Symptoms

Start with what you’re feeling.

Search a symptom or condition to explore food-first, lifestyle, and natural-support options. These are transitional supports — intended for 3–6 months while you reduce or eliminate prescriptions and OTC drugs by addressing the root cause through the Emotion-Link. Supplements marked (SP) are Standard Process / MediHerb.

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Achilles Tendon

Adrenal

Natural support: Often adrenal: adrenal support, iodine in large doses, short-term adrenal supplements, often B-complex foods.

Root: Starts with hypoglycemia or excess stress.

Acid Reflux / Heartburn / Indigestion

DigestionAdrenal

Natural support: Smaller meals or simple food combining, avoiding late-night eating, slowing down while eating, and reducing alcohol. Often too little acid: Okra (SP) or Spanish Moss (SP) for 5–10 days, then add Hydrochloric Acid. Reduce protein.

Consider: Meal size, stress, food triggers, medication effects, hiatal hernia, reflux disease, or ulcer-related symptoms.

Root: Long-standing digestion and emotional issues; protein being rejected.

Acne

LiverDigestionImmune

Natural support: Keto diet best. Consider Thymus Extract (SP). Use fresh lemon to clean skin. Chin = hormonal, forehead = digestion.

Root: A symptom of digestion or liver congestion.

ADD / Attention Deficit

Adrenal

Natural support: Minerals and fats, sometimes B-complex. Chelated Magnesium, Adrenal Extract (SP), Min-Chex (SP). Must change diet.

Root: Remove stimulants like dyes, food colorings and processed foods.

Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal

Natural support: Adrenal Extract (SP), sea salt, iodine, short-term B-Complex foods.

Root: Starts with hypoglycemia or excess stress.

Allergy

Immune

Natural support: Calcium that acidifies plus Liver extract — over 80% success. No citrus, no fruit juice, no high-fructose corn syrup.

Root: Most seasonal allergies are due to the system being too alkaline. Address systemic issues long term.

Anemia

HeartBlood Sugar

Natural support: Microcytic = iron deficiency. Macrocytic = B12 or folic acid. Concord grape juice with raw egg (3x/week, two weeks). Use Methyl B12 with proteolytic enzymes.

Root: Stomach absorption and stress.

Antiviral

Immune

Natural support: Zinc, selenium, proteolytic enzymes, lemon oil and/or thymus tissue.

Root: Viruses are not contagious to a well-cared-for body; a symptom of immune struggle or poor elimination.

Anxiety

AnxietyAdrenal

Natural support: Slow breathing, exercise, sunlight, sleep regularity, counseling or emotional processing. Ionized calcium, iodine, potassium. Lump in throat → high-dose potassium (best from food). Herbal: Valerian Complex (SP) or Nevaton (SP).

Consider: Blood-sugar swings, caffeine, thyroid, adrenal fatigue, or buried feelings.

Root: See the Anxiety Purpose — connect with buried feelings via the Emotion-Link.

Armpits (Excess Perspiration)

Thyroid

Natural support: Rub lemon over the body; drink a pint of hot lemon water while in a hot bath.

Arthritis

LiverImmuneDigestion

Natural support: Fasting, minerals. Usually liver: B6, Vit A, Spanish Moss (SP), Beet Root, Betacol (SP), HCL, frankincense oil. For stiffness: Spanish Moss, Beet Root, HCL or cooked beets 4x/week.

Root: A symptom of immune, digestion and inflammation issues.

Arthritis (Rheumatoid)

ImmuneLiver

Natural support: Fasting, no citrus. Spanish Moss, Betacol (SP), HCL, Thymus Extract (SP), Arginex (SP), Adrenal Extract (SP). Usually Vitamin D and immune function.

Asthma (Adults)

AdrenalImmune

Natural support: Adrenal (SP) support a must; immune support with Thymus Extract (SP).

Asthma (Kids)

AdrenalImmune

Natural support: Add Allerplex (SP) and follow Asthma (Adults).

Athlete's Foot

ImmuneDigestion

Natural support: Restore gut flora: Zymex (SP), garlic, keto diet.

Root: Fungal issue coming from within; not contagious to a healthy person.

Autism

DigestionImmune

Natural support: Keto diet to start.

Root: Primarily a toxic bowel / gut microbe issue with Vitamin D deficiency and conversion problems.

Bedwetting (Children)

Immune

Natural support: First check for dairy allergy — eliminate dairy for 1 week. Cataplex B (SP) first; Allerplex (SP), Thymus Extract (SP) if needed.

Root: Otherwise emotional: fear of one parent.

Belching

Digestion

Natural support: Almost always low hydrochloric acid — Betaine HCL. Likely hiatal hernia.

Root: Stomach issues and stress.

Bites (Insect)

Immune

Natural support: Antronex (SP), Thymus Extract (SP), lavender oil.

Root: Stress raises CO2, which attracts bugs.

Bladder Infection

ImmuneDigestion

Natural support: Get pH paper. If acidic: baking soda in water, lemon water, Arginex (SP). If alkaline: cranberry, lemon juice, Cal-Amo (SP), Arginex (SP).

Root: Gut and vaginal flora disturbed by antibiotics, stress or diet.

Blisters on Palm of Hand

Liver

Natural support: Indicate gallbladder flow issues or gallstones. Use Bile Salts / Cholacol (SP). See Gallbladder.

Bloating (Gas, Indigestion)

Digestion

Natural support: Often low stomach acid. Start with Apple Cider Vinegar; follow food-combining; if not, use Hydrochloric Acid (SP).

Blood Pressure (High)

Heart

Natural support: Water-only fasting, walking, strength training, improved sleep, stress reduction, and reducing highly processed food. Relief best sought through fasting and diet change.

Consider: Sleep apnea, kidney disease, medication effects, alcohol, chronic stress, diet, and family history.

Root: Hypertension is a symptom of adrenal, kidney, emotional, liver, heart, or sympathetic dominance.

Blood Pressure (Low)

AdrenalHeart

Natural support: Hypoglycemia very common. Cataplex B (SP). Stress and adrenal.

Reading the body — nails, teeth, hair & skin

The body speaks through small signs. These are educational readings, not a diagnosis.

Nails

  • Dry, brittle, ridged: Check low thyroid. Calcium Lactate (SP), Cataplex F (SP), Iodine (SP), Thymus Extract (SP), EFA from food.
  • Soft / tear easily: Check stomach and digestion — Hydrochloric Acid or Betaine HCL (SP) and Calcium Lactate (SP).
  • White lines: Zinc Liver Chelate (SP), Hydrochloric Acid (SP), or Betaine and Calcium Lactate (SP).
  • Lined / horizontal: Iron — Ferrofood (SP).
  • Spoon-shaped (dark or yellow bed): Check liver and kidney — Betaine, Ferrofood (SP).
  • Darkened nail bed: Check alcohol use or vegan diet — Trace Minerals B12 / Methyl B12 (SP).
  • Fungus: Zymex (SP).
  • Slow growth with yellow lines: Try Vitamin E, preferably from food.

Teeth & Gums

  • Periodontal disease: May reflect low immune function; associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, bone, kidney, or pancreatic conditions.
  • Gingivitis: Need fat-soluble vitamins.
  • Gums bleeding: Capillary weakness — whole-food vitamin C.
  • Gums loose: Magnesium, vitamin D foods, calcium metabolism, whole-food vitamin C.
  • Gums receding or sore: Immune support, calcium, vitamin A from food, whole-food vitamin C.
  • Gums swollen: Immune, digestion, or endocrine issue.
  • Tartar / plaque build-up: Calcium–phosphorus imbalance — magnesium and vitamin D.
  • Jaw cracking: Mineral support.
  • Jaw problems: Possible parasites or muscular imbalance.
  • Teeth painful or sensitive: Immune support.

Hair

  • Spotting hair loss: Autoimmune.
  • Balding: Excess testosterone, gluten sensitivity.
  • Dandruff: Thymus Extract (SP), Cataplex B (SP), Cataplex E (SP), Melaleuca oil.
  • Excess white / gray hair: Lung or colon problems (copper is often the missing partner).

Skin

  • Facial hair growth (women): Ovarian cysts, testosterone.
  • Darkening of skin: Adrenal insufficiency, vitamin C deficiency, too alkaline.
  • Dark spots: Hormonal — mostly excess estrogen.
  • Yellow spots (xanthomas): Fat deposits — can indicate diabetes.
  • Yellow skin: Jaundice, hepatitis, gallbladder.
  • Brown age spots: Need selenium and liver support.
  • Red spots (cherry angioma): Broken blood vessels — usually not a concern; watch for changing shape.
  • Petechiae (red/brown rash): Get checked — leukemia possible, especially near lymphatic areas.
  • Spider veins: Liver congestion.
  • Chapped lips: Bacterial or fungal — vitamin B complex (SP), essential fatty acids.
  • Butterfly rash: Possible lupus — get checked.
  • Scars easily: Vitamin E, A, and selenium issue.
  • Cuts won't heal: Infection, blood flow, or sugar-handling / diabetic issue — Vitamin E (SP) or selenium.
  • Dark circles under eyes: Digestion, ileocecal valve, food intolerance — stop popcorn, raw nuts, seeds, grain.
  • Rosacea (flushing): Stomach issues, hydrochloric acid deficiency.
  • Dry hands: Possible hydrochloric acid deficiency (rule out bulimia/anorexia).
  • Eczema: Essential fatty acids, calcium metabolism — avoid dairy, eat good fats, Chelated Zinc (SP) or B6.
  • Diaper rash: USF Ointment (SP); more potassium and trace minerals.

Weird or uncommon symptoms

When your doctor dismisses uncommon symptoms, do not settle. Keep asking — all symptoms are messages.

Right thenar pad tender (hand): Possible pancreas issue — Cataplex B (SP), Hydrochloric Acid (SP).
Right thumb web tender: Gallbladder.
Inside knee pain: Adrenal.
Belching a lot: Need Betaine HCL (SP) if blood pressure is normal; hot pack between shoulder blades.
Loosen belt after a meal: Gastric prolapse.
Odorless vomiting of intact food: Suggests an esophageal diverticulum.
Acidic, burning vomit (sour smell): High stomach acid — Gastrex (SP).
Vomiting blood: Check lungs — seek care.
Bright red rectal blood: May indicate gastric ulcers — seek care.
Black rectal blood: If abundant, possible pyloric or duodenal ulcer — seek care.
Joint stiffness after arising: Betacol (SP) — connected to a sluggish liver.
Opens a window in a closed room: Cataplex E2 (SP) and Cataplex B (SP).
Ringing in the ear: Adrenal Extract (SP), then Cataplex B (SP).
Burning feet: Livaplex (SP); stop alcohol and sugar; keto diet.
Bitter metallic taste in the morning: Cholacol (SP) and beets.
Loss of taste for meat: Betaine HCL (SP).
Eyelids and face twitch: Check thyroid or iodine.
Crying easily (e.g. at TV commercials): Natural Iodine — Iodomere (SP) or Cataplex G (SP).