Many routine blood tests can be ordered by your naturopathic doctor and may be suggested as part of a treatment plan. These tests are done using Lifelabs. Please note that blood tests are not covered by OHIP when done through a naturopathic doctor. Your naturopathic doctor may suggest asking your medical doctor to do these tests for free.

When the body is exposed to certain foods, the immune system can react. There are two types of antibodies commonly produced in response to foods: IgE which causes an immediate allergic reaction such as hives or anaphylaxis and IgG which is a delayed reaction that may take hours to days to cause inflammation in the body.

The IgG delayed reaction makes it difficult to determine which foods are causing chronic symptoms. Food sensitivity testing allows you to unmask the hidden IgG food sensitivities and determine what foods are causing a problem for you.

Common symptoms of food sensitivities include:

Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

Migraines or headaches

Mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar

Asthma

ADD/ADHD

Weight gain

Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, puffy skin

Inflammation

Joint pains, muscle stiffness, swelling

Stuffiness, excess mucous production

Chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infections, getting colds more often

Autoimmune conditions such as lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis

High blood pressure

Inflamed blood vessels

Swelling around the eyes, dark circles under the eyes

This test is a blood test performed by Lifelabs.

The health of the entire body is dependent on a healthy gut and gut microbiome.

This analysis can reveal important information about the root cause of many common gastrointestinal symptoms and non-GI conditions including:

· Gas

· Bloating

· Indigestion/ reflux

· Abdominal pain/ cramps

· Diarrhea

· Constipation

· Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

· Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

· Eczema

· Allergies

· Autoimmune diseases

· Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression

· Joint pains

· Diabetes

· Weight issues

Hair Elements analysis uses a hair sample to provide information regarding minerals and toxic metals.

The test is useful for understanding the underlying cause of:

· Hair loss

· Depression

· Fatigue

· Malabsorption

· High blood pressure

· Impaired Glucose Tolerance

· Kidney Function

· Parkinson's-like Symptoms

· Sexual Impotence or Decreased Testosterone Production

· Vision Problems

· General deficiencies in certain minerals

· Mercury toxicity from overconsumption of fish

SIBO is a common clinical condition characterized by excessive bacteria in the small intestine.

This breath test can determine the need for treatment to rebalance the gut microflora.

Common conditions that benefit from this test include:

· Bloating/distension

· Gas

· Diarrhea

· Constipation

· Abdominal pain

· Dyspepsia

· Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

· Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

· Celiac Disease

· Diabetes

· Fibromyalgia

· Rosacea

· Parkinson’s Disease

· Obesity

The Organic Acids Profile provides a way to test urine to evaluate vitamin deficiencies, a diet that is right for you and how your body detoxifies. The test also measures markers for imbalance in gut microflora leading to symptoms of IBS.

This test is helpful for understanding:

Vitamin Deficiencies

ADHD

Gut microbiome

IBS

Fatigue

Nutrient utilization

Depression

Anxiety

Diet planning

Detoxification

Metabolism of nutrients