see patients with unexplained symptoms and negative lab work. Every
day I hear the question "Doctor, WhatIs Wrong with Me? Doctor, What Is
Wrong with Me would be the article's title. Every day people rush to
emergency rooms and doctor's offices with alarming and frightening
physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness,
difficulty in breathing, nausea, choking sensations, hot-cold flashes,
faint feeling, fear of dying, losing one's mind, or having a heart
attack. The tests come back and the diagnosis – nothing! "There is
nothing wrong with you" the patient is told. "It's all in your head".
I have discovered the mystery surrounding this unseen, undetectable
but very real disease – CHEMICAL IMBALANCE IN THE BRAIN. Physical
symptoms such as chronic headaches, chest pain, sleep and sex
disorders canbe caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Moreover,
emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc. can be triggered by this chemical
imbalance. It is due to too much activity in the brain from lack of
glucose, lack of sleep, and stress. Genetics play a big role.
I practice common sense medicine. I advocate fruit juice versus nerve
pills whenever possible! Most people don't realize the importance of
fruit juices inmaintaining good health. Shakiness, tremors in the
hands, developing a "foggy" or dizzy feeling is asign that the brain
is requiring fuel. Brain function depends on glucose. Fruit juices are
an instant source of glucose for the brain and for renewed energy.
Interestingly, 50% or moreof whatever we eat goes into the brain as
glucose and the rest goes into other parts of the body to supply
energy. Fruit and vegetable juices are a source of carbohydrates,
vitamins, and minerals. Fresh juice and vegetables are needed, but it
will take larger quantities. The juice is an instant source of
glucose. Fruit juice is a nutritional support for the elderly, during
illness and at times of stress. Water, along with juices is vital
also. In regards to which juice to drink, I say whatever you can
tolerate without having problems such as heartburn, stomachupset or an
allergic reaction.
When a patient comes to see me, I give them a list offoods and drinks
to avoid. Irecommend that they drink four to six ounces of juice
(Pomegranate, Grape, Apple or Cranberry), or a 50/50 mixture of juice
and water, every three to four hours. I tell my patients, "when you
first get anxious or nervous, drink fruit juice rather than taking
nerve
pills". Amazingly, those who were reluctant about drinking juice most
often are the very ones who tell me "Doctor, fruit juice works! I just
can't believe it."
Because this sounds so simple, many physicians hardly pay attention to
what patients eat or drink or how they live. They don't tell the
patients whatto do. I believe in "common sense" medicine.Over 30 years
in practice has shown this to be a proven fact.
I always tell my patients 5 things – REMEMBER: 1) eat good food that
grows fromthe ground, swims or flies; drink plenty of fruit juice and
water; 2) think good thoughts; 3) pray to keep your connection with
God; 4) do good for yourself andothers any time you can; 5)prepare for
the hereafter and for eternal life. To helppatients who are
searchingfor answers to baffling andunexplained symptoms, I wrote a
book titled "Doctor, What Is Wrong with Me?" I attempted to clarify
some of the mysterysurrounding the unseen, undetectable but very real
disease – Chemical Imbalance in the Brain. I urge anyone experiencing
perplexing conditions or symptoms to read this book and find the
answers to a better life.