Nails – Splinter Hemorrhages: definition
A feature of vitamin C deficiency that is characterized by fragility of the underlying capillaries resulting in bleeding under the nail. Click for full description.
Cancer of the Pharynx: definition
A malignant growth of cells in the pharynx (throat) that is a major complication of celiac disease, developing as a consequence of gluten exposure and deficiencies of selenium, vitamin E and possibly, omega-3 fatty acids.…
Milk Intolerance – Bovine Beta Casein Enteropathy: definition
An autoimmune enteropathy characterized by presence of serum IgA antibodies to bovine beta casein (a cow’s milk protein) found by blood testing and damage to mucosa of the jejunum found by small intestinal biopsy via…
Nails – White Spots: definition
A feature of zinc deficiency. Click for full description.
Plasma Proteins, Low: definition
Abnormal blood level indicates malnutrition. Click for full description.
Multiple Sclerosis: definition
An autoimmune, chronic slowly progressive demyelinating (damage to nerve fibers) disease of the central nervous system characterized by multiple and varied neurologic symptoms and signs such as numbness, muscle weakness and visual disturbances, usually with…
Nails – White Bands: definition
Signify protein deficiency and/or omega-3 fatty acid deficiency characterized by abnormal appearance anywhere in one or more nails. Click for full description
Muscle Pain and Tenderness: definition
A disorder of muscle tissue resulting from multiple nutritional deficiencies; also autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and dermatomyositis. Click for full description.
Night Blindness – Nyctalopia: definition
Decreased ability to see in dim light is a visual defect caused by lack of rhodopsin in the rods of the retina at the back of the eyeball. Another cause is hypoxia, or decreased content…
Muscle Spasm and Muscle Cramps: definition
A disorder of muscle function mainly resulting from calcium and/or potassium deficiency, also idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Click for full description.