Functional Testing

Functional tests are used to assist healthcare practitioners in identifying the underlying cause of illness. Tests may include blood, stool, urine, saliva or hair samples to provide information about a variety of body systems including metabolic, hormonal, gastrointestinal, immune and endocrine.

The Travelling Nutritionist Australia offers a variety of gold standard functional tests to help improve your health.

Pathology Analysis- Pathology analysis provides an in-depth insight into your health.

How often have you requested blood tests that come back within the reference-range and you’re told ‘it all looks normal’? If I had a dollar.

Even if your results are within the reference-range, you may be presenting at the high or low-end of that range which may indicate underlying health issues.

Belinda has the expertise and experience to analyse pathology results and make professional nutritional recommendations based on those findings. Clients receive a pathology report with a detailed written explanation of the test results, plus customised nutritional recommendations to improve underlying health concerns.

Pathology results are used to confirm or exclude the presence of nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, infection and disease. This information may also be used to monitor medical conditions, screen for certain health issues and monitor responses to certain medications and dietary alterations.

Food Biocompatibility Testing – Discover what you can eat to help improve your health.

Are you suffering from digestive issues? How about unexplained eczema, weight gain/loss or constipation? This simple, non-invasive hair test helps to identify foods, beverages, personal care products and household items that are compatible with your body.

How does it work?

Every cell in the body requires electrical simulation to function correctly. Incompatible foods and products can interfere with this simulation. This test can reveal up to 500 foods and household items that your body is either compatible or incompatible with.

If you or your loved ones are experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms, a hair compatibility test may be recommended by Belinda:

  • Digestive (IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, leaky gut, IBD, reflux)
  • Skin – eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, rashes
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Inflammation, arthritis, pain.
  • Weight issues
  • Behavioural problems
  • Chronic hay fever and sinusitis
  • Fatigue
  • Behavioural changes

This test is programmed to get to the cause of the symptom. It covers over 500 items including foods, bathroom, laundry and kitchen products. There is a specific analysis for babies as well as foods specific to your nationality.

Biocompatibility testing is safe and effective for both children and adults – even your pets!

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Gut Microbiome Testing – Complete Microbiome mapping

Microbiome mapping is designed to assess a patient’s microbiome (microbes that reside in the gut). The gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) is full of microbes that are essential for everyday bodily functions and overall health. This non-invasive test measures gut function and the microbes that are influencing one’s health. It can give indicators of digestion, absorption, inflammation and immune function. Common conditions that microbiome mapping is used to identify include:

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Leaky gut
  • Allergies (food and/or environment)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome/disorder
  • Bloating
  • Fatigue
  • Mood/anxiety/depression
  • Diarrhoea/constipation

If you’d like to find out more about Microbiome Mapping contact Belinda.