Balance Body Chemistry

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.

Why Use The Hair?
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 and acute exposure.
A HTMA reveals a unique metabolic world; intracellular activity, which cannot be seen through most other tests. This provides a blueprint of the biochemistry occurring during the period of hair growth and development.

Why Test For Minerals?
Trace minerals are essential in countless metabolic functions in all phases of the life process.
In the words of the late author and noted researcher, Dr. Henry Schroeder, trace elements (minerals) are 'more important factors in human nutrition than vitamins. The body can manufacture many vitamins, but it cannot produce necessary trace minerals or get rid of many possible excesses.'

What Can Cause Mineral Imbalance?
- Diet
- Stress
- Medications
- Pollution
- Nutritional Supplements
- Inherited Patterns


Many symptoms are associated with mineral and vitamin deficiencies and/or excesses, such as:
- Headaches
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Weakness
- Arthritis
- High Blood Pressure


A HTMA can assist in providing information for a more comprehensive picture on which to base the most appropriate nutritional therapy. HTMA Computer Designed Reports

Each test report will provide you with the most complete and comprehensive computer evaluation of significant mineral levels and ratios 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.

David Watts, Ph.D. states that 'through proper interpretation, there exists a unique ability to recognize abnormal metabolic processes from trace mineral patterns found in the hair and other tissues. With specific dietary modifications, restoration of a more normal biochemical balance can be achieved, thereby eliminating many nutritionally related endocrine, neurological and even emotional disturbances.'

A HTMA Kit can be sent by mail anywhere (except New York). It includes a submittal form, an envelope for the hair sample, a scale and an envelope to send the sample and submittal form to the lab. The report will then be sent to the client with a follow-up consultation.
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