How Our Specialty Labs Can Help You Achieve Your Best Health
When it comes to your health, ignorance is not bliss.
While getting lab work done may feel a little nerve-wracking, the truth is that knowing what’s going on under the surface is essential to living a long and healthy life. And since we can’t always see how well our bodies are functioning, we turn to the power of science to test, measure, and evaluate our state of health.
That’s where our specialty labs come in. At Moringa Natural Health Center, we offer a range of functional lab tests to help pinpoint the root causes of your symptoms so we can create the most effective treatment plan for you.
At Moringa Natural Health, we have treatment plans for menopause and hormone imbalance. We personalize each plan according to each person’s unique biological makeup. Want to learn more about our treatment plans? Schedule your free appointment with Dr. Fernandez today!
The Key Functional Labs We Use to Evaluate Your Health
- Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Panel
The Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Panel is a blood test that is specifically designed to evaluate your risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It measures various parameters such as cholesterol levels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL), triglycerides, and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
Is this lab test for you?
This lab test is usually recommended for individuals who have a higher risk of heart disease, those with a family history of cardiovascular conditions, or those with existing heart health concerns. It helps assess your cardiovascular risk so we can provide a personalized treatment plan (including nutrition, weight loss, and stress management techniques) as well as prevention strategies.
- Adrenal Stress Index
The Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) evaluates the function of your adrenal glands, which play a crucial role in the body’s response to stress. With this test, we measure your cortisol levels throughout the day. This helps us understand your body’s stress response patterns and adrenal hormone balance. Typically, the ASI involves collecting multiple saliva samples at specific times during the day, as cortisol levels naturally fluctuate.
Is this lab test for you?
Individuals experiencing chronic stress, fatigue, sleep disturbances, or hormonal imbalances may benefit from an ASI to understand the impact of stress on their overall health and guide targeted interventions to restore adrenal function.
- Food Intolerance Test
Are you experiencing digestive issues, but can’t quite figure out why? A food intolerance test can help identify specific food sensitivities or intolerances that may contribute to various symptoms or chronic health issues. These blood tests measure immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies (which signal an intolerance or allergy) against a wide range of foods.
Is this lab test for you?
At Moringa Natural Health, we have treatment plans for menopause and hormone imbalance. We personalize each plan according to each person’s unique biological makeup. Want to learn more about our treatment plans? Schedule your free appointment with Dr. Fernandez today!
This test is best for individuals experiencing digestive problems, skin issues, headaches, chronic inflammation, or mystery symptoms that don’t seem to make sense. A food intolerance test can help identify trigger foods and guide our personalized dietary modifications to reduce your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.
- Micronutrient Evaluation
A Micronutrient Evaluation gives you a snapshot of your overall nutritional status. This test measures levels of essential vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients within the body (usually through blood, urine, or hair samples) to identify and deficiencies or imbalances that may be contributing to various health concerns.
Is this lab test for you?
Anyone can benefit from a micronutrient evaluation – even if you feel healthy. These tests help us see what nutrients we may be lacking so we can plan our meals better and prevent health issues down the road. Those with unexplained fatigue, poor immune function, known nutrient deficiencies, or specific health conditions are recommended to test their micronutrient levels regularly to optimize their treatment plans, supplementation, and dietary adjustments.
- MTHFR Gene Mutation
MTHFR gene mutation testing is used to determine if someone has variants in their methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene. These genetic variations can affect the body’s ability to convert folate (vitamin B9) and other nutrients into their active forms, which can lead to infertility, pregnancy complications, and other health concerns.
Is this lab test for you?
Those with a family history of cardiovascular disease, pregnancy-related complications, chronic fatigue, depression, or fertility issues may un dergothis test to determine if they carry MTHFR gene mutations. Knowing whether or not this mutation is at the root of your concerns helps guide our personalized treatment plans and recommend the most appropriate nutrient supplementation and lifestyle changes for you.
- Heavy Metal Toxicity Test
Heavy metal toxicity tests help identify the presence of toxic metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, or cadmium in the body. These metals can accumulate over time and potentially contribute to various chronic health issues. Testing methods may include blood, urine, hair, or even fecal samples, depending on the metals being assessed.
Is this lab test for you?
If you have exposure to heavy metals, unexplained symptoms, neurological disorders, or suspected environmental toxin exposure, this test can help you determine your heavy metal burden and take on an appropriate detoxification strategy.
At Moringa Natural Health, we have treatment plans for menopause and hormone imbalance. We personalize each plan according to each person’s unique biological makeup. Want to learn more about our treatment plans? Schedule your free appointment with Dr. Fernandez today!
- Neurotransmitter Evaluation
Curious about the state of your mental health from a biochemical point of view? The neurotransmitter evaluations assess the levels of various neurotransmitters (such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine) that play a vital role in your mood regulation, cognition, and overall brain function.
Is this lab test for you?
This test is most often recommended for those with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, attention issues, or cognitive impairments. Understanding which neurotransmitters are out of balance can help us create a more strategic treatment plan and get better results though nutritional support, lifestyle modifications, and specific supplements.
What Story Does Your Body’s Data Tell?
Understanding the root cause of your health issues is the secret to getting lasting results with any healthcare treatment. With the help of specialty lab work, we can see exactly what biological imbalances are contributing to your symptoms, then create a personalized wellness plan to reverse these issues and restore your natural wellbeing.
Request an appointment to take the lab tests you need to shed light on your health concerns, and start a holistic treatment plan made for you.
Much love,
Dr. Lena Fernandez