Ep. 88: She Thought Her Hair Loss & Low Energy Was Because Of Her Hormones… But It Was Actually Her Minerals: Lacey’s Story [HTMA Series Part 1]

When Lacey started losing handfuls of hair postpartum, she thought it had to be a hormone problem. Her labs were “normal,” her doctor told her to give it more time, and yet, she didn’t feel like herself. That’s when we ran an HTMA test (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) and found what was really going on beneath the surface: extreme mineral depletion from pregnancy, breastfeeding, stress, and lack of sleep. In this episode, you’ll hear: How mineral depletion can mimic hormone issues like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, and poor sleep What a “four lows” pattern means on an HTMA test and why it’s so common for moms How quickly Lacey started feeling better once she replenished her minerals The surprising benefits she noticed beyond hair growth including better digestion, energy, and calm If you’ve ever wondered why your labs look normal but you still feel off, this episode will show you how looking at your minerals can finally give you answers. ✨ Join the HTMA Bundle Waitlist for Black Friday We’re opening just 50 spots for our biggest sale of the year on the HTMA Bundle, which includes your mineral test, personalized results, and custom recommendations. Heather: 💻 Website 📸 Instagram Find the real root causes of your GI symptoms with our free, 2 minute Quiz! Connect + Next Steps Want daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support? Heather on Instagram Ready for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan? Apply for gutTogether® Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to happygut@drheatherfinley.co with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month!