Our homes, work and environment are potential sources
for toxic heavy metal exposure. Chemicals in our food,
water, air, work equipment and cleaning products may be
accumulating in our bodies and causing various
neurological, digestive, cardiovascular and behavioral
impairments. Depleted soils, inadequate diets, medications
and chemical exposure all contribute to mineral
deficiencies and health problems.
Hair mineral and heavy metal analysis can reveal the
history of heavy metal exposure and mineral status. Unlike
urine and blood, hair stores these elements. The follicles
of growing hair are nourished with blood, blood that also
carries and deposits minerals and potential heavy metals
from the body. These elements are incorporated into the
growing hair protein during keratinization, thus providing
a sample that reflects element concentrations in other
body tissues.
Hair analysis is a reliable means of determining toxic
levels of the following: Lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum,
arsenic etc
Hair analysis is also provides ratios of the minerals
in the body. Minerals, like hormones and
neurotransmitters, must be balanced within the body. Too
much of one mineral can deplete another. Therefore, hair
analysis can indicate mineral imbalances from abnormal
ratios of mineral levels.