✍🏽 “What’s Your Hair Really Saying? The Mineral Map That Changes Everything”

Dr. STEPHANIE
Jul 15
3 min read

Why HTMA is the wellness blueprint every woman over 40 should see

Here’s something most doctors won’t tell you:

Minerals run your body.

They regulate your energy, mood, hormones, digestion, metabolism, and even how well you handle stress. And when they’re out of balance, so are you.

The problem? Most traditional labs don’t test mineral levels properly. Blood tests only show what’s in circulation, not what’s actually stored in your tissues.

That’s why one of the most powerful tools I use in the 90-Day Recalibration is the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).

It’s non-invasive, affordable, and gives you more answers in one reading than most people get in a year of trial-and-error wellness plans.

🧪 What is HTMA?

HTMA is a lab test that analyzes a small sample of your hair to measure the mineral content stored in your tissues over the past 3 months.

Why hair? Because it reflects long-term trends, not just what’s happening in your body today. Think of it as your body’s mineral memory—like pulling up the full receipts, not just today’s bank balance.

📊 What Does It Reveal?

Magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium levels (aka: your energy and nervous system regulators)
Heavy metal toxicity (lead, aluminum, mercury, cadmium)
Thyroid & adrenal function markers
Blood sugar response
Nutrient synergy and imbalance patterns
Whether your body is in a stress, healing, or exhaustion phase

This is the real root cause data behind symptoms like:

Chronic fatigue
Anxiety or mood swings
Sleep disturbances
Weight resistance
Brain fog
Hormonal chaos

🚫 No More “One-Size-Fits-All” Health Advice

Let’s be honest—most women are self-diagnosing with a mix of social media posts, Google searches, and supplement bottles that keep piling up.

But without understanding your mineral ratios, you’re just guessing.

For example:

Taking magnesium without balancing sodium can worsen fatigue
Overdoing zinc can deplete your copper (key for immune and reproductive health)
Low calcium can trigger anxiety or bone loss, even if you're taking a multivitamin

HTMA shows exactly what you need—and what you don’t.

🔁 Why HTMA Is Foundational to the 90-Day Recalibration

We start your program with a full HTMA panel to establish your baseline. From there, I customize your supplementation, detox, and food strategy based on what your body is actually asking for.

It becomes our guide for:

Restoring cellular energy
Calming the nervous system
Rebuilding adrenal and thyroid support
Balancing hormones naturally
Healing from chronic stress and depletion

And yes, you’ll feel the difference. Most clients begin noticing better sleep, fewer crashes, and steadier moods within the first month.

🌿 A Tool for Lifelong Health (Not Just a One-Time Fix)

I recommend redoing your HTMA every 4–6 months, especially:

During seasonal transitions
After high stress, illness, or travel
When changing life phases (perimenopause, post-menopause, etc.)

Think of it like a wellness tune-up. You check your car more often than your mineral levels—and that needs to change.

💡 A Note From Me:

I’ve seen more “aha” moments from HTMA results than I can count. Women finally understand why they’ve been tired for years, why the supplements didn’t work, or why no diet could fix what was missing on a cellular level.