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Loss of Muscle Tone, Heaviness in Arms / Legs

Loss of muscle tome and heaviness in the arms and legs are signs of either a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency or amino acid needs.  For some people there is a compromise in the digestive system that prevents adequate digestion of protein. Hypochlorhydria and or pancreatic insufficiency will cause incomplete breakdown of protein, and prevent the release of amino acids from the proteins. Certain amino acids including Tryptophan, arginain, and lysine are very vulnerable to certain cooking methods e.g. high heat baking which destroys the basic structure of the amino acid, rendering them unusable by the body.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Feel Spacey or Unreal

This symptom can be due to many things: food allergies, low adrenal function, low thyroid function, or hypoglycemia. One to the main cause is dysbiosis, especially from Candida. An overgrowth of Candida can lead to an enormous amount of toxicity in the body, which can affect the brain causing a spacey, unreal like feeling. It as been shown that toxins with opioid like properties are often released by yeast and bacteria in the digestive system. These travel to the brain and cause symptoms of feeling spacey and unreal. People have often described it as being "out of the body". Working to eliminate the dysbiosis and support the lover can help decrease this symptom.

Other Indications
1. Adrenal and thyroid hypo function
2. Food allergies and hypoglycemia

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Dry Mouth, Eyes and / or Nose

Dry mouth, eyes and / or nose are signs of potassium insufficiency and general mineral deficiency.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Waking to Urinate at Night

The above symptoms are highly suggestive of prostatic problems. The prostate is a small gland that surrounds the urethra. Symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, hesitancy and intermittency with decreased size and force of the urinary stream with sensations of incomplete emptying, terminal dribbling, continuous overflow incontinence, or complete urinary retention are indicative of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or BPH. 50 - 60% of males between the ages of 40 - 59 years have BPH and by age 80, 90% of all males have BPD with 75% having prostate cancer according to biopsy.

BPH may be due to increased levels of di-hydro testosterone (DHT), which stimulates prostate growth. There are also prostaglandins, nutrient deficiencies and altered sex hormones as possible causes.

It is important to have the appropriate lab work on these clients to assess creatinine, PSA and Prostatatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) levels.  It is also essential to have a digital rectal examination. This is to be considered as annual screening exam of men over 45, because prostate cancer is becoming an epidemic in this country.

With Prostatic problems need to make sure to rule out the following: sensitivity to dairy products, obese its, infrequent sexual activity, hereditary factors and lack of exercise.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Wheat or Grain Sensitivity

Wheat or grain sensitivity is suggestive of a gluten allergy or sensitivity. Even a mild sensitivity to wheat can cause the characteristic lesion of celiac disease: the shortening and flattening of the villi in the small intestine. This can lead to malabsorption, increases intestinal hyper-permeability and increased congestion with allergy like symptoms. If left untreated or unidentified a chronic alternation diarrhea and constipation can occur. Treatment involves following a gluten free diet and avoiding all sources of gluten.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Itchy Skin (Dermatitis) - Cysts, Boils, Rashes

Skin symptoms often have a root cause in allergies and immune deficiency. There are many different kinds of dermatitis and in general the integrity of the digestive system plays a big role in the development of skin symptoms. Another cause of skin symptoms is a diet that is deficient in nutrients and is full of processes ingredients.

It is also important to remember that the integument plays a large role in detoxification, especially when the usual routes of elimination (liver, kidneys, and digestive system) are not functioning well. Therefore, skin reactions should be seen as the body trying to eliminate. Supporting the liver, kidneys, and digestive system will help.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

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White of Eyes (Sclera) Blue Tinted

Blue tinte whites of the eyes are a fairly specific indicator of iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a common, though often over treated form of anemia. It is important to thoroughly assess you anemia by doing a follow-up blood studies.

Often a compromised digestive tract, with a tendency towards hypochlorhydria can cause a persistent anemia, because minerals and vitamins are not being absorbed properly due to the functional low HCL level in the stomach.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

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