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Accurate and meaningful assessment is critical for making a precise diagnosis
and obtaining a good treatment out come. Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic (KNC) possesses
advanced, in house, diagnostic tools that assist in revealing the functional status
of one's health. Often, these examinations allude to imbalances not seen by conventional
means.
Combined with a comprehensive array of available laboratory tests from various Canadian
and American labs, KNC prides itself on the ability to evaluate many disease conditions.
If need be, referral to other physicians or clinics for further specialized testing
may also be recommended.
The following is a list of the many but not all diagnostic tests available at KNC.
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Undetected allergies are perhaps one of the most common
causes of underlying illness. |
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Analysis that evaluates imbalances in amino acid or fatty
acid metabolism. |
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Biocellular Assessment is the clinical monitoring of the
internal bio-chemical environment or "inner milieu". |
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Several different assessments are available at KNC to diagnose
this occurrence including, blood antibody, electrodermal and stool
analysis. |
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Cardiovision is a non-invasive test that uses state of the
art technology to measure blood vessel elasticity or flexibility. |
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A multitude of biochemical compounds are continually produced,
secreted, and excreted by the body’s individual tissues and
organs. |
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The CBC examines the components of blood, including red
and white blood cells and platelets. |
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This information helps address abnormalities relating to
heart and vascular diseases and risk management. |
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For patients with irritable bowel syndrome, mal-absorption,
inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, and abdominal pain,
this test is extremely valuable. |
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Valuable information is obtained about the body’s
autonomic nervous system, blood and lymph circulation, organ metabolism,
and dental health. |
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This special microscopic examination of freshly taken blood
enables one to assess the health of the blood cells (red, white, or
platelets). |
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This method evaluates the bio-energetic health and functional
capacity of the body. |
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Hair analysis is a screening test which measures the mineral
and toxic metal content of human hair. |
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A non-invasive tool for measuring the state, tone and balance
of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. |
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Toxic metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and
aluminum play no role in normal human health and are considered pollutants. |
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Assessment for those who suffer from stomach ulcers and
chronic gastritis. |
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On the spot analysis of blood sugar, hemoglobin, and more
are available at KNC. |
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This laboratory test can accurately detect the presence
of the blood defect known as hypercoagulability. |
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There is a growing awareness of the importance of hormonal
balance in both men and women at varying stages of life. |
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Evidence is accumulating that many auto-immune and degenerative
conditions maybe caused by silent viral, bacteria or fungal infections. |
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Various serum tests enable one to analyze thyroid hormone
secretion and metabolism, including central (brain) thyroid regulation,
peripheral conversion and thyroid autoimmunity. |
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Tumor markers are substances that can often be detected
in higher than normal amounts in the blood, urine or body tissues
of some patients with certain types of cancer. |
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Without optimum vitamin / mineral balance it is very difficult
to achieve good health. |
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ADD/ADHD
Children with learning or behavioural concerns can often be assisted with dietary
and nutritional interventions. These approaches can reduce or eliminate the need for drug therapies.
Good treatment starts with good assessment, which is available at KNC.
Non-X-Ray Breast Exam
For women searching for an alternative to standard mammography, Computerized
Regulation Thermography(CRT) is available at KNC. Painless, no X-rays used and especially useful
in early stage problems, CRT can be used for screening and as an adjunct to mammography and
ultrasound imaging.
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Are You Too Acidic or Too Alkaline?
If you want to know the correct answer to this pH question, KNC offers BCA testing
and has done so for years. Blood, urine and saliva are all measured with precise laboratory
instrumentation.
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Tired, Can't Lose Weight?
Many suffer from low or sub optimal thyroid function. At KNC, we have several
ways to assess how the thyroid gland is working.
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Atherosclerosis Risk Exam
Whether you are currently treated for heart disease, at risk for cardiovascular
problems or, just interested in prevention, consider having a Cardiovision test. Simple, inexpensive
and non-invasive.
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Heavy Metal Testing
Only recently has society begun to understand the negative effects toxic metals
like mercury, aluminum, arsenic and lead have on human health. How much do you carry of these
heavy metals? Get tested at KNC.
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PAP Smears
Regular PAP smears have been shown to dramatically increase the potential to
diagnose cervical cancer at early stages. Early detection means early treatment. KNC does perform
PAP smears and like all clinics in B.C., they are sent to the B.C. Cancer Agency for examination
and interpretation.
Saliva Hormone Testing
Whether you are a young adult or older man or woman, hormone imbalances can
lead to a variety of health problems. Considered by many to be as good, if not better than
blood measurement, saliva hormone testing is growing in popularity. This exam is available
at KNC.
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