What is a Hair Analysis? The Hair Analysis or Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a test that measures the mineral composition of hair as well as the Heavy Metal content such as mercury for example. It is regarded by many doctors, naturopaths and nutritional therapists as one of the most valuable screening tools available in preventative health care.
 

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Why test for minerals? Minerals are essential for growth, healing, vitality and wellbeing. They provide strength for the bones and teeth, and they maintain PH balance, water balance, nerve conduction, muscle contractions, energy production and enzyme functions. Minerals participate in almost every metabolic process in the body – they are the true ‘spark-plugs’ of life.

Ideally we should get all the minerals we need from a balanced diet. Unfortunately this is rarely possible in today’s world. Modern farming techniques, fertilizers and depleted soils reduce the mineral content of foods. Environmental pollutants, chemical food additives and stressful lifestyles also have a detrimental effect on our nutritional status.

Why hair tissue? Hair is a body tissue made up of mostly dead, keratinized cells fused together. The shaft of the hair is the portion that projects from the skin surface. The root of the hair, below the skin surface, contains living matrix cells from which the hair grows. Matrix cells depend on the blood supply for nourish­ment and growth. As they grow & divide minerals are keratinized into the growing hair shaft, creating a permanent record of metabolic activity & exposure to toxic elements.

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Why not test blood for mineral assessment? Measuring the mineral content of blood gives a good indication of the minerals being transported around the body. However, it can not accurately measure the minerals stored in tissue.

Very often, the body’s balancing mechanisms maintain proper serum mineral concentrations at the expense of tissue concentrations. Unfortunately, correct serum levels often mask both mineral excesses and deficiencies in tissue mineral concentrations.

For example: About 30-40 days after acute lead poisoning, elevated serum lead levels may be undetectable. This is because the body removes lead from the blood as a protective measure and deposits it into tissues such as the liver, bones, teeth and hair. Iron deficiency symptoms are present long before low serum iron levels are detected, because the body depletes stored iron in order to maintain normal serum iron levels. What are causes of mineral imbalances?

Laboratory testing: All hair tissue samples are analyzed by Trace Elements Inc, a US federally licensed and certified clinical laboratory specializing in hair tissue mineral analysis. The following are the minerals tested...

Personalized reports: The reports are easy to read, comprehensive and incorporate the latest developments in nutritional therapeutics. The reports contain a wealth of clinical data which can provide an indication of nutrient imbalances and mineral toxicity. They are designed to shed light on the current health status of an individual, identify potential areas of concern and direct dietary and supplemental measures to improve patient health. It draws on all of our laboratory's expertise and extensive experience in analysing and interpreting trace mineral patterns.

The personalized report has easy-to-read test results for at least 36 essential and toxic minerals, including reference ranges; 27 mineral ratio results; discussion of nutrient and toxic mineral levels and ratios; individual metabolic type results and discussion; and personalized therapeutic recommendations both dietary and supplementary.

It also provides a comprehensive practitioner's report containing a summary of the above, plus: disease trends and potential health concerns; medical discussion of mineral imbalances and toxins; contraindications; dietary suggestions and vitamin and mineral supplement recommendations.

Advisory service: We offer our clients a full advisory service. A half hour phone consultation with a qualified practitioner in complementary medicine is included in the price when you purchase the deluxe package. Your practitioner would normal charge a consultation fee for you attending their office as well as the cost of the report. You can make further enquiries via our contact page....

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