What is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?

The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a test that measures the mineral content of your hair. Your hair reflects the mineral content of the body's tissues. If a mineral deficiency or excess is present, then it indicates a mineral deficiency or excess within the body, or that the minerals are bio-unavailable.

An example of a deficiency or excess is your level of calcium in the body. If your hair reveals an elevated calcium level, 2 or three times normal, then your calcium level within the body may be elevated also, then there is a strong tendency toward arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to calcium plaque.)

If your level of calcium is low, then a tendency toward osteoporosis (demineralization of the bone), increased tendency to bone fractures, dental cavities, periodontal disease and muscle cramps. etc.

Mineral imbalances revealed through hair analysis are a screening test for metabolic dysfunction before any symptoms are manifested.

CONDITIONS WHICH MAY RESULT OR BE AGGRAVATED BY A MINERAL IMBALANCE
* Anemia
* Allergies
* Arthritis
* Cardiovascular Disease
* Depression
* Diabetes
* Skin Problems
* Digestive Disturbances
* Emotional Problems
* Headaches
* Hyperactivity
* Hypertension
* Hypertension
* Hypoglycemia
* Musculoskeletal Disorders
* Prostate Disorders
* Thyroid Disturbances
* Hair loss

Important Mineral Facts You Should Know:

" Women's pre-menstrual headaches are often caused by too much copper in their system.
" Arthritis pain can be caused by lead cadmium, or mercury poisoning.
" Eating the wrong diet can contribute to conditions such as constipation, diverticulosis, and even heart disease.
" Taking too much of any one vitamin or mineral can be harmful.
" Too much vitamin C can actually make an infection worse, in certain metabolic types.
" Hair analysis is the most efficient means of determining exactly what vitamins and minerals you do need.
" Adolescent acne can be caused by lead, or copper poisoning, as well as a zinc deficiency.
" Approximately 80% of our population lock the necessary enzymes and natural stomach acids to digest their food.
" Hyperactive children often have too much lead in their systems.
" Obesity is frequently caused by chronic blood sugar problems.
" Mercury toxicity in the mother's system can kill her unborn child.
" Magnesium supplements may prevent brain damage of alcoholics.
" The male prostate gland contains more zinc than any other organ in the body. Because of this, adequate zinc levels are important for male potency.
" Diuretics, often prescribed for patients with high blood pressure and heart trouble, can decrease your potassium supply.
" High levels of copper and iron in the body tissue can cause migraine headaches, and even schizophrenia.
" Adequate zinc intake helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
" Lead toxicity is linked to multiple sclerosis.
" Zinc deficiency can retard bone development and produce malformed sex organs.
" Doctors often diagnose heart artacks by the amount of the mineral manganese in the body.
" Chromium, magnesium, manganese and vitamin B6 deficiency are related to diabetes.
" Vitamin C, the B Complex, zinc and manganese are being used to treat schizophrenia.
" Vitamin B2, folic acid, vitamin E, zinc and chromium are important for users of birth control pills.
" Magnesium deficiency is related to epilepsy, leukemia, heart disease and kidney disorders.
" As many as 250,000 women in the U.S. or any given time may be suffering from iron deficiency anemia.
" Beryllium, lead, cadmium, nickel and arsenic poisoning can cause cancer.
" The mineral lithium is being used to alleviate many of the problems associated with manic depressive illness.