What is HTMA Testing and How Can It Help You?
When it comes to understanding our body’s needs, mineral balance is an often-overlooked but essential part of the picture. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive, highly informative test that uses a small hair sample to measure levels of essential minerals and toxic metals in the body. While it may sound technical, HTMA is actually a gentle way to gain valuable insights into your health.
What Can HTMA Tell Us?
Minerals are crucial to nearly every bodily function. They support our energy production, help manage stress, and play a key role in detoxifying the body. HTMA testing gives us a deeper look at these minerals and identifies any imbalances or toxic metal build-up, which can often contribute to symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and even digestive discomfort. It’s like having a “mineral map” to understand what your body needs.
My HTMA Results were SHOCKING…
I was CONSTANTLY feeling exhausted, out of breath, dizzy and losing hair like crazy. I felt like I had tried every diet, supplement and regime out there and recovered from my chronic illnesses, so what was left?
After learning how the nervous system and digestive system worked so closely with the minerals I decided to get mine tested and boy am I glad I did.
What I didn’t know were minerals work in pairs to balance and support each other within the body. When one or both become imbalanced, it can lead to symptoms (like mine) that impact your everyday. And what you don’t see pictured is very low minerals across the board…
This gave me a clear picture of the supplements I needed.
How Does HTMA Work?
The test is simple: a small sample of hair, which acts as a record of mineral intake over the past few months, is sent to a lab for analysis. Unlike a blood test, which only shows a snapshot of your current state, hair samples provide a longer-term view of your mineral levels and toxin exposure.
Who Can Benefit from HTMA Testing?
If you’re dealing with symptoms like:
low energy
difficulty managing stress (feeling overwhelmed, cannot focus to get things done)
sleep challenges (difficulty falling asleep, waking up throughout the night, restless sleep)
mood swings (low mood, anxious thoughts, low motivation)
digestive issues (bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhoea)
HTMA testing can offer valuable guidance. Understanding your mineral balance can open new pathways to feeling better and making changes that last.
I also love to use this test as a roadmap for supplementation or nutritional changes - having actual data on what the body is missing acts as a clear path for the way forward. Take the guessing game out of it.
What Comes Next?
Once your results are in, we’ll create a personalized wellness plan that might include mineral-rich foods, gentle detox practices, and possibly specific supplements.
With HTMA, you’re taking a step toward nurturing your body’s foundation for health and taking the bandaid approaches out. No more short term fixes around here. Take it from me, knowing where your body stands is EMPOWERING and gives you a clear path out of the symptoms that are annoying you everyday.
Are You Ready?
If you're ready to explore how these labs can support your healing, feel free to reach out and complete a Lab Request Form. I’ll be happy to assist you in ordering the tests and interpreting the results to help you take the next step toward optimal health.
