Symptoms of Low Stomach Acids
Posted On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine
Bloating, belching, and flatulence immediately after meals
Indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation
Soreness, burning or dryness of the mouth
Heartburn
Multiple food allergies
Feeling nauseous after taking supplements
Rectal itching
Weak, peeling and cracked fingernails
Redness or dilated blood vessels in the cheeks and nose
Adult acne
Hair loss in women
Iron ...
Self-Test for Low Stomach Acid
Posted On Sunday, March 28, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Day One, Day Three, Day Two
This is a more formal way of testing for low stomach acids. Here are the steps:
Purchase HCL Betaine capsules or tablets, preferably 500 mg or 650 mg (10 grains).
Day One
Immediately upon waking, take one dose. Wait at least an hour ...
Managing the Stomach
Posted On Sunday, March 28, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: HCL, IMMEDIATELY, Underactive Stomach Test, Vitamin B6
The symptoms of an underactive stomach closely match those of an overactive stomach, and therefore care must be taken to choose the correct treatment. Low levels of hydrochloric acid (HCL) are associated with a number of disorders such as anemia, ...
Nails Diagnostics
Posted On Friday, March 26, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Nails Diagnostics
If you have obvious, jagged vertical ridges on your nails, you have poor absorption in either the stomach or small intestine, or both. Slight vertical ridges easily buffed off are normal.
If the nails are weak and bend/break easily, then you ...
The Skin Test
Posted On Friday, March 26, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Skin Food
This is a very simple test to be done while you're adjusting your diet to ensure that you're getting plenty of skin food (oils, A, E, B's, C, zinc, essential aminos, gelatin/collagen).
Simply feel the back of your upper arms. The ...
Zinc Taste Test
Posted On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: RDA, Zinc Taste Test
One of the most common deficiencies, and one that will really make you miserable, is Zinc. Zinc is an essential mineral that is really only stored in large amounts in the eyes, where it is needed to give us good ...
Tongue Analysis
Posted On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Cleansing Drink, Eat Kichadi, India Spice
For tongue analysis, only look at the front of the tongue, the part used for speech, not at the back of the throat. If you stick out your tongue, the part that is easily visible is used in tongue diagnoses, ...
Stool Analysis
Posted On Monday, March 22, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Aloe Vera
The shape, color, frequency and behavior of our stools is a wonderful indicator of health. The ideal stool is at least two inches in diameter and twelve inches long, but of course it depends on how much fiber we eat. ...
Lips, Face & Eyes Analysis
Posted On Monday, March 22, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Cleansing Drink
Dark spots on the lips may mean parasites. Constant chapping and peeling means weak immune system, particularly the spleen. Avoid raw, cold, sour foods except for citrus and accent sweet, warming foods and treatments such as pungent therapy, detox baths, ...
Hypothyroid Self-Test
Posted On Saturday, March 20, 2010 By admin. Under Diagnostic Tools, Glands, Holistic Protocols & Alternative Medicine Tags: Cleansing Drink, Hypothyroidism Symptoms, thyroid, underactive thyroid
Every morning for a week, immediately upon awakening and before you get out of bed, take your temperature with a regular thermometer.
Take your temperature again after you've been active, like right before lunch. Best done on an empty stomach as ...