Hair Test Kit for Heavy Metals
Extreme Health's Hair Test Kit measures 14 of the toxic heavy metals:
- aluminum |
- antimony |
- arsenic |
- bismuth |
- cadmium |
- lead |
- mercury |
- nickel |
- tin |
- chromium |
- cobalt |
- copper |
- strontium |
- zinc |
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These metals are essential minerals but can become toxic if they are excessive or in a heavy amount. The other essential minerals tested are:
- calcium |
- iodine |
- magnesium |
- manganese |
- selenium |
- sulfur |
Essential minerals are a factor in cellular function and are necessary for the body's structural and metabolic functions.
The cost is $85.95 plus shipping of $7.95. This is the only time you will be charged for shipping. We mail you the hair kit to you and you cut your hair sample and mail it directly to the laboratory in a self addressed stamped package provided to you. The laboratory mails the results directly back to you within 10 business days.
Included in your hair kit are a paper hair scale, a plastic hair collection bag, a prepaid mailing envelope, and a health screen request form that must be signed and complete. Inside the kit will also include detailed simple instructions on where and how to cut the sample. Laboratories report that the hair analysis may have the best ability to measure deep into the tissues and organs plus recently exposed. Laborastories report blood testing may be Best to test recently exposed or continuiouly exposed.
Begin Preparing Your Hair
You may want to begin preparing your hair now before cutting it by washing it with Johnson & Johnson no more tears shampoo or an organic shampoo for a 2 weeks sprior to cutting your sample. Do not use hair sprays or conditioners unless they are organic during this 2 weeks period of time. When you cut your hair, cut small pieces from numerous areas in the back of the head, from ear to ear, from the crown down to the neck. If you cut small pieces not chunks, you will not even notice a difference. When you cut the hair only give the laboratory the inch that is closest to the scalp and throw the remainder away. This is the most recent history from the body to measure.
Check Hair Analysis Result
Care should be used in the evaluation of toxic heavy metals and mineral check hair analysis results. Hair treatments or other external contaminants may affect reported levels of an element. Some treatments make a permanent bond to the hair and cannot be removed. These contaminants may increase some element levels. (Example; dyes, colorings). Toxic elements can affect many areas, including brain function and activity, kidney damage and kidney blood flow, and symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, aches and pains and digestive problems. These are just a few of the numerous effects that can be listed and are reviewed in other parts of this web site.