Hair Analysis

A hair analysis can be done anywhere and in a short amount of time. Unlike other biopsies, hair mineral analysis is painless. Urine, sweat and saliva measure only the components that are excreted from the body. Blood measures the components that are absorbed and temporarily circulating in the body before excretion and/or storage. Hair, nails and teeth can be used to measure the components stored in the body. Convenience is important.

Hair tissue mineral analysis reveals the body's mineral imbalances and metal toxicities. Toxic elements found in the hair produce a permanent record of exposure. The concentrations are 10-15 times higher in the hair than in the blood or urine.

The body produces over 3,000 enzyme reactions that control our body's functioning and are completely dependent upon sufficient and balanced amounts of minerals. Recent scientific research has shown that almost all non-viral diseases are related to mineral imbalances in the body. Early detection of mineral imbalances and metal toxicities has been found to be predictive of health impairments and therefore essential in the prevention of advanced metabolic disease conditions.

Who Should Have a Hair Analysis?

Everyone should have his or her hair analyzed at least once a year to prevent deficiencies and serious health concerns from occurring. A hair analysis can be done more frequently if needed in order to monitor any treatment programs currently in progress.

What Health Problems Can be Linked to Mineral Imbalances?

How Does Hair Analysis Work?

About 2 tablespoons (1 gram) of head hair is taken from the nape of the neck and sent off to the lab for analysis. The hair sample is then washed in a special water and solvent solution, then thoroughly dried, weighed, and placed in an acid solution where it is dissolved.

The resulting solution is then analyzed by special laboratory instruments which can detect up to 30 minerals in your hair, for excesses and/or deficiencies.

After the hair analysis is complete, a computer program will analyze what nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) should be added to your diet, according to your age and sex.

The analysis is then sent back to your health care practitioner in about 10 days. Your health care practitioner, who has been specially trained to interpret the analysis, will put together a specifically designed supplement program for your body's needs.

If you are interested in having a hair analysis and live in the GTA, we have a location near you : Mississauga, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Markham areas call: Toronto: (416) 656-8100; for Pickering, Whitby, or Oshawa, call our Ajax clinic: (905) 427-0057