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Signs Of Nutritional Deficiencies



Nails: 
White spots are often a sign of mineral deficiency but often low zinc
Ridges can indicate zinc deficiency
Soft or brittle nails may indicate a magnesium deficiency
Bitten nails could be a sign of general mineral deficiency 

Gums:
Pyorrhea - (inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.) may indicate a Co Q 10 deficiency.
Bleeding gums - Vitamin C deficiency
Gum Disease - Co Q 10, folic acid, vitamin C deficiency

Skin:
Stretch marks - zinc deficiency
Follicular hyperkeratosis - vitamin A deficiency
Spontaneous bleeds - vitamin C or K, perhaps even a platelet deficiency 
Dry scaly skin with hair follicles plugged with coiled distorted hairs and a red halo - Vitamin C deficiency
Yellow palms can be a sign of excessive beta carotene intake
Pimply rough skin at the back of the upper arms or "chicken skin" - may be a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency.

Skin of Face:
Greasy red scaly skin of face and sides of nose - vitamin b2 deficiency
Seborrheic dermatitis around the nose and acne like forehead rash - b6 deficiency

Eyes:
Cataracts - chromium deficiency or excess free radicals
Bags or dark rings under the eyes could be food allergies or intolerances.


Thanks to EdibleHarmony.com for this picture

Mouth:
Pale fissured tongue - could be an iron deficiency
Sore painful fissured tongue - vitamin b3 deficiency 
Sore burning tongue and lips or peeling of lips - vitamin b2 deficiency 
Swollen tongue with lateral teeth indentations - food intolerance
Painful sore tongue with a smooth appearnce - folic acid deficiency
Cracked lips - vitamin b2 deficiency, thrush

Throat:
 - Thyroid swelling - could be a sign of iodine deficiency 

Legs: 
Tender calf muscles - can be a sign of magnesium deficiency 
Brisk knee reflexes or restless legs - can also be a magnesium deficiency 

Natural Treatments for Angular Cheilitis (Splits on the side of your mouth)


Angular cheilitis (also called perlèche, cheilosis or angular stomatitis) is an inflammatory lesion at the corner of the mouth, and often can occur on both sides. The condition starts as deep cracks or splits. In worse cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or crust may form. Angular chelitis may be caused by nutritional deficiencies, fungal infections, or (less commonly) bacterial infections. You should check with your doctor if to determine which problem you may have. Treatment for angular chelitis varies based on the cause of the condition.

Image thanks to James Heilman, MD

Natural Treatments for Angular Cheilitis:

(Splits on the side of your mouth)

Causes: Although the sores of angular cheilitis may become infected by the fungus Candida albicans (thrush), or other pathogens, studies have linked the initial onset of angular cheilitis with nutritional deficiencies, namely riboflavin (vitamin B2) and iron deficiency anemia, which in turn may be evidence of poor diets or malnutrition (e.g. celiac disease)



So obviously you can get this condition for many reasons. If it's because you lack the proper nutrition you will most likely want to try some of this:

Increase your intake of these 3 vitamins and minerals:

- 10 Foods High In Vitamin B2 
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/04/top-10-foods-highest-in-riboflavin.html

- 10 Foods High in Iron 
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/04/top-10-foods-highest-in-iron.html

- 10 Foods High in Zinc 
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/04/top-ten-foods-highest-in-zinc.html

Zinc deficiency is also associated with angular cheilitis. Angular cheilitis can also be a sign of anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia nervosa due both to malnutrition and as a side effect of constant vomiting.

Cheilosis may also be part of a group of symptoms (upper esophageal web, iron deficiency anemia, glossitis, and cheilosis) defining the condition called Plummer-Vinson syndrome (aka Paterson-Brown-Kelly syndrome). Angular cheilitis can be caused by bacteria, but is more commonly a fungal infection.

It can also be caused by medications which dry the skin, including isotretinoin (Accutane), an analog of vitamin A. Less commonly, it is associated with primary hypervitaminosis A, which can occur when large amounts of liver (including cod liver oil and other fish oils) are regularly consumed or as a result from an excess intake of vitamin A in the form of vitamin supplements. Treatment of angular cheilitis varies depending on the cause. For minor cases caused by bacterial infection, applying a topical antibiotic to the area for several days is sufficient to treat the infection and heal the lesions. Minor cases caused by a fungal infection can be treated by over-the-counter antifungal creams (e.g. clotrimazole)

Learn more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_cheilitis

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