289// Do you have a calcium shell? What this HTMA test marker can reveal about chronic fatigue, anxiety, and gut health

Nov 6, 2025

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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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