Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a quantitative test that measures the mineral composition of hair, (precise to parts per million). It is a safe and non-invasive test that reflects the level of nutrients and toxic elements in body tissue.

It is regarded by many integrative doctors, naturopaths, nutritional therapists and vets as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care.

Why test with a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?

• Identify heavy metals and toxic element burdens and access progress.

• Identify nutritional deficiencies, excesses and imbalances then develop a precise nutritional therapeutic approach

• Ability to monitor health and nutritional balances over time – retest, review and revise the plan.

• Recognition of the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses to metabolic dysfunctions.

• Determining the link between the nutritional, neurological and endocrine systems, as identified by hair mineral patterns.

• Development of a supplement program for specific bio-individual and metabolic types.

• Identification of endocrine interrelationships and their impact upon biochemical and nutritional status; recognition of specific nutritional influences upon the biochemical and endocrine systems.

• Real measurements of nutrient and toxic minerals in parts per million.

Hair Tissue mineral analysis provides another avenue for the exploration of your health status. Hair samples will pick up imbalances that a routine blood test can miss. HTMA is a great way to prevent the onset of health conditions as mineral imbalances are seen in the body long before these conditions become chronic.

Minerals provide structure for the bones and teeth, they maintain the body’s pH and water balance, nerve activity, muscle contraction, energy production, enzyme reaction and hormonal function. Therefore monitoring our nutritional status is important for our health.

Children

Minerals are essential for growth and development. In many cases early HTMA testing is advisable for children. It is especially advisable for behavioral issues, learning difficulties, hyperactivity and reoccurring illnesses.

 Sportspersons and Athletes

Maintaining balanced levels of essential nutrients is essential for endurance, improving performance and recovery from injury.

 Fertility and Pre-Pregnancy

When nutritional elements are out of balance it can lead to health consequences. Many minerals have a direct impact on our hormone levels and can cause issues with fertility. And when toxic elements are present they can have an effect on the health of a baby.

 Menopause

Minerals have a direct impact on our hormones. Hormonal imbalance can result in hot flushes and night sweats, problems with sleep, mood changes and other symptoms.

 Elderly

A hair tissue mineral analysis can reveal some of the reasons behind conditions suffered by the elderly. Addressing mineral imbalances and detoxifying heavy metals can considerably improve mood and quality of life.

 Health conditions

Mineral imbalances and toxic elements can aggravate many health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, thyroid imbalances, high blood pressure, blood sugar imbalances, osteoporosis and migraines to name a few.