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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
HTMA
Do you often feel tired or fatigued despite getting enough sleep?
Have you experienced unexplained weight gain recently?
Do you frequently feel anxious or stressed?
Do you suffer from muscle cramps or spasms?
Do you have difficulty concentrating or experience brain fog?
It’s Time to HEAL and LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL AGAIN!
Mineral Deficiency Is Like Living with the Lights Dimmed
What Is Mineral Balancing?
(For educational purposes only. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or cure any disease or health condition.)
Minerals are the body’s master spark plugs — they fuel every function, from energy production to hormone balance, mental clarity, and stress resilience.
But here’s the problem: modern life depletes them. Poor soil quality, processed foods, stress, and toxin exposure leave many people running on empty without even realizing it.
Mineral Balancing is about restoring the delicate interplay between minerals in your body—because it’s not just about having enough of each mineral, but how they work together.
These relationships determine your energy levels, metabolism, mood, and overall health.
As Dr. Paul Eck, the pioneer of Mineral Balancing, said:
“It’s the relationship between minerals that determines how much energy you will have.”
Why Is Mineral Balancing Important?
Health isn’t just the absence of disease—it’s vibrant energy, mental clarity, and resilience.
While many focus on symptom-based approaches—like detoxing heavy metals, treating gut infections, or taking random supplements—these often miss the bigger picture.
Mineral Balancing takes a systems-based approach
, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and regulate itself.
Rather than chasing symptoms, we focus on:
✅ Restoring mineral levels and ratios to optimize energy production
✅ Identifying metabolic patterns that reveal how your body handles stress
✅ Addressing underlying imbalances
that contribute to fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, and more
How Mineral Balancing Helps You Feel Your Best
When minerals are balanced, everything shifts:
✨ More energy—because your cells can actually produce it
✨ Better mood & mental clarity—since minerals influence neurotransmitters
✨ Stronger stress resilience—as minerals regulate adrenal function
✨ Healthier metabolism & weight—because minerals control blood sugar and thyroid function
✨ Deeper restorative sleep—since minerals support nervous system regulation
Your Next Step
If you’re tired of feeling off and are ready to get to the root of your health struggles, Mineral Balancing through HTMA testing can provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
When your body has the minerals it needs, you’re not just surviving—you’re LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL.
It's a big deal, and that is why testing and keeping an eye on our mineral status is more important than ever.
How Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Works
HTMA is a non-invasive, science-backed test that provides deep insights into your mineral levels, metabolic patterns, and stress response. Here’s what to expect from start to finish:
Step 1: Collecting Your Hair Sample
The process starts with a small hair sample—about 1 tablespoon width of clean, untreated hair cut from the back of your head, near the scalp (new growth gives the most accurate data).
✅ Freshly washed hair (no conditioner, styling products, or dry shampoo)
✅ Colored or treated hair? No problem! Just wait 4-6 weeks after your last treatment.
You’ll receive clear instructions on how to cut and send your sample for testing. Once you purchase a Test and Consultation - you will be mailed out a HAIR Weigh Scale and instructions as well as form and envelope for sample hair and self addressed envelope to be sent into the laboratory.
Step 2: Lab Analysis
Your hair sample is sent to a trusted, CLIA-certified lab , where it undergoes advanced testing to measure the levels and ratios of 21+ minerals and toxic metals in your system.
This analysis gives a 3-month snapshot of how your body has been handling stress, detoxing, and utilizing essential nutrients—insights that standard blood work often misses.
Step 3: Your Personalized HTMA Report
Once your results are in, you’ll receive a detailed, 15+ page report
breaking down:
✔ Mineral levels & ratios (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium & more)
✔ Metabolic type (fast, slow, or mixed metabolism)
✔ Adrenal & thyroid function (based on mineral patterns)
✔ Signs of mineral deficiencies or excesses
✔ Heavy metal exposure & detox ability
✔ Stress & energy production patterns
✔ Nervous system balance
This isn’t just a list of numbers—it’s a roadmap to understanding your body's unique needs.
Step 4: One-on-One Consultation With Me
Once your results are ready, we’ll go over your report in a private consultation
where I’ll break it all down in simple, actionable steps.
🔍 What this means for YOU—why you feel the way you do
🥦 What foods & supplements will support your mineral balance
💪 What lifestyle tweaks will help optimize your energy & hormones
🚫 What to avoid to prevent further imbalances
You’ll walk away with a clear, customized plan tailored to your metabolism and health goals—so you can stop guessing and start feeling better.
Step 5: Implement & Thrive!
Healing takes time, commitment and ACTION, but HTMA gives you a targeted approach so you’re working with your body, not against it.
Many clients experience noticeable shifts in energy, mood, digestion, and weight within the first 4-6 weeks—and we can retest in a few months to track progress and fine-tune your plan.
What Your HTMA Test and Consultation Includes
Hair Test from our Professional Laboratory
A Complete Individualized Evaluation of your metabolic type, current mineral levels and ratios and their impact upon the body chemistry
Recommendations of specific foods and food groups, along with an explanation as to why each food group is suggested
Supplement recommendations based upon metabolic type, mineral patterns and specific need as seen on the Hair Tissue Mineral Test Analysis
A 60-75 Minute Zoom or In Person, if local, Consultation to go over test results, providing you with personal recommendations for mineral balancing.
A Minimum 15 page Report of Your Results and Recommendations
HTMA Test and 60 Minute Consultation & Report - $220
Your Liver: The Unsung Hero of Weight Loss, Hormone Balance & Detox
Let’s Talk About Your Liver
(Because It’s That Important)
Be sure to read to the end of this blog for my BEST KEPT SECRET to Phase 3 Detoxification
Most people think of the liver as just a filter for toxins, but in the world of functional medicine — and in your body — it’s so much more than that.
In fact, your liver is a powerhouse organ responsible for over 500 functions. It plays a central role in your weight, hormones, energy, digestion, and even your mood.
So if you’ve been struggling with symptoms like stubborn weight, PMS, fatigue, breakouts, or bloating, you might be looking in the wrong place — because it’s not just about food or exercise.
It might be your liver waving a red flag.
The Liver — Why It Matters So Much More Than You Think
Let’s break this down. Your liver is your metabolic control center. It...
Filters and neutralizes toxins from the environment, food, alcohol, and medications
Regulates your blood sugar (hello energy crashes!)
Breaks down estrogen and hormones — so yes, it’s directly tied to PMS, PCOS, fibroids, and acne
Produces bile to help you digest fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K
Stores and processes minerals like copper, iron, and zinc
So when your liver isn’t happy? You may feel puffy, inflamed, sluggish, moody, or stuck on the weight loss rollercoaster — no matter how clean you’re eating or how hard you’re working out.
One more connection that doesn’t get enough love: your liver and your gut are BFFs.
Your bile (produced by the liver) flows into your gut to help move things out — toxins, hormones, cholesterol. When bile is sluggish or you’re constipated, those toxins can recirculate, and the liver gets overloaded.
Common signs your liver may need support:
Fatigue or brain fog
Bloating or constipation
Hormonal symptoms (PMS, estrogen dominance, mood swings)
Skin issues like acne, eczema, or dull complexion
Trouble losing weight despite doing “everything right”
But here’s where the magic really happens...
The 3 Phases of Detox — And Why You Must Start With Phase 3
Most people jump into detox with juices, liver supplements, or coffee enemas… and then wonder why they feel worse.
Here’s what they’re missing: detoxification is a three-phase process, and jumping ahead can backfire.
Let me walk you through how your body detoxes — functionally and biochemically.
🔹 Phase 1: Bioactivation (The Spark)
This is where your liver first takes a toxin — whether it’s from alcohol, plastics, pesticides, or even estrogen — and starts to break it down using enzymes called Cytochrome P450s.
But here’s the kicker: the byproducts of this phase are actually more toxic than the original substance. Yep — more reactive, more inflammatory, and they must be moved out quickly. And why Phase 2 is critical.
Phase 1 requires:
B vitamins (B2, B3, B6, folate), magnesium, glutathione, and antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids.
🔹 Phase 2: Conjugation (The Safety Net)
This is the neutralizing stage. Your liver takes those scary Phase 1 intermediates and attaches them to nutrients like sulfur, glycine, or methyl groups — essentially tagging them for safe exit.
This phase includes several pathways:
Methylation (key for hormone balance)
Sulfation
Glucuronidation (important for estrogen!)
Glutathione conjugation
Amino acid conjugation
Acetylation
Phase 2 requires:
Sulfur-rich foods (garlic, onions, cruciferous veggies), NAC, taurine, glycine, choline, SAMe, magnesium, amino acids.
But here's the functional medicine golden rule...
🔹 Phase 3: Elimination (The Exit Route)
You can do all the detox work in the world — but if your body isn’t eliminating through stool, urine, sweat, and bile, then those “neutralized” toxins just hang around… and often get reabsorbed. 😬
This is where most people go wrong. They stimulate Phase 1 with detox powders or herbs, but they haven’t opened up Phase 3. And that can lead to more symptoms: headaches, breakouts, bloating, fatigue, even hormone flare-ups.
Functional medicine always starts with Phase 3 — supporting drainage pathways, bowel movements, bile flow, and lymphatic movement.
Phase 3 requires:
Daily bowel movements (use magnesium citrate, fiber, or enemas if needed)
Bile flow (beets, bitters, castor oil packs, phosphatidylcholine)
Kidney and lymph support (lemon water, dry brushing, saunas)
Bottom Line:
Your liver is more than a filter — it’s your body’s central hub for metabolism, hormones, and long-term vitality. And detox is not about trendy cleanses. It’s a system.
Want to support your liver the smart, functional way?
Make sure the exit doors (Phase 3) are wide open before you jump into deeper liver work.
Bonus Tip: My Favorite Gentle Detox Tool – Zeolite Clinoptilolite
One of my favorite tools for supporting safe, daily detox is Zeolite Clinoptilolite — a natural volcanic mineral that works like a sponge for toxins. It binds to heavy metals, mold byproducts, and chemicals in your gut and bloodstream, helping to escort them out of your body through the bowels — without burdening your liver or kidneys.
What I love about zeolite is that it works in Phase 3 detox (elimination), which means it supports the exit pathways we talked about above. It's especially helpful for anyone dealing with fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, or known toxin exposures — and it’s super gentle, making it a great add-in for most people.
👉 I only recommend high-quality, clean Zeolite products that are third-party tested and safe for daily use. If you're curious or want to know which one I trust for myself and my clients, just EMAIL ME AT [email protected] and I’ll send you the information! It's a daily staple for me and my liver.
Understanding the complex interaction between toxins and minerals is key to achieving optimal health.
If you're experiencing symptoms that may be related to toxin release or mineral imbalances, consider exploring a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).
This test provides detailed insights into your body's mineral levels and toxic metal burdens, offering a personalized roadmap for achieving better health.
A consultation can help interpret the results and create a tailored plan to support your detox and overall wellness journey. NO ONE SIZE FITS ALL. You can't just start pumping the vitamins and minerals until you know WHERE YOUR BODY IS AT and what levels they are at!!
For more information on how HTMA can benefit you, feel free to reach out and schedule a consultation. Let's work together towards a healthier, more balanced you.
Safe and Gentle Way to Detox
Detox programs are all the rage, promising quick fixes and miraculous results.
But did you know that diving into a detox without ensuring your minerals are balanced can do more harm than good?
Our bodies naturally detox every day, but this process relies heavily on having the right balance of minerals.
When minerals are out of whack, it can throw our whole system off, making a detox program less effective and potentially harmful.
Think of your body like a finely tuned engine. Without the right fuel and proper maintenance, it can't run smoothly.
Minerals are the key components that keep everything in balance, ensuring that our internal detox processes work as they should.
Before you consider any detox program, take a step back and ensure your body is prepared.
Balancing your minerals is a gentle way to support your body's natural detoxification process every day, without the harsh side effects of many trendy detox plans.
Hydrate with Mineral-Rich Water:
Drink plenty of filtered water and consider adding a pinch of unrefined sea salt or trace mineral drops to ensure you're getting essential minerals with your hydration.
Incorporate Mineral-Rich Foods:
Include foods high in essential minerals such as leafy greens (kale, spinach), nuts and seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds), and whole grains (quinoa, brown rice).
Optimize Digestive Health:
Support your gut with probiotics and fiber-rich foods to enhance nutrient absorption and overall digestive function. Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi are excellent choices.
Prioritize Restorative Sleep:
Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Sleep is crucial for the body’s natural detoxification processes and helps balance hormones and minerals.
Engage in Regular Physical Activity:
Exercise helps improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, which aids in the elimination of toxins. Activities like walking, deep breathing, and light resistance training are excellent for supporting gentle detox.
Practice Stress Management Techniques:
Chronic stress can deplete essential minerals. Incorporate practices like meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness to help manage stress levels and support overall well-being.
Avoid Processed Foods and Sugars:
Reduce your intake of processed foods, refined sugars, and artificial additives, which can burden the body’s detoxification system. Focus on whole, natural foods instead.
Support Liver Health:
Consume foods that support liver function, such as garlic, onions, beets, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower). These foods contain compounds that aid in detoxification pathways.
Regular Mineral Check-Ups:
Consider regular HTMA testing to monitor your mineral levels and adjust your diet and supplementation as needed. Personalized consultations can help tailor a plan specific to your body’s needs.
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