Category Archives: FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Treating Candida

My earlier post about the relevance of Hair Mineral Analysis to Candida prompted some enquiries about the subject of Candida and people wanting more information. I’m pleased to recommend this ebook to all readers who wonder if they have a [...]

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Hair Analysis and Current Supplement Program

Clients sometimes ask if they should stop taking their current supplement program before having a Hair Mineral Analysis test.
There is no need to do this, and we actually recommend clients to stay on their existing program as the test results [...]

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How to take a Hair Mineral Analysis Sample

Taking the hair sample for a Hair Mineral Analysis is simple, pain-free, non-invasive and can be done in the comfort of your own home, although many people ask their hair-dresser to "do the deed". You need a sample of at [...]

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Cost of Hair Mineral Analysis Overseas

I am more than happy to take orders worldwide, so long as you can send me a hair sample to my UK address.
UK customers, please pay me by cheque or postal order whenever possible, otherwise I incur online payment processor [...]

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Ordering Hair Mineral Analysis Worldwide

People often ask me if they can order a hair mineral analysis from anywhere in the world, particularly the USA.
The answer is most certainly yes!
I need you to send me the hair sample by post to my UK address and [...]

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Hair Analysis and Food Sensitivity

I was recently asked if hair analysis was a reliable way to detect food insensitivity.
Although hair analysis is an excellent tool for finding out many things, it cannot detect food sensitivities, only a tendency towards them.
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What information is there in a Hair Mineral Analysis?

Many people ask what kind of thing they’ll find out from the Hair Mineral Analysis report. The best thing I can do is let you look at a sample report.
The quality and quantity of information varies from one Hair Analysis [...]

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Would I get results from a HMA if my hair is dyed?

Broadly speaking after six or so washes if it is semi-permanent then testing will be fine. If permanent you really need to wait until the hair grows out at the roots, which is where you will take the sample from.
This [...]

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Which lab is best for Hair Mineral Analysis?

Which laboratory to use for Hair Mineral Analysis?
We use Trace Elements Inc (TEI), which is highly regulated in the USA and has CLIA certification. Click here to read more about CLIA certification.
TEIĀ  was the lab we were recommended to use [...]

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Grey Hair and Mineral Deficiency

Prematurely grey hair
I had an enquiry as to whether Hair Analysis could help someone whose hair was greying prematurely.
There have been cases where grey hair has been linked to mineral deficiency, and not just a specific mineral, but it could [...]

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