06/18/2025
You don’t need another prescription. You need real answers—starting with the right labs.
If you're sick of going from doctor to doctor and hearing, "Your labs look fine," but you know your body isn’t…
You're not crazy. You're just not being tested thoroughly.
At Root Cause Integrative Wellness, we believe in real answers—not guesswork. That's why we use Functional Medicine Lab Testing to identify the true underlying causes of your symptoms.
It starts with the Big 5 Labs—comprehensive tests that give us a full view of your health, including gut function, stress response, metabolism, nutrient status, and toxic load.
Here’s how it works:
🧠 1. Organic Acids Test (OAT)
If you struggle with:
• Bloating or gut issues
• Brain fog
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Stiff joints
• Skin issues or acne
• Acid reflux or candida overgrowth
👉 You may be dealing with gut dysbiosis, candida, neurotransmitter imbalances, or mitochondrial dysfunction. The OAT test gives us over 70 markers to pinpoint what’s off.
⚡ 2. Minerals & Metals Test (HTMA)
If you feel:
• Fatigued or low energy
• Headachy or wired-but-tired
• Like your nervous system is overloaded
• Sensitive to chemicals
• Concerned about heavy metal exposure (lead, mercury, etc.)
👉 The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) helps uncover mineral deficiencies and heavy metal toxicity that can disrupt your entire system—including your thyroid and adrenals.
🛡 3. Food Sensitivity Test
This test helps identify delayed food reactions that cause:
• Inflammation
• Sinus congestion
• Joint pain
• IBS symptoms
• Acne, eczema, and even fatigue
Unlike allergies, food sensitivities are sneaky. This test helps you eliminate hidden triggers with precision.
🔥 4. Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test
If you deal with:
• Hormone imbalances (PMS, PCOS, low libido)
• Hot flashes or night sweats
• Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
• Weight gain or blood sugar issues
• Low energy or mood swings
👉 This saliva-based test reveals your adrenal function (cortisol), female/male hormones, and thyroid performance—three systems that must work together for true balance.
🧬 5. Gene Mutation Lab (Methylation + Detox Pathways)
If you struggle with:
• Anxiety or depression
• Fatigue that doesn’t go away
• Brain fog or memory issues
• Difficulty detoxing (sensitive to smells, alcohol, or meds)
• Hormone imbalances
• History of miscarriages or infertility
👉 This lab helps uncover genetic mutations (like MTHFR, COMT, and others) that impact your body’s ability to methylate, detox, and process B vitamins and hormones.
Methylation is involved in over 200 processes in the body, and when it's impaired, symptoms can show up in every system—from mood and hormones to energy and immune health.
🧬 Want to know which labs are right for you?
Let’s personalize your path. Feel free to call (440)731-0561 or DM us with your symptoms, and we’ll recommend the best place to start.
👉 No more guessing. Just clarity.