We use a number of allergy self testing kits that you can purchase from our clinic and test yourself at home. They are Australian, very accurate and much cheaper than other options. You can buy the most popular kits from Brunswick Health:

1. Food Allergy Self Test: $89.95 (Incl. GST)

Using a few drops of blood, the Allergy-Food Check assessment will analyze your body's reaction to 96 different common foods through detection of food-specific IgG antibodies via ELISA methodology

Allergic reactions to common foods such as milk, wheat, corn, soy, citrus, tomatoes and peanuts may be mistakenly attributed to passing viral infections or recurrent "colds". The relationship between the many common symptoms (including fatigue, headache, anxiety, as well as itchy runny nose and puffy eyelids) and the allergies that caused them may go unrecognized for years.

The kit price does not include the laboratory analysis for the results of your sample. The lab analysis costs $200.00. Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days.

2. Stress Hormone Test $89.95

By testing samples of saliva, the Stress Hormone Self Test Kit measures cortisol and DHEA levels in the body. The adrenal gland produces Cortisol the hormone that helps in responding and coping with stress, trauma, infections and environmental extremes.

Cortisol also increases energy and metabolism, helps to regulate blood pressure and decreases inflamation. DHEA helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimers Disease, Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also increase and enhance energy levels, libido, memory and immunity and protects against the effects of stress.

The Stress Hormone Self Testing Kit includes everything you need to take the test:

• Full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample
• Sterile collection tube with an identification label
• An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included
• A client card to record your details and any symptoms
• A pre-paid post pack to send your sample for analysis
• A lancet, 1 band-aid, 3 collection strips, and zip-lock bag.

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days. All reports and client details remain confidential at all times. Test results are provided in a report format that compares hormone levels to age and gender specific hormone ranges. Regular monitoring of hormone levels, allows you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals in helping to prevent the symptoms of ageing.

3. Mineral Hair Sample Test Plus Comprehensive Report: Price per unit $195.95 (incl GST)

The Mineral Hair Sample Test provides:

• Safe, scientific, non-invasive pathology test.
• Reliable data on more than 35 nutrient and toxic minerals, and over 25 important mineral ratios.
• Valuable health information often not revealed in standard blood and urine tests.
• Discovery of nutrient mineral imbalances or toxic mineral excesses that may be affecting your health.
• Personalised patient and doctor interpretive test reports that assess your current mineral status, highlight areas of concern and recommend dietary changes and supplements for improved health and wellbeing.

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4. Mineral & Toxic Element (Hair) Kit: $109.95

Using a sample of hair, the Mineral & Toxic Element Test will analyse the levels of mineral & heavy metals in your body.

The test kit accurately measures the following eight minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Iron (hair), Zinc. These minerals are of major importance in health and disease, including diabetes, heart conditions, and osteoporosis.

The following four toxic elements are also tested:  Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury (hair).

5. Male Hormone Testing Kit: $89.95

By using a sample of saliva, the Male Hormone Self Test Kit measures both DHEA and Testosterone.

The kit contains:

• Full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample
• Sterile collection tube with an identification label
• An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included
• A client card to record your details and any symptoms

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days. All reports and client details remain confidential at all times.

Test results are provided in a report format that compares hormone levels to age and gender specific hormone ranges. Regular monitoring of hormone levels, allows you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals in helping to prevent the symptoms of ageing.

6. Female Hormone Testing Kit: $89.95

By using a sample of saliva, the Female Hormone Self Test Kit measures a number of hormones, responsible for the following functions in the body:

• Estrogens: Relieves menopausal symptoms, protect against osteoporosis, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, colon cancer, incontinence and tooth loss. Responsible for increases in serotonin and endorphin levels. Estrogen also enhances mental acuity and memory.
• Progesterone: Decreases risk of endometrial cancer, enhances mood and has a calming effect. Involved in the reduction of PMS and menopausal hot flushes. Regulates fluid balance.
• Testosterone: Builds muscle and promotes muscle tone, increases libido, helps strengthen bones.

The kit contains:

• Full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample
• Sterile collection tube with an identification label
• An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included
• A client card to record your details and any symptoms

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days. All reports and client details remain confidential at all times.

Test results are provided in a report format that compares hormone levels to age and gender specific hormone ranges. Regular monitoring of hormone levels, allows you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals in helping to prevent the symptoms of ageing.

7. Sleep Disorder Self Testing Kit: $89.95

By using a sample of saliva, the Sleep Disorder Self Test Kit measures Melatonin levels in the body. Melatonin is the pineal hormone responsible for regulating sleep and waking cycles and is also reported to have powerful antioxidant properties.

The kit contains:

• Full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample
• Sterile collection tube with an identification label
• An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included
• A client card to record your details and any symptoms

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days. All reports and client details remain confidential at all times.

Test results are provided in a report format that compares Metatonin levels to age and gender specific ranges. Regular monitoring of hormone levels, allows you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals in helping to prevent the symptoms of ageing.

8. Multiple Hormone Self Testing Kit: $99.95

The multiple hormone kit provides the facility to test up to all 8 hormones.

It is ideal for practitioners or clients who want to have the flexibility of selecting their own hormone panel. Just tick which hormones are required on the very easy to fill out form.

The Multiple Hormone Self Test kit is pre paid for two hormones. Additional tests are paid by credit facility on the enclosed form (AUS $20/hormone) and sent at the time of returning the sample to the lab.

Self-Test kits contain full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample. Sterile collection tube with an identification label. An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included. A client card to record your details and any symptoms.

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are mailed or emailed back. All reports, and your client details remain confidential. Test results are provided in a report format that compares your hormone levels to age and gender specific hormone ranges. Regular monitoring of your hormone levels allow you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals to obtain optimum health and wellbeing.

For people wanting a more tailored panel, some of the following suggestions may prove to be very informative and beneficial.

Purchase the Multiple Hormone Self Test kit and select the following hormones in the selection panel.

• 1. Low Sex Drive (Libido): Select from hormone tests for Testosterone, Progesterone, DHEA, and Estradiol. (up to 4 hormones)
• 2. Peri-Menopause/Menopause: Select from Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, & Cortisol. (5 hormones) These are the hormones affected during the transition into menopause.
• 3. PMS: Choose: Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, and Cortisol. (4 Hormones) This simple saliva test is to test for the important hormones involved in Pre-Menstrual Syndrome.

9. Drug Test Kit: $59.95

The new Drug Saliva Test Kit provides a one-step, non-invasive method for the detection of multiple drugs in the body. This test kit simultaneously tests for the detection of amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates, marijuana and phencyclidines by measuring levels found in the saliva.

This easy and convenient cutting edge technology, eliminates the problems associated with urine collection. The kits provide immediate, rapid, point-of-care diagnosis thus avoiding the complex procedures, inconvenience and additional equipment requirements of other test methods.

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