Mineral & Heavy Metal
Why a Hair Mineral Analysis Test?
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Every single mineral in the body has an effect on every other mineral in the body. The physical body is made up of minerals which are the basis of all life.
A hair analysis test is the best way to obtain a comprehensive and accurate mineral deficiency test as well as to test for potentially toxic heavy metals in the body.
Hair is the second most metabolically active tissue in the body. The hair tissue is affected by the blood, perspiration, environment, genetics, hormones and enzymes. The hair represents what is occurring inside the cells and the sub-molecular figures of the body. A blood test shows what is happening outside the cell and the waste material being discarded. The hair gives a reading of what is being stored in the body. For example, if mercury is high in the hair, a higher concentration of it would also be found in organs like the kidney and liver.
A hair analysis gives a complete picture of a person’s health history. A hair analysis test can indicate vitamin, mineral and nutritional deficiencies as well as heavy metal toxicity that has occurred over a long period of time.
All minerals need to be in balance for optimal health. For example, if calcium and magnesium levels are too low, you may have muscle twitches or trouble sleeping. If sodium and potassium are too high you may have hyperactivity.
If the hair analysis test indicates that there is an elevated mineral toxicity, this means that your minerals are getting stuck in the connective tissues, instead of being utilized by your body. The key is that ALL of your minerals need to be in “balance” with each other so they can nourish your body properly as they are supposed to do.
Without a hair test, there is no scientific way to identify which vitamins and minerals you need for optimal physical and emotional health. Just taking a general multi vitamin/mineral complex may not be what your body needs.
Hair Mineral Analysis and Heavy Metal Toxicity
This hair test for toxins can show if toxic heavy metals have accumulated in the body. Some of the metals which cause symptoms are mercury, chlorine, iron, aluminum, arsenic, copper, lead, cadmium and nickel. Surprisingly, heavy metal toxicity isn’t uncommon. Toxic metals tend to cause havoc to the nervous system.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded in a 1980 report that “human hair can be used effectively for the biological monitoring of the highest priority toxic metals – lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic,” and “For toxic exposure… testing hair appears to be superior to testing blood and urine.”.”
A hair analysis is a powerful guide for parents that are searching for alternative treatments for ADHD, Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity.
People searching for fibromyalgia relief, can use hair analysis as a guide to identify if tissues may be burdened by heavy metal toxicity or suffering from a mineral deficiency.
There are 44 different metals and minerals tested some of these are highlighted below
ALUMINUM
Sources: beverages from aluminum cans (soda pop and beer), food cooked in aluminum cookware, use of aluminum-containing antacids, use of antiperspirants, drinking water (aluminum is frequently added to municipal water), baking powders, drying agents in salt and other products, processed cheese. Bleached flours, fluoridated water increases leaching of aluminum from aluminum pots and pans.* Today children are often born with elevated aluminum that is passed from mother to fetus through the placenta.
Possible Conditions linked to Aluminum:
Early symptoms: colic, flatulence, headaches, colic, dryness of skin and mucous membranes, tendency for colds, burning pain in head relieved by food, heartburn and an aversion to meat.
Later symptoms: reduced intestinal activity, paralytic muscular conditions, loss of coordination, loss of memory and mental confusion.
Other possible symptoms: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, kidney dysfunction, anemia, liver dysfunction, hemolysis, leukocytosis, porphyria, neuromuscular disorders, colitis, osteomalacia dental cavities, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, dialactica, peptic ulcer
CALCIUM
Sources: sardines, caviar, smelt, animal products, egg yolks, almonds, sesame seeds, filberts, kale, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, cheeses, milk, molasses, kelp, brewer’s yeast, Functions of Calcium
Circulatory - excites the heart, constricts small blood vessels
Excretory - inhibits water loss
Digestive - in excess, is constipating
Nervous - slows nerve impulse transmission
Reproductive - required for normal cell division
Endocrine - inhibits release of thyroid-releasing and other pituitary hormones, slows the thyroid gland
Blood - stimulates blood formation and is required for blood clotting
Muscular - reduces muscular irritability and contractibility
Skeletal - main component of bone
Metabolic - required for phosphorus metabolism and energy production in the Krebs cycle
Detoxification - inhibits uptake of lead, antagonizes cadmium
Cellular - decreases permeability of cells to sodium and potassium ions
Cell Membrane Regulation – affecting cell permeability, muscle contraction and nerve impulse conduction.
Body Fluid Regulation – affecting blood clotting, acidity and alkalinity
Cell Division Regulation
Possible Symptoms of Calcium Deficiency:
Alarm reaction, irritability, anxiety, muscle cramps , spasms, bruising nervousness, “fast” oxidation, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, tooth decay, insomnia
Possible Symptoms of Excess Calcium
apathy, gall stones, arthritis, hardening of arteries, constipation, kidney stones, depression, mental challenges, ‘slow’ oxidation, fatigue, withdrawal, social problems
Nutrients necessary for healthy calcium levels
Absorption - vitamin A and D, stomach acidity, protein in diet
Utilization - magnesium, copper, vitamin
Calcium Antagonists
Absorption - fluoride, low stomach acidity, low protein in diet, phosphorus in excess
Utilization - lead, cadmium, sodium, potassium, high protein diet increases calcium loss in urine
MERCURY
Sources of toxicity: dental amalgam (silver fillings), tuna fish and swordfish, contaminated drinking water, seeds and vegetables treated with mercurial fungicides, medications – diuretics, Mercurochrome, Merthiolate, Preparation H, contact lens solution, occupational exposure , felt, algicides, floor waxes, adhesives, fabric softeners, manufacture of paper, production of chlorine
Mercury and Health:
Energy: mercury compounds inhibit the enzyme ATPase, which impairs energy production in all body cells.
Nervous System: degeneration of nerve fibers occurs, particularly the peripheral sensory nerve fibers. In addition to sensory nerve damage, motor conduction speed was reduced in persons with high hair mercury levels. The most common sensory effects are paresthesia, pain in limbs, and visual and auditory disturbances. Motor disturbances results in changes in gait, weakness, falling, slurred speech, and tremor. Other symptoms are headaches, rashes and emotional disturbances.
Endocrine System: mercury has been shown to concentrate in the thyroid and pituitary glands, interfering with their function. Impairment of adrenal gland activity also occurs.
Kidneys: mercury can accumulate in the kidneys, where it may cause kidney damage.
Possible Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity:
adrenal gland dysfunction, alopecia (hair loss), anorexia, ataxia (uncontrollable movement of limbs), birth defects, blushing, brain damage, depression, dermatitis, discouragement, dizziness, fatigue, hearing loss, hyperactivity, immune system dysfunction, insomnia, kidney damage, loss of self control, memory loss, migraine headache, mood swings, nervousness, numbness and tingling in arms/legs, pain in limbs, skin rashes, excessive salivation, schizophrenia, thyroid dysfunction, timidity, tremors, vision loss, weak muscles.
POTASSIUM
Sources: halibut, herring, lingcod, sardines, pecans, sesame, sunflower, walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, filberts, peanuts, avocados, dates, figs, prunes, raisins, watercress, garlic, horseradish, lentils, parsley, potatoes, spinach, artichokes, lima beans, beet greens, swiss chard, collards, buckwheat, rye, chocolate, molasses, mushrooms, kelp, yeast, salt substitutes
Functions of Potassium:
Circulatory - lowers heart rate, dilates arteries, can reduce blood pressure
Excretory - maintains acid-base balance
Digestive - increases digestive tract activity
Endocrine - helps raise aldosterone and other hormones, can speed up the thyroid gland
Metabolic – involved in carbohydrate metabolism
Possible Symptoms of Low Potassium:
allergies, constipation, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) , low blood pressure, muscle weakness, skin problems, slow oxidation, water retention, indicates adrenal gland exhaustion, sweet cravings
Possible Symptoms of Excess Potassium:
depression, fast oxidation, high blood sugar (diabetes), muscle spasms, weak muscles , indicates high sugar and glucocorticoid levels. Very high potassium can be a potassium loss due to excessive breakdown of body cells.
MAGNESIUM AND PARATHYROID HORMONE
Magnesium, along with calcium regulates the synthesis and/or release of parathyroid hormone.
Together, low tissue levels of magnesium and calcium may be indicative of decreased parathyroid activity which can result in decreased calcium and magnesium absorption from the diet.
MANGANESE (Mn) AND BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION
The mineral manganese in combination with certain vitamins and minerals is essential for many bio-chemical reactions, including carbohydrate metabolism and energy production. Manganese deficiency is frequently related to such manifestations as, low blood sugar levels, ligamentous problems and reproductive dysfunction.
GERMANIUM (Ge)
Your germanium level of 0.03 mg% is above the established reference range for this element.
Excessive intake of germanium has been reported to adversely affect kidney function and cause disturbance in skeletal muscle function. Long-term intake of germanium has been reported to cause:
Anemia, Weight Loss, Neuropathy, Myopathy, Autonomic Dysfunction, Nerve Palsies, Kidney dysfunction, Vomiting
HERBAL SOURCES OF GERMANIUM
Some herbs naturally contain significant levels of germanium.
Garlic, Aloe, Comfrey, Ginseng, Watercress, Chlorella, Reishi Mushrooms, Shiitake Mushrooms
LITHIUM (Li) Lithium can be found in certain anti-depressants
TIN (Sn) Tin has been reported that an excessive level of tin can interfere with iron metabolism and will produce hemoglobin breakdown. Elevated tin also increases the excretion of selenium and zinc from the body.
SOME SOURCES OF TIN
Canned Foods Dental Fillings
Herbs PVC
Fungicides
Dental Treatments Stannous Fluoride
Toothpaste Marine Paints
Cooking Utensils Collapsible Metal Containers, Solders Mining
ARSENIC (As)
Arsenic has been found high in some seafood obtained from coastal waters, particularly shrimp, oysters, and mussels. Other sources include arsenic rich soils, herbicides; arsenic containing insect sprays, burning of arsenate treated building materials in fireplaces, coal combustion, and smelters.
CADMIUM (Cd)
The following are some fairly common sources of cadmium:
Tobacco, Zinc Smelters, Burning Plastics, Galvanized Water Pipes
Superphosphate Fertilizers, Auto Exhaust, Electronics Industry
NOTE:At this time, further confirmation of heavy metal toxicity using a blood test may or may not reveal an elevated level. This is due to the protective response of the body, in which following a toxic metal exposure, the element is sequestered from the blood and stored in various other tissues.
Therefore, if the exposure is not ongoing or chronic, elevated levels in the blood may not be present. It is recommended that another analysis be performed in at least one year to monitor any changes in toxic metal accumulation.
Disclaimer - This material is for educational and research purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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