The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) offers a comprehensive look at the overall health of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. 

This stool analysis evaluates: 

• Digestion/Absorption Markers
• Gut Metabolic Markers
• Gut Microbiology Markers

CDSA Stool Analysis offers insight into common gastrointestinal conditions, such as:

• Maldigestion
• Malabsorption
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Altered GI immune function
• Bacterial/fungal overgrowth
• Chronic dysbiosis

Unlike standard liver function tests which only provide a measure of hepatic damage (released hepatic enzyme levels), the liver detoxification profile evaluates the ability of an individual to process certain chemicals and medicines, such as caffeine, aspirin (salicylate) and paracetamol (acetaminophen) by assessing certain metabolites in salivary and urinary specimens. This measures the effectiveness of phase I and phase II (glycination, glucuronidation, sulphation and glutathionation) detoxification pathways and assists with developing specific therapeutic strategies to optimise and restore liver function.

Conditions that may benefit from undertaking a Functional Liver Detoxification profile: 

• Chronic fatigue
• Food intolerances
• Unexplained Headaches
• Multiple chemical sensitivities
• Hormonal imbalances
• Multiple drug therapy
• Known liver issues including fatty liver

 

Oestrogen has many positive effects on body, in particular, the cardiovascular system, bones, brain, skin as well as reproductive organs. While a little bit of it is a good thing, if you have too much oestrogen in the body, it may increase the risk of hormone-related cancers such as endometrial, prostate and breast cancer.   

The view that all oestrogens are ‘bad’ and cause cancer is a simplistic one. However, Estradiol (E2) and Estrone (E1) are metabolised into at least 14 different species. These breakdown products and have their own specific biological actions; some have the stimulatory properties of estradiol whilst others are weak and antagonistic to other oestrogen molecules. An imbalance of the stimulatory versus weak oestrogen metabolites have been observed to be associated with many different health disorders. Whilst high levels of the 16α-hydroxyestrone stimulate oestrogen and raise cancer risk, lower levels are associated with osteoporosis. In contrast, if the weak oestrogens are high they protect against cancer but inhibit bone growth. Therefore the oestrogen metabolites are not inactive excretion products but powerful molecules in their own right and should be monitored.     

Urinary oestrogen metabolite testing is a comprehensive assessment of oestrogen metabolites for the prevention and treatment of oestrogen-related symptoms and conditions.      

Conditions that may warrant urinary oestrogen metabolite testing: 

• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Uterine Fibroids
• Hormonal Headaches/Migraines
• Loss of Libido
• Reproductive Cancers
• Mood Disorders
• Fatigue
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Endometriosis

Dutch hormone testing is similar to Urinary oestrogen metabolite testing. Whereas oestrogen metabolite testing only tests oestrogen metabolites, DUTCH testing measures progesterone and testosterone metabolites as well as cortisol, DHEA and its metabolites.  

Urinary Organic acid testing assesses a wide range of cellular and physiological processes including intestinal dysbiosis, energy production, nutrient cofactor requirements and neurotransmitter metabolism. By evaluating organic acid levels and pinpointing the metabolic dysfunctions occurring at the cellular level, a comprehensive, customised treatment strategy can be tailor-made for each individual patient.

This test is evaluates:

• Citric acid cycle abnormalities
• B-group vitamin utilisation
• Neurotransmitter abnormalities
• CoQ 10 sufficiency
• Amino acid insufficiencies
• GUT Dysbiosis
• Yeast infestation
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Fatty acid metabolism

Conditions that may benefit from Organic Acid testing:

• Fatigue
• Mood changes
• Blood sugar dysregulation
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Multiple chemical sensitivity
• Bloating, gas and distention
• Autoimmune disorders
• Dermatitis

Hormones are tremendously complex and during the pre-menopausal years, imbalanced hormones can pose challenges with mood stabilisation, conception and regulation of your menstrual cycle.  Hormone-related symptoms can occur from the age of when a menstrual cycle commences. Salivary hormone testing analyses estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone levels, and can aid in determining the need for specific treatments, including any hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Common Conditions that may benefit from Salivary Hormone testing:

• Hot Flushes
• Weight gain
• Night sweats
• Depression
• Irregular menstruation
• Mood changes
• Brain fog
• Vaginal dryness
• Bone loss
• Dry skin
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Disturbed sleep patterns
• Low libido
• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• PMS
• Symptoms of menopause

Salivary cortisol testing is a non-invasive salivary hormone test that evaluates bioactive levels of the body’s important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This hormone test (stress test) serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances underlying anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, dysglycemia, and a host of other clinical conditions that may affect our day to day lives. This hormone test examines 4 saliva samples over a 12-hour period for levels of cortisol and DHEA.

Common Conditions that may benefit from Adrenal Hormone testing: 

• Anxiety
• Poor concentration, ‘brain fog’
• Low Energy levels
• Fatigue
• lethargy
• Salt cravings
• Mild depression
• Sexual dysfunction
• Irregular sleep patterns
• Blood Pressure disturbance (high or low)
• Depression
• Insomnia

Methylation is a process where certain nutrients called ‘methyl donors’ are added to specific elements of DNA, our gene markers and proteins that keep them physiologically active. Methylation is a major pathway to focus on in understanding autoimmune and neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, depression, anxiety and autism spectrum disorders.Methylation is responsible for making, maintaining and repairing DNA. Though this highly intricate process occurs within each cell as well as in the fluid supplying the brain and within the liver, it is responsible for the most vital undertakings throughout body chemistry.   The Methylation Cycle is a biochemical pathway that manages or contributes to a wide range of biochemical functions: detoxification, supporting DNA (turning genes on and off), producing energy, reducing inflammation, synthesising neurotransmitters, homocysteine metabolism, protein methylation, phase 2 liver detoxification and supporting immune function.  Inadequate methylation capacity can lead to birth defects, depression, cognitive decline, and cancer. A methylation profile is highly recommended for people who have tested positive to having one or more copies of the MTHFR gene.

Conditions associated with impaired methylation include: 

• Allergies
• Diabetes
• High folate supplementation
• Cancer
• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Mental health disorders
• Cognitive decline
• Oestrogen dominance
• Cardiovascular disease
• Schizophrenia

Do you want to know if you are eating the right foods for your body?  Adelaide Natural Fertility is proud to offer Bio-Compatibility Hair Analysis!  This non-invasive test is ideal for children and people of all ages that would like to improve their health by working with their diet first.

Some of the areas that the Hair Test 500 is getting particularly good results include: Bloating, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Indigestion, Heartburn, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Sinusitis, Constipation, Hayfever, Headaches & Migraines, Acne, Eczema, Pre-menstrual issues, Arthritis & low immunity. 

The standard Australian test covers a list of over 500 standard items – including all food groups, bathroom, laundry, and kitchen products. This includes common local brands found in supermarkets and health food stores. Each item is tested in the form it is usually consumed (both raw and cooked where applicable). 

Additional food, supplement, personal care, & household cleaning items, as well as a range of gluten free items, can be tested if they are not part of the standard list at a small additional cost. 

How do I access the Bio-Compatability Hair Test? 

Text the clinic on 0414 855 722, and ask for an application to be emailed out, or to arrange collection OR Email us at enquiries@adelaidenaturalfertility.com.au and we can email you an application form.  Once you have completed the form, cut a small sample of hair (about the size of your thumb nail). Put that in a small clip lock bag; return the completed form, along with your hair sample and payment to the clinic.  Results usually take 2 weeks, so we suggest booking your consult to review your results 2-3 weeks after your hair sample has been returned to the clinic. 

NB - Consults to dicuss the results of the Hair Test 500 are available in-clinic or by Phone or Skype.

 

Live Blood Visualisation is not diagnostic, but, rather a screening tool which enables the practitioner to question the patient about their current health situation in order to ascertain underlying factors that may be contributing to the patient’s health concerns.

Live Blood Visualisation allows the practitioner to design highly individualised treatment protocols, incorporating changes in diet and nutrition as well as the application of specific and appropriate supplements.

A tiny drop of blood is collected onto a microscope slide via a finger prick and examined. Aspects of the blood sample that are examined include:

• The size & shape of red blood cells (RBC’s).
• The size, shape, number and activity levels of white blood cells (WBC’s).
• The number of chylomicron’s
• Other elements including, uric acid crystals and markers of oxidative stress

During this process, your blood is visible on a computer screen, enabling you to see your blood and and ask questions at the time.

Disclaimer: Live Blood Visualisation is used purely as a screening tool. Live Blood Visualisation is not a diagnostic tool - but used in conjunction with additional tests and thorough case taking, it can assist the practitioner in your treatment. It is important to note that other pathology testing and examination by a physician is required for a specific medical diagnosis.

Bio-Impedance Analysis, is a simple, non-invasive, scientifically validated clinical test that measures body composition, including lean muscle mass, fat mass and markers of hydration. It was originally developed to monitor patient’s health after surgery and has been used in several NASA space missions to monitor the health of astronauts.

What can a Bio-Impedance Analysis tell you about me?    Bio-Impedance Analysis is a tool that gives invaluable information about your current health status, including: 

• your ideal weight for your height and frame size
• your total fat mass
• your ideal fat mass
• your total fat mass as a percentage of bodyweight
• your total muscle mass
• your ideal muscle mass
• your total muscle mass as a percentage of bodyweight
• your fat to muscle ratio
• your metabolic rate
• how well hydrated you are
• your total body water
• the total fluid inside your cells
• the total fluid outside your cells (fluid retention)
• the ideal amount of fluid outside your cells
• your risk for metabolic syndrome or Syndrome X

How does Bio-Impedance Analysis help me?  Bio-Impedance Analysis measures parameters in your body that, in conjunction with the proper nutritional supplementation, diet and lifestyle changes can help you to:

• lose weight and monitor your fat mass
• Increase and monitor your muscle mass
• Improve your energy levels
• Support the nutrition and health of your cells