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September 18, 2024
S02 E38 – Beyond Nutrient Levels: HTMA’s Comprehensive Insight into Acne
S02 E38 – Beyond Nutrient Levels: HTMA’s Comprehensive Insight into Acne
Today we are joined by Andre Lalonde to discuss Hair Trace Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and how it assists us in finding the root causes of your acne. HTMA allows us to see the balance or imbalances of minerals and heavy metals in your body over a period of up to 6 months. We discuss the significance of specific minerals in maintaining healthy skin.
Acne is a symptom of an underlying imbalance in the body. Andre emphasizes the role of cofactors in mineral utilization and overall health, important lifestyle factors that we should be aware of, and why jumping right into a liver detox isn’t recommended as an acne treatment.
This episode is packed with insights that you don’t want to miss!
In this episode, we discuss:
- A deep dive into the Hair Trace Mineral Analysis.
- Why the HTMA is different from traditional blood tests.
- Why it is important to maintain a balance between zinc and copper to avoid imbalances and potential negative effects on the immune system.
- Why you shouldn’t jump straight into a liver detox for acne treatment—it can trigger imbalances and emotional side effects.
- Hair Trace Mineral Analysis accuracy.
- Why having proper training and understanding of HTMA are necessary to interpret the results and derive meaningful insights is extremely important!
Additional Resources:
HTMA is more than minerals, it shows the full spectrum of mineral levels and heavy metal toxicity.
Cris Brown.
Key Episode Moments:
- 00:00 Introduction to Andre Lalonde
- 06:03 The Importance of Hair Trace Mineral Analysis.
- 09:18 Difference Between HTMA and Traditional Blood Tests
- 13:08 The Role of Cofactors in Mineral Utilization
- 25:40 Assessing Gut Health with Comprehensive Stool Analysis
- 29:51 Acne as a Symptom
- 36:10 The Role of Lifestyle Factors
- 40:46 The Importance of a Comprehensive Intake Form
- 50:30 Using HTMA to Identify Mineral Imbalances
- 51:27 The Importance of Minerals in Skincare
- 52:03 Balancing Zinc and Copper for Healthy Skin
- 53:08 Avoiding Liver Detox for Acne Treatment
- 57:09 The Accuracy of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis.
- 01:02:00 The Significance of Proper Specimen Collection and Lab Procedures in HTMA
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