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Welcome to Health Connections Center & Spa
215-627-6000 | All Services are By Appointment Only
530 S. 2nd St., Philadelhia Pa 19147
A natural alternative health center and spa located in historic Philadelphia since 1991.

HAIR ANALYSIS

What is Hair Analysis?
Hair Analysis, sometimes called Hair Mineral Analysis, is an analytic test that measures the mineral content of the hair. It reflects the internal metabolic environment and evaluates toxic metal exposure and accumulation. A 1980 report from the E.P.A stated that human hair can be effectively used for biological monitoring of the highest priority toxic metals.

Why test for minerals?
Because trace minerals are essential in metabolic functions and, according to noted researcher, Dr. Henry Schroeder,  are "more important factors in human nutrition than vitamins." Unlike vitamins they cannot be synthesized by living matter, and they provide the energy for combustion of food and are necessary for hormone production and the building of living tissue. Minerals also have an interrelationship with every other nutrient and are enzyme activators.

A FEW IMPORTANT MINERALS

ZINC
Involved in the production, storage, and secretion of insulin and necessary for growth hormones
MAGNESIUM
Required for normal muscular function, especially the heart. A deficiency of magnesium has been associated with an increase incidence of heart attacks, anxiety and nervousness
POTASSIUM
Critical for normal nutrient transport into the cell. A deficiency can result in muscular weakness, depression, and lethargy
SODIUM
Excessive amounts of sodium are associated with hypertension, but adequate amounts are required for normal health

Here are a few more reasons why it's important to find out your mineral level:
Excessive mineral intake can reduce and even negate the beneficial effects of vitamins. Excessive vitamin intake, however, can reduce or negate the effects of minerals. Taking too much iron can contribute to arthritis, elevated blood pressure, headaches, dizziness. Taking too much calcium can contribute to osteoporosis, weight gain and fatigue. Toxic metals can contribute to learning disabilities in children AS YOU CAN SEE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ONE'S MINERAL LEVELS this is where hair analysis comes in from your end, it is a simple, painless procedure involving the cutting of a few strands of hair (about one & a half inch in length)--that's all!

WHAT YOU GET AT THE HEALTH CONNECTIONS CENTER FROM HAIR ANALYSIS
We will provide you with a comprehensive interpretation that provides:
1) A complete evaluation and detailed discussion of your metabolic type, current mineral level and ratios, and their impact on your body chemistry.
2) Diet recommendation based on food allergy indicators.
3) Supplement recommendation based upon your age, sex, metabolic type, mineral patterns and specific needs as seen on the tissue mineral analysis.

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