Image Source: ColourBox
Due to myriad of factors such as: poor nutritional value of foods, stress, poor digestive function , underlying health problems, vitamin deficiencies are on the mega rise. Consider vitamin D only the tip and of the iceberg and study the following symptoms at length.
Should you see yourself in this narrative, consider a MicroNutrient blood panel that will tell us your current levels, so that I can determine the necessary treatment.
1. Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite. This is actually a very serious symptom. The more rapid the weight loss the more serious this is. Coinciding signs can be a smooth painful and red tongue, bleeding or inflammed gums.
2. Loss of physical strength, fatigue, and lethargy. Loss of strength and energy is a very serious sign and one that people bring to their primary doctors all the time but it is often ignored. Vitamins and minerals are involved in many many biologic functions and lack of even one can cause a significant loss of strength or energy and life force.
3. Loss of mental stability, and acuity is another important sign. When the mind is unfocused and loss of memory or fogginess ensues it may be a sign that the brain is lacking nutrients.I have personally treated patients with supposed Alzheimers who readily responded to vitamin therapy.
4. A sore mouth or tongue is a common sign but signals lack of many vitamins so it is an important but not specific sign of a particular vitamin deficiency.
5. Chronic diarrhea from digestive trouble leads to an abundance of vitamin and mineral deficiencies which then creates deficiency diarrhea in a vicious cycle.
6. Nervousness, or anxiety and irritability accompanied by "pins and needles"sensations of the extremities are very common signs of vitamin deficiencies. The more severe the more likely it is due to several nutrient deficiencies.
7. Bleeding in general or gum bleeding is a serious sign and can be due to several different vitamin deficiencies.
8. Burning and tearing of the eyes is especially pronounced in vitamin A deficiency but can be due to other causes as well. Permanent loss of eyesight can occur so this is another sign not to be taken lightly.
9. Muscle and joint pain. Muscle and joint tenderness and pain as well as skeletal deformities and reflex problems can all be due to vitamin deficiencies.
10. Photophobia or light sensitivity as well as night blindness are common signs of vitamin A and other vitamin deficiencies.
You will note that I haven't gone into much detail on specificity. The reason is that you need to work with a professional to resolve this. It takes many years of training and clinical experience to recognize and remedy deficiencies. Also, and this is important. Signs of vitamin toxicity and deficiency are exactly the same. Should you desire more information on the Micronutrient panel let me know.
Join our weekly heath blog for FREE natural health tips!
Visit our Natural Product Pharmacy for great prices and FREE SHIPPING on hundreds of FRESH, natural products from professional brands like: Metagenics, Douglas Laboratories, Pure Encapsulations, Integrative Therapeutics, Thorne Research, and Carlson Labs! Order now and ALSO receive 10-20% all orders over $99! Discounts applied at check out!
Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN
Naturopath
Acupuncturist
Clinical Nutritionist
Professional Vitamins and Supplements
Chinese Herbs
Natural Skin Products
Arlington Heights, IL
www.apple-a-day-clinic.com
We specialize in Acne, Skin, and Digestive disorders! Please contact us for a free consultation! I do work long distance. Thank you from the bottom of our cart! We truly appreciate your product purchases, visits, and referrals! They enable us to give people the help they need and continue our valuable work.
Share the HEALTH!
|
FREE Shipping and
Save 10-20%
on over 500 TOP
Professional Products
|
Like US?
Join us on FB!
|
We LOVE to Tweet!
Join us on Twitter!
|
Visit our Natural Health Library for many GREAT Articles!
|
Don't Miss a thing! Subscribe now to get our new articles via email.
|
Send this article to a friend!
|
