Greenwich Acupuncture Clinic, LLC
Fertility Acupuncture, Counseling & Functional Medicine
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Functional Lab Testing
Functional Lab Testing aims to help patients maintain wellness and discover underlying causes of symptoms that are potentially not addressed with standard laboratory testing. Often results are "in range" or standard treatment protocols are administered (drugs and/or surgery), yet patients feel no better. A condition may not be tested for because either a connection is not understood by a medical provider or an important test is not covered by insurance so it is not considered.
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In addition to blood work, Functional Lab Testing may also include stool, urine, saliva and breath testing for a comprehensive view of how a person is functioning. Using multiple forms of testing can provide the most clues into the presence of dysfunction that may or may not have overt symptoms.
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If you are seeking to optimize your health, or have been told that everything is "normal," yet you still feel unwell, Functional Lab Testing can provide additional insight into overall functioning and provide the foundation of a new journey toward getting and stay healthy.
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Self Order Labs
If you know what you want to have tested, click on the icon to place an order, then go to Quest Diagnostics (LOCATIONS) for the blood draw. Usually at least 20% off published rates is offered and what you pay out of pocket may be less than what you would be responsible for going through insurance.
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Functional Fertility
Optimal functioning over "in range" is an important part of fertility care. Especially if you are trying to get pregnant without success so far, have had one or more miscarriages or have been diagnosed with "unexplained infertility." Through Functional Lab Testing for Fertility, we will assess functioning through standard lab tests, including tests that are unavailable to or often refused by fertility doctors and take a deep dive into nutrition, the gut microbiome (digestive system), vaginal microbiome and identify any food sensitivities to develop a plan to heal any areas requiring attention.
Ordering through the Office
If you are not sure what labs are right for your symptoms/condition, schedule a 30 minute in person or tele-health appointment to discuss your health concerns. Recommended tests with appropriate lab order forms will then be emailed to you. Once the blood work or other tests are completed, schedule a 30 minute follow up appointment to discuss the results and receive recommendations.
Gut Permeability and Food Sensitivity Testing
Gut permeability means how well the digestive system is functioning to keep substances where they belong. When the gut barrier is compromised, (like having a hole in the fence in your yard), substances can get into the blood stream that should not be there (like critters getting into your yard that you don't want there). A compromised gut barrier and/or the presence of the unwanted substances in the bloodstream is called "leaky gut." Scientific evidence points to "leaky gut" as responsible for a very long list of both physical and psychological ailments.
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We do a simple finger stick test in office with results in 7-10 days. Optionally, food sensitivity testing can be done with the same test sample. Once the results are in, we develop a treatment plan to essentially get the critters out of your yard and shore up the fence.
Click the icon below for more information about the company we use.
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Common reasons patients have been seen in the practice for Functional Lab Testing:
Trying to get pregnant
Trying to lose weight
Hormonal imbalances
Gastro-Intestinal complaints
Skin conditions such as unexplained rashes, rosacea and eczema
Unexplained aches and pains
Autoimmune conditions
Hair loss
General wellness
and more!
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