other. A sizeable volume of research associates a dysbiotic, or imbalanced gut microbiome with multiple disease states both within and outside of the GI tract. The diverse metabolic activities of the microbiome ultimately impact the human host, and the activities of the human host ultimately affect the health of their microbiome.
