FUNCTIONAL TESTING
MORE INFORMATION. BETTER QUESTIONS. PERSONALISED SUPPORT.
When symptoms persist, functional testing can sometimes provide additional information that helps us decide what to explore next.
But more testing is not always better.
The right test should be chosen for a clear reason and interpreted alongside your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle and any conventional test results.
I offer a carefully selected range of functional tests, with professional interpretation and personalised recommendations included. You will not be left trying to understand a complicated report by yourself.
Explore the tests ↓
MORE INFORMATION. BETTER QUESTIONS. PERSONALISED SUPPORT.
When symptoms persist, functional testing can sometimes provide additional information that helps us decide what to explore next.
But more testing is not always better.
The right test should be chosen for a clear reason and interpreted alongside your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle and any conventional test results.
I offer a carefully selected range of functional tests, with professional interpretation and personalised recommendations included. You will not be left trying to understand a complicated report by yourself.
Explore the tests ↓
FUNCTIONAL TESTING OPTIONS
Every test includes professional interpretation, so your results can be considered alongside your symptoms, health history and goals.
FOOD & GUT INSIGHTS
Food Sensitivity + Gut Barrier Panel
This home finger-prick panel measures immune responses to 176 foods alongside markers associated with the gut barrier.
It may be considered when persistent digestive or wider symptoms suggest that food reactions could be part of the picture.
The results do not diagnose a food allergy or intolerance and will not be used in isolation to recommend unnecessary long-term restriction.
INCLUDED:
• Home finger-prick test kit
• Laboratory report covering 176 foods and gut-barrier markers
• Health questionnaire
• 30-minute online results consultation
• Personalised recommendations based on your results and health history
Investment: £425
MINERAL BALANCE
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis - HTMA
HTMA measures the mineral content and ratios found within a small hair sample, providing information that can be considered alongside symptoms such as changes in energy, stress tolerance, sleep or metabolic health.
It does not diagnose a medical condition or replace conventional blood testing.
Your results will be interpreted within the context of your health history, nutrition and lifestyle.
INCLUDED:
• Home hair-sample collection instructions
• Laboratory Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis report
• Health questionnaire
• 40-minute online results consultation
• Personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations
Investment: £210
COMPREHENSIVE GUT HEALTH
Comprehensive Stool Test
This test provides detailed information about areas such as digestion, the gut microbiome and selected intestinal health markers.
It may be appropriate when persistent bloating, bowel changes or digestive discomfort require more detailed exploration.
The exact panel will be selected according to your symptoms and health history.
INCLUDED:
• Home stool-test kit
• Comprehensive laboratory report
• Health questionnaire
• 60-minute online results consultation
• Personalised recommendations based on your results and wider health picture
Investment: £575
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Clinic: Hummingbird Nutrition
Secret Garden, Unit 4
Double Row,
Seaton Delaval,
Whitley Bay,
NE25 0PP
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Site: www.hummingbirdnutrition.co.uk