
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis - rebalance your health with HTMA testing
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) – Discover What Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health
Imagine if your body could leave you clues about your health. Good news—it does, and it’s hiding in your hair! Think of your hair like a health diary, quietly recording what’s been happening inside your body over time.
An HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a simple, non-invasive way to get a detailed look at your body’s mineral and heavy metal levels. It can reveal nutrient deficiencies, imbalances, and even toxin accumulation that may be affecting your energy, hormones, digestion, immune system, and mood.
So, what exactly is an HTMA test?
It’s a test which measures essential minerals (like calcium, magnesium, and zinc) and toxic metals (like lead, aluminum, mercury) stored in your tissues. It’s an easy, non-invasive test done at home - it’s as easy as snipping a small sample of hair from the back of your head, the sample then gets sent to a specialist lab to analyse.
The results give a long-term picture of what’s really going on inside your body—different to what a standard blood test can show (although blood tests are also valuable!).
Why Mineral Balance Matters
Minerals are the unsung heroes of your health, they are part of every single process in your body. They:
Regulate hormones and energy production
Detoxify harmful metals and support liver function
Build stress resilience
Boost immunity and mental clarity
If they’re out of whack, it can affect everything from sleep and mood to digestion, skin, and energy levels.
Why Choose HTMA?
Unlike blood tests, which show what’s happening in the moment, an HTMA reveals long-term trends. Blood works hard to keep everything looking “normal” to keep you alive, even if there’s an underlying imbalance in the body systems and tissues. Hair, on the other hand, quietly stores this info over time—making it a great window into your body’s inner world.
What You’ll Learn from an HTMA Report:
Levels of key minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, and iron
Presence of toxic metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and aluminium
Ratios that impact hormone balance, metabolism, and adrenal and thyroid function
Patterns that relate to stress, energy, detox, and even mood
Below are some examples of how and what we can improve by understanding the mineral and toxicity balance in our system….
🔋More Energy, Less Fatigue
Symptoms: Constant tiredness, struggling to get through the day, needing caffeine to function.
HTMA: Low potassium and magnesium + high calcium indicating sluggish metabolism.
Treatment: Targeted homeopathic and nutritional mineral support and detox improves cellular energy, reduces fatigue, and restores natural energy levels—without relying on stimulants.
😴 Better Sleep
Symptoms: Trouble falling asleep or waking multiple times at night.
HTMA: Imbalanced calcium/magnesium ratio and high stress markers (like elevated sodium).
Treatment: Balancing these minerals helping to calm and regulate the nervous system and improved deep, restful sleep.
🌿 Hormone Balance
Symptoms: PMS, irregular cycles, hot flushes, or mood swings.
HTMA: Mineral ratios suggesting adrenal stress and poor thyroid support.
Treatment: Mineral rebalancing via Homeopathy, nutrition and supplements helping to regulate hormonal pathways, easing symptoms like irritability, bloating, and low mood.
🌟 Mental Clarity & Mood
Symptoms: Brain fog, poor concentration, low mood or anxiety.
HTMA: High copper and low zinc—a common pattern in mood disorders.
Treatment: Homeopathic program, diet and supplements. including Zinc support and detox support for excess copper led to clearer thinking, calmer mood, and less anxiety.
🛡️ Stronger Immune System
Symptoms: Frequent colds, slow recovery from illness, allergies or skin issues.
HTMA: Imbalances in zinc and manganese, and high levels of toxic metal aluminium.
Treatment: Nutritional support and cleanse and re-balancing via Homeopathic mineral remedies helping to build immune resilience and reduce recurring illness.
🧠 Support for Children with Behavioural or Learning Challenges
Symptoms: ADHD-like symptoms, tantrums, poor focus, or anxiety.
HTMA: High lead, mercury levels, plus mineral imbalances affecting the brain.
Treatment: A personalised protocol leading to calmer behaviour, improved attention, and emotional regulation.
With the right personalised plan, HTMA helps you:
Understand why you're not feeling well
Get targeted recommendations (no guesswork)
Make changes that actually work—because they're based on your body
Track progress and adjust support as your health improves
"Health is not perfect. Health is balanced." – Norman Sartorius.
Is HTMA for You?
HTMA is ideal if you’re dealing with:
Fatigue, burnout or brain fog
Hormonal imbalances, PMS, PCOS, menopause
IBS, poor digestion or absorption
Sleep problems or adrenal fatigue
Headaches or migraines
Weight struggles or blood sugar issues
Skin issues, allergies, histamine intolerance
Anxiety, low mood, or mood swings
Developmental or behavioural concerns in children
Environmental or chemical exposures
Chronic infections like Epstein-Barr
Just not feeling your best without clear answers
The Benefits of Testing
Whether you’re stuck in a health rut, or simply curious about your body’s mineral status, HTMA helps you:
Identify deficiencies and toxic loads
Understand your metabolic type
Gain insights into adrenal, thyroid, and hormonal health
Get a personalised homeopathic, nutrition & supplement plan
Track your progress with follow-up tests
Feel empowered to take control of your health naturally
What to Expect – The HTMA Process
It’s super simple:
Book your HTMA package
Receive your test kit with instructions and prepaid return envelope
Snip a small hair sample from the back of your head (1 tablespoon is plenty)
Post your sample using the envelope provided
Get your results in around 2–3 weeks
We meet for a consultation to go through your report, and discuss your clear, personalised plan to restore balance and vitality
FAQs – Quick Answers
What if I colour or treat my hair?
Wait 6–8 weeks for new growth, or use an alternative (facial or pubic hair is fine).
How much hair do I need?
Just a tablespoon’s worth, cut close to the scalp.
Can I still test without head hair?
Yes! Facial, pubic hair, or nail clippings can work too (especially for toxic metal testing).
Ready to Get Answers and Feel Better?
HTMA is a powerful tool to help you understand your body and take charge of your health—with targeted, natural support that works with your body (not against it).
Book your HTMA package now, or start with a free discovery call to see if it’s the right next step for you.
Serving clients in Manchester, Cheshire, and online across the UK and beyond.
Let your hair do the talking—your body will thank you.
With so much love,
Cheryl Peavoy is a Holistic Health Practitioner, registered Homeopath, Human Chemistry detox practitioner and an EFT practitioner. She consults with clients and corporations online world-wide and in person Manchester / Cheshire.
FREE Discovery Call
Take advantage of a free 15 minute discovery call to ask any questions and to see if Homeopathy, HTMA or EFT is suitable for you