In addition to the various conventional methods of diagnosing a patient's problems, we choose to incorporate the underutilized and highly accurate approach to diagnosis: letting the body tell us what's wrong.
I've often told patients that the body is very chatty; one only needs to know how to listen in order to pick up the hidden signals of dysfunction. Here are a few of the ways that the body tells us its problems:
1. Nails (finger and toe)
Most people are familiar with mineral deficiencies that are connected with brittle nails. My guess is that there is less understanding about nail appearance. Spoon-shape, horizontal or vertical ridges, white spots or bands on nails or nail beds, yellow or darkened nail beds or soft, easily peeling or tearing nails and opaque white lines all are indicators of different endocrine or organ dysfunctions.
Another even less well known indicator of meridian imbalances is the development of a hang nail or breakage of one or more specific nails as a constant occurrence. That is not just a mineral deficiency; it points directly to the early indication of a specific organ weakness that, if left unchecked, will eventually lead to more dire problems.
2. Skin
As our largest organ, the skin shows what's going on, revealing our body's deepest, darkest secrets. Dry, scaly and/or itchy areas indicate either one or more hormone imbalances or lack of certain fatty acids in the diet. Moles or small red "freckles" on the face usually correspond to meridian organ deficiencies. Vertical lines on the upper and lower lips each correspond to an area of intestinal imbalance. Discoloration of the face indicates energy imbalances. Frequently, as we age, we develop tiny red raised or flat discolorations all over our body. These don't just "pop up" because we age. They usually develop along specific meridians, again, indicating energy imbalances that need to be addressed or there will be problems, later on.
3. Tongue
The tongue is an excellent indicator of impending dysfunction. Vertical or horizontal lines, discolorations, geographic tongue and deep crevasses all are very useful diagnostic indicators.
I have had occasion to see most of the above-mentioned indicators in patients over the years. I can say that, once correctly addressed, the nails will heal, the skin will change (even including the disappearance of spots/moles/freckles) and the tongue will revert back to looking healthy, again. The body not only is chatty, but it really, really wants to live in balance within all of its systems. It just needs a little help.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
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