What is A Tissue Mineral Analysis?
Trace mineral analysis is a test which measures the mineral content of your hair. Mineral content of the hair reflects the mineral content of the body’s tissues. If a mineral deficiency or excess exists in the hair, it usually indicates a mineral deficiency or excess within the body, or bio-unavailability.
Examples: If your hair reveals on elevated calcium level two or three times normal, then your calcium level with the body may be elevated also. If this is the case, a strong tendency exists for arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to calcium plaques)
If your calcium level is low, then a tendency exists toward osteoporosis (demineralization of the bone, increased tendency toward bone fractures, dental caries, periodontal disease, muscle cramps, ext…
Various mineral imbalances, as revealed by hair analysis frequently lead to metabolic dysfunctions before any symptoms become manifest.
Other Conditions Which May Result Or Be Aggravated By A Mineral Imbalance Are:
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 preventative as well as being a useful screening tool.
Who Needs A Hair Analysis?
Anyone who is found ill and no explanation can be found, or when the cause seems to be found but the therapy is not wholly effective. Hair analysis opens up a whole new vista for the solving of your own particular problem by recognizing your biochemical individuality.
Even if you are not experiencing a severe problem, abnormal changes in body chemistry and nutritional deficiencies may result in early, subtle changes in the body such as:
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White spots in fingernails – indicates a possible zinc deficiency.
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Longitudinal ridging in nails – indicates an iron deficiency.
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Brittle hair and nails – indicates calcium and copper imbalance.
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Deep grooves across nails – calcium deficiency.
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Stretch marks – zinc deficiency.
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Lack of growth – zinc deficiency.
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Mood swings – possible toxic metal accumulation such as lead, mercury, or cadmium.
The above indications are early signs of metabolic disturbances and may lead to serious problems if left unchecked.
Common Causes Of A Mineral Imbalance
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Improper diet – such as excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and sugars, strict diets that are not nutritionally balanced.
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Taking vitamins and minerals which or not compatible with your current body chemistry.
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Medications
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Birth control pills
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Stress
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Accumulation of toxic metals from the environment, job or hobby.
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Inheritance of mineral patterns form parents.
Summary
In my practice, I use hair analysis as a valuable screening tool which allows a correct program of diet and supplementation for each individual’s specific needs. All testing is performed through Analytical Research Lab which is a “CLIA” Certified Laboratory. This certification means that the Lab has met or exceeded the requirements of an inspection conducted by the Department of Health & Human Services which are performed every two years. To conclude, I find this data very beneficial and never before has there been available a metabolic blueprint with such a degree of applicable scientific accuracy.
If You Would Like A Hair Analysis
Please email me directly at TheOliveLeaf@bellsouth.net and my office will send you the necessary kits. You may also contact me to schedule a phone consultation or set up an appointment at 404-396-3122.
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