79. Headache Over the Eye

The gallbladder and liver meridians in the Chinese medicine system pass over the head. Liver and gallbladder congestion often causes headaches over the eye. They may also be due to a pancreatic dysfunction causing either a deficiency in digestive enzymes, or  blood sugar dysregulation. If the headaches come in the afternoon or first thing in the morning, the treating the blood sugar dysregulation will be very helpful to prevent these types of headaches.




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

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317. Never Get Sick

Despite what most people think, never getting sick is a bad thing. In fact getting a cold or flu once in a while is a good exercise for the immune system. The longer a person goes without getting sick the less active the immune system might be. This needs to be evaluated and supported nutritionally.


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

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105. Sinus Congestion "Stuffy Head"

Chronic sinus congestion can be indicative of chronic dysbiosis (abnormal intestinal flora and increased intestinal hyper-permeability) in both the small intestine and more importantly in the sinuses themselves. New research has linked a chronic fungal infection with chronic sinus infections. Many people with chronic sinus congestion have had numerous courses of antibiotics to treat the infection, with no success. This can also contribute the dysbiosis in the small intestine. Another possible cause of sinus congestion is a need for hydrochloric acid (HCL).


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

21. Benefits of Regular Aerobic Exercise

The benefits of regular aerobic exercise are enormous.

1. Your lungs operate more efficiently

2. Your blood vessels become enlarged, making them more flexible thus reducing the resistance to blood flow

3. You significantly increase the oxygen supply, causing optimum oxygenation of your red blood cells

4. The tissues of your body get supplied with more oxygen

5. It does wonders for your heart

6. It helps eat, digest and eliminate waste better by increasing the flow of lymphatic fluid around the body

7. When you exercise your body produces naturally occurring substances called endorphins. Endorphins help improve mood, relieves depression and helps you deal with stress better and helps you sleep better.

8. It will change your resting basal metabolic rate, so that when you are not exercising you burn up more calories.

It is beyond the scope of this blog to give you exact, personalized information on the type, duration, frequency and intensity of a prescribed exercise program.

Please consult with your clinician for ways to introduce exercise into your routine.



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

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129. Blood in the Stool

Blood in the stool can be an indication of serious pathology. A black stool is usually a result of bleeding in the upper GI tract. The cause could be an ulcer, Crohn's disease, colitis, or cancer, iron, bismuth, charcoal or a heavy meat diet. A red stool is usually the result of bleeding from the lower GI tract (hemorrhoid, fissures, colitis, cancer) or even beets.

If you are in doubt as to the cause of the bleeding, please refer to a gastroenterologist for further work-up and evaluation.


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