Functional Medicine Tests

Unlock a new path to wellness with Functional Medicine Tests, the key to understanding your unique health needs.

These innovative tests delve deep into your body’s systems, offering insights that can revolutionise your health journey.

By identifying imbalances and uncovering hidden factors that impact your wellbeing, you can personalise your wellness approach like never before. Embrace the transformative power of tailored solutions and take the first step toward a healthier you today.

How To Fix Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) By Treating The Root Causes

September 15, 2025July 22, 2019 by Maria Allerton

ibs cure and how to get to the root causes and resolve irritable bowel syndrome with true foods nutrition

IBS is not a disease in and of itself. It is a collection of symptoms caused by other health factors. Other factors are often overlooked or not looked into at all. They often leave you with symptom relief but no solutions to address the cause of the digestive distress! But there is no need to … Read more

GI Map Gut Testing: Finally Get To The Bottom Of Your Mood, Skin, Autoimmune, Metabolic & Gut Health Issues

April 8, 2026July 22, 2019 by Maria Allerton

GI Map Gut Testing - Get Answers To Gut Health Issues, IBS, Leaky Gut

If you suffer from gut issues like constipation, slow bowels, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, pain, food intolerances… You are undoubtedly feeling frustrated by the lack of answers to these problems in mainstream medicine. Chances are you have done some basic tests or even an endoscopy and or colonoscopy to only be told you have IBS (Irritable … Read more

DUTCH® Complete Hormone Test

March 10, 2026October 7, 2018 by Maria Allerton

The DUTCH® test is a state of the art test from the US lab Precision Analytical Inc. that provides a clear and comprehensive look at our hormones, stress levels, oxidative stress (disease) markers and mood issues. Who should be tested: Hormones dictate your mood, weight, energy and sleep and when they are dysregulated, women will … Read more

Gut Tests – What You Need to Know to Heal Your Gut

December 8, 2025May 29, 2018 by Maria Allerton

Gut health problems are rampant today and many people suffer from gut dysfunction symptoms such as: food sensitivities/intolerances, bloating and constipation, loose stools and diarrhoea, IBS, Crohn’s and Celiac disease. Addressing gut health step by step and finding out your specific gut dysfunction is fundamental in addressing these.

MTHFR and Other Gene Testing

April 8, 2026December 4, 2017 by Maria Allerton

Do your parents or grandparents have heart disease? Diabetes? Alzheimer’s? Parkinson’s? MS? Cancer? Depression? Alcoholism?
These conditions and many others have been shown to ‘run in families’. However, science is increasingly showing that it is not just the inherited genetics that predispose us to these and other ailments, but their interaction with the environment.

Understanding Food Intolerances

March 10, 2026August 13, 2015 by Maria Allerton

Whilst allergic reactions to such foods are often obvious and get diagnosed quickly, food intolerances are not as easy to diagnose and are often missed. Food intolerances are responsible for vague symptoms like headaches, behaviour changes such as anxiety/depression, digestive symptoms like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), aches and pains (including arthritis type symptoms), reflux and indigestion, inability to lose weight and many others seemingly unrelated symptoms.

The Real Reasons Your IRON is Low

March 10, 2026May 31, 2015 by Maria Allerton

Iron deficiency is endemic in our society, especially among women and children. It plagues us on a daily basis because without adequate iron in our system, we simply cannot generate enough oxygen for energy production. Low concentration, low mood, low energy….sound familiar?

Pyroluria – the Stress Disorder

October 3, 2022February 8, 2015 by Maria Allerton

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Sydney Clinical Nutritionist -Maria Allerton regularly tests for Pyrolles in clinic in order to use this valuable marker to address her clients’ metabolic, gut and mental health. Success with hundreds of clients with Pyroluria with her personalised approach. No ‘same compounded formula’ for everyone.

Mineral Deficiencies

April 18, 2026January 28, 2015 by Maria Allerton

We live in the ‘developed’ world and we believe our food supply to be superior- and in some ways it is- unfortunately, when it comes to nutrient density, it is less than optimal, especially in regards to mineral content.