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Balance the Body Chemistry with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis! Did You Know? · 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 effect of copper. -Vitamin D can cause a deficiency of magnesium.
-Taking too much iron can contribute
to such symptoms as arthritis, high blood, - 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.
What is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis? Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), is an analytical test which measures the mineral content of the hair. The sampled hair, obtained by cutting the first inch and one half of growth closest to the scalp at the nape of the neck, is prepared in a licensed clinical laboratory through a series of chemical and high temperature digestive procedures. Testing is then performed using highly sophisticated detection equipment and methods to achieve the most accurate and precise results.
Hair is ideal tissue for sampling and testing. First, it can be cut easily and painlessly and can be sent to the lab without special handling requirements. Second, clinical results have shown that a properly obtained sample can give an indication of mineral status and toxic metal accumulation following long term or acute exposure. This provides a blueprint of the biochemistry occurring during the period of hair growth and development. Hair is used as one of the tissues of choice by the Environmental Protection Agency in determining toxic metal exposure. A 1980 report from the E.P.A. stated that human hair can be effectively used for biological monitoring of the highest priority toxic metals. This report confirmed the findings of other studies in the U.S. and abroad, which concluded that human hair may be a more appropriate tissue than blood or urine for studying community exposure to some trace elements. Examples of Use:
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 over0the-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 hundreds of sources which can contribute to nutrient imbalances and adverse metabolic effects. Nutritional Supplements- Taking the incorrect type of supplements or improper amounts of nutritional supplements can produce many 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.
Designing a Nutritional ProgramIt is essential in order to design an effective nutritional program that we have a comprehensive picture on which to base the most appropriate therapy. HTMA test report will provide you with the most complete and comprehensive computer evaluation of significant mineral levels and rations 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.
How to Get Your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Kit? Call or e-mail us for the hair analysis kit. Complete the form sent to you by mail, following the form instructions, cut your hair according to the instructions in the kit and send the completed form and hair sample for processing to: The
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