This tissue mineral analysis measures the levels of 21 minerals and toxic metals from a hair sample. You will receive a detailed interpretative report, with lifestyle and supplement recommendations to help balance your chemistry. If a mineral deficiency or excess exists in the hair, it usually indicates a deficiency or excess in the body, or bio-unavailability. For example, if your hair reveals an elevated calcium level, two or three times above normal, then you have a strong tendency toward arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to calcium plaques). If your calcium level is low, then there's a tendency toward osteoporosis (de-mineralization of bone), bone fractures, dental caries, periodontal disease, muscle cramps and more. Mineral imbalances frequently lead to metabolic dysfunctions before any symptoms manifest.
WHY TEST FOR MINERALS? Minerals are the "spark plugs" of life. They are involved in almost all enzyme reactions within the body. Without enzyme activity, life ceases to exist. A trace mineral analysis is used as a screening tool and for prevention. WHO NEEDS A HAIR MINERAL ANALYSIS? Anyone who is found ill without explanation, or when a cause seems to be found but the therapy is not wholly effective. Anyone with the following conditions: Anxiety, depression, hypoglycemia, hyperactivity, headaches, hypertension, arthritis, hair loss, thyroid issues, prostate disorders, digestive problems, diabetes, musculo-skeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, skin rashes, and allergies.
COMMON CAUSES OF MINERAL IMBALANCES
Improper diet, such as excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and sugars, strict vegetarian diets or other exclusive diets.
Taking vitamins and minerals which are not compatible with your current body chemistry.
Medications
Birth control pills
Stress
Accumulation of toxic metals from the environment, job, or hobby.