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66. Stomach Pains or Cramps

Stomach pains or cramps can be an indication of an acute abdomen, which needs to be thoroughly assesssed. If pathology is ruled out consider the following causes of generalized inflammation: food allergies, upper GI bleeding, gastritis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Also consider that you may be suffering from dysbiotic bowel, a possible parasitic infection, or that you may be allergic to certain foods. A person that is allergic to gluten will complain of stomach cramps and pain, as will a person that is lactose intolerant.

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5. Beet juice, taurine, vitamin C and pancreolipase

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Lifestyle Changes
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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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117. Coated Tongue

A coated tongue is an indication of some kind of disturbance in the digestive organs. It's main indication is a toxic bowel with dysbiosis and/or increased intestinal hyperpermeability. It may also show a need for digestive enzymes or HCL supplementation.


Lifestyle Changes
Look at handout located here for a diet on Dysbiosis and a Diet to Aid Digestion



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

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Lymphatic Rosary

The lymphatic system is found in zone 6. When the lymphatic circulation becomes slow and overburdened with waste materials, a congestion results.

This condition is seen in the iris as small, cloud-like spots called tophi. Sometimes these clouds are seen in varying distances into the interior, but generally are found near the periphery. They resemble a stig of pearls or rosary and get their name from this appearance. The whiteness of these spots indicated that there is an acute activity or inflammation. Sometimes they appear to be yellow or light brown. This indicates that the condition has existed for some time.

When this system it not functioning properly, there is a build up of catarrh and mucus. The body's resistance to stress and illness is weakened, and it becomes susceptible to disease.

Lymphatic circulation is based on muscular contraction. Therefore, exercise is essential for the prevention of lymphatic congestion. One excercsie you could perform in jumping on a small trampoline. This gets the lymph moving throughout the entire body. Other exercises helpful would be walking and swinging the arms, and deep breathing. All of these have proven excellent for cleansing the lymph.

Other suggestions would be to drink plenty of water, eliminate mucus-forming foods like diary products, wheat and sugar. Lymphatic massage also helps move the lymph.

The predominant mineral element of the lymph fluid is organic sodium. Organic sodium in the lymph fluid helps to hold calcium in the bone and keeps the joints limber and pliable. Avoid table salt that is not organic or natural.

Tonsils and adenoids are lymphoid tissues. Many individuals have had these removed, a sign that they were overworked and enlarged as a result of excessive toxic material they were unable to eliminate. At that time, a cleansing program was indicated, as well as proper nutrition and exercise. They would have helped prevent lymph congestion in later years.

Other organs relating to the lymphatic system are the appendix and spleen.


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48. Thyroid Medication

Thyroid medication is designed to replace or augment the amount of thyroid hormone your body is producing. It is usually prescribed after a physician discovers from a blood test that your body is not production enough hormone on its own. The thyroid gland is a small organ located at the base of the neck, It produces thyroid hormone, which acts as a sort of accelerator to your body's metabolism. Without adequate thyroid hormone, the metabolism slows down; you feel tired, have slower reflexes and feel cold. Thyroid hormone is designed to ameliorate the imbalance.

There maybe underlying nutritional deficiencies that make it more difficult for the body to produce enough of its own thyroid hormone, or a situation in which the cells of the body become more resistant to thyroid hormone. In each of these cases a thorough nutritional evaluation of the thyroid and other organ systems will allow this to be correct, so that yo may be able to discontinue or at least reduce your current dose.

Please talk to your physician about ways to treat the thyroid naturally.



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

107. Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea

Alternating constipation and diarrhea is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorderes that affect mostly women. Some of the other symptoms of IBS include.

• Abdominal pain and distention
• Hypersecretion of colonic mucous
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Anxiety or depression
• Relief of pain with bowel movements

The irritation can come from food allergies, dysbiosis with an overgrowth of Candida, increased intestinal hyperpermeabilty or parasites. Another cause is increased stress and adrenal overload.


Lifestyle Changes
Please see handout here on the Dysbiosis Diet



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

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35. Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a strong chemical treatment for many forms of cancer, It puts an enormous burden and stress on your body, in addition to the stress your body is already under dealing with cancer. it is therefore very important to maintain good dietary and lifestyle habits whilst undergoing chemotherapy.

One of the common side effects of most chemotherapy drugs is nutritional deficiency especially the vitamin folic acid, which is an essential nutrient for cell repair and immune function. It is important to discuss your increase nutritional need with your physician, who can help put you on a nutritional program that will provide your body with good quality and highly absorbable nutrients.

As with all drugs, chemotherapy is a toxin to the body. It puts additional demands on the liver and kidneys, which have to detoxify and eliminate the drugs from the body. It is important to avoid the many things that can increase the burden on these overworked organs: sugar and refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, smoking, chemical additive and processed foods.



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