HTMA is a non-invasive tissue test of the hair. While blood tests show what is happening in our body at this moment in time, the hair test gives an insight into what has been happening in the body on a cellular level over the past three months.
HTMA tests look for macro, micro/trace minerals as well as toxic metals stored in the body. Minerals are vital for survival and act as spark plugs to activate vitamins, whereas toxins can inhibit this process so it is important that they are removed from our systems.
The HTMA is performed on a small sample of hair and gives a good indication of the following:
• how well the thyroid and adrenals are functioning.
• information on carbohydrate imbalance, metabolic rate and whether a
person personally thrive on protein, fat or carbohydrates.
• mental and emotional wellbeing such as anxiety, depression and mood
swings.
• tendencies for over 30 common health conditions even before they cause
any symptoms.
• detoxification pathways, such as liver and kidney function
• if there are any digestive problems, such as not having enough stomach
acid,
• immune system health
We are all exposed to toxic metals such as arsenic, aluminium, lead, mercury etc. in our immediate environment – the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the toiletries we use and the air we breathe. In order for our body to deal with this poisonous load, it will deposited into the hair and joints, away from vital organs, so it won’t cause substantial damage. If your liver or kidneys are impaired, there will be health issues as your body is not able to excrete those toxic metals.
The HTMA gives you an insight into your individual health:
• Toxic metals
• 20 different minerals
• Adrenal and thyroid activity
• Detoxification impairment
• Blood sugar tolerance/carbohydrate tolerance
• Lifestyle imbalances such as stress
• Hormone imbalance
• Vitality and energy levels
• Immune system health
• Emotional health
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