Dr. Peter W. Huddleston, N.D., C.N.C.

DNA HAIR TISSUE MINERAL ANALYSIS

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a test which measures the mineral composition of the hair.  It goes back into the body chemistry 4-6 weeks and looks at the cellular activity of mineral deficiencies, toxic minerals, inter relationships of

• minerals to minerals,

• minerals to vitamins,

• minerals to toxic elements.

This gives a blueprint of exactly what is going on in the body to determine how to optimize any imbalances to achieving ultimate health.

Many factors can contribute to mineral imbalances such as diet, stress, medications, pollution, and nutritional supplements.

It is a primary factor in learning the different levels of metabolism which attributes to slow or fast metabolism.

It is important to test for minerals.  They are necessary in the production of hormones.  An example is zinc - it is involved in the production, storage and secretion of insulin and is also necessary for growth hormones.  Your thyroid and adrenal glands are they key factors in controlling your metabolism.

Some conditions associated with Mineral Imbalances are:

• Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of the Arteries)

• Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)

• Hypertension

• Hyperactivity

• Migraine Headaches

• Learning Disability

If we consider that diet is what we consume and nutrition is what we retain, then we can see that discovering what our body needs is a valuable tool in creating ultimate health.