In-Person and Remote Hair Analysis - Balancing Body Chemistry with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Our office is now offering hair tissue mineral analysis.
Many symptoms are associated with mineral and vitamin deficiencies and/or excesses, such as: headaches, allergies, anxiety, depression, weakness, arthritis, and high blood pressure.
Why Test for Minerals?
Trace minerals are essential in countless metabolic functions in all phases of the life process.
Many symptoms are associated with mineral and vitamin deficiencies and/or excesses, such as: headaches, allergies, anxiety, depression, weakness, arthritis, and high blood pressure.
Why Test for Minerals?
Trace minerals are essential in countless metabolic functions in all phases of the life process.
- Zinc is involved in the production, storage, and secretion of insulin and is necessary for growth hormones.
- Magnesium is required for normal muscular function, especially the heart. Deficiency has been associated with an increased incidence of heart attacks, anxiety, and nervousness.
- Potassium is critical for normal nutrient transport into the cell. Deficiency can result in muscular weakness, depression, and lethargy.
- Excess sodium is associated with hypertension, but adequate amounts are required for normal health.
In the words of the late author and noted researcher, Dr. Henry Schroeder, trace elements (minerals) are “more important factors in human nutrition than vitamins. The body can manufacture many vitamins, but it cannot produce necessary trace minerals or get rid of many possible excesses.
What can Cause a Mineral Imbalance?
Did You Know?
Excessive mineral intake can negate the beneficial effects of vitamins, for example:
- Diet – Improper diet through high intake of refined and processed foods, alcohol and fad diets can all lead to a chemical imbalance. Even the nutrient content of a “healthy” diet can be inadequate, depending upon the soil in which the food was grown, or the method in which it was prepared.
- Stress – Physical or emotional stress can deplete the body of many nutrients, while also reducing the capability to absorb and utilize many nutrients.
- Medications – Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can deplete the body store of nutrient minerals and/or increase the levels of toxic metals – for example: diuretics, antacids, aspirin, and oral contraceptives.
- Pollution – From adolescence through adulthood the average person is continually exposed to a variety of toxic metal sources – such as: cigarette smoke (cadmium), hair dyes (lead), hydrogenated oils (nickel), antiperspirants (aluminum), lead based cosmetics, copper and aluminum cookware, and dental amalgams (mercury and cadmium). These are just a few of the sources which can contribute to nutrient imbalances and adverse metabolic effects.
- Nutritional Supplements – Taking the incorrect type of supplements and improper amounts of nutritional supplements can produce mineral excesses and or deficiencies contributing to an overall biochemical imbalance.
- Inherited Patterns – A predisposition toward mineral imbalances, deficiencies and excesses can be inherited from parents.
Did You Know?
Excessive mineral intake can negate the beneficial effects of vitamins, for example:
- Zinc can reduce the beneficial effect of vitamin D.
- Calcium can reduce the beneficial effect of vitamin A.
- Excessive vitamin intake can negate the beneficial effects of minerals, for example:
- Vitamin C can reduce the beneficial effects of copper.
- Vitamin D can cause a deficiency of magnesium.
- Taking too much iron can contribute to such symptoms as arthritis, high blood pressure and tension headaches with dizziness.
- Frontal headaches (behind the eyes) are associated with too much copper.
- Taking too much calcium alone can contribute to osteoporosis, weight gain and fatigue.
- Toxic metals can contribute to learning disabilities in children.
Designing a Nutritional Program
It is essential, in order to design an effective nutritional program, that we are able to distinguish the basic underlying cause of symptoms that you may be experiencing. It is for this reason that upon evaluation, we may request a HTMA to be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests. A HTMA can assist in providing us with a more comprehensive picture on which to base the most appropriate therapy.
HTMA Computer Designed Reports
Each test report will provide you with the most complete and comprehensive computer evaluation of significant mineral levels and ratios as tested in the hair. Included is a listing of foods to eat or to avoid in accordance with food allergy indicators and individualized requirements. In addition, each analysis contains a highly specific listing of nutrients that may assist in balancing body chemistry.
It is essential, in order to design an effective nutritional program, that we are able to distinguish the basic underlying cause of symptoms that you may be experiencing. It is for this reason that upon evaluation, we may request a HTMA to be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests. A HTMA can assist in providing us with a more comprehensive picture on which to base the most appropriate therapy.
HTMA Computer Designed Reports
Each test report will provide you with the most complete and comprehensive computer evaluation of significant mineral levels and ratios as tested in the hair. Included is a listing of foods to eat or to avoid in accordance with food allergy indicators and individualized requirements. In addition, each analysis contains a highly specific listing of nutrients that may assist in balancing body chemistry.
“Through proper interpretation, there exists a unique ability to recognize abnormal metabolic processes from trace mineral patterns found in the hair and other tissues. With specific dietary modifications, restoration of a more normal biochemical balance can be achieved, thereby eliminating many nutritionally related endocrine, neurological and even emotional disturbances.” David L. Watts, Ph.D
Sample Collection
Scalp hair is the only source recommended for analysis. The hair should be untreated, i.e. not permed, dyed or bleached. If the hair has been chemically treated, wait until sufficient new virgin growth has emerged to allow for sampling. The hair should be free of gels, oils, and hair creams prior to sample collection.
Location
The hair should be taken in small portions from at least four or five different locations of the scalp. The recommended areas for collection are the nape of the neck, posterior vertex, and posterior temporal regions.
Length
Using high-grade stainless steel scissors or thinning shears, cut the hair as close to the scalp as possible. The sample length should not exceed 1-1/2 inches. Retain the proximal portion (1-1/2 inches closest to the root) and discard the excess.
Amount
Sufficient sample weight is approximately 100 milligrams or one heaping teaspoon. Use the hair weight scale provided.
Scalp hair is the only source recommended for analysis. The hair should be untreated, i.e. not permed, dyed or bleached. If the hair has been chemically treated, wait until sufficient new virgin growth has emerged to allow for sampling. The hair should be free of gels, oils, and hair creams prior to sample collection.
Location
The hair should be taken in small portions from at least four or five different locations of the scalp. The recommended areas for collection are the nape of the neck, posterior vertex, and posterior temporal regions.
Length
Using high-grade stainless steel scissors or thinning shears, cut the hair as close to the scalp as possible. The sample length should not exceed 1-1/2 inches. Retain the proximal portion (1-1/2 inches closest to the root) and discard the excess.
Amount
Sufficient sample weight is approximately 100 milligrams or one heaping teaspoon. Use the hair weight scale provided.
Make an In-Person or Remote (Zoom) Appointment Today
Hair Analysis includes 2 in-person or remote (zoom) appointments:
Hair Analysis includes 2 in-person or remote (zoom) appointments:
- First appointment lasts about 30 minutes to fill out the lab sheet and obtain a hair sample. If we are holding this remotely, we will mail you the lab form, collection kit, and envelope to mail in your sample. It takes about 2 weeks to receive your results from the lab.
- Second appointment is up to you. I will mail you your 17-18 page report or you can come in for an appointment. If you want an appointment it will last about 1 hour to go over the report with you and design a program. If we are holding this remotely, we will schedule a zoom to go over this with you.
- Cost is $150 (July Special: $135)
- Contact Brenda at 530-878-1119 or e-mail at [email protected] to set up a time or order below and we will contact you.
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Our office offers hair tissue mineral analysis.
Hair Analysis includes 2 in-person or remote (zoom) appointments:
1. Appointment lasts about 15 minutes to fill out the lab sheet and obtain a hair sample. If we are holding this remotely, we will mail you the lab form, collection kit, and envelope to mail in your sample.
2. Second appointment is up to you. I will mail you your 17-18 page report or you can come in for an appointment. If you want an appointment it will last about 1 hour to go over the report with you and design a program. If we are holding this remotely, we will schedule a zoom to go over this with you.
3. Cost is $150 (July Special: $135)
$150.00
$135.00