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Your Questions About Hair Mineral Analysis

Maria asks…

Coffe and magnesium deficiency.?
I’ve recently received results of my hair mineral analysis and it says I have decreased functionality of thyroid and adrenal glands due to very low level of Magnesium and Manganese in my body.
In the report it [...]

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Your Questions About Hair Mineral Analysis

Lizzie asks…

What is a hair mineral analysis?
What does “hair mineral analysis” mean? What is is about and what is it used for ?
don’t forget 10 points for the best answer!

Joy answers:
The test referred to on this site takes hair, dissolves [...]

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Adrenal concentrate

When a Hair Analysis report is generated, it includes a recommended supplement program designed specifically for you, depending on what was found in your hair.
A client recently asked if the adrenal concentrate in the adrenal complex is freeze-dried from raw.
The answer [...]

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How to take a hair sample for Hair Mineral Analysis

When taking a sample for hair mineral analysis it is best to wash the hair first, as it should be free of gels, oils and hair creams. Also this will remove any extraneous pollutants collected in the atmosphere.
Location of hair [...]

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Your Questions About Science Behind Hair Loss

William asks…

What causes hair loss?
I understand one thing is genetics. My brother lost a significant amount of hair from the ages 19-23. I am 18 and now going through the same thing. I want to at least attempt to stop [...]

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Does Hair Mineral Analysis Detect Thyroid Problems?

While Hair Mineral Analysis (HMA) is not a specific thyroid test, it does show disturbed relationships in and between the endocrine glands, as one gland does not become over- or under-active without affecting another. So for instance if thyroid function [...]

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Your Questions About Hair Mineral Analysis And Arsenic

Carol asks…

Where could the Arsenic in our hair have come from?
We had our hair analyzed after a year of health problems within our family and the results were extraordinary. We all have very high levels of arsenic, and chromium. My [...]

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Hair Mineral Analysis and Food Allergies

Hair Analysis Testing in Allergies and Food Intolerances
I am often asked if I recommend Hair Mineral Analysis for food allergies and intolerances. The short answer is no. I do not!
Quoting from Dr Adrian Morris’s excellent website:
“Hair is analysed for allergies [...]

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Your Questions About Science Behind Hair Coloring

Lizzie asks…

Hair dye shows better only after a few washes. What’s the science/reason behind this?
My hair colour is dark brown, almost black and after dyeing it’s slightly lighter and brownish, the brown doesn’t show very well though and I was [...]

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No Hair for a Hair Mineral Analysis

I was asked by a client the other day if, instead of sending me hair for analysis, she could send me finger nails.

It was the first time anyone had asked me that, but on reflection it’s a completely sensible option [...]

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