Testing Is Essential
I use precise data to build your blueprint back to health.
We use advanced functional testing to see what’s happening at the cellular level, so we can stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the root cause.
Stop guessing,
start knowing.
We are proud to work with trusted diagnostic partners who share our commitment to excellence in health care.
Each test is carefully selected to provide meaningful results to support your recovery journey.
Why “Normal” Test Results Don’t Always Mean Optimal Function
Many people come to M.E. & You Living feeling exhausted, unwell, and confused
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often after being told that their tests are “within range” and that nothing is wrong.
Yet symptoms persist.
My training allows me to identify markers that are often overlooked in conventional settings.
Around the world, doctors do extraordinary work.
But modern medicine relies on standardised lab reference ranges, which are designed to identify disease in the wide "normal" population, not always reflecting our individual optimal function.
When someone falls outside those ranges, action is taken.
If your results fall inside the ranges, support often stops — even if your symptoms are severe.
This is not a criticism of clinicians.
It is a limitation of the tools they have available.
One simple example is iron levels.
Many UK laboratories start the reference range for ferritin at 11 micrograms/L.
However, the NICE guidelines for iron deficiency anaemia state:
“A serum ferritin level of less than 30 micrograms/L confirms the diagnosis of iron deficiency.”
Because the lab range is not based on the official NICE guidelines, many people with iron deficiency anaemia are told their levels are
“normal" and
"No action required".
"Anaemia caused 50 million years of healthy life lost due to disability in 2019.
Iron deficiency is one of the leading causes.
Globalaly it's estimated that 40% of children under 5 years old, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women 15–49 years of age worldwide are anaemic."
Iron deficiency is already advanced by the time anaemia is detected.
The deficiency has consequences even when no anaemia is clinically apparent."
- World Health Organisation
Being iron-deficient has serious health consequences that can occur well before your doctor detects it, and for many individuals, particularly those experiencing fatigue, immune stress, or neurological issues, this ferritin level is devastating.
Unfortunately, this situation is extremely common and occurs with many of the standard blood tests your doctor uses.
The Tests I Look At
Blood Tests
Looking beyond the reference range
Common blood tests I look at:
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Full Blood Count
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Iron status.
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Vitamins B12 and Vitamin D.
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Liver function tests.
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Kidney function tests
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Thyroid markers.
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Inflammatory markers.
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Diabetes tests.
When reviewed through a nutrition-focused lens, blood results can highlight:
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Early deficiencies.
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Suboptimal nutrient status.
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Patterns linked to fatigue and poor recovery.
I focus on careful, evidence-informed interpretation, using optimal ranges — always alongside medical care, not instead of it.
You have likely had many of these blood tests performed by your physician, and you are entitled to a copy of your results.
Doctor’s Data Hair Mineral Analysis
A longer-term view of mineral balance
Hair Mineral Analysis is a very valuable test that can greatly transform your understanding of how to improve your health. It really is my favourite test and offers insight into:
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Mineral patterns over time.
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Electrolyte balance.
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Metabolic stress.
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Potential mineral deficiencies.
Hair analysis reflects longer-term trends and is a valuable complement to blood testing.
Mosaic Diagnostics Organic Acids Test (OAT)
Insight into energy, metabolism, and nutrient needs
The Organic Acids Test looks at metabolic
by-products in urine, which can give information about:
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Mitochondrial energy production.
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B vitamin sufficiency.
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Oxidative stress.
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Gut-related metabolites.
For people with chronic fatigue or complex symptoms, this test can help:
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Identify functional blocks in energy pathways.
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Guide nutrition support more precisely.
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Avoid guesswork.
Why I Offer Tests With Support
My goal is to teach everyone how to read their own lab tests, and I share my knowledge on my YouTube channel, here:
However, because test results can be:
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Confusing.
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Anxiety-provoking.
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Easily misinterpreted.
Especially when energy is low, having more information is not always helpful.
That's why I offer testing with interpretation, paced to your capacity.
My role is to help you understand what matters now, and what can safely wait.
I offer the Hair Mineral Analysis and OAT tests at a discounted rate when you book a service with me.
I can order any test you require from Regenerous Labs in the UK and worldwide.
Not Sure If Testing Is Necessary?
That’s completely okay.
The free getting-to-know-you call exists so we can:
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Talk through your symptoms.
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Decide whether testing is helpful.
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Choose the least burdensome next step.
Nutrition-focused testing is used to support wellbeing and understanding, not to diagnose or treat disease.
All work is intended to complement medical care.
Test - Don't Guess
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Organic Acids Test (OAT)
The Organic acid test analyses 76 urinary metabolites, revealing insights into metabolic function, nutrient deficiencies, and health conditions.
It includes biomarkers for intestinal microbial overgrowth, neurotransmitters, and detoxification.
Urine analysis, preferred for its higher concentration of organic acids, aids in identifying underlying causes of chronic illness.
Some foods should be avoided before taking this test.
I am a practitioner registered with Regenerous Labs, and I can order their test kits worldwide.
If you would like a test, I will place the order with Regenerous Labs, and they will send you a payment link to action.
Your order will be dispatched once the lab has received your payment.
There is no obligation to pay for the order if you change your mind.
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Hair Mineral Test Analysis (HMTA)
Hair element analysis provides valuable insights into physiological disorders associated with the metabolism of essential and toxic elements.
Using a small sample of hair cut close to the skin.
Nutrient elements such as magnesium, zinc, Iodine, molybdenum, and selenium are vital for enzyme function, whereas toxic elements such as lead and mercury can accumulate in hair, providing a unique perspective on recent exposure.
I am a practitioner registered with Regenerous Labs, and I can order their test kits worldwide.
If you would like a test, I will place the order with Regenerous Labs, and they will send you a payment link to action.
Your order will be dispatched once the lab has received your payment.
There is no obligation to pay for the order if you change your mind.
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Full Health Screen
Blood Test
Blood tests are vital to understand what is happening in your body,
A Full Health Screen should include:
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Diabetes test
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Vitamin D
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Total cholesterol test.
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Full thyroid panel (TSH, T4 & T3)
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Anaemia test to identify low iron, vitamin B12, and folate levels.
These tests may already have been run by your doctors, but if you would like to have up-to-date results,
I recommend the
low-cost home finger-prick tests available from
Monitor My Health,
(run by the NHS).
You can order these from the website link here:
I have made a tutorial video on how to take these tests on YouTube here
Or, if you are not confident to do a home blood test, I can help you order blood tests with Regenerous Labs
