Charlotte Fraser Naturopathic Nutrition offers a range of evidence-based testing, assessments, and health screens to further personalise your nutrition journey towards optimal well-being. Each assessment offers valuable insights to inform personalised nutrition programmes, empowering you to manage your health effectively:
Laboratory Testing with YourGutMap
All samples are analysed in an ISO 17025 certified laboratory using gold standard genetic technology.
Gut Microbiome Analysis
Unlock the secrets of your microbiome with a simple at-home stool swab test, sending your sample to our Lab for advanced mRNA genetic sequencing analysis. Discover how modern diets, lifestyles, and medications may disrupt your microbiome balance, potentially leading to chronic inflammation and metabolic issues. A Health Report offers detailed insights into how your microbiome profile could be affecting over 30 health conditions. Includes personalized diet guidance based on analysis of 300+ foods and drinks, to naturally rebalance and optimize your microbiome.
Oral Microbiome Analysis
Gain insight into your oral microbiome with a simple at-home saliva test analysed using advanced genetic sequencing technology. Discover how everyday factors such as diet, oral hygiene and lifestyle may influence microbial balance in the mouth and its connection to gut health. Your personalised Health Report delivers easy-to-understand oral and systemic health insights, supported by functional medicine-informed nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
DNAMap® Genetic Testing
Harness the power of your genetics to optimise your health journey. Your genetic makeup is a cornerstone of your well-being, yet it doesn’t dictate your fate. DNAMap delves into your genetic profile across 8 key health elements—digestion, metabolism, stress, immunity, nutrients, stimulants, exercise, and sleep—unveiling insights crucial for personalised health management. With a straightforward at-home saliva swab test, your sample is sent securely to a Lab for intricate genetic analysis. Receive a comprehensive Health Report detailing how 29 SNPs (genetic variations) may impact your health, empowering you with invaluable knowledge. Your Nutrition & Lifestyle guide offers tailored advice on managing your diet and lifestyle based on your genetic blueprint, from caffeine tolerance to digestion efficiency and beyond.
Food Sensitivity Testing
A comprehensive test analysing food-specific IgG antibody reactions in your blood, providing insights into your responses to 286 foods and drinks. With a simple collection of a few drops of blood using an absorbent wand, the laboratory employs gold standard ELISA testing technology to precisely analyse your sample. The test report is intuitively organized, categorising reactions into food groups for easy navigation. Gain insight into your total IgG immune load, empowering you to understand the immune load your body experiences with your current diet. Research suggests that following IgG-guided dietary changes can effectively reduce this load and diminish systemic inflammation. A 30-page nutrition guide offers support and advice on maintaining a varied, balanced diet while managing or eliminating consumption of reactive foods.
Parasitology Test
The GI Axis Microbial Screen: Comprehensive Parasitology Panel offers a complete screening for 22 common parasites, viruses, and pathogenic bacteria. A simple at-home stool sample swab—register your test online and receive results within 2 weeks.
Pathogenic Bacteria (12 markers):
- Helicobacter pylori
- Clostridium difficile
- Plesiomonas shigelloides
- Salmonella
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Campylobacter jejuni/coli
- E. coli O157
- Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) aar
- Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) eae
- Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) LT
- Shiga‐toxin‐producing E. coli (STEC) stx2
- Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) ipaH
Viruses (5 markers):
- Adenovirus
- Astrovirus
- Norovirus GI/GII
- Rotavirus A
- Sapovirus (I, II, IV & V)
Parasites (4 markers):
- Cryptosporidium spp.
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia lamblia
Health Screens
PHQ-9 Assessment for Depression
The PHQ-9 is a simple, 9-question instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. The assessment is online and takes 3 minutes to complete.
Endorsed by leading health organisations and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), PHQ-9 is one of the most used depression screens among Primary Care workers, clinicians and researchers.
GAD-7 Assessment to Measure Anxiety
The GAD-7 is a measure of general anxiety symptoms.
The GAD-7, together with the PHQ-9 and Perceived Stress Scale, provides valuable insights into emotional wellbeing and individual stress responses. These scientifically validated health screens help inform personalised nutritional and lifestyle recommendations.
The PSS (Perceived Stress Scale)
A multipurpose instrument for objectively determining severity of perceived stress symptoms and allowing for the monitoring of symptom changes and effects of treatment over time. Results from the PSS are used in conjunction with clinical judgement and other data.
Stress and how we perceive it or respond to it is integral to gut health.