![]() If you suspect that you’ve been exposed to mold and are suffering from mold toxicity we utilize the GPL-MytoTox and RealTime labs mycotoxin testing. Genova GI Effects checks for common parasites, proper digestion and absorption, inflammation of the tissues, and balance of the gut microbiome. We can see if you have an imbalance in your gut flora that is contributing to your symptoms. If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, IBD, or other gastrointestinal disease, or if you’re suffering from diarrhea, constipation, GERD or abdominal bloating and pain, we can order a stool test to check your intestinal health. Heavy metals can be passed down through the womb and it’s been shown to have significant impact on neurological and developmental health. The difference between the unprovoked and provoked testing will let us know if your heavy metal burden is considered standard or whether it would be best to undergo heavy metal chelation. After the first morning void you take the oral chelator (DMSA) and collect your urine for the next 6 hours. For a heavy metal challenge, we test via a urine sample, unprovoked first morning void and then a provoked urine collection. Heavy metals get stored in your bones and organs so the best way to test for them is through a heavy metal challenge. If you’ve ever been exposed to heavy metals like mercury or lead, from things like mercury thermometers, silver dental amalgams, old lead paint or old lead filled cosmetics, then you may have hidden heavy metals in your body. If certain diseases run in your family, we can test to check if those genes have been passed on to you. Removing these foods from your diet can decrease inflammation and reset your immune system to reduce allergies and other symptoms you may be suffering from. If your immune system is sensitized to certain foods this will impact your overall health and sense of wellbeing. Many people don’t have true food allergies but instead have food sensitivity where their immune system will react to the food proteins in their blood and attack them as if they were foreign invaders. This will not tell you if you have IgG/IgA antibodies or food sensitivity. If you’ve had skin prick testing in the past this is measuring for IgE type antibodies or true allergy to foods. Antibodies are the immune system’s defense against invaders. This is measured via a blood test to check your antibody levels to foods. If you suspect that you have sensitivity to certain foods we can test to see whether you have a true food allergy or a sensitivity. ![]() Exposure to these chemicals can lead to chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivity, autism-spectrum disorders, ADD/ ADHD, autoimmune disease, Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s, etc. We are exposed to chemicals on a regular basis via pharmaceuticals, pesticides, packaged foods, household products and environmental pollution. We utilize the GPL-Tox Profile to measure for toxic non-metal chemicals. If you’re suffering from fatigue, low energy and difficulty sleeping an adrenal test can give us some insight as to why you’ve been feeling that way. Our adrenals were not designed for modern day life and often they can become sluggish trying to keep up. Modern day stressors can fatigue our adrenals. The adrenals are responsible for your stress response, your fight or flight mode. We utilize saliva testing to measure your adrenal hormones through out the day. ![]() ![]() We’re also working on contracting with another cash lab provider in the near future. We’re contracted for special cash rates with Primex. ![]() At Renaissance Health Centre we can order standard blood work from local labs such as Quest, Lab Corp and CPL for those with insurance. ![]()
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