Functional Medicine Testing
Testing Gives You the Knowledge to Move Forward
At Healing Circle Community Acupuncture, we not only help you understand your results from traditional lab work you’ve received from your doctor, but we perform a variety of our own tests.
Microbiome Test Kit
Introduced in 2021
What is microbiome testing?
Microbiome testing is the use of next generation genetic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis to compare a patient’s microbiome with that of a normal/healthy individual. This will reveal the composition, balance and levels of bacteria and fungi inside of the gut from a stool sample.
The Standard Process Microbiome Test Kit, Powered by BIOHM®, is used to assess the gut microbiome’s diversity and provide suggestions towards a healthier lifestyle.
The Standard Process Microbiome Test Kit is a two-part assessment which is derived from:
Gut microbiome analysis using next generation genetic sequencing of a stool sample to discover the diversity of the bacteria and fungi that live in your patient’s gut, and
A Lifestyle Questionnaire that is completed by the patient when the test is registered on the software portal.
As part of the test, you will receive a comprehensive and personalized Gut Report outlining:
Microbiome diversity
Phyla balance
Presence of beneficial species
Presence of pathogenic species
Saliva Testing
Your hormone levels may be impacting your fertility, weight, stress, and more. Saliva testing will show you where imbalances are, so you can address them in a holistic way. They are simple to do and non-invasive.
Fertility Challenges – Expanded Female Hormone Panel
Stress – Adrenal Stress Index Panel
Menopausal Challenges – Pre or Post-Menopausal Panel
Male Issues e.g. Low Testosterone – Male Hormone Panel
Hair Mineral Analysis
Mineral deficiency can impact your health from headaches to arthritis and depression. This test will help you identify what minerals you may be lacking, your exposure to 5 types of heavy metals i.e. mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum, arsenic and your endocrine balance. This test is safe for children and adults since you only need a small sample of your hair to do the test.
Sample Hair Analysis Result Worksheet
Hair Mineral Analysis >
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Brain Span Cognitive Evaluation
A test that helps to identify if you are aging faster than your physical age, level of chronic inflammation, Omega 3s and 6s ratio, and how toxic your body is. This test will also help gauge your level of focus, ability to recall, cognitive flexibiltiy, and more. A great test for those who have had a traumatic brain injury, e.g., accidents or strokes, learning difficulty and lack of focus, e.g., ADD/ADHD, and chronic disease, e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, ,e and cholesterol.
How Do We Use Your Results?
Medicine is about more than solving problems – it’s about preventing them. Based on your results, we will formulate a plan on how to address your health concerns, invite you to be an active participant in your health, and educate you on how to nourish your body and understand its needs.
Patients who stick to the plan will discover that at their next blood test, their results have improved. Their doctors may reduce their medications’ dosages or eliminate them totally. This is a win for all.
