Re: Malabsorption VS Andy`s theories.

Yes it's an interesting question about whether mercury is behind all cases of skewed or low minerals and especially after pregnancy. I don't have Andy's hair test book so don't know if he makes any references to pregnancy. I know pregnancy isn't behind my low mineral picture though as I've never had kids! Anyone with a long-standing health issues with skewed minerals I think should always suspect heavy metals.

Having children obviously draws heavily on a woman's reserves so you would expect there to be some effect on hair mineral levels.

I don't know how common digestive problems are in women who've just had children. Maybe if your wife is unable to build up her reserves over the next few months, it might well be worth looking into whether mercury is contributing to her digestive and malabsorption issues. Mercury toxicity can be a factor in hypothyroidism and low thyroid also affects digestion. A certain proportion of women develop hypothyroidism during pregnancy, so it would be worth looking into this too. One indication of hypothyroid on a hair test would be high calcium and low potassium for example.

There are lots of things she could do in the meantime to address her digestive problems depending on what the problem is eg taking digestive enzymes and probiotics, avoiding suspect foods. Also taking things like peppermint tea and ginger can really help digestion. Also supplementing the minerals which the hair test points to deficiencies in....after pregnancy I would suspect things like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc.

Anne