Health packages and tests

In the initial consultation you have the opportunity to tell me about your current complaints and what goals you have set yourself for better health.

I will then discuss with you what examination and diagnostic options are available and what the first steps could be to improve your health.

After I have received and analysed your laboratory results, the laboratory discussion takes place.

I will explain to you in detail whether and which deficiencies or deficiency symptoms are present. Based on your complaints from the initial consultation and the laboratory findings, I will create an individual, customised micronutrient plan, which we will discuss together.

The gut influences our organism in many ways. The various microorganisms in our gut play a central role in our immune defence, utilisation and absorption of nutrients and the nervous system.

For example, the so-called GALT, which is the abbreviation for gut-associated lymphoid tissue, is located in the intestine. It is a functional system of lymphoid tissues that cover the entire intestinal system intestinal system and plays an important role in local immune defence.

The gut-brain axis exists between the gut and the brain. This describes the complex and reciprocal communication between the gut and the brain, which takes place via nerve connections (in particular the vagus nerve), messenger substances and the gut microbiome. This axis not only influences digestion, but also the psyche, pain perception, emotions and behaviour.

Obesity can also be the result of a disturbed gut microbiome. For example, a lack of Bacteroidetes species can lead to increased nutrient absorption via food, which can subsequently favour weight gain. can favour weight gain.

In the "large intestinal profile", in addition to the key bacteria (the "good" bacteria), it is also checked whether various "intruders", such as parasites or fungi, are the cause of a disturbed microbiome.

This profile also shows whether there is a histamine load, too weak or too strong immunocompetence or a leaky gut.

When we reach our limits in everyday life, we experience stress. If we are under stress for a long time, the acute stress turns into chronic stress. This can lead to an imbalance in our hormone balance. lead to an imbalance in our hormone balance.

Cortisone is our most important stress hormone. It is produced in the adrenal gland and helps us to function in acute stress situations. It causes our blood pressure, blood sugar and triglycerides to rise and and thus provides us with a large amount of energy. In earlier times, this was important in order to fight or flee in stressful situations.

Nowadays, we are often unable to escape from stressful situations. As a result, the organism does not have the opportunity to reduce stress. The cortisol level therefore remains constantly high.

In the long term, this leads to physical and psychological problems such as high blood pressure, reduced blood flow to the intestines and a weakened immune system.

The antagonist of cortisol is DHEA. Like cortisol, it is produced in the adrenal gland.

DHEA has a positive effect on blood lipids and the immune system.

As cortisol and DHEA are subject to a certain rhythm throughout the day, it is important to determine these two hormones at different times of the day and via the saliva.

Why is it useful to analyse female hormones in saliva?

The saliva test detects the freely circulating, biologically active components of the hormones, such as freely available oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and not just total concentrations in the blood. Especially for cycle diagnostics, fertility and hormone replacement therapy, saliva often provides more relevant information than plasma values.

Overall, a realistic hormone overview in saliva supports more targeted therapy planning, including therapy suggestions, lifestyle measures and cycle management.

Tryptophan is an essential (vital) amino acid that the human body needs to produce serotonin (one of the "happiness hormones"), which is important for mood, the sleep-wake rhythm and the regulation of appetite. the regulation of appetite.

More importantly, tryptophan is involved in various immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory processes.

When tryptophan is broken down in the body, kynurenine is produced as the main metabolite.

Kynurenine has a strong immunosuppressive effect. With the help of the enzyme KAT, it is converted into kynurenic acid. This substance is important to protect our mitochondria.

However, if there is inflammation in the body over a longer period of time, as is the case with rheumatism or chronic intestinal diseases, for example, there may be a shift in the tryptophan-kyrurenine metabolism. The kyrurenine level increases, while that of tryptophan decreases.

In the long term, this can lead to a serotonin deficiency and thus also to various psychiatric symptoms such as depression, Alzheimer's or autism spectrum disorders.

This profile checks whether and in what quantity tryptophan and the degradation products are present and whether there is a dysregulation in this cycle.

Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders are a widespread problem.

Our body follows a certain sleep-wake cycle. This cycle lasts around 24 hours and is controlled by various hormones such as cortisol, tryptophan and melatonin.

During the waking phase, cortisol (the "stress hormone") and serotonin (one of the "happiness hormones") increase and melatonin (the "sleep hormone") decreases.

Cortisol makes us feel alert and active in the morning, while melatonin makes us feel calm and tired.

However, if there is a high level of stress, the relationship between these hormones changes and the sleep-wake rhythm is disturbed.

In the long term, this can lead to sleep deprivation or even manifest sleep disorders, which has a significant impact on our immune system, regeneration and, of course, our psyche.

SIBO is the abbreviation for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, which is the German term for small intestinal overgrowth or bacterial overgrowth syndrome. Bacteria that normally only occur in the large intestine colon, colonise the small intestine in excessive quantities. This can lead to increased formation of methane and hydrogen gas in the intestine.

This can result in increased flatulence, bloating or malabsorption (impaired nutrient absorption).

As this incorrect colonisation also damages the intestinal mucosa and thus promotes inflammatory processes, the SIBO breath test is combined with a urine test for cryptopyrroluria (KPU for short).

KPU is a metabolic disorder in which an increased amount of pyrole is formed, which forms a compound with zinc, manganese and vitamin B6.

These substances are increasingly excreted in this metabolic disorder, which can lead to a deficiency of these vitamins and trace elements.

However, as these substances are important for maintaining our health, a deficiency can lead to various symptoms and illnesses, such as ADD/ADHD, migraines, sleep disorders, allergies and food intolerances (e.g. histamine intolerance) or fibromyalgia.

It is not yet possible to intervene in the human genome (DNA) and change it.

Epigenetics makes it possible to change gene expression and phenotype without changing the DNA sequence. This means that

Environmental influences, nutrition or even stress can change these epigenetics.

Even twins who are genetically identical can look or feel different over time because their epigenetics become different.

Epigenetics plays a major role in many areas such as development, stress processing, ageing, brain function, behaviour and the immune system, etc.

Lack of exercise, obesity, stress, poor nutrition and underlying inflammation are widespread in today's society and lead more frequently to chronic metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Epigenetic markers (such as miRNAs and methylation patterns) can be used to recognise risk factors or even silent precursors of these diseases and initiate appropriate countermeasures.

The focus of this profile is on the predisposition for the development of metabolic syndrome - the manifestation of various risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Cell ageing involves many different molecular processes.

In this context, the methylation situation and telomere length play an elementary role.

It is now known that telomere length shortens in the course of life and total DNA methylation also decreases over time.

In this examination, various specific methylation sites are analysed, which provide an insight into the cell ageing of each individual.

In addition to time, other factors also have an influence on telomere length.

Environmental toxins, stress, physical inactivity, smoking, diet, obesity and chronic and inflammatory diseases accelerate cell ageing.

The focus of this profile is on the predisposition to accelerated cell ageing.

More and more people are having to take sick leave due to stress-related illnesses.

Continuous and prolonged stress from work or everyday life often leads to negative changes in the hormonal, immune or nervous system.

This profile provides an overview of the body's current stress levels and the risk of stress-related secondary illnesses, such as sleep disorders, obesity, inflammation or burnout.

According to the Federal Statistical Office, there has been an increase in sporting activity among the population over the last ten years.

However, more and more people are complaining that they are not losing fat mass and/or building muscle mass despite regular and intensive exercise.

This profile gives you an insight into fat burning, muscle growth, regeneration capacity or whether you are overloading.