iThei mdcdaelcinfd o c elllllrllll fthtftsbte“The scientific method consists of the following steps ... ask
a question, do your research, construct a hypothesis, test
your hypothesis, analyze your data, and draw a conclusion.”
—Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP
20: Testing
Lab testing; keeping track of your symptoms and basal temperatures; and
journaling will help you determine the problems you are having and how
to address them.
Testing can help determine whether your interventions are working and
the appropriate course of action.
Thyroid Panel Testing
Testing TSH, free T3, and free T4 will indicate whether your dosage of
medication needs to be adjusted.
Testing TPO antibodies every one to three months may be helpful in
determining progress from interventions.
Food Intolerance Testing
A variety of labs offer food intolerance testing. I have heard mixed im-
pressions from practitioners regarding these tests. The one that has been
extremely reliable in my experience is the 96 and 184 panel food intoler-
ance test offered by Alletess Medical Laboratory.
Gut Function Testing
Our stool reveals a lot about the state of the gut. One of the most com-
prehensive and advanced tests is called GI Effects Profile. This test uses
DNA analysis to test the bacteria present in the gut. It shows the balance
of beneficial bacteria, parasites, inflammation markers, digestions, ab-
sorption, and sensitivity to botanicals and pharmaceuticals.
To determine if you have gut infections that may be contributing to in-
testinal permeability, I also recommend the 401H GI Pathogen Screen
with H. pylori Antigen stool test from BioHealth Lab.