How can testing help me?
Sex Hormones:
To restore the vital balance of hormones, we first need a detailed, accurate measurement of hormone levels as well as an assessment of all symptoms.
The right balance of hormones is vital to health. But in menopause and andropause, when levels are dropping, a deficiency of one hormone can trigger a relative excess of another and result in common imbalances
Thyroid Hormones:
30 million adults suffer from thyroid imbalance and many go undiagnosed
Thyroid imbalances can be related to mineral deficiencies and environmental pollutants.
Vitamin D:
Statistics show a third of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin d have been associated with low bone strength, increased rates of cancer, cardiovascular events, depression, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and immune function
Neurotransmitters:
86% of Americans have suboptimal neurotransmitter levels.
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used by the nervous system to relay information from one nerve to another and imbalances can cause the brain and the body to be over- or under-stimulated, producing neurological or psychological symptoms.
Weight gain:
Testing can help determine the root cause of your weight gain. If maintaining an ideal weight is difficult despite your best efforts with diet and exercise, hormone imbalance may be contributing.
Heavy metals:
Heavy metal exposure can come from cigarettes, seafood, rice, well water & dental fillings and more. Exposure can increase our risk of developing dementia, infertility, diabetes, cancer, as well as cause damage to other organs and body systems.
Minerals & other elements:
Nutrients like copper, iodine, magnesium, selenium and zinc are critical for enzymes that synthesize neurotransmitters and activate hormones. Bromine and lithium can have a positive impact in health but can cause toxicity at excessive levels.
Food Sensitivities:
Food Sensitivities affect more than 100 million people worldwide. They are very difficult to identify because the symptoms can be delayed up to 72 hours after eating. Testing can help identify specific foods but not all food sensitivity tests provide reliable results.
Schedule an appointment with a Wellspring pharmacist to discuss if testing could be beneficial.