What is HTMA And Why Do You Need It?

HTMA is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. It is a functional test that gives us a cellular reading of the minerals and heavy metals in the body. Through this test we gain insights into the body’s physiology and psychology.

We run this test because minerals are essential for life. They help build and activate enzymes, which are the proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in the body. All of our cells require enzymes to work properly. Think detoxification, digestion and energy production (among many other things)

Each mineral plays an important role and they all work together. None of them work in isolation. This is why blindly supplementing can be a bad idea. Minerals must be in balance to work optimally. Too many of one can throw others out of balance.

Physiologically the HTMA can give us insights into such things as energy production, stress resilience, hormone balance, gut health, immune function, blood sugar balance, toxic burden, detoxification and more. Psychologically it can give us insights that can lead us to better self awareness. Mineral patterns can indicate such things as being stuck in survival mode, stored trauma, outlook on life, anxiety, unresolved anger, always being on the go and not valuing rest, not feeling valued etc.

Minerals are essential to consider on your healing journey. However and HTMA and a some supplement recommendations is not going to get you to the deep rooted healing you are after. We must always look at WHY the minerals are high/low/out of balance. This is why the psychology matters.

In my practice the HTMA results offer us tangible data points that can be used to bring awareness to areas that need attention and is a guide for you on your journey of healing and self discovery.

If this feels true to you and is a missing piece for your healing journey, book a free 30. minute clarity call.