A hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), is a screening test that measures the mineral content of your hair. It provides us with a mineral blueprint of your biochemistry and specific information about your metabolic rate, energy levels, sugar and carbohydrate tolerance, stage of stress, immune system and glandular activity.

The HTMA is a mineral biopsy that is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive and extremely accurate. From one hair sample, our lab performs screening tests for 20 minerals and toxic metals in your system.

The HTMA is considered a standard test, used around the world for the biological monitoring of trace elements and toxic metals in humans and animals. It utilizes the same technology developed for soil testing and testing of rock samples to detect mineral levels.

Hair contains minerals that are deposited as the hair grows. Although the hair is dead, the minerals remain as the hair continues to grow out. A sample of hair cut close to the scalp provides information about the mineral activity in the hair that took place over the past three to four months, depending on the rate of hair growth.

Test results are printed on an easy-to-read graph, which is a great benefit for practitioners and you as well. The printed graph includes the mineral results, major mineral ratios and the oxidation type.

The final 15-20 page report provides insightful information related to your entire metabolic system. It includes information on energy levels, sugar and carbohydrate tolerance, immune system, autonomic balance, glandular activity and metabolic trends. We can then work with you to design a personal dietary supplement program, basic diet recommendations and provide other information that can be interpreted from the test results.

We can then offer you a personalized transition dietary plan based entirely upon the results of your hair tissue mineral analysis. This plan includes three transition diets, menu plans and a wealth of information covering food preparation, eating habits, changing one's habits, cooking, shopping and other valuable information.