Functional Testing
The body can tell us a lot about your health state, as can your diet and lifestyle patterns. I routinely use functional testing to help piece together why you feel unwell so I can tailor a personalised treatment plan. Below are the tests I use in clinic:
Hemaview Live Blood Analysis Testing
Hemaview is a form of Live Blood Analysis that is based on one of the oldest of medical sciences, Haematology and can help Belinda assess you for factors that may be influencing your health, including:
- Possible nutritional deficiencies
- Immune status
- Inflammation
- Toxicity
- Gut or digestive issues
- Oxidative stress & free radical damage
Hemaview at Navigate Health is quite remarkable as it lets you see what is going on inside your body and helps Belinda to uncover what may be an underlying factor contributing to your health issues. Using only one or two drops of your blood, Belinda will use Hemaview to investigate the size, shape and ratios of the red cells, white cells and platelets in your blood. You may have had blood tests before, but nothing compares to seeing your own blood live on screen in front of you. By viewing your living blood, Belinda may be able to develop more effective health strategies tailor-made for you.
BIA Cellular Health Analysis Testing
BIA, also called VLA Cellular Health Analysis, has been used since the 1980’s in hospitals to monitor patients health. It is simple and quick where electrode pads are placed on your hands and feet and a painless extremely low-voltage electrical current passes through your body.
This measures the resistance of several body tissues to the flow of this current. This provides Belinda with insight into aspects of your health such as how much muscle you have in your body. BIA can also help Belinda to monitor your cellular health, in particular your fluid distribution.
BIA testing is a fantastic tool to monitor your progress and keep motivation up.Belinda will take into account your cellular health and personal health goals then design a personalised program based on diet and lifestyle. Supplements and Herbal Medicine may be prescribed if indicated to help support your energy levels and work towards achieving your goals. BIA may be ideal for you if you want to:
- Monitor body composition
- Increase muscle tone & fitness
- Improve energy levels
- Support healthy ageing
- Support nutrition & health of your body