Calcium too little or too much, both can create health issues!

Calcium too little or too much, both can create health issues!

An HTMA can assess, along with other minerals that need to be in balance

And Guess what?  Until January 31, 2024 , I will be offering a one time $100.00 discount if prebooked and prepaid . The appointments can be booked up until Feb 16th, 2024!

Some Important functions of Calcium

Calcium is found in every cell throughout the body yet over ninety percent of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth providing structual support. 

It is also found in the brain, heart, kidney, liver, muscles, skin and spleen,

Osseous tissues provide a reservoir for calcium, which can be withdrawn as required in order to maintain extra-skeletal functions such as acid-alkaline balance.

Calcium is essential for cardiac muscle contractility.

Insulin release is dependent upon adequate calcium being available. 

Other facts about Calcium 

• Calcium is a very emotional mineral, which could stem from trauma

• Regulates cell permeability

• Important for blood clotting

• Maintains pH balance

• Supports fat digestion

• Inhibits the uptake of thyroxine (thyroid hormone)

• An imbalance relative to its synergistic and
  antagonistic nutrients can be a major contributor to osteoporosis

• Increased calcium excretion can be caused by over-activity of both the thyroid and adrenal cortical glands

• Many medications interfere with calcium absorption. Some of the most common include anti-convulsants and antacids containing aluminum hydroxide bind calcium in the intestine and have also been documented to contribute to osteomalacia (weakens bones and can cause them to break more easily)

• Some psychological qualities associated with calcium are stability, hardness and rigidity.

• Without enough bioavailable calcium someone may experience hypersensitivity and nervousness (ie: anxiety)

Hypocalcemia is a relatively rare clinical problem. 

The nervous system can become hyper-irritable with the effects of low serum calcium.

Hypocalcemia can eventually lead to sensory disturbances, tetany, and myocardial dysfunction. Tetany consists of muscular cramps, laryngeal stridor, seizures, and, if severe, death due to respiratory failure. 

Calcium deficiency has been associated with conditions not necessarily related to hypocalcemia. These include:

• Allergies (histamine)

• Adrenal hyperactivity

• Hypertension

• Hyperkinesis

• Anxiety

• Hyperthyroidism

• Insomnia (type I)

• Osteomalacia

• Sympathetic dominance 

• Rh. arthritis

• Potential lead and cadmium toxicity

• Osteoporosis 

Hypercalcemia is an elevation of serum calcium above 10.5 mg.%. Primary hyper-parathyroidism and malignancies are major causes of hypercalcemia. There are other causes of hypecalcemia as well.

Conditions associated with hypercalcemia due to hyperparathyroidism include:

• Excessive thirst

• Dryness of mouth and throat

• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

• Muscle aches

• Recent memory loss

• Calcific tendinitis

• Chondrocalcinosis, (calcium pyrophosphate crystals build up in the joints)

• Depression

• Hearing difficulties

• Fatigue

• Joint stiffness/Weakness

• Restless leg syndrome

• Constipation

• Dyspepsia (a stomach condition that causes pain, burning, bloating, nausea, and gas)

• Conjunctivitis (pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva)

In the U.S., studies have shown a distinguishing difference in the

consumption of calcium among hypertensive and normotensive individuals. Hypertensive persons were found to consume 18% less calcium than normotensive persons.

Calcium supplementation is generally accepted as a course of therapy for this condition. However, studies have shown that calcium supplementation alone over extended periods has resulted in decreased calcium retention. 

Supplementing Vitamin D and calcium supplementation, also will:

• Intensify stress
• Decrease potassium
• Trigger magnesium deficiency

Calcium is best evaluated in relationship to its other cofactors. When the synergistic and antagonistic nutrients relative to calcium are taken into consideration, it is more beneficial with nutritional protocols, particularly with osteoporosis.

And to think, assessing calcium status is only one nugget of the vast information gained from doing an HTMA. 

HTMA is also beneficial for so many other issues but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Anxiety and Panic, Brain fog, Cognitive Issues, Constipation, Digestive, Diarrhea, Hormone Imbalances,Joint Pain and Stiffness, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Issues, Weight Gain. It is also great for Anti-aging, Recovery. Allergies. Blood Sugar Issues, Cardiac Health, Asthma, Neuromuscular Diseases, Skin Conditions, Infertility, Menopause. 

Getting an HTMA, can absolutely points the way to interventions to change the course of your health and bring these ratios into more ideal readings. When you do, your symptoms will decrease and you will notice the difference!

Remember to pre-book and pre-pay for your HTMA by Jan 31, 2024 to receive a one time $100 discount, It must be booked for the end of January, 2024. Book your HTMA on my website. The link below gives more details about the HTMA and you have to scroll to the bottom to find the blue Book Now button. There are more details and several research conclusions about HTMA on my website as well. Gift one to a family member or friend. There is no greater gift, than a gift of health! I will have Gift Certificates available. 

Let a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis benefit your health and wellness journey!

Much of this information is cited from:

The Nutritional Relationships of Calcium, from the TEI

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Chronically Fatigued? HTMA Coupons & Gift Certificates

Chronically Fatigued? HTMA Coupons & Gift Certificates

No Mojo

Are you Chronically Fatigued, just can't muster up the energy to do what you feel you need to accomplish? Well a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis can certainly pinpoint some deficiencies that may be at play in your lack of mojo! And Guess what?  Until December 8th, I will be offering a one time $85 discount if prebooked and prepaid by Dec 8th, 2023

You can throw coffee or other energy enhancing drinks at your low energy level, but that is not getting at the root of your issue. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, is a functional lab test measuring the overall mineral and metal content that has been excreted into the hair over the past 3 or 4 months. It is a remarkably accurate measurement tool to learn about nutritional and mineral deficiencies in the body. It also provides different mineral ratios that are also very important considerations for proper mineral balancing.  

The Trace Elements is one of the most credible companies that have being doing HTMA for years. Since 1984, Trace Elements has been serving thousands of health professionals of all specialties in over 46 countries, including exclusive franchise agreements in 26 countries to do Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

When they looked at over 4000 HTMA results, it revealed that over 80% of these samples submitted to TEI and who also identified as having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome were found to be parasympathetic types.

What is a parasympathetic type? It has to do with the ratio of Calcium to Phosphorus, so if this ratio Ca/P is > 2.80, that is considered to be a Parasympathetic Dominant pattern. Typically this person will report being in an exhausted state, especially if the ratio is extremely high, may have a pear-shaped body structure and will also most likely have an elevated Ca/K ratio but also a low Na/Mg ratio. All minerals must be considered in relation to one another.

Also over 75% of the affected individuals diagnosed with CFS were females in this sample.

CFS may also be linked to any number of viruses other than the XMRA, as CFS symptoms often follow a viral episode such as the flu or mono and is frequently called the post viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS). Who knew? 

Research that ties CFS to post viral episodes. 

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-post-viral-infection.html

Symptoms can range from chronic unrelenting fatigue with associated symptoms including depression, and sleep disorders, to muscle and joint pain with an increased cellular immune activation. Since excess tissue Calcium is known to activate dormant viruses, and virus infection increases tissue calcium retention, it is not unusual for patients with CFS to have high tissue calcium along with elevated Calcium/Phosphorus and Calcium/Magnesium ratios. 

Since Calcium is a sedative mineral the overall metabolic pattern would also predispose patients toward adrenal and thyroid insufficiency, which also happens to contribute to chronic fatigue. HTMA can also assess adrenal and thyroid health.

Interestingly, Trace Elements also found that individuals with fibromyalgia have very similar metabolic and HTMA mineral pattern characteristics. Often CFS patients will develop fibromyalgia and their HTMA patterns also reveal elevated calcium levels.

So now, since CFS is said to be related to viruses, are your wondering if Long Covid could have a similar HTMA results?

Many individuals who have had COVID-19 developed long-Covid which includes a collection of symptoms that can last months and possibly years following infection. Some symptoms include mild to extreme fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, brain fog or inability to concentrate, skin conditions, hair loss, paresthesia, headaches, joint pains, change in taste and smell, dizziness when standing, and menstrual irregularities in females. This is not a complete list of symptoms, but a short list of the most common symptoms that are independent of age, sex, or race.

However, some studies have reported that women may be more susceptible. It is estimated that twenty-million people in the U.S. and over half of those who were diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide, are experiencing long-COVID symptoms and there is currently no treatment or tests that can diagnose it. 

However, an HTMA can assess these mineral deficiencies and identify common patterns with CFS and with the right nutritional protocols can help assist a person to regain their optimal function back then it may also help those also with Long Covid. Also one does not have to have these diagnoses to be experiencing extreme fatigue and other similar symptoms to benefit from an HTMA. It can be nipped in the bud before one gets to a point of an actual diagnosis. Also getting a medical diagnosis may be difficult to obtain. However your hair tells all! 

HTMA data indicates that individuals may have mineral patterns that reflect past and on-going viral conditions as well as long-term post-viral impacts, such as post-viral fatigue syndromes. These mineral patterns may provide targeted nutritional therapeutics for those individuals affected.

HTMA is also beneficial for so many other issues but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Anxiety and Panic, Brain fog, Cognitive Issues, Constipation, Digestive, Diarrhea, Hormone Imbalances, Joint Pain and Stiffness, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Issues, Weight Gain. It is also great for Anti-aging, Recovery. Allergies, Blood Sugar Issues, Cardiac Health, Asthma, Neuromuscular Diseases, Skin Conditions, Infertility, and Menopause. 

Getting an HTMA, can absolutely point the way to interventions to change the course of your health and bring these ratios into more ideal readings. When you do, your symptoms will decrease and you will notice the difference!

Remember to pre-book and pre-pay for your HTMA by December 8, 2023 to receive a one time $85 discount, It must be booked for the end of December. Book your HTMA on my website. The link below gives more detail about the HTMA and you have to scroll to the bottom to find the blue Book Now button. There are more details and several research conclusions about HTMA on my website as well. Gift one to a family member or friend. There is no greater gift, than a gift of health! I will have Gift Certificates available. 

Let a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis benefit your health and wellness journey!

Much of this information is cited from TEI newsletter articles:

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYMPTOMS AND VIRAL AGENTS

CAN THE HTMA TEST HELP IDENTIFY TREATMENT OPTIONS
FOR THOSE WITH LONG COVID-19 SYMPTOMS? 

The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained within this email is for general information purposes only. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained in this blog with other sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your health practitioner.

Acid Reflux, Heartburn, GERD, so not fun

… and what to do about it.

Heartburn is an uncomfortable burning feeling in your chest (behind your breastbone. It occurs when stomach acid travels back up your esophagus — the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach that can move up your neck and throat) This can be a symptom of many different conditions, including acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but also happens in pregnancy. When you are experiencing heartburn, you may also have a bitter or sour taste in the back of your throat.

Night time Heartburn and GERD can lead to damage of the esophagus. Both occurring long term may spark respiratory complications. The burning sensation usually occurs shortly after eating and can last from a few minutes to several hours.

It is also important to seek medical attention for unusual or severe chest symptoms that indicate a heart attack rather than acid reflux.

Acid Reflux or GERD left untreated can also lead to Chronic coughing. This happens when stomach acid refluxes (backs up) into the esophagus and gets aspirated.

GERD can affect asthma as the aspiration occurs, it can make its way to the lungs making breathing more difficult.

Nighttime heartburn can impact your quality of sleep and this can affect quality of life and other health aspects. An important tip is to elevate your your head and shoulders 6 to 8 inches higher either using bed risers (like little stilts for the feet of the head of the bed) or a foam or wedge pillow to sleep on more upright.

There is also “silent acid reflux,” or LPR laryngopharyngeal reflux which mainly affects the larynx (voice box) and pharynx (throat). It can be difficult to diagnose but can also cause coughing, breathing problems, sore throat, and postnasal drip. It is referred to as silent because it is without the tell-tale burning sensation in the chest. The most common cause of chronic throat clearing, too much mucus and post-nasal drip is actually acid reflux. Post-nasal drip does not cause chronic cough, but reflux can cause both the drip and the cough. 

Many patients undergo unnecessary tests and procedures for these problems unnecessarily because doctors don’t understand respiratory reflux very well. The consistency of reflux-caused mucus is thicker than that of allergy, and for the sufferer, the mucus is sticky and hard to move, especially when it gets on the vocal cords. On examination by a physician, reflux-mucus is thick, white, and widely dispersed in the nose and throat, especially on the back wall of the pharynx (the throat). If your post-nasal drip has been bad enough, you may have been recommended surgery. Unfortunately, it’s often done unnecessarily. A lot of sinus and nasal surgery is unnecessary surgery because that drip is a reaction to reflux, not a problem in itself. Fix the reflux and you fix the post-nasal drip, mucus and sinus problems. Dr Jamie Koufman

PPI’s usually the wrong Treatment

So what mainstream treatment usually entails it to be put on PPI’s Proton Pump Inhibitors. This is done, often times with the misdiagnosis of having too much stomach acid. Stomach acid is Hydrochloric Acid and it needs to be at a certain Ph in order to properly digest your food.

So instead of having too much stomach acid, an individual may not have enough. What this does, is allow the undigested food or chyme to sit in the stomach too long and allowed to ferment. The correct Ph of the chyme is also a regulating factor of the lower pyloric sphincter which allows it to open to allow partially digested food to pass from the stomach into the duodenum. If it is not getting the signal with the correct Ph then again the food is allowed to remain in the stomach too long and then finds its way back up past the esophageal sphincter. Factors that affect our stomach acid production are age, chronic stress, poor diet, eating too quickly, use of antibiotics, and food sensitivities.

PPI’s rank amongst the top of the most prescribed medications as Acid Reflux, GERD are so prevalent.  They typically end in the suffix “-prazole” (omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, etc. and have brand names like Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium. & Protonix. They come with a recommendation to be used for only up to 6 weeks, and yet people are prescribed it ongoing for many years.

They also comes with a list of problems. One that stands out is the reduction of stomach acid, so people are unable to properly digest their food to extract nutrients so it causes nutrient deficiencies (like vitamin B12, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and magnesium) which in turn lead to other health issues. Several recent studies show that PPI alters the gut microbiota by reducing its overall diversity which allow opportunistic pathogens, including Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. These pathogens tend to be more prevalent in the guts of PPI users. Ugh!!!

Oh and remember the Ph of the stomach acid? Well it needs to be around 1-2. This has another purpose which is to destroy opportunistic bacteria. For instance, the oral bacteria, genus Rothia, is over-represented in the gut microbiota of PPI users. Those who used acid blockers also had an increased chance of acquiring Clostridium difficile, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Listeria, and community-acquired pneumonia than those using other medications.

And if this is not enough, there are indications that PPI’s can cause, brittle bones, cardiovascular issues, kidney and cognitive issues.

In the United States there are ongoing lawsuits with the pharmaceutical companies that make the PPI’s. In 2010 the FDA added the warning of the possible increased fracture risk. Beside the important nutrient deficiencies causing brittle bones, the Osteoclasts, (bone cells) responsible for the resorption of calcium, also possess proton pumps, and their activity is thought to be directly affected by PPIs.

PPI users have been shown to have a significantly greater risk of heart attack. 

A study published in 2016 compared patients using PPIs to patients using H2 blockers, another common antacid drug. They showed that over the course of five years, those in the PPI group were 28 percent more likely to develop chronic kidney disease and 96 percent more likely to develop end-stage renal disease, (https://jasn.asnjournals.org/content/27/10/3153).
Proton pumps are also present in the intercalated cells of the kidney,  responsible for moving protons into the urine, creating a gradient that allows for bicarbonate reabsorption into the blood.

In fact the National Kidney Disease Association recommends the cessation of using PPI’s when a person has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. Really, how about recommending the stopping of them before the Kidney Disease develops???

PPI users also have higher risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and general cognitive impairment compared to those not using these drugs.

Also, the American Journal of Gastroenterology recently reported that, depending on dose, the use of proton pump inhibitors could increase risk of contracting COVID-19.

No COLD TURKEY

Now if you are taking PPI’s it’s up to you and your Doctor that prescribed them to help you taper them down. That’s if your Doctor is aware that there is often a rebound effect when suddenly stop taking PPI’s. There are Doctors who will just say to try quitting and then when you do, and develop rebound symptoms, will say, “see you need to be back on the PPI’s” and prescribe them again.

However, there is a Facebook group of over 1.2k people in the group trying to taper their dosage down. It is called Proton Pump Inhibitors, Damage, Reversal & Recovery. There is oodles of individual testimonies and posts of what alternative strategies that have worked for them.

NATURAL STRATEGIES THAT HELP:

 Dietary recommendations:

• Recognize your trigger foods and avoid them.


• Reduce your consumption of caffeine and carbonated drinks.


• Eliminated processed foods.


• Eliminated artificially sweetened foods and drinks.

• Probiotic Foods (sauerkraut, yogurt, (only if dairy is not a trigger food)

Lifestyle Changes:

• Stop smoking, if you do


• Reduce alcohol consumption, if you drink it.

• Maintain a healthy weight, if an issue

• Practice better portion control;

• 
Eat and chew more slowly;

• 
Avoid eating for 3 to 4 hours before bedtime

SUPPLEMENTS THAT HELP

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Digestive Enzymes, or Bromelain, Papaya, Hydrochloric Acid,

There is something called the HCl challenge to help determine how much HCl would benefit you. There are also Bitters (herbs) to help digestion, and also a formula like Acidux by St Francis.

Chamomile Tea, Slippery Elm, Glutamine, Aloe Vera to help heal the mucosal lining.

Ginger, Fennel Tea, DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), Apple Cider Vinegar capsules.



Melatonin at night, as it helps to increase the release of gastric bicarbonate (a mucous coating) and improve the activity of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Also worth mentioning is that H.Pylori can cause Acid Reflux. Mastic Gum is a great remedy to help. Many people report the prescription meds prescribed do not heal the H. Pylori. There are also Combination Formulas, like PyPlex, Ibergast and many others.

A new kid on the block and not readily available in Canada is D- Limonene. D-Limonene is a natural chemical that is found in several citrus oils. It is typically extracted from citrus fruit peels, either through cold pressing or steam distillation. I am looking at USA distributors who will ship to Canada to make it available in the store.

Also a valuable mention is getting the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis done.  The “Low Minerals” pattern on a hair test reveals a lot about digestion and assimilation. It indicates that minerals (the spark-plugs of energy production) are not getting into cells where they need to go. The HTMA will tell you exactly what minerals are needed to be topped up and also what heavy metals may also be impairing gut health & digestion capabilities.

So November 20-26 is National GERD Awareness Week, so this is right in line with the Black Friday special on HTMA at Life Sustainers.

Remember to pre-book and pre-pay for your HTMA by Nov 25th, 2022 to receive a Black Friday Special, for dates now until Dec 9th, 2022. Book your HTMA on my website. The link is below and there are more details and several research conclusions about HTMA. Gift one to a family member or friend. There is no greater gift, than a gift of health! 

Let a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis benefit your health and wellness journey!

What are significant mineral ratios and what do they tell you

Continuing with my own Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

The mineral levels in your hair can provide insight into metabolism, cellular health, toxic heavy metal load, energy production, mineral deficiencies, mineral imbalances, nutritional status, and a variety of common health conditions. 

If the relationship between certain minerals in the body is disturbed, normal biological functions and metabolic activity can be unfavourably affected.

The understanding of mineral ratios is extremely exciting and much more revealing than analyzing mineral levels alone. Ratios are reflective of disease trends, though are not diagnostic, rather are research associations.

Ratios are frequently predictive of hidden or future metabolic dysfunctions.

The first ratio (Ca/P) on the chart is the Metabolic Ratio.  As this ratio rises, it is reflective of an exhausted body.  As this pattern worsens, it will affect thyroid and adrenal activity. A couple of symptoms that I also have are strong cravings for sweets or starches and low energy! Mine is not super high, but certainly something to be mindful of.

The next ratio, is Na/k and very importantly is called the STRESS ratio. Mine, being above 6 is considered an acute alarm stage of STRESS! This ratio will also mean that a person is burning up their Magnesium stores and that also registered on my HTMA.

The Ca/K ratio is called the Thyroid ratio, and mine registered extremely high! Yikes! SOME symptoms of an elevation in this ratio can be cold hands and feet, fatigue, chronic stress, low blood pressure. Yes those are some of my issues!  Also it is important to note this is where HTMA, rather than blood work can be more predictive of things to come. HTMA is looking at a deeper cellular level, so having this show up, is an extreme warning to support the thyroid. Incidentally my mother was on Synthroid and I didn’t know or for how long. I only came to know when I started to help take care of her. She also had 2 autoimmune diseases.

The (Na/Mg) Ratio is reflective of adrenal function! Another yikes, as mine is registering pretty darn sluggish! Symptoms that I have that align with this reading are extreme fatigue, low blood pressure, sweet cravings, salty cravings, and brain fog!

There is also a blood sugar ratio, which is Ca/Mg. Mine is veering to slightly elevated, which signifies insulin dysregulation.

The above associations are only glimpses of what an HTMA can reveal, and there is so much more to tell with these ratios.

What is great about doing the HTMA, is that it points the way to interventions to change the course of your health and bring these ratios into more ideal readings. When you do, your symptoms will decrease and you will notice the difference!

You can book your HTMA with me using the link is below and there are more details and several research conclusions about HTMA on the linked page. Let a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis benefit your health and wellness journey!

I couldn't believe the minerals deficiencies that I have

Starting first with my own Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

As with most learning pursuits, many people start with themselves as the initial test subjects and so it is with my new learning in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis.

And since we are talking about hair, first a little disclosure. If you have been into the store, you may have seen some of my wild hair days. I decided to grow it out.

Most of my adult years I had long hair, and when my mother was sick and it became necessary for me to help her with personal care, she thought her hair might be easier to manage, if it was short. So, she decided to cut her hair. Well, I decided to cut mine along with her. Very recently I found some of her beaded barrettes, that she had given me and thought it would be nice to wear those again. So now that I am trying to grow my hair long, it gets pretty unmanageable. In the meantime, I wear the headbands to tame it and keep it out of my face. I don't know how long it will last, sometimes after awhile you think that it's not such a great idea after all! Right now, I can put it in a tiny pony!

Anyway back to the HTMA, when my instructor for the course mentioned that when people are under stress, people burn up Magnesium, so I was thinking that will likely be an issue for me. And though I supplemented with Magnesium in the past, and I do recommend it to many many customers, I was not currently. I had been concentrating on supplements to keep my immune system in check. So the deficiency in my Magnesium levels was no surprise to me.

And given that it is called the Lamp of Life, I surely started supplementing with Magnesium, and I am mindful of what I eat.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency can include tight muscles, twitching, Alcoholism, and Addictions, Unstable Blood Sugar, Constipation, High Blood Pressure. Anxiety and Depression. Also low Magnesium can lead to cardiac issues, (like a heart attack)

Magnesium deficiency and stress become a dangerous vicious cycle. When a person is magnesium deficient, they are more susceptible to STRESS OVERWHELM.

The big surprise in my HTMA was that I was pretty deficient in Sodium and Potassium. Sodium is regulated primarily by the adrenals, and is an electrical conductor. It helps in the production of stomach acid. It regulates the body's fluid balance and blood pressure. Symptoms of Sodium Deficiency, are exhaustion, fatigue, low HCl, Low Blood Pressure, and headaches. Sodium will also rise during stress, if there is sufficient Adrenal strength. I guess that's not me! Again there is another vicious cycle with stress and Sodium. Low sodium affects the function of the adrenals, a continuing low sodium continues along with the weak adrenals, exhaustion sets in and drives down the adrenal response further!!

Potassium is necessary for nerve conduction, carbohydrate metabolism, muscle contraction and relaxation. The ideal is 10mg% and I had 1 mg%. I also find that odd, because I do love a lot of potassium rich foods. Symptoms of Potassium deficiency include Heart palpitations, constipation, numbness or tingling, muscle spasms and/or weakness, allergies, and low blood sugar, water retention.

Also on my HTMA, I did register a low Iron level, however there are other factors to consider with this and will be confirming with a Blood Iron serum.

I also have Boron deficiency, such that it didn't even register on the HTMA. Boron is needed in trace amounts but those trace amounts are pretty tootin' important. Boron also affects the adrenal glands, the stomach, and bone health. It also affects the hormonal balance of, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Boron is also needed for the synthesis of Vitamin D and is a helper to Magnesium absorption.

A trace mineral that gets a bad rap but also very important is Lithium which my HTMA registered as a deficiency! It gets a bad rap because it is given in Mental Health Disorders, but the dosage is so much greater that apparently these high doses can cause a host of serious side effects. So please be aware if you have a Lithium deficiency, there is also a very safe homeopathic Lithium available in Canada, and doses of the Lithium recommended are so much less that someone who is taking Lithium for Bipolar Disorder. This trace mineral is the “relaxing” mineral, protects the brain from oxidants and other types of damage. It is very important for supporting detox pathways. Of important note is that appears to protect against the effects of ischemic strokes and may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, other dementias and Parkinson’s • Lithium may help to generate new brain cells by enhancing DNA replication in the brain. Together with Boron, Lithium is considered to be the new anti-aging minerals! A deficiency in Lithium may also lead to depression and/or aggressiveness.

So this is just a slice of the valuable information of my nutrient status gained from doing the HTMA.

I have not even touched on other information that an HTMA reveals, like Heavy Metal Toxicity, Copper Toxicity, and the ratios of mineral and what all that means.

If you are experiencing some health issues, or would love to have optimal nutritional support and vitality, you may benefit from having an HTMA done. It takes the guesswork on what supplements and nourishment will be the most beneficial for you.

If you would like to book your HTMA and receive an introductory savings deal, book your HTMA on my website. The link is below and there are more details and several research conclusions about HTMA Let a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis benefit your health and wellness journey!