Wendy Cuba-Danca, CHHC, FDN-P
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Health Detective
Functional Lab Tests Offered:
1. Food Sensitivity Testing (US Biotek IgG): Food sensitivities can be correlated to a variety of health conditions such as Iritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease, Eczema, Autoimmune conditions, as well as many others. The proper identification of foods that trigger these immune responses and elimination of these foods, often results in the resolution of the symptoms. This finger prick test assesses a number of common reactive foods and it is a fundamental tool used to identify these trigger foods.
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2. GI – MAP: Our GI tract contains an entire microbial ecosystem, called the “microbiome.” This ecosystem is crucial to our health and any imbalances of the microbiome can result in inflammation, impaired immunity, digestive dysfunction, hormone imbalances, alterations in mood, as well as impaired metabolism. Our gut contains both “good” and “bad” bacteria at any given time. This stool analysis test is used to assess the balance between the populations of beneficial and pathogenic bacteria within our digestive tract. This test evaluates the presence of a variety of microorganisms including bacteria, parasites, viruses, as well as yeast.
3. Precision Analytical’s DUTCH Complete: DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This test provides a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones that is both accurate and convenient. Key test markers include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, melatonin, as well as some key organic acids which can specially identify key nutrient deficiencies.
4. Zyto: This test is a simple and painless biocommunication scan. The test is conducted using the Zyto Hand Scanner. Subtle energetic impulses are introduced and your body’s responses are recorded. In essence, a ZYTO scanner asks questions of your body and records the responses in the form of signals it receives. This feedback provides accurate information about your body’s needs within its different systems and organ functions.
In person only.
More About Specific Labs...
DUTCH - Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones
This advanced hormone testing was developed to improve on available hormone testing options. DUTCH offers the most extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones along with their metabolites. Additionally, the daily (diurnal) pattern of free cortisol is included, along with melatonin (6-OHMS), 8-OHdG, and six organic acids. This unique combination of clinical information is not available by any other method.
The Dutchtest - Hormone Test
Do you have concerns about your hormonal health? Are you struggling to understand the reasons for your symptoms? Have you been looking for a comprehensive test you can easily
take in the comfort of your own home?
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The Easiest Patient Collection: Patients collect just four or five dried urine samples over a 24-hour period. Dried samples are stable for several weeks making them convenient to ship worldwide.
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Effective HRT Monitoring: DUTCH testing was designed to be optimally effective for most forms of hormone replacement therapy.
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Let's Help Get You Some Relief!
Wendy is offering a DUTCH Complete test, 45-minute interpretation, a 3-month plan of supplement recommendations based on your test results is. If you purchase your supplements through Wendy's Full Script account, you will get a 10% Discount.
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What Does the DUTCH Test For?
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The health and output of your adrenal glands
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Your levels of testosterone, estrogen and progesterone
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Levels of some nutrients such as B6, B12 and glutathione
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Estrogen metabolite ratios
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Methylation activity (marker of detoxification)
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Insight into neurotransmitters, nutritional status, toxicity, and oxidative stress
To view a sample report, click here for a female report and click here for a male report.
Who Is This For?
This test can be run by men, women or children. The minimum age is 12 years old.
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What Days Do You Collect?
Cycling Premenopausal Women Begin collection between days 19 and 22 of a 28-day cycle. For longer cycles, add the number of days you usually go beyond 28 days. In a similar manner, subtract if your cycles are shorter (example: collect days 17-20 for a 26 day cycle). You may collect any day if only ordering the DUTCH Adrenal or DUTCH OATs. For irregular cycles or non-cycling (ablation or uterus removed), watch the irregular cycle collection video in the video library at dutchtest.com/videos for suggestions on collecting.
Men & Non-Cycling or Postmenopausal Women Collect any day.
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Using Hormones?
DO NOT TAKE oral DHEA 48 hours before, or any oral estrogen* or pregnenolone 72 hours before your first collection.
*Do not skip doses of birth control for this test unless instructed by your practitioner.
Any other hormones taken at NIGHT (including oral progesterone) should be taken after the bedtime sample. Generally, hormone creams or gels can be taken as usual during the test. All hormones taken in the MORNING should not be taken until after sample #4.
If you take glucocorticoids (Prednisone, Dexamethasone, etc.) check with your practitioner. For patches, pellets and injections, collect midway between doses. If you take sublingual hormones (absorbed in the mouth or under the tongue) or if you take oral hydrocortisone (cortisol), visit dutchtest.com for specific video instructions.
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What to Avoid?
Restrictions When Collecting DUTCH Complete™ or DUTCH OATs
Foods: Avoid avocado, bananas and fava beans for 48 hours before collecting as they may elevate the HVA organic acid result; if you do consume, please make a note on your requisition form.
Supplements: Some supplements may impact the HVA organic acid result. If you take any of the following, please consult your provider: Tyrosine, L-Dopa, D,L-Phenylalanine (DLPA), Mucuna and Quercetin.
Does Wendy Take Insurance?
Wellness coaches cannot bill insurance or provide you with specific documents to submit to your insurance. We can provide you with a transaction receipt if asked for, but these receipts are not recognized by many insurance companies. However, if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) credit card, you may be able to purchase this service on that card if coaching and testing is allowed.
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GI-MAP - DNA PCR STOOL ANALYSIS
The GI-MAP (GI-Microbial Assay Plus) quantitatively assesses a patient’s microbiome with attention to bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens that can cause disease, disrupt the normal microbial balance, and contribute to chronic GI illness.
Who Should Have the GI-MAP Comprehensive Stool Analysis Done?
Almost every person can benefit from a GI-MAP gut health assessment. Some people are looking to achieve optimal health, while other people have been chronically ill and frustrated without a diagnosis for years.
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Some conditions that warrant testing are:
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Autoimmune diseases
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IBS/IBD
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Digestive complaints, diarrhea or constipation
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Brain fog
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Skin problems, like acne and psoriasis
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Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
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Diabetes and weight loss issues
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For Individuals With Symptoms Of:
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Chronic and Acute Gastroenteritis
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IBD-Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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IBS-Irritable Bowel Disease
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Autoimmune Disease
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SIBO
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Suspected H. pylori Infection
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Fungal or Yeast Infections
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Bacterial & Parasitic Infections
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Intestinal Permeability
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Viral Infections
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The GI-Map Tests For the Following:
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Bacterial Pathogens
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Viral Pathogens
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Parasitic Pathogens
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Parasitic Protozoa
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Parasitic Worms
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Normal Bacterial Flora
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Opportunistic Bacteria
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H. pylori with Virulence Factors
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Fungi/Yeast
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Digestion
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Immune Response
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Inflammation
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Antibiotic Resistance Genes
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Here Are the Preparation Instructions for the GI-Map?
Click here to view lab instructions.
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Find Out What's in Your Gut So You Can Get Some Relief!
Wendy is offering the GI-MAP test with a Follow Up 2 Hour Results and Recommendations Session for all 3 Labs.
If you have GI issues you will need to run the DUTCH, the GI-Map and the Food Sensitivity Test.
The Food Sensitivity Test
What is a Food Sensitivity Test?
​The IgG Food Sensitivity Test is a finger prick test and dried blood spot collection that tests for 96 General Foods and Candida. It is a safe, effective and useful tools in the identification of trigger foods in individuals. Food allergies and sensitivities are recognized to be correlated with many plaguing health conditions, but with proper identification and elimination of offending foods, many experience relief from their symptoms.
Why Run a Food Sensitivity Test?
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Because the produce inflammatory responses in an individual are one of the most prevalent "hidden stressors" contributing to metabolic chaos.
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Any food can trigger an inflammatory response.
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Symptoms can be delayed for many hours after ingestion, or a person may have noticeable symptoms.
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Rotation diets are difficult and time consuming.
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Testing is simple and allows us to quickly assess your diet and make recommendations.
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You benefit from eliminating reactive foods and learning how to listen to the body while becoming aware of the effects that food has on your health.
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All reactive foods must be eliminated for a minimum of 90 days and you can retest or reintroduce foods one at a time to monitor any adverse reactions.
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ZYTO - Wellness / Supplement Suggestions
A simple ZYTO biocommunication scan can help inform your wellness decisions by providing accurate readings directly from your body.