Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) for Children
At Nurture Children’s Health, we utilise the comprehensive Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to assess nutrient levels and toxins that could be harmful to growing bodies. This non invasive test provides detailed insights into your child’s mineral and heavy metal levels, helping us address potential imbalances that may be affecting their health, behaviour, and development.
What is a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis?
HTMA is a laboratory test that measures the levels of essential minerals and toxic heavy metals in a small sample of hair. Unlike blood tests, which provide a snapshot of recent changes, HTMA reflects longer term mineral trends, offering a clearer picture of your child’s overall nutritional and metabolic health. This test is ideal for detecting deficiencies, imbalances, or toxicities that might not yet be causing noticeable symptoms.
Hair follicle testing can help us attribute troubling symptoms to toxic exposure
The following elements can lead to big challenges for families to navigate:
- Arsenic: Fatigue, headaches, dermatitis, increased salivation, muscular weakness, loss of hair and nails, pigmentation of skin, anaemia, and skin rashes.
- Cadmium: Loss of sense of smell, anaemia, dry scaly skin, hair loss, hypertension, and kidney problems.
- Lead: Delayed mental development, hyperactivity, delayed learning, behavioural problems, fatigue, anaemia, metallic taste, loss of appetite, weight loss, headaches, insomnia, nervousness, decreased nerve conduction, and motor neuron disorders.
- Mercury: Reduced taste, touch, vision and hearing, metallic taste with increased salivation, fatigue, anorexia, irritability, excitability, psychoses, mania, anaemia, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, tremors, lack of coordination, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and renal dysfunction.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Hair Analysis
Hair follicle testing has become increasingly popular because of the enormous amounts of toxins in our environment and the depleting nutrients in the foods we eat. Because hair is an excretory tissue, different elements are left behind in the follicle – much like a time capsule that we can tap into to make sure your child’s body is as balanced as possible.
HTMA can be especially helpful if your child is experiencing:
- Chronic fatigue or low energy levels
- Behavioral challenges, including hyperactivity, irritability, or anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Difficulty focusing or learning
- Frequent illnesses or weakened immune function
- Skin issues such as rashes or eczema
- Symptoms potentially linked to environmental toxin exposure
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Toxic Elements Tested
- Aluminium
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Beryllium
- Bismuth
- Cadmium
- Lead
- Mercury
- Platinum
- Thallium
- Thorium
- Uranium
- Nickel
- Silver
- Tin
- Titanium
Mineral Elements Tested
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Copper
- Zinc
- Manganese
- Chromium
- Molybdenum
- Boron
- Iodine
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Barium
- Cobalt
- Iron
What we test for in hair follicles
Key Benefits of Hair Analysis Testing
- Non-Invasive and Stress-Free: Hair collection is quick, painless, and easy for children.
- Comprehensive Analysis: Provides a detailed assessment of mineral levels, ratios, and heavy metal toxicity.
- Personalized Health Plans: Results guide targeted recommendations for diet, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications.
- Proactive Health Insights: Detects imbalances early, helping to prevent long-term health issues.
Our Hair Analysis Testing Process
- Initial Consultation: We discuss your child’s health history, symptoms, and concerns to determine how HTMA can benefit them.
- Sample Collection: A small amount of hair is collected from the scalp and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Our practitioners then provide you with a detailed report that includes mineral levels, toxic metal exposure, and actionable health insights.
- Tailored Recommendations: Based on the report, we create a customized plan that may include dietary changes, specific supplements, or detoxification strategies.
- Ongoing Support: We monitor your child’s progress and adjust their care plan as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
Why Choose Nurture Children’s Health for Hair Analysis Testing?
Our team is skilled in interpreting HTMA results and integrating them into a holistic care plan tailored to your child’s unique needs. We prioritise practical solutions that fit your family’s lifestyle while addressing the root causes of health concerns.
With Hair Analysis, you can:
- Gain valuable insights into your child’s nutritional and metabolic health.
- Address mineral imbalances and heavy metal toxicities effectively.
- Support your child’s growth, development, and overall wellbeing.
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