<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HTMALAB.COM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mineral Balancing using HTMA testing 
Holistic Health Services ]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:50:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.decodingminerals.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[HTMA: A Deeper Look Into Your Body’s Biochemistry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful roadmap to understand your metabolism]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/htma-a-deeper-look-into-your-body-s-biochemistry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681f6e51aad0a6bfe490042f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 15:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_15299e3c44784c4c904845785be96aec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_643,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HTMA Testing Explained: What You Need to Know About HTMA Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to understanding our health on a deeper level, many of us look for tests that go beyond the usual blood work. One such test gaining attention is HTMA testing. It offers a unique window into the balance of minerals and toxic metals in the body, which can influence everything from energy levels to mood. In this post, I will walk you through the essentials of HTMA testing, explain how it works, and help you decide if it might be a useful tool for your wellness journey. HTMA Testing...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/htma-testing-explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-htma-testing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef30397475e016cb9089ef</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_b0643fcf2676403c9485e6e1b75ace27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caspar Smit-Fant</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Calcium to Magnesium Ratio: A Key to Personal Wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Importance of Mineral Analysis Many people believe their habits, preferences, and reactions are simply part of their personality. They often say things like, “This is just how I am,” without realizing that the body records our long-term stress patterns in measurable ways. One of the most revealing places where this shows up is in the relationship between calcium and magnesium on a hair mineral analysis. This ratio reflects how the nervous system responds to life, pressure, and emotional...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/defending-a-life-that-no-longer-fits-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b51493d1b1d9cdf2155be3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:20:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_2a9d1c366eca445b936705d3ac220e63~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_415,h_303,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Some People Stay in Stressful Environments for Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most fascinating aspects of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is that mineral patterns often mirror emotional and behavioral patterns. The body does not separate physiology from psychology. The same minerals that regulate nerve transmission, hormone signaling, and cellular energy also influence how we process stress, relationships, and life decisions. Two mineral ratios are particularly revealing when we look at long-term life patterns: the calcium-to-magnesium ratio (Ca/Mg) and the...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/why-some-people-stay-in-stressful-environments-for-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afcd65053d59350a15b386</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:29:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_809c0f0110ed49ac811bb36974fd5521~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Raise Minerals by Taking More of Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[You Raise Them by Restoring the Biology That Knows What to Do With Them Minerals are foundational to human health. They are involved in thousands of biochemical reactions, from energy production and nerve signaling to hormone function, detoxification, hydration, and cellular repair. Without minerals, the body cannot function. But this is where most nutritional advice becomes painfully simplistic. A mineral appearing low does not automatically mean you need to take more of it. And a mineral...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D1%81%D0%B5-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%82-%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D1%81%D0%B5-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%8F%D1%82-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8-%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BF%D1%81%D0%B0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6932abc4479d818f7a3df21e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:27:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_2cc96ef61a8f40edae7e43b57824bd64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HTMA for Children Series: Nervous System Imprints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before a child can speak, before they know their own name, before their first tantrum or meltdown, they are already wired. Not by choice, but by proximity. Their nervous system is shaped, tuned, and patterned by one primary source: their caregiver. Most often, their mother. The First 1,000 Days: Origins of the Nervous System’s Blueprint The "first 1,000 days" - spanning conception to a child’s second birthday - are now widely recognized as the most critical window for neurodevelopment. During...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/htma-for-children-series-nervous-system-support-starts-before-birth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929ca5aa20c8b33b2648858</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_4e02cbcb5b424f769c3add255e99bae7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_405,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BODY THAT REMEMBERS:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Scars Form, Why They Stay, and How They Finally Heal "The body never forgets. It simply waits until it finally has enough energy to remember." During the years I've been working with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, there is one observation that has fascinated me more than almost anything else. It has nothing to do with a particular mineral ratio or a specific supplement. It has to do with people, and with something that seems to happen surprisingly often once their body begins recovering...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/the-body-that-remembers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69247620ef44871004dc7d18</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/864b5c_ccc9c127d9bd416bb55b99665c71c5dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_467,h_441,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binders ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detoxification from heavy metals is a crucial aspect of maintaining optimal health, as these toxic elements can accumulate in the body...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/binders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681fac78e0791c3813dd97c7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 19:51:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Calcium Shell Pattern: What It Is and Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calcium Shell is not merely a mineral imbalance—it's a reflection of how the body copes with long-term stress]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/the-calcium-shell-pattern-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681faaace0791c3813dd93e1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 19:38:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast vs. Slow Oxidation: General Symptoms and Tendencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oxidation rate—how quickly your body converts food into energy—is a core concept in nutritional balancing and Hair Tissue Mineral...]]></description><link>https://www.decodingminerals.com/post/fast-vs-slow-oxidation-general-symptoms-and-tendencies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681fa3f6eac8155847d8d657</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 19:11:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Janny Fant, MNBP</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>