Εξετάσεις Λειτουργικής Ιατρικής

Οι εξετάσεις της Λειτουργικής Ιατρικής έχουν στόχο την πρόληψη ασθένειας εκτιμώντας σε βάθος τη λειτουργικότητα των οργάνων του σώματος και αξιολογώντας πρότυπα ανισορροπίας και δυσλειτουργίας που χωρίς παρέμβαση θα καταλήξουν σε χρόνιες ασθένειες.

Αξιολογούν λεπτομερώς τον τρόπο λειτουργίας των οργάνων και των συστημάτων του σώματος και μπορούν να βοηθήσουν στον εντοπισμό ανισορροπιών στη φυσιολογία, ώστε να μπορέσουμε να φτάσουμε πιο γρήγορα στη ρίζα ενός προβλήματος υγείας. Μπορούν να ανιχνεύσουν ελλείψεις και ανισορροπίες σε θρεπτικά συστατικά, επιτρέποντας την ανάπτυξη ενός πιο στοχευμένου και εξατομικευμένου πλάνου παρά μιας γενικότερης προσέγγισης που μπορεί να πάρει περισσότερο χρόνο για να δώσει αποτελέσματα.

Η ανάλυση των εξετάσεων αυτών μπορεί να είναι μέρος οποιασδήποτε Follow up συνεδρίας και δεν αποτελεί ξεχωριστή υπηρεσία. Δεν υπάρχει λοιπόν έξτρα κόστος για την ανάλυσή τους.

Οι παρακάτω εξετάσεις γίνονται σε συνεργασία με τη Διαγνωστική Αθηνών και το Genova Diagnostics, δύο από τα πιο αξιόπιστα και καινοτόμα εργαστήρια.
Οι εξετάσεις αυτές χρησιμοποιούνται για τη συλλογή πληροφοριών και όχι για τη διάγνωση ή τη θεραπεία οποιασδήποτε κατάστασης.

Εξετάσεις Λειτουργικής Ιατρικής που συνήθως χρησιμοποιώ:

Adrenal Stress Index

Daily hassles, chronic pain, blood sugar dysregulation, work stressors, and poor relationship quality can alter the HPA axis. Imbalances in adrenal hormones can have a wide range of negative consequences that can adversely impact a patient’s overall quality of life. The symptoms of HPA axis dysfunction can be vague and are highly variable but may include: fatigue, insomnia, weight gain, depression, GI complaints, and chronic pain. This test can reveal these HPA axis imbalances and provide direction for clinical intervention with targeted therapeutic treatments such as nutrient support and/or adaptogens, stress management, behavioral modification and lifestyle interventions.

Comprehensive Stool Analysis

Assessing gut function is a pillar of all functional health programs. The test looks for markers of digestion/absorption, inflammation/immunology and gut microbiome making it a essential for those with gas, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowl syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal infections, dysbiosis and autoimmunity.

Fatty Acids Profile

Fatty acids are essential for cell membrane structure and function, as well as local signaling. They are the basic building blocks of cellular membranes. Fatty acid imbalances can contribute to a wide range of chronic health problems. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. The Fatty Acids Profile can reveal issues with essential fatty acid absorption and metabolism, which have a big impact on cellular functions, intracellular communication, and neurological/brain development, and it can help you figure out how much omega-3 you should eat and supplement with. Chronic pain/inflammatory conditions, depression, cardiovascular risk and weight issues are some reasons to do this test.

IgG Food Sensitivity Test

This test measures levels of IgG antibodies specific to anywhere from 40-400 foods causing patient reactions. IgG antibodies are associated with “non-allergic” or “delayed” food reactions that can worsen or contribute to many health conditions. It may also indicate the presence of leaky gut syndrome and other digestive issues. It can help with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, major depressive disorder, migraine headaches, skin rashes such as eczema, joint aches, autoimmune disease, Crohn’s disease and obesity.

Organic Acids Test (OAT) / Metabolic Profile

Provides a comprehensive view into the body’s cellular metabolic processes and the efficiency of metabolic function. Organic acids are metabolic intermediates that are produced in pathways of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown, or intestinal microbial activity. This test is ideal for people who may suffer from weight issues, sleep abnormalities, chemical sensitivities, mood disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, fatigue, chronic stress and inflammation.

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

SIBO breath testing is used to evaluate bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine. SIBO is a common clinical condition and can develop in a variety of patient populations. Conditions commonly associated with SIBO include IBS, IBD, celiac disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia, rosacea, parkinson’s disease, obesity and many others.