Anxiety & Depression Lab Insights
With functional lab testing, you're no longer a passive bystander but an active participant in your healing.The Gut-Brain Connection
Nutrient deficiencies are rampant among individuals with anxiety and depression.
Research has unveiled a profound connection between gut health and mental well-being.
Food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, toxin overload— these silent saboteurs wreak havoc on our mental well-being, perpetuating the vicious cycle of symptoms and medication reliance.
How Does Gut Health Affect Mental Health?
Food Sensitivities
When the body negatively reacts to certain foods, it triggers inflammation and disrupts brain function and mood regulation. That's why food sensitivity can cause headaches, insomnia, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety and depression.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Essential vitamins and minerals are key to supporting the production of neurotransmitters, which are vital for maintaining a healthy mood, sustaining energy levels, and managing stress effectively.
Toxic Burdens
Heavy metals and other environmental toxins can significantly affect mental health by disrupting brain function, damaging organs, compromising the immune and hormonal systems, disturbing beneficial gut bacteria, and interfering with energy cells.
functional labs are game changers for mental wellness
Functional testing delves deep into the underlying factors driving your anxiety and depression. Typical labs ordered during physical screenings only scratch the surface, while functional testing offers invaluable insights into your unique biochemistry.
Functional testing reveals imbalances in the gut flora, intestinal health, and gut infections, allowing for targeted interventions to restore gut health and support neurotransmitter production.
lab testing & consultation
Our Anxiety & Depression Lab Insights are a guided roadmap to improving your mental health. Below are the labs we typically recommend and their details.
GI MAP TEST
MRT Food Sensitivity Test
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test (HTMA)
Functional blood chemistry test
What You'll Get
Upon completing functional lab testing, you'll receive a comprehensive protocol designed to promote holistic wellness. This protocol encompasses dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, tips to reduce environmental toxin exposures, and targeted supplementation. It's a roadmap to thriving in your mental health journey.
Serving patients by virtual appointment only in Arizona and Oregon
Nurse practitioners (NPs) must be licensed in each state where they practice. NPs in these states can evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret tests, and manage treatments without restrictions.