Functional Medicine Tests in Houston, TX

There are a multitude functional medicine tests that provide a snapshot of the state your body is in. Some examples of functional medicine tests that our practice can perform are Blood Lab Tests, LPP – Lipo Protein Particle Testing, Telemere Testing, MNT – Micro Nutrient Testing, Neuro Science Testing and Spectra Cell.

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Blood Lab Tests

These are routine blood labs that most all doctors order when the patient presents with an acute or chronic condition. There is a difference however! Functional Medicine Doctors look at blood lab tests differently. Instead of looking at H’s and L’s (highs and lows), Functional Medicine Doctors look at the actual values and then compare them with other laboratory values to determine if they’re the beginning signs of a dysfunction, sometimes well before a symptom or disease occurs.

LPP – Lipo Protein Particle Testing

Cholesterol is just one of a multitude of the risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease. That’s why Functional Medicine uses LPP to examine many of these scientific risk factors like Homocysteine, CRP, glucose, insulin and more, to provide a more comprehensive analysis of a patient’s risk factors in developing CVD.

MNT – Micro Nutrient Testing

Functional Medicine exmaines if the cells of your body have the vital and essential necessary vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants, in order to function properly. Without these vital nutrients, it would be like cooking your favorite meal, but without the proper ingredients – probably wouldn’t taste very good.

Neuro Science Testing

Another important test Functional Medicine examines is Adrenal function and neurotransmitter balance which are both very critical components with symptoms relating to depression, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety and sleep disorders. These tests are designed to provide information that allows restoration of these critical components and then a holistic approach is applied to gently restore balance.

Telemere Testing

Do you REALLY want to know your age? Functional Medicine works with Lab Partners to test Telemeres which are parts of your chromosomes and fragment and shorten as we age. By measuring the length of a telomere is way to estimate your cellular age. By measuring your cellular age and comparing to your chronological age, we can determine if you are aging quicker or more slowly than the standard rate of aging.

Spectra Cell

Spectra Cell Laboratories provides advanced testing focused on individual cellular function and nutritional health. Their assessments help identify vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, and metabolic imbalances at the cellular level, offering deeper insights into overall wellness. By analyzing how cells function internally, the testing supports more personalized healthcare recommendations and targeted wellness plans designed to improve long-term health and vitality.

Success Stories

Patients Who Started Getting Answers

Real patients. Real experiences. Functional Medicine of Houston’s success stories come from patients who had been told their labs were normal, their symptoms were stress-related, and their only option was another prescription.

Their experiences reflect what becomes possible when the right questions get asked — and the right tests get run.

    
 
 
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   Dani C Simmons 
 578 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Bobbie Stowe and Functional Medicine of Houston! After struggling with both physical and mental health issues for over 10 years, I finally found someone who truly listened to my concerns and took the time to understand my needs. Dr. Stowe has been incredibly kind, attentive, and thorough in addressing the root causes of my health challenges.

I’m only three months into my treatment, but I already feel 95% better—something I never thought would be possible. My energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being have improved tremendously, and for the first time in years, I feel hopeful about a new way of living. The quality of care I’ve received here has been life-changing, and I highly recommend Dr. Stowe to anyone looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable provider who truly wants to help you heal!
  
 
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   Carolyn Sims 
 579 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been working with Dr. Stowe for almost 2 years.
My results have been amazing. I sought him out due to an extremely hyperactive thyroid. I was very, very sick. He set me up for quite a few tests and the results came back showing that I had a VERY leaky gut. Leaky gut can lead to many health issues, many of which are debilitating, as mine were. My thyroid numbers are now fine, my leaky gut is all but nonexistent and I feel 1000 times better. I cannot thank Dr. Stowe enough, really. I am extremely pleased with the results. He is very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and can explain complex things in an easy to understand way. I have learned a lot. I have healed a lot. I am very thankful for his help.
  
 
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   Ivan Medina 
 1045 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Stowe’s treatment has been great. I am making progress and feeling much better every time. Even other areas of my health, which were not necessarily the intended target of my treatment improved as well! My digestive system and skin feel much healthier since I started the protocols. Dr. Stowe and his staff are always there when I have questions or concerns.
  
 
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   Heena Kalra 
 1848 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am writing this review because I genuinely feel that people need to think beyond the traditional medication system and listen to their body by getting it correctly analyzes. I happened to found Dr Stowe after a bit of struggle on hyperthyroidism which was detected as graves disease all of a sudden after  just a little less than 2years of my first child's delivery. This was a shock and my TSH was negative less than 0.006. after alot research on internet and being from indian origin I was more interested in alternative medicine or naturopathy  or yoga to help me.   I am thankful that I found Dr.Stowe, he helped me bring my thyroid back to normal in 4-5months. His treatment must be followed he stresses that, they gave me very exceptional support with all my queries on email as due to pandemic I couldn't visit him. The cost of treatment is high, but Dr.Stowe does let you get a super bill for your out of pocket or out of network expense to claim on insurance and also let's u get some tests done at local LabCorp etc, what ever is best and permissible. His appointments are very detailed and he spends time with you writing and guiding each thing.
  
 
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   Sarah Cook 
 1967 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to Dr. Stowe with a lot going on. He took his time, was thorough and really helped unpack ALL The THINGS! I had seen several doctors about my symptoms with not luck in getting to the root cause! I am beyond thankful for his work and how it has impacted me! It is worth the investment to get down to the bottom of whatever is going on!
  
 
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   Natalia Perez 
 2139 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I suffered from frequent migraines for almost 20 years and for the last few years they started getting worse and more frequent.
They were so frequent that my life started changing. I was in the ER several times and I was absent from my job for many days.
I needed to lay down for days and I couldn’t have a normal life.
I was desperate and looking for help in order to have a better quality of life.
I tried the doctors my insurance covered. I tried diets, exercise, natural and homeopathic ways and I didn’t get the results.
I heard about functional medicine a year ago and I started looking for a doctor in Houston.  Happily, I found Dr. Stowe.
I started with the tests and then the treatment.  I saw results immediately. My migraines started going down and my digestion improved. My energy levels increased, and I started having more hope every day.
After I tried so many things, I finally found the correct treatment in order to have a better QUALITY of life, and it doesn’t have a price.
  
 
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   Katherine Healy 
 2268 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Stowe helped me figure out the root cause of my chronic infections and suppressed immune system. While the testing and supplements were a significant out-of-pocket expense, the investment in my health was well worth it. I am now off of prescription medications and feel better than ever.
  
 
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   Charity Haynes 
 2287 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Stowe has helped me tremendously with digestive issues. His protocol has helped me to feel so much better. He is super knowledgeable and knows how to heal the body naturally. He helped improve my immune system, identify foods to avoid, and I no longer have vitamin deficiencies. The investment in your health is well worth it. I highly recommend him.
  
 
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   Tiffany Yao 
 2313 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Stowe and the people who work in his office are all very professional and respectful. The cost of treatment is always communicated openly and upfront so there are no surprise bills. I came to Dr. Stowe in March with very severe eczema and thyroid problems. When I followed his treatment protocol, most of my symptoms went away in a month and a half. I still have some ways to go, but I already feel so much better and my quality of life has improved greatly. Dr. Stowe spent a few hours with me during the first appointment to figure out the root of my problems and created a customized plan to get me off of my prescription meds for good. If you have any chronic disorders, I highly recommend giving functional medicine a try.
  
 
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   Margaryta Dema 
 2390 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most attentive, careful and helpful doctor! Dr. Stowe helped me to deal with a lot of health concerns I had prior to our meeting and restored my energy level. Now I am full of energy, healthy and happy young woman thanks to the doctor!
  
 
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   Melani Lindsey 
 2581 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After consulting with an endocrinologist who insisted I had Graves’ disease and said my only option was radioactive iodine, I sought other options. I did not feel enough testing had been done and my current life situation of considerable stress taken into account. I felt this was an aggressive and uneducated approach to my symptoms.
I reached out to Dr Stowe as I was driving from Houston to North of the Woodlands. He stayed on the phone with me for 45 minutes and asked a ton of questions. By the end of the phone call he had a better grasp of the whole picture than the endocrinologist was even interested in. We began addressing adrenal concerns and ran some very in depth testing. That was 8 months ago. I am 90% better with all my symptoms corrected. I appreciate Dr Stowe interest, but mostly his efforts in digging into symptoms and addressing things that were overlooked by my other physician. I’m thankful I resisted the supposed fast cure of destroying my thyroid permanently, and possibly resolving nothing.
  
 
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   Michelle ONeill 
 2632 days ago
 
 
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   Candice Skorka 
 2800 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Stowe has truly changed my life in a way other doctors could not.  I was very ill for 5 yrs and all the doctors I previously saw were not treating or healing the underlying problem.  I got up the courage to find a new doctor and came across Dr. Stowe.
After just a few weeks on his protocol I’m a new person and see light at the end of the tunnel.  I’m confident with his help I’ll be totally transformed in a few months which is what I’ve been desperately wanting for years!  I would highly recommend him to anyone with health struggles.  He has been a life saver.
  
 
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   Stan Kazwell Jr. 
 2857 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My biggest regret is that I did not meet Dr. Stowe years ago.  After decades of decline, the dogma of “modern medicine” was failing me, leaving my longevity in doubt.
Fortunately, my wife, (an R.N.) was not as accepting of her deeply depressed husband’s  decline.   As a matter of last resort, we turned to Dr. Stowe and functional medicine.  While I was somewhat hopeful, I knew, deep down, how this would end.  Nonetheless, Dr. Stowe’s dogged determination, and my wife’s embracement of his protocols, have given me back my life.  Instead of treating my layers of diagnoses, Dr. Stowe treated me as an individual.
I will warn you, this science based approach of functional medicine will likely be mocked by your physicians.  The next time you see them, however, they will probably have forgotten that you even mentioned it.  Instead, they will either pat themselves on the back or just plain be dumbfounded.  Such is my experience.
If I found Dr. Stowe and functional medicine years ago, I know I would be much healthier today.  Still, I am so please because I have improved beyond what I could have hoped to be possible.  I have a life again.  Thank you very much, Dr. Stowe.
Stanley Kazwell, Jr.
  
 
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   pf camp 
 2860 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. While exploring options to remedy extended fatigue, low stamina, difficulty focusing, and overall anxiety / restlessness, I was referred to Dr. Stowe.  He is consistently well-researched, forthright, and driven to the solutions which help the body heal itself (v. endless return visits).  His protocols are based on the analysis of any prescribed lab work and the supplements proven to adjust any deficiencies.   After 8-10 weeks, even friends have noticed my significant increase in overall vitality.  I highly recommend Dr. Stowe force a reasoned, practical, EFFECTIVE solution.  One of the best health decisions I have made.  (A bonus is his office environment is pleasant and professional.)
  
 
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   Shannon M 
 2881 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I suffered with migraines for 30 years.  Dr. Stowe is the only doctor that could get rid of my migraines and I have gone to numerous neurologist that would just prescribe me migraine medication, which just put a band-aid on the problem.  These neurologist did not fix the problem; Dr. Stowe fixed the problem.  It is a process, but if you stick with the process you will get your body in better shape than you have ever been and feel great.  Dr. Stowe has always been great in returning my phone calls and texts in a timely manner.

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