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Understanding HTMA Retesting and its Impact on Optimal Health
In this podcast episode we explore the importance of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) retesting in maintaining optimal health. HTMA testing provides insight into the body’s mineral status and its ability to handle stress. It’s an invaluable tool in health maintenance that allows us to examine mineral levels and heavy metal excretion using a small hair sample, both of which impact hormonal balance. An HTMA retest is important so that you can evaluate the effectiveness of the changes you’ve implemented since your initial test. I recommend retesting around the six-month mark to allow the body to adapt to the new changes and habits, and also allow enough hair growth that…
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Investing in Your Health: The Right Time and Approach
In the latest episode of my podcast, I do a deep dive into the journey towards investing in a personalized wellness plan. The aim is to help guide listeners to feel confident in whether they are ready to invest in their wellness journey, or not quite yet. One of the critical aspects we discuss in this episode is the role of HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and DUTCH testing in designing a customized care plan. These tests provide actionable results, enabling us to devise a comprehensive care plan that includes lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and supplement suggestions. The discussion highlights the importance of these tests in gaining insights into your…
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The Potassium Connection for Balancing Hormones
As busy women, moms, and caregivers, it’s essential to prioritize our well-being and hormonal health. One crucial mineral that often goes overlooked is potassium. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the significance of potassium in maintaining hormonal balance and how it impacts our overall wellness. The Role of Potassium in the Body Potassium and Hormonal Balance The Consequences of Potassium Imbalances Evaluating Potassium Levels with HTMA Testing HTMA testing is a powerful tool that can provide valuable insights into your mineral status, including potassium. This non-invasive test analyzes a small hair sample to measure the mineral content within your body. HTMA testing offers a unique opportunity to assess…
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The Impact of Minerals
Our bodies are unable to make their own minerals, we must consume them through our diet. Having sufficient mineral levels is imperative for overall good health. Many of our minerals work together or impact one another, so having them in balance with one another is also very important! Today I’m doing a quick review of our four most important/most impactful minerals: Calcium (Ca) We consume calcium largely from dairy sources: milk, cheese, & yogurtOther high calcium foods: oranges, almonds, broccoli, spinach, okra, salmon, chia seeds Too high–slow thyroid, restless leg, constipation, kidney stones Too low-blood sugar fluctuations/drops, anxiety, histamine problems Magnesium (Mg) Magnesium rich foods: avocado, spinach, almonds, bananas, cashews,…
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