Binge or Uncontrolled Eating

Binge or uncontrolled eating is a sign of hydrochloric acid or digestive enzyme need. It is also associated with blood sugar dysregulation and hidden food allergies.

Other Indications
Hidden food allergies

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

Excessive Appetite

An excessive appetite is often a sign of yeast or bacteria overgrowth in the digestive system, or even intestinal parasites. With a sever candidiasis large portions of the food are consumed to keep the overgrowth alive. Poor digestion or blood sugar dysregulation can also contribute to an excessive appetite. A person has to eat more food in order to get a small amount digested and absorbed.

Other Indications
Blood sugar dysregulation

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

Awaken a Few Hours After Falling Asleep, Hard to Get back to Sleep

This is a classic symptom of low blood sugar. At night the blood sugar begins to drop, especially at around 1:00 AM in the morning. If this is you, you need to have your blood sugar regulation assesses for hypoglycemia. A diet diary will also indicate the kind of meal they eat at night. Sometimes a little juice or snack right before going to bed can help with the low blood sugar. This is, or course, only a temporary solution. Blood sugar regulation needs to be assessed and you need to start on a protocol that will help address this issue.


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