What is an HTMA?
An HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) is the most accurate way to understand your mineral levels. Mineral imbalances are commonly the root cause of many health issues. These small but mighty elements are responsible for kick-starting reactions in our body and are major players in our hormone production.
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Hi, I’m Alicia!
I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner passionate about helping women find answers. Whether that’s trying to prepare your body for pregnancy, nourishing yourself so you can thrive during your pregnancy and for all of the in-between.
I want to be there for mamas and mamas-to-be so you can feel confident when going into a different phase of your life without the stress of trying to navigate all of the health advice on social media. I want to give you the confidence to listen to what YOUR body needs and how to tap into that innate knowledge of your own body.
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FAQs
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When you purchase an HTMA kit you will receive an envelope in the mail that contains a paper scale, small hair envelope, intake form and a stamped envelope to send your sample to the lab. You will also receive an email with instructions for setting up your NutriQ account so you can send me your intake form, health history and nutritional assessment forms.
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After you receive your hair kit in the mail, you'll want to schedule a day on your calendar to wash your hair and allow it time to air dry before taking a sample. You will receive instructions on how to do this when you buy a kit.
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Cells are the major site of metabolic activity and mineral levels in the hair are about 10x that of the blood. Sampling is simple and non-invasive. Since it’s hair and a stable biopsy material, it requires no special handling and is cost effective, accurate, and reliable at showing your mineral status for the last 3 months!