Hair Mineral Analysis Test

Hair Mineral Analysis testing is a proven and effective way to assess the long term metabolic function of the body.

We regularly use this test in clinic to assess immune function, thyroid and adrenal function and mental health, as well as nutrient deficiencies and toxic metal levels.

The Hair Analysis testing price of $240.90 (inc. GST) includes expert interpretation and recommendations from the test during your consult. Please note a Hair analysis can only be done as part of your consultation process.

In clinic we use hair analysis testing on virtually every client and we have completed thousands of these tests. It is an inexpensive way to receive a lot of information about your health, including metabolic functioning of organs that is not really possible to assess with other tests.

Not only does hair mineral analysis show the levels of your ‘good’ and ‘bad’ minerals over the long term, it allows us to look deeply at how your powerhouses of the body – the endocrine glands – are functioning.

Digestive function, adrenal and thyroid function as well as immune system can be easily and quickly assessed via hair analysis and further tests such as blood and salivary tests can be ordered if necessary.

Maria also conducts practitioner training in hair analysis via an online course that can be accessed via this link.

What the hair analysis test report shows

• The report shows your levels of essential minerals and compares them to a norm. Minerals included: Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Chromium, Selenium, Boron, Cobalt, Molybdenum and Sulphur
• The report also shows levels of toxic heavy metals: Uranium, Arsenic, Berrylium, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Aluminium, Tin, Titanium and others
• All True Foods Nutrition practitioners are highly skilled and experienced in interpreting Hair analysis test and are able to find distinct patterns within the report that help us to address to many health conditions.

Who is hair mineral testing for?

Everyone! In clinic we use it to help address the following conditions:

• Adrenal fatigue, including unexplained fatigue, aches and pains, sleep issues
• Thyroid conditions
• Insomnia
• Infertility
• Headaches/migraines
• Weight gain/loss, appetite issues and blood sugar imbalances
• Hormonal dysregulation including: oestrogen dominance, unexplained menopausal symptoms, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, etc
• Mental health issues: Pyrrole disorder, anxiety, depression, bi-polar depression, OCD, ADHD, etc
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Immune disorders including long term infections such as Epstein Barr virus (glandular fever), hayfever and allergies, histamine dysregulation
• Children’s immune disorders: asthma, eczema, allergies, intolerances
• Children’s developmental disorders: anxiety, ADHD, violent behaviour, tantrums/temper outbursts, dyslexia, poor school performance
• Anyone who has occupational or environmental exposure to toxins, eg: mechanics, painters, metal workers, glass workers, farmers, etc

How does the testing process work?

Clients will be emailed collection envelopes and forms by our practitioners at the time of consultation.

How to take a hair tissue sample ? Taking a hair sample is quick and easy if you follow these instructions: 

1. Cut hair with clean stainless steel scissors
2. To make the sample less conspicuous, cut small amounts of hair from the nape of the neck and/or several other locations on the back of the scalp
3. Cut hair as close to the scalp as possible- we need the most recent growth. Approximately 1 table spoon of hair is required.
4. Note for men who shave their hair- collect 1 tbsp of shavings. The length of the hair is not important
5. If the sampled hair is less than 4cm long, keep all of it for testing. If the hair is longer than this, cut off and keep the 4cm of hair that was growing closest to the scalp (discard the excess)
6. Place the hair sample in a paper envelope and mail to my postal address (this will be in your consult notes)

Note: Please provide clean, well-rinsed, untreated and non-coloured hair. If hair is treated or coloured, wait six to eight weeks and take a sample from the freshly grown untreated hair.

Your sample will be mailed to a laboratory in the US for testing. It takes about 3 weeks to receive the report after mailing.

More information

Have a listen to this FX Medicine Podcast where Maria discusses how and why Hair Analysis can help in detail. Here is another podcast by Maria that discusses Hair Mineral Analysis in great detail.

Here is a short video showing examples of how I use Hair Mineral Analysis in Pyroluria.

What next?

Book an appointment to ask all of your questions about Hair Mineral Analysis Testing and how it can help diagnose and address your health needs.

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