The Skin, Tongue and Nails Speak: Observational Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies

by Donna Burka Wild

People complain all the time about faults in their physical appearance. Those blemishes on the skin can be indicative of pathology deep within. Subtle changes in the color, shape or coating of the tongue can reveal dystrophy of specific tissues, organs and systems. Ridges, spots and other abnormalities of the nails are reflective of certain diseases and nutritional deficiencies. The Skin, Tongue and Nails Observational Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies identifies nutritional insufficiencies using physical signs which appear on the surface of the body. The text includes other signs and symptoms for each deficiency, as well as rich food sources of the nutrients, diets to aid in the healing process and suggested augmentations with food-based nutritional and herbal supplements.The information in this book is taken from a variety of medical and nutrition text books plus peer review articles which are referenced in the footnotes. This updated editions of the 164 page manual includes new information, all 45 color medical illustrations and four easy-to-use reference charts. It is an essential reference book for all doctors, health professionals, diagnosticians and holistic minded individuals.

Genres: Health

164 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2013

Reviews

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This book has been sandwiched in my “to read” stack for several years. I pulled it out of the pile, looked it over and reluctantly began reading it. Much to my surprise, as a lay reader, I found the book to be very informative and well informed. The cover refers to the book as “a practitioner’s diagnostic reference”, but this is also handy manual for anyone interested in health and well being. The book provides guidance on quite a few deficiencies and diseases that can physically manifest via changes and abnormalities in the skin, tongue and nails. I was particularly interested in various maladies that can be observed through the fingernails. The illustrations in the book are very realistic, although they may be disturbing to some.