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15: What Your Mineral Ratios Say About Your Health

Join patreon to get access to HTMA case studies https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrdhere [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! Normal blood work doesn't mean your minerals are actually working. In this episode, I wrap up the 4 part mineral series by zeroing in on hair test ratios and why they often matter more than whether a single mineral looks high or low. These ratios reveal patterns in your metabolism, stress response, thyroid, adrenals, blood sugar and even mood, so you can see what your body is actually doing, not just what the first page of your hair test says.  Maybe you've stared at a hair test and had no idea what the numbers actually mean. This episode connects those ratios with the tired, anxious, bloated, cold and “hypothyroid” feelings that can show up even when your blood work looks fine. You’ll finally be able to make sense of the patterns without obsessing over every single number. These patterns hint at fast or slow metabolic types, burnout or overdrive in your adrenals, and trouble using your thyroid hormones even if you can still make them. Once you see what your minerals are really doing together, it's hard to unsee what they're telling you about your body. This is part 4 of 4 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 12, 13 and 14 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:07] What mineral ratios reveal that individual levels never show [03:23] The thyroid ratio that explains symptoms even when labs look normal [10:29] Why some women still feel hypothyroid despite “good” test results [12:34] The mineral demands required to actually use thyroid hormone [26:52] How copper imbalances hide and what the copper detox ratio uncovers [27:55] Why molybdenum can help or overwhelm depending on timing [29:42] When balancing macro minerals matters more than adding supplements Resources Mentioned: Hormone Healing episode on How to do mineral testing | Listen Now [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | https://hormonehealingrd.com/Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRDYouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrdTikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd] Check out the Functional Thyroid course here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course/].

14: 5 Underrated Minerals That Support Detox & Balance Your Nervous System

Join Patreon to get access to HTMA case studies here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! What if the reason you feel worse on detox supplements isn't your body failing, but your minerals waving a red flag? In this episode, I continue my December mineral series by zooming in on a handful of underrated minerals that quietly shape detox, emotional balance, and nervous system support. Instead of obsessing over the usual labs, I walk you through what these trace minerals actually do in your body and why a hair test can reveal patterns that blood work completely misses. There is a connection between seemingly random symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, and sulfur sensitivity to specific mineral patterns, and this episode will help you finally make sense of them.  If you're pushing detox and still feel anxious, wired, or wiped out, you will soon understand why that keeps happening. This is part 3 of 4 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 12, 13 and 15 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [00:30] Why five overlooked minerals quietly shape detox, mood, and nervous system balance [02:18] How cobalt and molybdenum reveal hidden issues with B12 activation, sulfur sensitivity, and detox overload [03:18] What sulfur status shows about glutathione, repair pathways, and why detox may feel “blocked” [03:52] How micro-dose lithium supports mood stability, sleep quality, and postpartum copper swings [05:16] Why rubidium uncovers adrenal burnout, stress load, and thyroid regulation issues [07:33] The right way to interpret highs and lows on HTMA without assuming deficiency or overload [10:53] How digestive inefficiencies mimic sulfur problems and stall detox progress [19:05] Why molybdenum should never be introduced early in a protocol and how binders prevent symptom flares [21:43] When to consider these minerals on a retest to unlock deeper detox and emotional resilience Resources Mentioned: Hormone Healing episode on How to do mineral testing | Listen Now [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | https://hormonehealingrd.com/Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRDYouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrdTikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd] Find your Healthy Period Starter Guide here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/].

13: These Overlooked Minerals Can Improve Your Hormones, Fertility & Metabolism

Join Patreon to get access to HTMA case studies here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! Some of your loudest hormone symptoms are actually mineral problems in disguise.  In this episode, I pick up our December mineral series and move from the foundation minerals into the tiny trace players that run the control panel. Minerals like copper, zinc, iron, manganese, chromium, selenium and boron act as cofactors for hormones, thyroid and blood sugar, and they can make or break energy, mood and cycles even when the basics look ok.  On paper, a lot of women are told everything looks “normal” while their bodies are clearly not ok. I get into what it feels like when minerals are out of balance, from emotional spikes and wired-tired nights to heavy, painful cycles and those nagging aches that never quite go away. Instead of chasing every new fix, I zoom out to show how your system compensates and what that reveals about where support actually needs to go. This is part 2 of 3 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 12 and 14 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:32] Why trace minerals act like the body’s control panel even when macros look good [03:36] The real reason copper makes symptoms worse when it isn’t bioavailable [04:22] The overlooked signs your body isn’t tolerating a copper IUD [11:11] How hair testing reveals hidden copper stored in tissues when blood looks normal [12:53] What zinc really does for fertility and thyroid function beyond immunity [13:48] Why zinc backfires when sodium is low and the surprising symptoms that follow [19:19] The connection between gut health, iron overload, and “mystery” fatigue [22:46] How manganese supports joints, blood sugar, and the nervous system in ways most women miss [26:38] The thyroid-protective role of selenium and why depletion hits detox hard [27:41] The way boron helps hormones communicate and why stress quietly drains it Related Hormone Healing Episodes: Master Your Minerals Course | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/] How to do mineral testing | E [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/]pisode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/] Calcium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e2-calcium-deep-dive/] Magnesium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e3-magnesium-deep-dive/] Sodium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e4-sodium-deep-dive/] Potassium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e5-potassium-deep-dive/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]

12: Top 5 Minerals Every Woman Must Check for a Healthy Body

Join Patreon to get access to HTMA case studies here [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd]! You can feel exhausted, anxious, and inflamed and still be told your labs are normal.  In this episode, I'm kicking off a mineral series that pairs with the daily posts I'm sharing in December so I can give you the depth and context that I just can't squeeze into a single post. You will learn about the five macro minerals as the big players that run your electrical system, stress response, thyroid, blood sugar, and detox pathways, and why I always start with a straightforward hair test before worrying about smaller numbers. What is really happening when these core minerals drift out of balance and you feel fatigued, anxious, constipated, bloated, unable to sleep well, or emotionally numb while your blood work keeps looking normal? Chronic stress, mold, gut and absorption issues, restrictive eating, big hormonal transitions, and even over filtered water can quietly drain these minerals long before anything shows up clearly on your standard labs. Your body has been compensating for years using every mineral trick it has to keep your blood looking stable, and the question is whether you'll help it move from survival back into actually feeling good. This is part 1 of 4 of my Mineral Series. Tune into episodes 13, 14 and 15 to deepen your knowledge. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:49] What a cellular-level mineral test reveals long before blood work changes [04:57] How calcium can steady your system or silently block hormonal signals [05:51] The surprising ways low magnesium derails energy, mood, and digestion [06:52] What sodium levels expose about your stress load and resilience [18:52] How mold strips key minerals and creates the “four lows” pattern [20:26] Why arsenic and other heavy metals rise when minerals crash [32:40] What it really takes to move from mineral survival mode back to stability Resources Mentioned: Master Your Minerals Course | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/] Other Hormone Healing episodes to listen to: Zinc deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e6-zinc-deep-dive/] Copper deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e10-copper-deep-dive/] Iron deep dive Part 1 | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e7-iron-deep-dive-part-1/] Iron deep dive Part 2 | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e7-iron-deep-dive-part-2/] All about the Copper IUD | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e11-all-about-the-copper-iud/] Selenium deep dive | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s4-e9-selenium-deep-dive/] Nothing boring about Boron | Episode [https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s3-e4-nothing-boring-about-boron/] Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Learn about helpful nutrition habits, the different phases of your cycle, how to track, signs of good metabolic health, and so much more in my Free Healthy Period Starter Guide [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]

11: How to Heal From Mold Naturally | Gracie Sanchez, RD

Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd] for bonus episodes with more mold resources! What if the reason your mold protocol isn’t working is because your body’s not ready for it?  In this episode, I’m joined again by Gracie Sanchez, RD, our brilliant mold expert here at Hormone Healing. If you’ve ever thought that jumping straight into a mold detox was the way to go, Gracie will teach you why this mindset often backfires and how to focus on rebuilding the basic systems that mold has already broken down. It’s not uncommon for people to rush into binders and antimicrobials before their body can handle them. Doing so while ignoring vitally important things like your circadian rhythm, mineral intake, and nervous-system balance can easily keep your symptoms stuck on repeat. Pushing through reactions can do a lot more harm than good… so tune into this episode to learn what has to come first before you even think about detoxing. This is a part 2 of a 2-part series where Gracie and I cover everything about mold and how to prevent it. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [03:19] The foundational systems your body needs in place before addressing mold toxicity [05:22] How skipping these foundations can make you more symptomatic during detox [07:09] What really triggers a histamine storm and why calming your system first matters [08:38] The critical difference between pushing through symptoms and listening to your body [09:54] Which gentle tools can help stabilize your immune system before full detox support [14:07] Why food-based binders may be safer for sensitive bodies than supplements [16:13] How simple hydration and electrolytes can transform your body’s detox capacity [21:05] The pros and cons of mold testing, and when it’s actually useful [30:03] The key minerals and nutrients mold exposure rapidly depletes and why they matter You can work 1:1 with Gracie here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/]. Master your minerals. Harmonize your hormones. Start your mineral journey here [https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/]. Learn about helpful nutrition habits, the different phases of your cycle, how to track, signs of good metabolic health, and so much more in my Free Healthy Period Starter Guide [https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-healthy-starter-period-guide/]. Find more from Amanda: Hormone Healing RD | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/] Hormone Healing RD | Website [https://hormonehealingrd.com/] Hormone Healing RD | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hormonehealingRD/] Hormone Healing RD | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HormoneHealingRD] Hormone Healing RD | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hormonehealingrd]