Herbal & Energy Medicine Clinic
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
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45 minutes Session
- Questionnaire / Discovery
- HTMA Testing Kit
- Postage Return Envelop (for hair sample)
- Information Pack
- Comprehensive Results Report
- Treatment Plan
Description
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a quantitive test that measures the mineral composition of hair (precise to parts per million). It is a safe and non-invasive test that reflects the levels 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 tools available in everyday and preventative health care.
This Interclinical Laboratories test provides reliable clinical data on over 36 nutrient and toxic minerals, and 27 significant mineral ratios.
What can I expect in a session?
What can I expect in a session?
The steps involved:
1. Purchase the HTMA test from our website.
2. We send you a self testing kit with detailed instructions. This includes a pre-paid envelope to return your sample to us.
3. We then test your sample with our professional laboratory and the results are usually available within 14 - 21 days.
4. During this time, we will contact you to schedule a 45 minute appointment either in-person or via an online zoom call to go over the results. This results appointment is included in the price.
At this appointment, we will go over everything from the results and talk about some options, including a potential treatment plan.
How long is the first session?
How long is the first session?
Once all we have sent out your testing kit, it's returned and the results are ready - we then will schedule a 45 minute appointment with you to go over the results.
How difficult is this test?
How difficult is this test?
Very simple!
We will send you detailed instructions on how to take the sample yourself.
We can also talk you through the process on the phone if you need help or we can help in-person if you live near our clinic.
Benefits of HTMA
Benefits of HTMA
- Reliable clinical data on over 36 nutrient and toxic minerals and 27 significant mineral ratios
- Fully licensed and accredited world leading laboratory
- Safe, specialised, scientific and non-invasive pathology test
- Valuable health information, often not revealed in standard blood and urine tests
- Excellent means of identifying potential nutrient mineral deficiencies and excesses
- Useful indicator of toxic metal exposure
- Personalised interpretive test report that assesses your current mineral status, highlights areas of concern, and recommends dietary changes for improved health
Balancing Body Chemistry
HTMA is an analytical test that measures the mineral composition of the hair. It is regarded as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care.
Minerals Tested in H.T.M.A.
Nutritional Elements
Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc
Toxic Elements
Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Uranium
Additional Elements
Barium, Bismuth, Germanium, Lithium, Nickel, Platinum, Rubidium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Zirconium
Causes of Mineral Imbalances
Improper Eating Habits
- Fad diets and diets high in refined carbohydrates, sugar, salt, alcohol and saturated fat can lead to mineral deficiencies and excesses as well as foods grown in nutrient poor soil.
Stress
- Both physical and emotional stress can lead to mineral imbalances. Vitamins and minerals are lost in greater quantities when you are stressed, sports people often have a higher requirement for certain nutrients due to the stressful exertions they are under.
Medications
- Many medications can deplete the body's store of nutrient minerals and increase the levels of toxic overload on the system.
Pollution
- Toxic minerals such as lead, mercury and cadmium can interfere with mineral absorption and increase mineral excretion. These toxins have also entered our food chain, contaminated our water, air, cookware, dental amalgams, deodorants, and hair dyes - just to name a few. It's almost impossible to completely avoid some exposure to toxic minerals in our daily routines.
Genetic & Individual Factors
- A predisposition towards certain mineral imbalances, deficiencies and excess toxic load can be inherited from our parents. We can also inherit a higher requirement than normal for particular nutrients to maintain good health.
Nutritional Supplements
- Can also lead to mineral excess and deficiencies. For example: excess calcium intake can cause phosphorous and magnesium deficiency. Continued magnesium deficiency increases sodium levels and eventually causes vitamin A deficiency.
Conditions Affected by Mineral Imbalances
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Acne |
Fatigue Hair Loss & Poor Nails Headaches High Blood Pressure Hormone Imbalances Hyperactivity Hypercholesterolaemia Hypoglycaemia Immune Impairment Infertility Insomnia Learning Difficulties |
Macular Degeneration Memory Problems Migraines Mood Swings Muscle Cramps Osteoporosis PMS Prostate Disorders Skin Problems Stress Thyroid Disorders Wound Healing Poorly |
Benefits of HTMA
- Reliable clinical data on over 36 nutrient and toxic minerals and 27 significant mineral ratios
- Fully licensed and accredited world leading laboratory
- Safe, specialised, scientific and non-invasive pathology test
- Valuable health information, often not revealed in standard blood and urine tests
- Excellent means of identifying potential nutrient mineral deficiencies and excesses
- Useful indicator of toxic metal exposure
- Personalised interpretive test report that assesses your current mineral status, highlights areas of concern, and recommends dietary changes for improved health
Ordering a Hair Analysis Kit
- Purchase the test from our HTMA product page.
- We will send out your kit with all of the relevant details on how to fill out and send back your information.
- After we receive your completed test kit, your results will then be available within 14-21 days.
- We will contact you in this time to schedule a results appointment at our clinic, via an online video call or over the phone consult.
This appointment will also give you all relevant information about your results along with a treatment plan.
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