Today we are going to give you some quick tips of recognition.  The nutrients mentioned are Nutri-West pharmaceutical grade Nutrition:

I.  Visual Observation/ Exams:

White spots on nails = Zinc Deficiency or maybe B6 to assist in zinc metabolism. Zinc Lozenge, Zinc-S, Zinc Chelate

Ridges on the nails = Consider Iron Deficiency which would usually be a macrocytic anemia; Ferrous-Fumuro Chelate; another consideration is a macrocytic anemia due to deficiency in B12 and Folic acid (Vit C and copper deficiency can also be complicating factors.) Homocysteine Redux

Black under finger or toe nails = Consider yeast, fungus or mold.  Total Probiotics, Total Yeast Redux and reduce sugar and alcohol intake drastically.

Pitting Edema = Look at heart and kidneys. Total Heart I or II, Core Level Kidney, Test for hidden infections and inflammation. Total Yeast Redux, Total Virx, Total Multimune, Total Para, Total Bac-T, Total Inflamm

Cracked tongue = This is referred to topographic tongue and is associated with stress and B complex deficiency. DSF, B-Complex

Cracked corners of mouth = Similar as above.  Another sign of B complex deficiency and stress.  DSF glandular and Herbal, B-Complex

Tender lower left rib cage (1” left, off center) = HCL deficiency.  Hypo-D

Tender 6th inter costal mid nipple line = Another sign of HCL deficiency.  HCL deficiency.  Hypo-D

Rebound Tenderness of the abdomen = peritoneal inflammation.  Be extremely careful and suspect possible appendix rupture.  Be mindful of referring the patient out for further examination.  If Appendicitis is negative and for general intestinal support, consider Total Probiotics, Total Enzymes, L-Glutamine Plus, Total Multimune and Total Inflam

There are more quick observations we will discuss in the future.  This should be very helpful and get you to look at your patients and see what the body is telling you.  It is good to look at each patient SIX DIMENSIONALLY: 1) STRUCTURE, 2) NUTRITION, 3) ELECTROMAGNETIC, 4) EMOTIONS, 5) ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITIES, 6) TOXINS

Yours in Health and Wellness,


John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK