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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?
Discover the Benefits of HTMA Testing
To truly understand your body’s mineral needs and imbalances, consider getting a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test. This simple, non-invasive test provides a detailed report of your mineral levels, helping you tailor your nutrition and supplementation for optimal health.
Why Get an HTMA Test?
Mineral Levels: It shows what minerals are present in our tissues and whether they are being absorbed into the cells.
Health Conditions: It highlights potential health issues you may have.
Gland Function: It provides insights into how well the thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning.
Blood Sugar: It offers details about blood sugar regulation.
Metabolism: It tells you about your metabolic rate.
Detox Ability: It shows your body’s ability to detoxify and cellular acidity.
Personalized Insights:
By analyzing the mineral composition of hair, HTMA provides insights into an individuals nutritional status, potential imbalances and even exposure to toxic elements. Human hair is composed of various elements, including calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper and others. These minerals are incorporated into the hair as it grows, offering a unique window into the body's mineral metabolism.
Targeted Nutrition:
HTMA is a comprehensive assessment of an
individual's health status, guiding personalized dietary and supplementation protocols.
Enhanced Wellness:
Experience better energy, mood, and overall health. HTMA can help identify underlying factors contributing to various health conditions, including fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and cognitive dysfunction.
Ready to Reclaim Your Energy?
As a Certified Personal Trainer and HTMA Expert Practitioner,
I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
If you feel an HTMA could benefit your health,
let’s work together to create a healthier, more vibrant you—
from the inside out, by booking your consult by clicking the link below, or if you're not quite ready and have a few questions,
book a Discovery Call instead, contact me at i[email protected].
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
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.
"Strong Inside & Out is the New Skinny, Not the Scale"
Redefining Health: Finding Balance Beyond Appearance
What defines health to you?
For many, health is often equated with leanness and fitness, but this narrow perspective overlooks the true essence of a nourished, balanced body. It's time to move beyond idolizing a specific body type as the epitome of health. This mindset not only distorts our understanding of well-being but also traps us in a cycle of unhealthy comparison.
The Trap of Comparison
We've all been there—scrolling through social media and thinking, “Wow, she’s really fit, I need to do what she’s doing.” But pause for a moment... how do you know what she’s doing is truly working for her? The reality is, we need to stop letting women use their lean bodies to sell us an image of health. Now, I’m not saying that lean women can’t be healthy or that it’s wrong to have physical goals while pursuing overall health, but many of them are not.
I know this personally—when I was at my thinnest a few years ago, I was also the unhealthiest I had ever been. It took a lot of unlearning to find my new healthy balance! This experience taught me that health is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a unique journey for each of us.
The Puzzle of Health
Health is like a puzzle, and each piece is crucial to the bigger picture. To truly thrive, we need to put all these pieces together:
1. Mineral Balancing: Minerals are the foundation of our health. They play a critical role in everything from bone health to energy production. An imbalance can lead to a myriad of health issues. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an excellent tool to understand your mineral levels and what your body specifically needs.
2. Personalized Nutrition: Eating the foods that our bodies need is essential. Not everyone thrives on the same diet. Some might do well with higher protein, while others need more carbohydrates. Understanding your body’s unique requirements is key to nourishment.
3. Balanced Workouts: Exercise is important, but it needs to be in balance. Overtraining can be just as harmful as not exercising at all. Finding a routine that energizes you rather than depletes you is crucial.
4. Cycle Health & Ovulation: For women, menstrual health is a vital indicator of overall health. Regular cycles and healthy ovulation reflect hormonal balance.
5. Digestion: Good digestion is fundamental. If you’re not absorbing nutrients properly, it doesn’t matter how healthy your diet is.
6. Mood & Energy: Your mental and emotional state are significant indicators of health. Consistent mood swings or low energy can signal underlying issues.
7. Sleep: Quality sleep is non-negotiable. It’s when our bodies repair and rejuvenate.
8. Blood Sugar: Stable blood sugar levels are crucial for energy and overall health. Spikes and crashes can lead to long-term health issues.
9. Resilience to Stress: How we handle stress is a major component of health. Building resilience helps in managing life’s challenges more effectively.
Beyond the Scale
There’s so much more to health than appearance or the number on the scale. Let’s stop glorifying signs of starvation and thinness as the gold standard for health. Instead, let’s focus on feeling good from the inside out. This means paying attention to how we feel, how our bodies function, and how we handle life’s stresses.
Working with women at various stages of life has convinced me that those who may have “10-20 lbs to lose” often find it easier to achieve health and balanced hormones than those who constantly struggle to stay lean. It’s about balance, not deprivation.
Putting It All Together
True health requires a holistic approach. It’s about understanding your body, its needs, and finding a balance that works for you. Through my work, I help women piece together their unique health puzzles, focusing on:
Personalized Nutrition Plans: Tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring you get the right nutrients.
HTMA Testing: To uncover mineral imbalances and guide nutritional adjustments.
Balanced Exercise Routines: Designed to energize and strengthen without overtaxing the body.
Hormonal Health: Supporting cycle health and overall hormonal balance.
Stress Management Techniques: Building resilience through mindful practices.
Health is a journey, not a destination. By focusing on these elements, we can redefine what it means to be truly healthy—thriving from the inside out.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can be a powerful tool in putting all our pieces of the puzzle together by uncovering hidden imbalances and toxicities in the body. By analyzing a small sample of hair, HTMA provides detailed insights into mineral levels and heavy metal exposure.
This information helps pinpoint specific deficiencies or excesses that could be affecting our hormones, fatburning and mental behavior. For instance, identifying low levels of essential minerals like zinc or magnesium can guide targeted nutritional interventions, while detecting heavy metal burdens like lead can prompt necessary detoxification steps. Through this precise and personalized approach, HTMA offers a clearer path to optimizing health and improving the strength and health of our body. TEST DON'T GUESS.
If you would like to learn more about HTMA testing, email me at [email protected] and see HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) page on my website at jamseshfitness.com.
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