Essential Health Check Tests:
(Please note, the links are included as resources, not professional endorsements or referral.) This said, many clients find they need to source their own testing as many doctors are resistant to non-medicare-covered tests. Please read each section and decide what is relevant for your situation.
Statement: I have no financial or other beneficial relationship with any providers or links below. I include specific links to indicate a style of service, but not necessarily endorsing the specific service linked to.
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Undermethylation: Methylation is involved in life. If you are not methylating properly, your nutrients are not being converted to their active form, and can even be toxic in the body in their inactive form.First test for MTHFR gene mutation (Generally full fee), histamine, and homocysteine. Your doctor can organise this, or if you want a complete picture, you can go private with a service like https://mthfrsupport.com.au/smart-dna-genomic-wellness-test-plus/ or https://www.naturalhealthgroup.com.au/product/advanced-methylation-test/
More information for methylation: https://custommedicine.com.au/health-articles/mthfr-mutation/ AND https://custommedicine.com.au/health-articles/undermethylation/
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Thyroid function tests – https://imedical.com.au/order/blood-tests/thyroid-private-blood-tests/thyroid-function-test-4
More information for thyroid function: https://custommedicine.com.au/health-articles/reverse-t3-dominance/ AND https://custommedicine.com.au/hypothyroidism/
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Vitamin and mineral tests: https://imedical.com.au/order/vitamin-blood-check
Especially for those with anxiety or depression, or who are neurodiverse/burned-out etc, a base-line of essential vitamins and minerals is critical.
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Hormone panel: Essential Health Check Tests: https://imedical.com.au/order/blood-tests/hormone-testing-australia/private-blood-tests-male-hormone
(Please note, the links are included as resources, not professional endorsements or referral.) This said, many clients find they need to source their own testing as many doctors are resistant to non-medicare-covered tests. Please read each section and decide what is relevant for your situation.
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Consider also any potential for heavy metal exposure. If possibly exposed, consider these tests: https://imedical.com.au/order/blood-tests/metals-private-blood-tests?product_id=128
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Finally, your doctor should be happy to order a full blood analysis which will help to complete the picture. It is recommended to do all tests at the same time for consistency in results.