I recently got a hair mineral analysis test done. This was just one more in the line of testing of done on my health in the past year. You can read about my blood test and my omega test.
This test takes a small amount of your hair, which is then sent to a lab, then you get a report full of details on the many minerals in your body (and thus your hair). Hair is generally recognized as the best way to test minerals, as they’ll all be found in the hair and it shows the results over time, not just a snapshot of one day, like other tests might.
Here are my results:
Hair Mineral Analysis Test
Along with these two pages of charts the hair mineral analysis then included many pages describing the results and action steps you can take to correct the problems.
What immediately jumped out to me was the sky high Arsenic level I had. In the info they stated it would be good to test again and possibly in some other ways to see if the cause was external or a chronic internal problem. There were also suggestions on high arsenic foods (from pollution) that should be avoided.
Other issues were a little high on sodium levels. This can easily be dealt with by cutting back on salt. And let me say there is a big difference between chemically treated salt and a natural sea salt. But even the healthy salts can obviously be overdone.
Then we get to the ratios. From the report it states:
Continuing research indicates that metabolic dysfunction occur not necessarily as a result of a deficiency or excess of a particular mineral level, but more frequently from an abnormal balance (ratio) between the minerals.
I had a low Calcium/Potassium ratio. To fix this all I need to do is eat more calcium containing foods, cut back on potassium containing foods, supplement with a quality calcium (of which the vast majority of calcium in supplements are not), do some things to increase calcium absorption, or a combination of any and all of the above.
Along with the recommendations you’ll also find some possible symptoms you could have from the deficiency, excess, or abnormal ratio. Overall its quite complete and will give you lots to play with. Even if you don’t follow all the suggestions it will give you a number of things to test and try out.
So the bottomline is if you are serious about your health, getting testing is well worth it. A blood test is probably the best place to start, but I would put this as a close second. Add to the fact that its cheaper to have this one done, and you may want to get started here.
I got my hair mineral test done thru Mineralife. For less than $100 you can do the same, and then they have some of the best quality mineral supplements (ones that I personally use) that can aid in any corrections you need to make.
If you have any questions or comments write them below.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Health by on Jan 27th, 2012. 1 Comment. 
If you did one, and only one, muscle control exercise, this is the one it should be.
It’s commonly known as the abdominal vacuum, because that’s just what you’re doing. You’re creating a vacuum of pressure inside.
This vacuum is great for the lungs as you expel a greater amount of air then you normally do. I heard a story about smokers that do this exercise, often times, even if they haven’t smoked in hours, smoke will come out! Its acting like wringing a sponge.
Also your other internal organs get massaged in a way that can’t be replicated by any other exercise. Great for keeping you regular in elimination too. But because of all this I wouldn’t recommend you do this exercise on anything but an empty stomach.
Now you may not get as pronounced of a vacuum as me on your first try. Don’t worry. Just keep working at it and you’ll improve just like any other exercise. Of course from here there are more advanced variations that include “The Rope” and Single Sided Abdominal Isolation. Fun stuff.
There are many other great benefits to adding muscle control practice into your routine. For the full details oh how and why to do it, plus tons of exercises, beginner and advanced, from head to toe, check out the new Master Muscle Control Course.
You’ll get plenty more details on the proper execution of this one move plus so much more.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. In the video on this page you can see many more muscle control stunts performed.
Filed under Bodyweight Exercise, Health, Videos by on Nov 6th, 2011. 5 Comments.
Here’s a short clip from the New Energy Drills DVD.
Much of this comes from Chinese Medicine and different sources that involve the different acupressure points, meridians and other energy systems of the body.
The kidney meridian runs from the bottom of the foot up the legs and body into right under the inside of the collar bone.
The kidney meridian has been called the battery for the other meridians of the body. When you thump or massage kidney point 27, known as K27, as shown in the video here you can jumpstart your energy systems.
Just think of it like you’re jumpstarting your car when you’ve left the headlights on all night long. That’s what it can do for you.
A great drill to do every single day and as you can see it won’t take even a minute to do.
This is one drill of at least 20 found in the new DVD Energy Drills for Strength, Flexibility and Athleticism.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Energy Training, Health, Videos by on Nov 5th, 2011. 1 Comment.
The “C” word…
Yep, I’m talking about Cancer
Most people personally know someone that is going thru cancer currently. And many also have family and friends that have been taken by it. (And yes I fit in both those categories myself.)
It’s not a real fun subject.
But it is better now then it has ever been. Let me tell you why…
More and more people are getting the information they need on what it takes to prevent and even beat cancer.
The “old” model doesn’t work.
Think about it. If someone dies 5 years after being diagnosed that’s called a survivor in their books. Something is wrong with that if you ask me.
But there are alternatives. And if you or anyone you know is going through cancer you owe it to yourself to at least look into them.
On that note I heard about this upcoming online event. Here’s the description they have:
Over the last two weeks, the Internet has been buzzing about a controversial and powerful online event that is starting on October 25th, 2011.
The topic – natural and integrative cancer techniques – has never quite been explored in the way it will be during the event.
For 5 nights, Kevin Gianni – health author, organizer and host – has asked 9 of the top natural cancer doctors and researchers to share what they’re doing in their clinics throughout the world that they say can help prevent or even treat cancer.
During the program attendees will…
- Find out what therapies these doctors and experts are using that they say can prevent and even treat cancers naturally.
- Discover herbs and supplements that are scientifically known to prevent cancer.
- Discover scientific and documented proof that natural cancer treatments work.
- Learn how to detoxify and cleanse the body naturally… and safely.
- And much more.
This group of experts that is presenting is a who’s who of doctors, nutritionists, advocates and survivors that will share their science, research and stories to share the options that are available that you may never have heard about.
Some of the 9 experts include Dr. Nicolas Gonzalez, Dr. Francisco Contreras, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Dr. Thomas Lodi, Charlotte Gerson, Mike Adams, Burton Goldberg, and more. Combined, this group has had decades of experience working with cancer patients in their clinics.
Like I said in the beginning of this message, the event start on October 25th, 2011, so now is the time to sign up. The event is free and if you can watch a YouTube video or listen to an MP3, you will be able to be a part of it.
To register now, all you have to do is visit this page here…
Also, the event is free, but if you’d like to have the recordings of this event in your own library there is a special option for you to purchase the downloads once you sign up.
Here’s where to go now and register.
When you register now, you’ll also get 3 special bonuses delivered to you right away.
So as I said before, if you or anyone you know is suffering from cancer, its worth signing up and listening to the calls.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. This will probably be my only message on this topic as I like to focus on more positive stuff, but I felt it was important enough to tell you about it, having gone through hell with cancer and seeing others around me do the same. You can bet I’ll be listening to the calls myself so I suggest you sign up today.