HTMA Nutritional Balancing: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia
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In order to be able to use the above information, we should become aware of disease conditions that manifest as sympathetic or parasympathetic disorders. The following is a partial list of conditions that can be classified accordingly. This list is compiled as a result of clinical research and evaluation of over 100,000 TMA profiles submitted by doctors throughout the country. This list should not be considered complete or absolute as there are always exceptions. For instance, hypertension can occur both sympathetically and parasym-pathetically due to different causative factors. An increase in sympathetic stimulation does contribute to hypertension, but arterio and athero-sclerosis can also produce hypertension, either sympathetically or parasympathetically. Sympathetic Parasympathetic Anxiety Arthritis (osteo) Arthritis Allergies (rheumatoid) (low histamine) Allergies (histamine) Asthma A.L.S. A.I.D.S. Hypertension Anorexia Hyperthyroid Fungus Hyperadrenia Hypotension Hodgkins Hypothyroid Leukemia Hypoadrenia Infections (bacterial) Infections (viral) Myasthenia Gravis Lupus Multiple Sclerosis P.M.S. Ulcers Yeast (peptic or duodenal) Ulcers (gastric) Diabetes Diabetes (juvenile) (adult onset) Nutritionally Induced Deficiencies Nutritionally induced deficiencies (relative or absolute), are not uncommon and have often been brought about by nutritional megadosing. Megadosing, especially of single nutrients, which may occasionally be called for, will produce a pharmacological reaction. The response to mega therapy's high nutrient intake (vitamin or mineral) can be interference with the utilization of another nutrient, thus becoming an antivitamin or antimineral. The results may be favourable but, if continued for long periods, could eventually produce an induced deficiency of another nutrient. As an example, excessive vitamin E intake will produce signs and symptoms similar to a vitamin A deficiency. Supplementation of vitamin A will counteract the effects of vitamin E and will eventually produce a vitamin D deficiency. These side effects could be prevented simply by reducing the intake of vitamin E. As another example, if a patient is experiencing calcium deficiency symptoms and is not responding to 800, or 1000 milligrams of calcium supplementation per day, the clinician's first inclination is to increase the dosage, perhaps two or three times this amount. This may improve the patient's symptoms but, even after several months, reduction in calcium intake will result in an almost immediate return of symptoms. In order to maintain the patient in an asymptomatic state, the dosage requirements will usually increase with time rather than decrease. If the synergists and antagonists of calcium are considered, such as the addition of vitamin D, magnesium, or copper, and the reduction of vitamin E, vitamin A, potassium, phytic and oxalic acid foods, the patient may respond to only 400 milligrams of calcium supplementation per day.
====Optimizing Biochemistry====
Optimizing biochemistry (mineral balancing) is about having the proper mineral levels and ratios to support optimum cellular function. hTMA test results are used to guide specific mineral supplementation and clinical nutrition recommendations to help restore biochemical balance. hTMA also is an effective toxicology screen, data is used to monitor detoxification progress. With hTMA information, nutritional balancing can be directed to optimize and maximize performance.
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Generally speaking, we are not well educated regarding our own biochemistry and specifically how behavior effects its delicate balance. For example, if we are tired, we might use a stimulant like coffee, or an "energy" drink. If we are wired, we might drink a beer (or more) or a psychoactive drug, such as a prescription pharmaceutical or "medical" marijuana. We are smart enough to know that these activities affect biochemistry, but not intelligent enough to understand how they also create biochemical chaos. Un-intelligent biochemistry rebalancing behaviors lead to many types of undesirable consequences (health and personal). This is why it is preferable to balance biochemistry scientifically, guided with hTMA lab results identifying an individual's unique biochemical profile. Intelligent biochemical balancing involves individualized supplementation and clinical nutritional therapeutics. And education. Learning what's good for you -- and what's best to avoid.
===Criticism and Legitimate Concerns===▼
While anyone can criticize anything, often critics harbor an agenda of their own. Either because their particular world-view is challenged, or more typically, because of the profit motive. Understanding this fact, most criticism should be carefully evaluated. For instance, the majority of the criticism directed toward hTMA is irrelevant (at best) because it is based upon data that is over 20 years old. In the past decades, there has been a great deal of important research discoveries, especially in recent years. Due primarily to improved laboratory techniques, and procedures. Modern laboratory instrumentation is far advanced over the early equipment. Leading-edge research in biochemistry, physiology, performance nutrition and quantum mechanics have influenced hTMA also.▼
Opposition to hTMA and nutritional balancing is representatively consolidated in an article is entitled, ''Commercial Hair Analysis: A Cardinal Sign of Quackery,''<ref>{{cite web|last=Barrett|first=Steven|title=Commercial Hair Analysis: A Cardinal Sign of Quackery|url=http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/hair.html|accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> written by Stephen Barrett, a retired psychiatrist. Mr. Barret's tenuous argument is thoughtfully addressed and explained by Dr. D. Watts, Director of Research, [http://traceelements.com/ Trace Elements Laboratory]. Please read, [http://nutritionalbalancing.org/center/science/articles/htma-facts.php hTMA Facts, Re: Quackwatch Fiction]. ▼
hTMA and nutritional balancing science is dynamic and evolving. Advances in hTMA can be compared to the advancements in computer technology, which is never at a standstill. Over the past few decades virtually millions of analytical tests have been performed on hair samples throughout the world. Laboratory techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and reporting have been well refined. When a hair sample is properly obtained, analyzed and interpreted, it is a proven economical screening tool for toxic metal exposure as well as a good indicator of nutrient interrelationships and nutritional status of the individual.▼
'''Legitimate Concerns.''' The validity of the laboratory science of hTMA is well researched and documented. Mineral interrelationships, and the efficacy of nutritional therapeutics based on hTMA is demonstrated as well. There are, however, legitimate reasons for concern in the area centered around the practitioners who provide hTMA services and nutrition consultation. Presently there is no governing institution monitoring the certification and accreditation of ''hTMA guided'' nutritional balancing practitioners. Due to this fact, there are any number of unqualified individuals identifying themselves as practitioners. hTMA therapy is therapeutically powerful. However well-meaning, an unqualified practitioner may inflict harm. Questionable practitioners reflect poorly on the science of hTMA, and misrepresent the field of legitimate nutritional balancing practitioners. hTMA is not a perfect science and data is based on statistical norms. For this reason, practitioners may modify a hTMA lab's recommended supplementation protocol based on their clinical experience and an intimate knowledge of the individual's health history. ▼
Here is an example of what to avoid in a practitioner. Questionable practitioners sometimes modify lab recommendations based on personal messages they receive from their "spiritual guides," or space aliens, such as [[Nordic_aliens|Pleiadians]] and [[Energy being|Andromedians]]. This type of behavior and the unverifiable, improbable claims may explain why there is skepticism about hTMA. ▼
====Qualifications to Look For in a Practitioner====▼
<blockquote>''"Analogous to the recognition that FDA-approved drugs are neither safe nor effective, many individuals have determined (from experience) that medical licenses do not guarantee competence."'' <cite> - Roger W. Wicke, Ph.D.</cite> </blockquote>▼
hTMA for use in therapeutic nutrition is a science, and an art. Accurate hTMA test interpretation requires a high-level of expertise and experience. Medical training, a background in biomedical science and familiarity with biochemical research in the field of hTMA are critical for accurate analysis and interpretation of hTMA lab results. Please verify the credentials of your practitioner. Without a thorough knowledge of nutritional biochemistry, a background in biomedical science, and familiarity with biochemical research in the field of hTMA, accurate analysis and interpretation of hTMA lab reports will continue to be less than optimal.▼
Finding a good practitioner is challenging. It is important to find a qualified practitioner that you trust. Directory listings of healthcare practitioners are not necessarily the best way to find a great practitioner. To ensure best results, choose a practitioner with lots of happy patients! Word-of-mouth is how most people find the practitioner that they are most happy with. Proper education, certification, and clinical experience are important. Do your homework, interview the practitioner. Trust your intuition.▼
==hTMA for Health Screening (toxicity screen)==
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* 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.
▲===Criticism and Legitimate Concerns===
▲While anyone can criticize anything, often critics harbor an agenda of their own. Either because their particular world-view is challenged, or more typically, because of the profit motive. Understanding this fact, most criticism should be carefully evaluated. For instance, the majority of the criticism directed toward hTMA is irrelevant (at best) because it is based upon data that is over 20 years old. In the past decades, there has been a great deal of important research discoveries, especially in recent years. Due primarily to improved laboratory techniques, and procedures. Modern laboratory instrumentation is far advanced over the early equipment. Leading-edge research in biochemistry, physiology, performance nutrition and quantum mechanics have influenced hTMA also.
▲Opposition to hTMA and nutritional balancing is representatively consolidated in an article is entitled, ''Commercial Hair Analysis: A Cardinal Sign of Quackery,''<ref>{{cite web|last=Barrett|first=Steven|title=Commercial Hair Analysis: A Cardinal Sign of Quackery|url=http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/hair.html|accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> written by Stephen Barrett, a retired psychiatrist. Mr. Barret's tenuous argument is thoughtfully addressed and explained by Dr. D. Watts, Director of Research, [http://traceelements.com/ Trace Elements Laboratory]. Please read, [http://nutritionalbalancing.org/center/science/articles/htma-facts.php hTMA Facts, Re: Quackwatch Fiction].
▲hTMA and nutritional balancing science is dynamic and evolving. Advances in hTMA can be compared to the advancements in computer technology, which is never at a standstill. Over the past few decades virtually millions of analytical tests have been performed on hair samples throughout the world. Laboratory techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and reporting have been well refined. When a hair sample is properly obtained, analyzed and interpreted, it is a proven economical screening tool for toxic metal exposure as well as a good indicator of nutrient interrelationships and nutritional status of the individual.
▲'''Legitimate Concerns.''' The validity of the laboratory science of hTMA is well researched and documented. Mineral interrelationships, and the efficacy of nutritional therapeutics based on hTMA is demonstrated as well. There are, however, legitimate reasons for concern in the area centered around the practitioners who provide hTMA services and nutrition consultation. Presently there is no governing institution monitoring the certification and accreditation of ''hTMA guided'' nutritional balancing practitioners. Due to this fact, there are any number of unqualified individuals identifying themselves as practitioners. hTMA therapy is therapeutically powerful. However well-meaning, an unqualified practitioner may inflict harm. Questionable practitioners reflect poorly on the science of hTMA, and misrepresent the field of legitimate nutritional balancing practitioners. hTMA is not a perfect science and data is based on statistical norms. For this reason, practitioners may modify a hTMA lab's recommended supplementation protocol based on their clinical experience and an intimate knowledge of the individual's health history.
▲Here is an example of what to avoid in a practitioner. Questionable practitioners sometimes modify lab recommendations based on personal messages they receive from their "spiritual guides," or space aliens, such as [[Nordic_aliens|Pleiadians]] and [[Energy being|Andromedians]]. This type of behavior and the unverifiable, improbable claims may explain why there is skepticism about hTMA.
▲====Qualifications to Look For in a Practitioner====
▲<blockquote>''"Analogous to the recognition that FDA-approved drugs are neither safe nor effective, many individuals have determined (from experience) that medical licenses do not guarantee competence."'' <cite> - Roger W. Wicke, Ph.D.</cite> </blockquote>
▲hTMA for use in therapeutic nutrition is a science, and an art. Accurate hTMA test interpretation requires a high-level of expertise and experience. Medical training, a background in biomedical science and familiarity with biochemical research in the field of hTMA are critical for accurate analysis and interpretation of hTMA lab results. Please verify the credentials of your practitioner. Without a thorough knowledge of nutritional biochemistry, a background in biomedical science, and familiarity with biochemical research in the field of hTMA, accurate analysis and interpretation of hTMA lab reports will continue to be less than optimal.
▲Finding a good practitioner is challenging. It is important to find a qualified practitioner that you trust. Directory listings of healthcare practitioners are not necessarily the best way to find a great practitioner. To ensure best results, choose a practitioner with lots of happy patients! Word-of-mouth is how most people find the practitioner that they are most happy with. Proper education, certification, and clinical experience are important. Do your homework, interview the practitioner. Trust your intuition.
====Research Support====