Calcium: The Mineral Building Block

Calcium-rich foods are essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth, supporting muscle function, nerve transmission, and overall health.

Here are some calcium-rich foods and their benefits:

Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, and yoghurt are well-known sources of calcium. They also provide protein, vitamins, and minerals important for bone health.
Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard are excellent plant-based sources of calcium. They also contain vitamin K, which helps regulate calcium metabolism and bone mineralization.

Fish with Edible Bones: Canned fish such as sardines and salmon (with bones) are high in calcium. Consuming the bones increases calcium intake and provides additional nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.
Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and tahini are good sources of calcium. They also contain healthy fats, fibre, and other nutrients beneficial for overall health.

Benefits of consuming calcium-rich foods include:

Bone Health: Calcium is a major component of bones and teeth, playing a crucial role in bone development, growth, and maintenance. Adequate calcium intake helps prevent osteoporosis and reduces the risk of fractures and bone-related diseases.
Muscle Function: Calcium is involved in muscle contraction and relaxation. It helps regulate muscle tone and supports proper muscle function, including the heart muscle.
Nerve Transmission: Calcium ions are essential for nerve impulse transmission. They help facilitate communication between nerve cells and ensure proper signaling throughout the nervous system.
Blood Clotting: Calcium plays a role in blood clotting, helping to form blood clots when necessary to prevent excessive bleeding from wounds or injuries.

Incorporating calcium-rich foods into your diet can contribute to overall health and well-being, supporting optimal bone strength, muscle function, and overall vitality.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) measures the mineral content of hair, which can provide insights into long-term mineral status and metabolic trends in the body.

Regarding calcium, HTMA looks at both the calcium levels in hair and the overall tissue calcium levels. Here’s the difference between the two:

Calcium Levels in HTMA:

This term denotes the calcium concentration found in a hair sample.

Elevated calcium levels in hair may signal excessive calcium deposits in tissues, possibly due to imbalances or metabolic issues. Conversely, low levels may indicate deficiencies or problems with calcium absorption or use. It represents the cumulative exposure and accumulation of calcium in the body over several months.

Tissue Calcium Levels:

These levels pertain to the calcium present in various body tissues, not solely in hair. Discrepancies in tissue calcium levels can impact numerous bodily functions.

High levels of tissue calcium may be linked to conditions like arteriosclerosis, joint complications, or the calcification of soft tissues.

Conversely, low tissue calcium levels could be associated with conditions such as osteoporosis or other disorders related to calcium deficiency.

HTMA offers an indirect measure of tissue calcium status by assessing the calcium in hair, as the mineral content in hair often mirrors that of body tissues.

Key Differences:

Tissue Calcium Levels: This concept encompasses the overall presence and equilibrium of calcium within the body's tissues, affecting various physiological processes and health conditions.

Significance of HTMA:

HTMA is valuable for discerning long-term mineral status trends, which may not be apparent in blood tests that show more immediate fluctuations. It presents an extensive perspective on mineral imbalances and their connection to metabolic health, stress responses, and potential toxic exposures..

How to Remineralise our system?

The Root Cause Protocol (RCP) was developed by Morley Robbins, who transformed a career in the mainstream medical industry into a quest to learn the fundamental components of a healthy metabolism.

The RCP is the culmination of his many years of research and is revolutionary in its approach to health from a truly holistic perspective, by looking at the whole organism and how all the elements work together, rather than limiting the focus to isolated nutrients or conditions.

The RCP works by restoring balance to the key minerals – magnesium, copper, and iron – that must work together in order to optimise energy and increase vitality.

My life's work is dedicated to supporting women through the Root Cause Protocol (RCP). This sacred journey involves releasing emotional and physical debris, gunk, and cellular chaos from the inner temple, clearing pathways for more life to flow through.

Embodied Woman is a guided 6-month group mentorship focused on cellular healing, feminine restoration, and metabolic living. We journey through the RCP and individual hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), with personalised results thoughtfully reviewed in private sessions.

While the protocol's general steps align for everyone, Embodied Woman offers a tailored approach to individual needs. Our collective exploration includes resourcing practices, embodied techniques, and emotional clearing practices, fostering a deeper embodiment of your radiance. Group calls and a community chat provide additional support throughout your journey.

Doors open to the Embodied Woman twice a year, to be the first to know when the next enrollment takes place you can add yourself to the wait list here.

If you want to explore why we as women need to remineralise our systems, I invite you to listen to this podcast episode here.

with love,

Rebecca x