The Functional Approach to Blood Test Analysis

The functional approach to chemical screen and CBC analysis is oriented around changes in physiology and not pathology. We use ranges that are based on optimal physiology or function and not the “normal” population. This results in a tighter “Functional Physiological Range”, which allows us to evaluate the area within the “Normal” range that indicates that something is not quite right in the physiological systems associated with this biomarker. This gives us the ability to detect changes in your physiological “function”. We can identify the factors that obstruct you from achieving optimal physiological, biochemical, and metabolic functioning in your body.

Another thing that separates the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the Traditional approach is we are not simply looking at one individual biomarker at a time in a linear report of the data. Rather, we use trend analysis between the individual biomarkers to establish your otherwise hidden trend towards or away from a functional health optimal.

Q & A

Q: Who do you suggest would be a good candidate for ordering this report?

A: Anybody who has a concern about their health can order this test, and from anywhere in the world. If you have access to a computer, have an email address and access to the internet, you are eligible. Just be mindful that the price of the test and/or consultation is in Australian dollars. Also, this test is really only useful if you are providing a current blood test and is no older than three months. The only time I would be interested in an older test, would be if we are comparing your present health with your condition in the past.

Testimonial:

After my doctors prescribed Thyroxine for my thyroid problem I was hesitant to start taking this medication. The doctors only said to me that my thyroid is lacking T4 and that I must take the medication. No explanation, no diagnosis of my condition – just that I had to take it.
I then went to see Celia who explained what was happening with my thyroid and suspected Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid disorder (which was never mentioned by my doctors). Celia advised me to get full blood tests including T4 and T3, as well as antibodies, to see whether I actually had the autoimmune condition. My antibodies were very high – her educated assumption that I had Hashimoto’s was correct.
Celia has been painstakingly trying to help me with all the symptoms of my condition. She put me on a specialised autoimmune anti-inflammatory diet that was gluten free, dairy free and sugar free, which had immediate beneficial results. I lost about 17 kg and my symptoms started to go away one by one. I was having the feeling that my inflammation was draining away – I felt so much better.
Celia kept an eye on my progress explaining my condition and why I had to keep on my diet etc. to heal my gut.
I cannot recommend her more highly for her professionalism and amount of caring, time and effort she puts in to all her clients. She has helped me control my Hashimoto’s and understand it, as well as giving me a new lease on life.
My family and friends have commented how good I look and that I look younger and healthier”.

Lorraine B, East Bentleigh, Vicoria