Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis:
Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury exposures can be harmful to health even at low doses. Aluminium, whilst not considered to be a heavy metal, behaves like one in the human body.
Low dose concurrent exposure to heavy metals can lead to accumulation and toxicity in the body.
Where do they come from?
Mercury - fish, foods, vaccines, dental fillings, tattooing, cosmetics, insecticides, rice, cleaning products
Cadmium - Cigarette smoke, air pollution, metal coatings, plastics, cosmetics, shellfish, some foods
Lead - lead based paints, house dust, leaded petrol and car exhaust, lead pipes, contaminated soil, cigarette smoke, hair dyes, cooking equipment
Arsenic - water, foods, cosmetics,
Aluminium - foods & cans, cooking equipment, water, airborne dust, cosmetics, Deodorants, medicine
Health risks of chronic heavy metal exposures & accumulations:
Mercury - Lung & renal damage, lowered immunity, cardiovascular issues, neurological impacts, ASD, ADHD
Cadmium - Liver & Kidney damage, bone demineralisation, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues, Neurotoxic effects: impairment to cognition, mood & behaviour *both adults and children, Pregnancy risks
Lead - Paralysis, muscular weakness, Allergies, anaemia, Pregnancy and reproductive toxicity, cancers (lung & bladder), weight loss, vitamin D deficiency, cardiovascular, neuropathy, neurotoxicity, Psychosis, ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD
Arsenic - cancers (Lung, bladder, liver, kidney & Skin), cardiovascular issues, pulmonary disease, Pregnancy risks to child
Aluminium - Accumulates in brain, bone, liver & kidney, may interfere with glucose metabolism, IBS, ASD, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Breast cancers
Why use hair over blood to measure minerals and chronic exposures to heavy metals -
Hair specimens can be collected more quickly and easily than blood, urine, or any other tissue, using a non-invasive method.
Hair analysis is more cost-effective than mineral testing through other means.
Unlike blood, hair is less susceptible to the homeostatic mechanisms that quickly affect trace element levels.
Long-term deviations of mineral retention or losses are more easily detected in hair than blood.
Hair testing reveals key information about your level of metabolic activity.
Concentrations of most elements in the hair are significantly higher than found in the blood and other tissues.
Hair provides a record of past as well as present trace element levels, i.e. biological activity.
Hair provides information of substances entering the hair from the blood serum as well as from external sources.
Hair is invaluable in the assessment of toxic metal levels.
Hair testing measures mineral imbalances that can directly affect related vitamin activity.
All information for Hair testing can be found here:
https://interclinical.com.au/htma-pathology/
Current testing costs $198 - Interclinical have announced a price rise as of 1/01/2025 up to $270 for Testing & Report. If you have been sitting on the fence and wishing to do the test let me know asap so we can order before the end of the year. My last day in the clinic will be 20/12/2025 returning 8/1/2025.
Last appointments for 2024 for:
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Make an appointment here:
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The benefits of Acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping :
An effective treatment approach in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions:
Pain management - cupping helps to relieve muscle tension and promotes circulation
arthritis, neck and shoulders tension headaches, vertigo, frozen shoulder
knee issues, sciatica, hip stiffness
women's health: all aspects of regulating a healthy menstrual cycle - PCOS, Endometriosis, amenorrhea & painful periods
Preconception, fertility, pregnancy breech and post partum care
Chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression & Insomnia
colds, flu, sinusitis & allergies *Seasonal hay fever
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Gain back energy and vitality
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Learn how to eat optimally for nutrient absorption
Functional pathology testing
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Food Intolerances
March Detox 2025 -
*Next round more info to be sent out early 2025 for those wanting Detox support
- Kicking off with a 2 week detox will help give your digestive system a rest and help to recharge after the excessiveness of holidays and the festive months.
Who is this detox for:
If you answer "yes" to any of the following signs and symptoms - this is for you:
Low energy
Foggy head and poor concentration
Gut issues: bloating, irregular bowel movements, reflux
Skin conditions/irritations - Acne
Headaches
Recurring candida/thrush
Food intolerances or noticeable reactions to gluten + dairy but still consuming
Hormonal imbalances
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To get the most out of your detox program I would suggest a 4 week commitment. This will be done in 2 week blocks, the first 2 weeks will be supported through the FB page or via email. The second 2 week block if you are able to continue will be done independently. I will be available via email to answer questions for the second 2 week block.
Who is this detox NOT for:
If you are pregnant or lactating
If you are actively trying to conceive you may follow the detox diet but the supplementation will need to be modified * please contact me if this is you.
Acupuncture sessions may be claimed on private health rebates with HiCaps available in clinic.
*check with your provider if covered under your extras for Acupuncture