Terri Wiebold

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Category: Digestive Health

Digestive Health

Digestive Problem? Or Deficient Food Intake?

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Fingernails are indicative of a person’s nutritional health. Not only can your nails show possible nutrient deficiencies, but also digestive problems.

Check out the list of nail and nail bed symptoms to see if they apply to your nails:

Deficiency: Symptom:
Protein Nails that are soft, tear or peel easily, or have opaque white lines show a deficiency in protein or the inability to digest and absorb protein well
Calcium Nails that are dry, brittle, break easily, or have ridges show a calcium deficiency
Iron Nails that are thin, flat, spoon-shaped, or have white or yellow nail beds suggest iron deficiency or poor absorption of iron 
Zinc White spots or bands on the nails or nail beds point to a zinc deficiency
Vitamin E Nails that have a yellow nail bed, and poor or no growth may be showing Vitamin E deficiency
Vitamin B12 Darkened nail beds suggest Vitamin B12 deficiency

 

If you have any of these nail symptoms, it is important to rule out digestive insufficiency first. Nail symptoms are often a sign of a larger problem with digestion and absorption. You may upgrade your food plan by increasing foods high in the vitamin or mineral coordinating with your nail symptom. However, further evaluation may be necessary. Ask me at your next appointment, or call to make an appointment today.

Holiday cravings still frustrating you? Restore Digestive Balance!

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Everyone responds differently to stress, but stress over the holidays tends to hit our digestive systems hard. It is important to remember that a healthy gut is the core of whole body health!

Stress causes many physiological changes in our digestive system, which can cause difficulty in breaking down and digesting food. This can result in symptoms of

  • Occasional gas        
  • Sugar Cravings
  • Bloating 
  • Nutrient Absorption concerns
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation     


Over time, these symptoms can affect 

  • Energy levels
  • Heart health
  • Eyes
  • Muscles & Mobility
  • Bone health
  • Many other bodily functions.


How can you alleviate the problem? Many people use over-the-counter products. These products provide temporary – or bandaid – relief because the underlying cause is not addressed.

I can evaluate your digestive problems and target the exact imbalance in your body. Specific treatments can then be recommended to correct your symptoms. Not only will this improve your digestion and absorption of food, but it will also prevent more detrimental degenerative diseases in the future!

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Contact Terri today

Terri Wiebold
Your Healing Insights
319-626-2416
terri@yourhealinginsights.com

Call anytime! I look forward to talking with you and discussing your questions.

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My integrative medicine services bridge the gap between the holistic and medical models of health and healing. My clients include men, women, adults, children:  anyone who is a believer in health.

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