HTMA has been a great way for me to get insight into my health. HTMA tests can be a very effective early indicator of imbalances. I decided to check my blood markers and compare the results with my HTMA thyroid ratio, blood sugar ratio, and iron level. Thyroid Ratio (Ca/P, […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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In my personal experience with HTMA testing and other functional lab tests, I’ve seen very interesting correlations between the tests. I will share my HTMA adrenal function markers along with my Biohealth Stress Profile test and the DUTCH test. I refer to the adrenal function in general, but please note […]
Proper hair collection is very important for you to get accurate hair tissue mineral analysis results. Here are some tips to help you collect your hair sample. Materials: Clean scissors Lab collection kit- small white envelope, blue paper scale with instructions Lab form- please complete the top portion/highlighted areas as […]
Your HTMA test results can reveal how well your adrenal glands are functioning. I will explain the relevant markers needed to get further insight. Please always remember to correlate lab data with your main complaints. Quick Background Information on Adrenal Glands Adrenals have 3 main functions: Regulate blood sugar and […]
A glucometer is an incredibly useful tool to monitor your blood sugar. By understanding your body’s response to different types of foods, you can use the glucometer to optimize your food choices and achieve optimal health. Please watch the video for the step by step tutorial on how to use […]
The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) test is one of the best functional lab tests available. The HTMA test gives insight into the body’s mineral levels, significant mineral ratios, and toxic elements. The test will generally show your body’s mineral levels for the past 3 months. I use Trace Elements […]
The HTMA test report will show your metabolic type based on mineral ratios. The lab will identify your metabolism as a Slow or Fast type. Your metabolic type affects how you burn your food. This information helps you adjust your macronutrient ratio which is ideal for your type. Macronutrients are […]
We all know how important sleep is for our health. By making your own wool pillow, you will know exactly what’s inside your pillow. Benefit 1: It’s pure wool- nothing fake or artificial. You will reduce your exposure to toxic compounds such as flame retardants, deodorizers, volatile organic compounds that […]
Avoid unnecessary toxins in commercial laundry products by using easy homemade laundry soap and wool dryer balls. I use this recipe because it is quick and easy to follow and does the job well. There are many natural laundry soap recipes online so have fun with it and find the […]
Let me share my background first so you can understand why hair analysis made so much sense to me. I’ve been raising Suri alpacas for their fiber since 2008. Over the years, our focus on fiber quality has taught us the different factors that affect fiber quality. We learned food […]
I’ve been a vegetarian in the past because I love animals and care about their welfare. But I realized I functioned better with animal protein, especially when I have to work on the farm. What a dilemma…right? So when you buy half or quarter steer directly from a farmer, how […]
I’ve been raising all different breeds of chickens for 10 years now. It started as a bit of an addiction where anytime an online poultry shop would have a special, I’d HAVE to get that breed for “educational purposes”. I wanted to raise heritage chickens so I could get blue […]