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Essential Minerals and Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders The prevalence of mood disorders in Australia and the western world is high and seems to be ever increasing. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people in the western world will experience some form of mood disorder at least once in their life time. For most...

Hair Mineral Testing for Copper Poisoning

Are You Protected From Copper Poisoning? Did you know that one of the leading causes of migraines is copper poisoning and an excessive toxicity of copper in the body? This is something that can commonly occur, and if you currently are being plagued with migraines,...

Hair Sample Testing for Mineral Imbalances

Medical Conditions Associated with Mineral Imbalances The ever growing body of research is showing that many common conditions we are suffering from may be attributed and aggravated by various mineral imbalances and toxic metal excesses. Arteriosclerosis (hardening of...

Hair Sample Testing for Cadmium Poisoning

Are You At Risk For Cadmium Poisoning? Did you know that if you are a smoker, you could be at risk for cadmium poisoning that could dramatically affect your health? This is also true for individuals exposed to secondhand smoke. Cadmium is a very common substance that...

Hair Mineral & Heavy Metal Testing for Lead Poisoning

Are You Safe From Lead Poisoning? Did you know that the toxicity of lead directly affects numerous pregnant women and children every year, causing major health concerns? Lead poisoning is a serious issue, and it can often cause lead poisoning learning disabilities in...

Mercury Poisoning can cause Autism

Is Mercury Poisoning Linked to Autism? The science is not definite but many suspect there could be a link between mercury poisoning and autism as mercury is a known neurotoxin. How strong the link is, is undetermined but neither can it be ruled out. As a precautionary...
Hair Mineral & Heavy Metal Testing for Hair Loss

Hair Mineral & Heavy Metal Testing for Hair Loss

This is the recommended method to test the hair for any mineral deficiencies or nutritional issues that are causing hair loss. This is preferred to a blood test because the hair can be directly assessed for mineral levels in the growth to show a clear picture of whether or not you have a mineral deficiency.

How to Cut Hair for Drug Analysis

The ideal sample is collected from the crown of the head, by cutting as close to the skin as possible (approximately 2mm from the scalp). Use only high grade stainless steel scissors that are alcohol wiped and thoroughly cleaned. Rusted or dirty scissors will contaminate the hair sample results. The surface you work on must also be clean and the person collecting the sample should wear medical gloves.