Hair Tissue Mineral AnalysisSix weeks ago I began to feel a little bit fed up with how I was feeling. I was mentally and physically fatigued, struggling to get out of bed and experiencing that dreaded 3:00 pm slump. I knew I needed to do something immediately as I've experienced a history of severe, chronic fatigue in my teens and early 20's and I certainly didn't want to fall back into that old feeling of not being able to function. As a Naturopath I tend to live a fairly healthy and balanced lifestyle. I listen to my body and rest when I need to. I eat a wide variety of veggies and enjoy treat foods in moderation so I was a little stuck as to where to start. I decided to try the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), a test I had known about for a while but never had any first-hand experience with. I snipped off a hair sample, sent it away and 3 weeks later my results came back. As soon as I began to review my results I realised just how close I was to experiencing complete burnout. I knew I had been feeling a little extra overwhelmed and stressed recently but I didn't realise what effect it was having on my body. The test revealed that I had a "slow metabolic type" which was certainly something I wanted to bring back into balance ASAP. The essential minerals my body needed to support healthy adrenal function and healthy thyroid hormone production were completely depleted! Certain mineral levels were excessively high which suggested I was not absorbing or utilising those minerals effectively and key mineral ratios within my body were severely out of balance creating a number of symptoms that I just began to believe were "normal". After reviewing my HTMA results I immediately began to implement some changes. I started by making a few changes to my diet and planning my meals in advance. I looked at my digestive health to ensure I could digest and absorb the deficient nutrients effectively. I looked at what herbs and minerals I needed to take to support my thyroid and adrenals so that I could bring my body back into balance as efficiently as possible. I also made a list of diet and lifestyle changes that I would need to continue to engage in long term, to ensure I stay healthy and energetic once I stop taking the herbs and nutrients I had prescribed. After two weeks of following the protocol I created for myself I felt very much the same. Feeling mildly disheartened I consulted with a fellow naturopath who assured me I was on the right track (because we all need a little reassurance at times) and that it would take longer than 2 weeks to notice a significant improvement. Another 2 weeks had passed and I began to wake up feeling like a different person! My mind was clearer, I started writing articles again and actually finishing them!! I had more physical energy and more motivation to exercise. My digestive system felt like it had improved, my mood was elevated. I started craving fruit in the morning rather than coffee and I found it much easier to drink more water. Based on my experience with the HTMA and the protocol I followed afterwards, I believe I had such a profound shift in how I was feeling because I uncovered the imbalances BEFORE they created a serious issue. I use a few other pathology tests to support my findings and to provide me with more pieces of the puzzle. But for me, the HTMA was by far the most useful set of results. It provided me with key information about what other tests might be useful and what changes I could implement immediately. My advice for anyone who is feeling flat, tired, unmotivated, bloated or sluggish would be to chat to me or your own practitioner about the HTMA and how it may be able to help you uncover some of the underlying issues that may be holding you back from feeling your best. Results take approximately 3 weeks to come back so do not wait until you are at your witts end to seek help, start today! Reach out and contact me any time via email christina@renewhealththerapies.com.au or you can book a free discovery call HERE. During your discovery call you will have an opportunity to discuss your health challenges and goals. I will then explain how I am able to help you which will assist you in deciding if we are a good fit. You can learn more about the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test HERE
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