Determining mineral patterns, ratios, and levels is the basis of a good nutritional program
and is necessary for body chemistry balancing. Keep in mind that mineral ratios are more important than mineral levels. Also, toxic levels of metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, arsenic, and aluminum are major factors in disrupting body chemistry.
NOTE: As the body begins to balance its chemistry, it will get well in the reverse order of the way it became ill. This is called retracing. As chemical patterns retrace, prior illnesses may briefly repeat themselves. Emotions from past experiences are released during the retracing process. Retracing episodes are not side effects.
They are metabolic corrections necessary for complete healing. Toxic metals released by the tissues can cause a wide variety of reactions, such as emotional outbursts, skin rashes, aching joints, headaches, and fatigue.
The time it takes to balance one’s body chemistry depends on the degree of imbalance that exists, genetics, and how well the person follows a good program. It could take anywhere from several months to several years.
HAIR ANALYSIS FOR NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY
Since Nutritional physiology takes place at the cellular level (i.e., not within blood or urine), a hair tissue analysis provides the best information about cellular activity. It is also the least invasive and most cost-effective method of long-term tissue analysis.
What the body cells are assimilating is of great importance. Heavy metal toxicity, chronic deficiencies, thyroid and adrenal function, as well as the various stages of stress and metabolic imbalances, can also be determined with hair analysis. Blood tests are valuable to determine cholesterol, haemoglobin levels, and other parameters. However, along with kinesiology and electrodiagnosis, they can fluctuate from hour to hour. They are also incapable of providing the same information as hair analysis.
With a history spanning over 52 years, hair analysis offers a comprehensive, long-term metabolic blueprint of the body. It is a widely utilized technique in industrial and university chemistry laboratories worldwide. Notably, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes hair analysis as one of the few approved methods for detecting toxic metals in the human body, underscoring its scientific value. Computer-controlled instruments make hair analysis reliable.
Some labs and procedures are better than others. Analytical Research Lab (ARL), a pioneer in this industry, is one of the most respected and experienced leaders in this field.
They use the most advanced and sophisticated instrumentation available (Perkin Elmer Elmer 9000 ICP Mass Spectrometer), which is extremely accurate. ARL is also one of only two labs that do not wash the hair in the laboratory. Washing the hair has been shown to wash out the water-soluble elements. A hair mineral analysis can be obtained through a nutritionist or health practitioner who works with a lab.
FOOD, VITAMINS, AND BODY CHEMISTRY
In his informative book, “Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis” (L.D. Wilson Consultants, Inc., 1990), Dr. Lawrence Wilson points out the effects some foods, minerals, and vitamins have on body chemistry as follows: