We all could use a little help as we evolve and improve. And “testing” is a part of that. Testing for abnormalities, ratio imbalances, deficiencies, inflammation, thyroid levels etc. can all be very helpful on your journey of optimizing your health and body, and understanding. And when these numbers or your results are interpreted accurately by your health support team, you can then develop a plan that can be more individual and effective to your bodies needs.
Testing is not always definitive but when combined with your symptoms and physical biomarkers, it can be a great aid for many.
At Home Hormone Testing
Its important to recognize that testing hormones can be tricky because hormones are stored in the tissue, not in the serum/blood. Because of that the preferred ways of testing hormones is in the tissues (hair and nails for example) or by testing the metabolites in the urine (DUTCH test or OAT). The below tests are simple non invasive urine tests that you can do at home to test your hormones – ovulation, progesterone, FSH and LH.
Ovulation test – this test will tell you if you ovulate and get a boost of progesterone production from the corpus luteum (which also boots thyroid function).
FSH test – follicle stimulating hormone or FSH levels increase during perimenopause and can be a good indicator on if you are in perimenopause or not. A FSH level of more than 30 IU/L is usually consistent with perimenopause. However, FSH levels can rise and fall erratically during perimenopause, so home FSH tests should also be combined with the symptom picture.
Blood spot collection kit – I have recently teamed up with Raena health to give you more hormone and testing options. Raena has 3 blood spot kits that test sex hormones, thyroid and a combo kit that tests both. This easy-to-use kit tests key hormones like estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH) using a simple blood spot sample you can take at home. ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE US FOR NOW.
RAENA Blood Spot Collection Kit.
Use code; FINDHEALTH for 10% off.
Hair Mineral Analysis Testing
Option 1;
Idealabs DC offers mineral, hormone and thyroid tissue analysis. This is a boutique lab which allows you to customize what you would like tested. This is one of the first labs of its kind offering hormone analysis with accurate precision through tissue (hair and nail analysis). This lab was founded and is still run by Georgi Dinkov, a guest on the podcast and contributor to my research and knowledge. *Please not that Idea Labs offers testing but not follow up consultations or analysis of reports.
Check out testing options here;
Option 2;
I have teamed up with Upgraded Formulas to offer Hair Mineral Analysis Testing at a discounted price for my clients and followers. Upgraded Formulas has been a leader in the health space for “mineral optimization” for years now and a trusted name throughout the industry. Upgraded Formulas testing only offers mineral analysis, this includes heavy metals. To learn more on this testing option and its benefits… check out this podcast episode below on Hair Mineral Analysis Testing. ⇓
Hair test kits (select hair test kit only) can be ordered through me, to receive my clients pricing, click this link; Order me a hair test please!
Note; Pricing on Upgraded Formulas website is not the price my clients and followers receive. Please email me to find out more.
DUTCH test
The DUTCH test, Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. The DUTCH test is a non invasive easy to do at home that tests your urine for hormone and circadian rhythm imbalances. Once received by the lab you will receive your results via email withing 5-10 days.
You can avail of $100 off any DUTCH test with my unique code to be entered at checkout; cli100
You can order your test here; Order my DUTCH test
*Please note DUTCH test pricing is in USD.
Find out more about DUTCH testing here ⇓
OAT or Organic Acids Test.
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a simple and efficient way to assess a number of metabolic pathways providing insight into imbalances and nutrient needs. The OAT can provide insight into a wide range of conditions, making it valuable for individuals who are experiencing complex chronic conditions. Organic acids are products of the body’s metabolic pathways. Evaluation of these downstream metabolites from various metabolic pathways provides insight into important areas related to gut health, mitochondrial dysfunction, neurotransmitter status, indicators of detoxification and macronutrient breakdown and nutritional status. You can order the Organic Acids test through True Health Labs.
Organic Acids Test | Great Plains Labs | Canada
Blood testing
Chemaine’s model health is happy to team up with Vena mobile health. A local Airdrie business owned and operated by my friend Rebecca, to meet your blood draw and testing needs. Vena also offers IV therapy or Intravenous therapy right in your home, safely and effectively, to deliver custom blends of vitamins, minerals and hydrating fluids directly into the blood stream, allowing for rapid and effective absorption. Please email for bookings and details. Vena Mobile Health’s collection fee is $45.00 ca. And make sure to tell them I sent you for a further discount on other services.
If you would like me to go over reports or results with you, you can book a consultation through my sign ups page.
Coming soon;
♦ Iris analysis. Using an Iridology camera I will take a picture of your Iris’ and analyze for any abnormalities or indicators of health concerns. Learn more here ⇓