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About Joy

A fully qualified nutritionist since 2000, I prefer to use Hair Mineral Analysis to assess my clients' health needs because it is an objective, scientifically validated method that is tailored to each client's current bodily state.

How to take a hair sample for Hair Mineral Analysis

When taking a sample for hair mineral analysis it is best to wash the hair first, as it should be free of gels, oils and hair creams. Also this will remove any extraneous pollutants collected in the atmosphere.
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Your Questions About Science Behind Hair Loss

William asks…

What causes hair loss?
I understand one thing is genetics. My brother lost a significant amount of hair from the ages 19-23. I am 18 and now going through the same thing. I want to at least attempt to stop [...]

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Does Hair Mineral Analysis Detect Thyroid Problems?

While Hair Mineral Analysis (HMA) is not a specific thyroid test, it does show disturbed relationships in and between the endocrine glands, as one gland does not become over- or under-active without affecting another. So for instance if thyroid function [...]

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Your Questions About Hair Mineral Analysis And Arsenic

Carol asks…

Where could the Arsenic in our hair have come from?
We had our hair analyzed after a year of health problems within our family and the results were extraordinary. We all have very high levels of arsenic, and chromium. My [...]

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Hair Mineral Analysis and Food Allergies

Hair Analysis Testing in Allergies and Food Intolerances
I am often asked if I recommend Hair Mineral Analysis for food allergies and intolerances. The short answer is no. I do not!
Quoting from Dr Adrian Morris’s excellent website:
“Hair is analysed for allergies [...]

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Detecting mercury levels

Very interesting article about mercury levels and sources of mercury in the paper today, by Kali Simmonds, ND, a doctor of naturopathic medicine.
As well as listing some of the sources of mercury (including amalgam fillings and excess tuna consumption) it confirms [...]

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Weight Loss and Hair Analysis

Although I am very much in favor of Hair Analysis, I had never made the connection between mineral imbalances and weight gain – which is remiss of me really, because Hair Mineral Analysis is a great test for checking out [...]

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How accurate are Hair Mineral Analysis results?

Clients are often skeptical about how much information can be determined from a hair analysis – especially when they have previously specified their medical conditions and which medication they are using.
So, I was delighted to receive the following testimonial from [...]

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Infertility – How Hair Mineral Analysis Can Help

When infertile / trying to get pregnant, nutritional status is very important and a Hair Mineral Analysis can check that you don’t have mineral deficiencies – or excesses.
If you are having difficulty conceiving your body may be “saying” that it [...]

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