Mineral update

If you have been following along you know I did a mineral and metals test with a hair sample. Read more on the importance of minerals here. I heard about this testing on a podcast I was listening to and was immediately intrigued. I ordered the test, received the test kit, and sent in my sample for testing. The results came back within a week and were amazing.

I have been battling gut dysbiosis, adrenal fatigue, low thyroid function, imbalanced hormones, and an increase in depression/anxiety. The craziest thing is my test result showed all these issues and a severe mineral deficiency could be causing them all!!!! WHAT? From all the damage I did to my body through the ups and downs of restricting and then bingeing I completely fucked up my hormones and ability to absorb nutrients properly.

This makes complete sense, let me explain. Intracellular imbalances can cause an array of issues and over long periods diseases associated with mineral deficiencies. Balancing mineral intake with vitamins, micro-nutrients, and whole real foods enables minerals’ metabolic function within the body.

When minerals are deficient or imbalanced the list of issues is crazy. Here are a few things that can be caused by mineral deficiency.

Impaired endocrine function, adrenal fatigue, low blood sugar, gut dysbiosis, poor thyroid function, anemia, headaches, dizziness, dry skin, constipation, allergies, low blood pressure, and many more. I was completely blown away by this information. I have all these issues and have been trying a boatload of things to fix them without the proper knowledge to start with and was doing things that I shouldn’t have.

Get the mineral and metals testing done with a hair sample. Blood testing is not accurate due to the constant changes in activity, consumption, and environmental factors. Getting the test done with a hair sample provides a blueprint and lasting record of mineral status and nutritional metabolic activity over time. I went through Honed and I have a discount code for you to get 15% off. Use CODE: LH2022RTK at check out to get 15% off!!!

They sent me back a detailed report on what deficiencies and imbalances in my minerals along with diet and lifestyle suggestions to improve my health and get back to homeostasis. The explanations of why I am experiencing certain issues were informative and provided extensive suggestions to optimize my health.

I went with their recommended enhanced plan for specialized vitamin packs based on my mineral deficiencies. I get 10 supplements daily split between AM and PM packs. This plan circulates additional nutrients for nutritional imbalances and addresses stress loads and/or medical symptoms. This plan goes beyond fueling and rebalancing the body by detoxing, rebuilding tissues, and enhancing health, and performance.

I have been taking these supplements for two months now and the changes in my body are astronomical. Before Honed, I was taking all the supplements that I thought would help with my fatigue, sleep, gut issues, and pain with very minimal results. I wasted so much time and money trying to diagnose myself since I could not get this information through medical providers. Stop trying to diagnose yourself! Get the appropriate testing done to know where you stand so you can make the appropriate changes to your lifestyle to reach optimum health.

I am recovering at a great pace. My digestion has improved, I sleep better, I am more focused, my mood swings are minimal, and my menstrual symptoms have decreased. I am in love with Honed and the work they are doing to provide people with accurate information that they can share with your medical professional to properly diagnose and treat any conditions you may be experiencing.

The array of supplements I am taking to build up my minerals and heal is not necessarily something that is for you, therefore the testing is so important. This shows you what YOU are lacking or have too much of to get yourself into a state of homeostasis. My personalized plan has me on supplements that will get my thyroid, adrenals, and digestion back in order. Once those things are working the way they should be the rest of my symptoms should subside.

I am very hopeful after doing this and am already starting to feel better. I am still eating organic, moving more, and eating a very diverse diet. This ensures that I am getting all the nutrients my body is screaming to get. If this is something that is not within your wheelhouse of finances look at some other companies or your medical professional to get this testing done.

~ Tina