Trace 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 biounavailability. Mineral testing tests all the major and micro minerals in the body including calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, etc. Any deficiency of these minerals can lead to illness in any of the body's major systems. Testing these minerals also reveal mineral ratios which give insight into different systems within the body such as digestion, thyroid, adrenals, immune, the ability to process sugars, and sex hormones. If your results show that the adrenals are low this could be to a low sodium/potassium ratio resulting in low immune system, fatigue, infertilty, pms, and menopause. The test also reveals metal toxicities such as cadium, lead, alluminum, and mercury. Any of these metals in high amounts can cause illness.
Examples:
If your hair reveals an elevated calcium level two or three times normal, then your calcium level within the body may be elevated also. If this is the case, a strong tendency exists for arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to calcium placques)
If your calcium level is low, then a tendency exists toward osteoporosis (demineralization of bone), increased tendency to bone fractures, dental caries, periodontal disease, muscle cramps, etc.
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:
- Depression
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperactivity
- Headaches
- Hypertension
- Arthritis
- Hair Loss
- Infertility
- Anemia
- Thyroid Disturbance
- Prostate Disorders
- Digestive Disturbance
- Diabetes
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Skin Rashes
- Emotional Problems
- Allergies
Hair Analysis Test: $120
Consultation of results: $50
Now offering online testing. Just call 831-457-2848 and the test will be shipped to you. You send the test off and once the results are in, the results can be faxed or mailed to you. An over the phone consultation will go over your results and the recommended supplements. Shanna prescribes only 100% organic and whole food based supplements to bring the body back to balance. Retesting is recommended in 3 months time.