Hair Analysis for Heavy Metals

The use of hair analysis for discovering excessive heavy metals accumulation has become a popular tool for health professionals and individuals alike that are looking for alternative treatment options and further insight into a wide range of health conditions. Conditions that often have direct links to, or at the very least are aggravated by the presence of heavy metals.

After all, having an effective health plan for combating a specific health condition (disease) cannot be created until the source of what caused the issue in the first place has been discovered.

Using Hair analysis for heavy metals is one of the preferred methods being used by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), as stated in their 1980 report "human hair can be used effectively for the biological monitoring of the highest priority toxic metals". The report goes on to list poisonous toxins like "lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic". Further more, the report concludes, "For toxic exposure... hair appears to be superior to blood and urine (testing)."

How are people using hair analysis for heavy metals?

People who decide to use hair analysis as a guide for achieving optimum levels of health and vitality often come with specific health objectives for which they would like to apply the information that is discovered.

Some have very specific health conditions that often have direct links with heavy metal toxicity. For example, degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis,  Fibromylagia have all been found to either be caused by heavy metal toxicity or at the very least are aggravated by these toxic substances.

Even parents come to hair analysis testing for heavy metals in their search for alternative treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD or Hyperactivity.

What are your reasons for getting a hair analysis?

Perhaps you, like many others are just looking for insightful information to help you feel better. Perhaps you have come across information about heavy metals and toxicity, and found that the symptoms match what you have been feeling. Do any of these sound familiar?
 

Fatigue	Headaches	Depression
Apathy	Irritability	Poor Concentration
Hypertension	Adrenal Fatigue	Anxiety
Blood Imbalances	Poor Concentration	... and more

Having 2, 3 or even more of the above symptoms could warrant further investigation into heavy metal toxicity.

Understanding Heavy Metals vs. Essential Minerals

Everyone is exposed to heavy metals to some degree. The retention of these toxins however depends on the relationships between other elements that are also present.

For instance, the over accumulation of Mercury will have more of an impact when sufficient amounts of Zinc are not available, as Zinc has an antagonistic effect on Mercury.

The reason these toxins are called heavy metals, is because their high atomic weight actually DISPLACES many of the lighter, essential elements.

Important metabolic processes and even vital organs are then compromised, which in turn makes them function less efficiently as they do not have the essential nutrients for healthy functioning. Heavy metals such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic are very common as they are often found with increasing regularity in our modern environments.

Heavy metals and other toxic substances tend to accumulate in your system where it then interferes with the way nutrients are used. This disturbs vital bodily processes and creates various degrees of disease in your body.

For example, Cadmium and Lead have been shown to be antagonistic towards essential nutrients such as calcium. Cadmium and Lead will often lodge themselves within bone tissues, which in turn drives out calcium from your bones.

This then weakens bone structure, because both Cadmium and Lead have no real nutritional value in the processes involved for bone health like Calcium does.

After many years, this toxic burden in your system develops into mineral imbalances that can develop into Osteoporosis, Arthritis and joint related degenerative diseases.

Here is a list of the main Heavy Metals that you can test for:
 

Mercury	Lead	Arsenic	Cadmium
Beryllium	Aluminum	Uranium	Antimony

We also test for many essential minerals. Essential minerals are important for many biological processes which are vital for LIFE.

HOWEVER, in high enough quantities many essential elements can also become toxic. For instance, copper and iron are both considered essential minerals but in high enough quantity in your body, they can both have devastating effects.

Here is a list of the main Essential Elements that you can test for:
 

Calcium	Magnesium	Sodium	Potassium	Copper
Zinc	Phosphorus	Iron	Manganese	Chromium
Selenium	Boron	Cobalt	Molybdeum	Sulfur

We also test for a number of additional minerals, so that you and/or your health professional can have a broader view of what your current mineral status is.

Here is a list of the main Additional Elements that you can test for:
 

Barium	Nickel	Tin	Platinum	Lithium
Strontium	Germanium	Bismuth	Rubidium	Thallium
Vanadium	Titanium	Tungsten	Zirconium

How can you use hair analysis to help detoxify heavy metals?

The purpose of hair mineral analysis is to re-establish a healthy balance of body chemistry by applying the individually designed dietary and supplement suggestions.

Properly following these protocols over a period of 3 - 4 months will often help remove heavy metals and support your body to more effectively utilize the nutrients that are in the foods you eat, which results in increased energy and optimal health and vitality.

Furthermore, if you have a specific health condition you wish to address, or your hair analysis results show very high accumulation of heavy metal toxicity, then our nutritional consultant can work with you to design a detoxification protocol that is specific to your health objectives.

How do you get started?

Using our convenient online ordering system, you can have your hair analysis sample prepared and packaged in less than 15 minutes:

1. Ordering your hair analysis

When you purchase your hair analysis kit, make sure that you select the health support option that you would like to have. Because our kit is downloadable, there is no need to wait one week until it arrives by mail ...

Then, proceed to download and print off your hair analysis kit. It includes your instructions for preparing your sample, client submittal form, a book (the hair test analysis companion) and all the support by email or phone that you need.

Note: Unused kits qualify for a FULL Refund, please review our Return Requests section if you would like to find out more

2. Prepare your hair sample

Follow the instructions that are provided after your purchase, prepare a 250mg sample of hair (one heaping tablespoon, sampled from 4 - 5 areas around the back of your neck and lower hairline so that it isn't noticeable) and then package it as per the instructions provided.

3. Send in your hair analysis sample

After you send your hair sample to the address provided, check your email in the next week as you will be receiving a notification confirming that it has safely arrived. Included in this email will be an estimate of how long it will be before you have the final report.

4. Approximately Ten Days Later ...

Your final report will be sent within hours of its release from the lab! You can look forward to approximately 14+ pages of info which will be emailed to you as a .pdf attachment. Please contact us if you require support!

Note: If you have booked an appointment with our nutritional consultant to discuss your report, a detox program or any other health objective, then please use the appointment scheduler that would have been sent by email to reserve your appointment time.

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