Vagus Nerve Dysfunction? Your Mineral Patterns Hold the Key | HTMA Case Study
HairTissue Mineral Analysis Case Study: Uncovering Hidden Vagus Nerve Patterns
In this detailed case study demonstration, I analyze how specific mineral patterns revealed through hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) directly impact vagus nerve function and can explain persistent, complex health challenges that don't respond to standard protocols.
What You'll Discover in This Video:
I walk through a real client case showing the connection between mineral imbalances and chronic symptoms, particularly focusing on:
- How a "Fast Four" pattern (depleted calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium) creates a sympathetic dominant state that undermines vagus nerve function
- The critical relationship between copper metabolism, molybdenum, and proper neurotransmitter signaling
- Why elevated sulfur-to-copper ratios can significantly impair detoxification after mold exposure
- The direct correlation between mineral imbalances and menstrual cycle irregularities
- How tracking speci...
Rewiring Your Vagus Nerve: A Functional Approach to Nervous System Health
The Vagus Nerve Connection: Beyond Simple Exercises
Highlights from my latest podcast episode exploring the functional approach to vagus nerve health
*Listen to the episode on the Rewilded Wellness podcast, available on:
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While there's a lot of buzz about vagus nerve exercises lately - from cold plunges to humming - this podcast episode explores a deeper perspective. What if those simple exercises are only scratching the surface? What if your mineral patterns, gut dysbiosis, mold exposure, or even physical misalignments are blocking your vagal function?
Let's dive into the functional testing approaches that can reveal why your vagus nerve might be struggling, and what you can do about it.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis: The Mineral Connection
Your vagus nerve functions like your body's electrical system, and minerals are the conductors. Here's what we look for on an HTMA:
- Calcium/Magnesium Ratio: When calcium dominates excessively ov...
The Balanced Art of Biochemical Healing: Building Foundations Before Fixing Problems
A Balanced Approach to HTMA Practice
Practitioners frequently reach out to me seeking guidance on how to learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), largely because I previously taught an HTMA online program. I'd like to share some perspective on what I was looking for when I was just beginning, as well as how I can support those seeking deeper knowledge in this field.
Listen to this blog post on my Rewilded Wellness podcast as well.
Season 2: Episode 5- Practitioner to Practitioners: An Ethical Foundation-First HTMA Approach
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My Journey to a Balanced HTMA Approach
When I first started exploring minerals, I carefully evaluated different teachers' approaches to determine who I wanted to learn from. What helped me most was understanding the fundamental principles first and considering others' approaches thoughtfully rather than accepting them without question.
Dr. Malter stood out as the most neutral and gentle teacher at the
...Minerals & Your Nervous System
Episode #224: Minerals & Your Nervous System [+last episode of A JOY TO BE ME]
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Rewilded Wellness: A New Chapter in Health and Healing
Welcome, to what marks both an end and a beginning. This is my final episode of "A Joy To Be Me", I will be transitioning to a new name and a renewed focus: "Rewilded Wellness."
A Journey Through Time and Transformation
It feels like a lifetime ago when I launched "A Joy To Be Me" in February 2020, just before the world changed with COVID-19 lockdowns. For those who've been with me since my first podcast, "The Vibrant Health Podcast," you know this journey has been years in the making.
The past five years have been transformative, leading me to pivot and stake my claim in a new territory of wellness. Two years ago, with episode 160, "The fundamentals for human health are so sexy," I began shifting the podcast's direction. Now, I'm fully embracing this evolution with the new name, "Rewilded ...
