You may have heard of testing hair found at crime scenes for forensics, but did you know that you can actually test your own hair to measure multiple markers related to your own health? Hair mineral analysis is a powerful tool that will examine the levels of minerals, heavy metals, and toxic elements in your hair, all conveniently done at home. A hair mineral analysis tells a story of your health.
Understanding and keeping an eye on our own health has become more important to people than ever. At Nutritionally Yours, we believe in understanding how your body works to help you achieve optimal health. We provide personalized health strategies tailored to your individual needs. Doing a hair mineral analysis (HTMA) is one of the top ways to accomplish this.
Our body deposits minerals in our hair as it grows while processing them. Even though technically, hair is not alive, it can provide insight into our health. It can reveal information about our nutrient levels and overall well-being. This information can span over several months or even years.
The mineral levels we discover in hair testing are important. Mineral levels can indicate various health markers as they interact with each other in the body. For example, a high amount of metals in your sample could point to a low level of antioxidants in the body.
Certain minerals rise and fall directly, too. High Aluminum make it difficult for your body to use Calcium, which means it is not being used for more important things like your bones. Other mineral deficiencies can even influence your hormone levels, bringing you further out of balance.
Knowing what exactly your body needs is important rather than blindly taking supplements. With hair mineral analysis testing, you have a perfect picture of your own mineral levels and needs, and we will be here to guide you through every step of the process.
Below is the link to our most popular and recommended test, our “complete” hair mineral analysis test kit. You will also receive a twenty-five-page protocol to help you understand the results better.
This protocol is in addition to everything mentioned earlier. It will provide further guidance and explanation on the results. It also includes the next steps needed to bring your levels back into balance and get you feeling better.
When you hear the phrase “lab testing,” it might sound complicated, but the process is truly easy! We send you detailed instructions for collecting a hair sample close to the hair follicles, and you can do this on your own at home or at your next haircut.
Simply send your samples to the laboratory in a pre-stamped envelope. You can expect to receive your results in the mail within approximately 3 weeks.
We display our results on a clear and easy-to-read graph.
Here’s an example of how the top mineral imbalances can affect you directly. Here are a few causes that contribute to a calcium/magnesium imbalance. Eating a lot of carbohydrates is one cause, stress, adrenal fatigue, and toxins are other causes.
When the balance of sodium and potassium is off it can negatively affect your blood pressure, adrenals, and energy levels. When all four of these vital minerals are off, it can go as far as affecting your immune system and your nervous system.
Why test hair over other parts of the body, like blood? While hair is a “dead” part of the body, it’s composition is locked in place at the moment it is grown. Minerals levels are best tested in the hair, which is the second largest tissue in your body, next to your skin.
The body carefully regulates the minerals and metals in the blood to maintain a consistent composition. The body will even pull minerals like calcium from various tissues and bones to maintain a certain level in the blood.
Toxic or excess minerals, on the other hand, are difficult to detect in the blood because they are very quickly deposited in various tissues where they will do less damage to the body. Our bodies are intelligent and sometimes we need to be smart to understand what is happening inside.
At Nutritionally Yours, ordering the best hair analysis test is easy. If you purchase the “complete” hair analysis test, you will receive a comprehensive, 25 page guide with your test results. This guide will show you how to reach the ideal mineral levels and eliminate metals. It will recommend dietary changes, and a few supplements.
This is our favorite and the best hair mineral analysis test based on our 30 years in the field of holistic health and wellness. It is the most detailed and has benefited many of our clients showing things about their health they did not know.
If you have any questions, you can contact us anytime. You can schedule an appointment with our natural health expert and certified nutritionist. During the appointment, you can discuss your results and ask any other health questions you may have. Our passion is helping you achieve better health and wellness, naturally.
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