Testing Services Available at The Natural Clinic by Appointment
Functional medicine tests and food intolerance testing play crucial roles in understanding our body’s reactions to various foods and identifying potential health issues related to dietary intake. These tests provide valuable insights into our overall health and help healthcare professionals tailor appropriate treatment plans.
Food Intolerance testing
A Food Intolerance Test analyses your IgG antibody reactions to a full range of foods and beverages.
The test is a simple finger prick blood test which takes just a few minutes to complete.
Your sample will be analysed, where it is exposed to each of the food and drink ingredients.
Test can be completed at home or in the clinic at The Natural Clinic in Cork.
Functional Medicine Testing
Functional medicine tests encompass a wide range of assessments, they are based on saliva, blood, urine and stools. The more commonly used tests in clinic at the moment are related to hormones, genetic testing and gastrointestinal function (digestion) e.g. SIBO tests, stool tests for gut bacteria or thrush. These tests tend to be at home tests as they often have to collected when you wake or at specific times of the day.