Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

Minerals are the body's "spark plugs" and are needed for millions of enzyme reactions throughout the body. Minerals can truly tell us SO much about what's going on in the body at a deeper level.

In a perfect world, we would get all of the minerals we need from a balanced, nutrient-dense diet. But unfortunately, due to our modern world, it’s increasingly difficult.

Things like:

• Environmental toxins

• Toxic skincare and home products

• Hormonal birth control

• Pregnancy

• Synthetic vitamin & mineral supplementation

• Fortified foods

• Depleted soils

• Chronic stress & trauma

• Modern farming

• Fertilizers and chemical additives in our food

  … are negatively impacting our mineral and overall nutritional status. And over time, this can lead to a myriad of issues, such as hormone imbalance, gut dysbiosis, thyroid issues, and more.

What is the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)?

HTMA is a functional lab test that uses a small amount of hair (the first 1/2 inch of hair taken from either 1 or multiple spots on the head as close to the root as possible) to evaluate the hair's mineral and heavy metal content. This information is so valuable because it gives us roughly 3-4 months' worth of cumulative data about what the body is being exposed to and eliminating. We test the hair because it is one of many places in which the body eliminates minerals and heavy metals.

So what information is the test providing us?

• Detection of toxic heavy metals within the body.

• Oxidative Stress & Inflammation

  • Assessment of oxidative stress levels and inflammation within the body.

• Liver/Detox Function

  • Evaluation of the liver's ability to detoxify the body.

• Blood Sugar Regulation & Carb Tolerance

  • Analysis of how the body regulates blood sugar and processes carbohydrates.

• Digestive Function

  • Examination of the digestive system's functionality.

• Energy Production

  • Assessment of the body's ability to produce and utilize energy.

• Glandular Activity (Adrenal and Thyroid)

  • Monitoring the activity of glands, particularly the adrenal and thyroid glands.

• Metabolic Rate

  • Evaluation of the rate at which the body metabolizes substances.

• Stage of Stress (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion/Burnout)

  • Identification of the current stage of stress the body is experiencing.

• Nervous System State

  • Evaluation of the state and function of the nervous system.

From this information, I’m able to create a personalized, bio-individual plan using nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle factors to help your body come into balance.