Sometimes we need to do a deep dive and get some quantative results. This may be the case if you are really struggling with chronic health conditions like IBS/IBD, hypothyroid, autoimmune disease, MCAS, or skin issues.
While Myia is not able to utilize laboratory results as a diagnostic tool (only a medical doctor can do this), she is certified to include functional labs and provide perspective and support to help your body find balance through nutritional and supplement therapies. This gives you the possibility to have someone not only help you navigate testing that you can get through your medical doctor (in Canada) and be your health advocate with navigating the ever challenging medical systems, but also give you access to state of the art testing not given via the standard medical system.
( As Myia works with several different companies mostly based in the US, please note that these tests are not available for clients in NY or RI, and for those in Canada please expect to pay in USD plus shipping and duties.)
Some of the testing that Myia can help you with includes:
Advanced Microbiome testing: This is probably the primary, most informative, and beneficial baseline test you can consider, and gives clarity and insight into root cause of many chronic inflammatory symptoms.
This form of testing is a comprehensive stool test using quantitive PCR and/or shotgun testing methods (advanced DNA testing) for the presence of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, parasites and viruses, as well as biomarkers for autoimmune, digestion, and absorption levels. This test can be a game changer for your foundational health if you suffer from chronic symptoms (as above).
Other Options for Functional Diagnostics:
Overview of comprehensive blood tests: those simple tests that most medical doctors can and will order for you contain valuable clues if you look at the patterns and values. Having a functional perspective on standard blood work, and/or having someone advocate on your behalf for what to ask you medical Dr to consider testing, can be a game changer for answers and outcomes. Myia will both review current and previous labs done by your MD, advocate and educate you on what you may like to ask for, and/or discuss the benefit for ordering these labs and facilitate this as needed.
Complete Thyroid Panels: Most medical tests only look to the value of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). This test, while it contains value, also lacks the whole picture of your thyroid health and how you are metabolizing and utilizing thyroid hormones. Comprehensive thyroid panels look beyond the standard TSH test and also includes free T3 & T4, Thyrogobin and Antibodies. Knowing these values can beneficial if you have thyroid issues and symptoms that do not resolve with standard medical treatment. The presence of antibodies also let's you be aware of the fact that you may in fact have an autoimmune condition, which would explain why standard treatment (levothyroxine) is not helping you to feel better.
While Myia is not able to utilize laboratory results as a diagnostic tool (only a medical doctor can do this), she is certified to include functional labs and provide perspective and support to help your body find balance through nutritional and supplement therapies. This gives you the possibility to have someone not only help you navigate testing that you can get through your medical doctor (in Canada) and be your health advocate with navigating the ever challenging medical systems, but also give you access to state of the art testing not given via the standard medical system.
( As Myia works with several different companies mostly based in the US, please note that these tests are not available for clients in NY or RI, and for those in Canada please expect to pay in USD plus shipping and duties.)
Some of the testing that Myia can help you with includes:
Advanced Microbiome testing: This is probably the primary, most informative, and beneficial baseline test you can consider, and gives clarity and insight into root cause of many chronic inflammatory symptoms.
This form of testing is a comprehensive stool test using quantitive PCR and/or shotgun testing methods (advanced DNA testing) for the presence of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, parasites and viruses, as well as biomarkers for autoimmune, digestion, and absorption levels. This test can be a game changer for your foundational health if you suffer from chronic symptoms (as above).
Other Options for Functional Diagnostics:
Overview of comprehensive blood tests: those simple tests that most medical doctors can and will order for you contain valuable clues if you look at the patterns and values. Having a functional perspective on standard blood work, and/or having someone advocate on your behalf for what to ask you medical Dr to consider testing, can be a game changer for answers and outcomes. Myia will both review current and previous labs done by your MD, advocate and educate you on what you may like to ask for, and/or discuss the benefit for ordering these labs and facilitate this as needed.
Complete Thyroid Panels: Most medical tests only look to the value of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). This test, while it contains value, also lacks the whole picture of your thyroid health and how you are metabolizing and utilizing thyroid hormones. Comprehensive thyroid panels look beyond the standard TSH test and also includes free T3 & T4, Thyrogobin and Antibodies. Knowing these values can beneficial if you have thyroid issues and symptoms that do not resolve with standard medical treatment. The presence of antibodies also let's you be aware of the fact that you may in fact have an autoimmune condition, which would explain why standard treatment (levothyroxine) is not helping you to feel better.
