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Article: Natural Health: Healthy hair; The long and short of it
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- New Pittsburgh Courier
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- June 23, 1999
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Natural Health: Healthy hair; The long and short of it
(Part three of a four-part series)
Scientific hair analysis
Hair is the best indicator of trace elements in the body. If you've watched your diet and tried food supplements with less than perfect results, you may consider scientific hair analysis. A few centimeters of your hair's new growth analyzed by a properly trained professional can determine imbalances of important trace elements and minerals (called trace since a tiny amount, less than can be seen by the naked eye, makes a difference in the body's ability to function).
This type of hair analysis indicates toxic levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum and other lethal minerals ...