289// Do you have a calcium shell? What this HTMA test marker can reveal about chronic fatigue, anxiety, and gut health
Description
Are you struggling with chronic conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or IBS?
Or - do you have a history of kidney stones, osteopenia / osteoporosis, depression, or anxiety?
Have you tried to eliminate these conditions or symptoms and wondered why your body just won’t respond — no matter what you do?
You’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried probiotics, detoxes, counseling, or gut health protocols… but your energy’s still low, your mood’s still off, and you feel stuck inside your own body.
What if I told you your body might be trapped behind something called a calcium shell?
A calcium shell is one of the most powerful patterns I see on HTMA testing — and it can explain everything from chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, brain fog, depression, and anxiety, to constipation, bloating, IBS, kidney stones, and even osteoporosis or osteopenia.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but your body just isn’t budging — this episode is going to open your eyes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What a calcium shell is
- Common causes of calcium shells
- Why so many people with hidden copper toxicity or thyroid issues have it without knowing
I'll also cover what you need to do to reverse calcium shells — and why breaking through a calcium shell can completely change how your body responds to food, supplements, and stress.
So if you’ve ever felt “Something’s missing” in your healing journey — this might be it!
Let’s dive in.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Are You Struggling with Chronic Conditions?
00:36 - Understanding the Calcium Shell
01:40 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast
02:50 - Client Requests and Podcast Purpose
04:00 - What is a Calcium Shell?
06:34 - Symptoms and Case Study
12:17 - Testing for Calcium Shells
20:48 - Causes of Calcium Shells
28:45 - Treatment and Long-Term Solutions
34:19 - Client Success Story and Conclusion
EPISODES MENTIONED:
- 274// Is Iodine Deficiency causing your constipation or hypothyroidism?
- 159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS
- 148// The Oxalate Episode: Why You Should Care About Oxalates
- 76// Heal Your Fibromyalgia [Testimonial – Sharon Pt. 1]
- 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc
- 285// 2 Steps to Reversing Your Acid Reflux (for good!)
- 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
- 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
- 273// Stop Doing Leaky Gut Tests. Do this instead.
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- Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet
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