What is Your Body Trying to Tell You?

Our bodies try to communicate with us in various ways. If something is out of balance, we may not be cognitively aware. Learning how to listen to your body will help you catch serious illnesses early.

I’m Shrinking

Believe it or not, it is important to measure your height and keep up with any changes. We stop growing in our late teens and early twenties, but it is possible to start shrinking in our later years. Shrinking can be a sign of Osteoporosis. The sooner you change your diet to include more calcium, get outside for vitamin D and start on an exercise routine the better.

Sleeping Beauty

General fatigue is a side effect of several different problems. Feeling tired all the time could be a warning that our thyroid is not functioning properly. If you are in a stressful situation, fatigue can occur because your hormones stay in a “fight or flight” mode all the time, leaving you physically exhausted.

If you are on the go and stay busy from sunrise to the wee hours of the morning, your exhaustion could be toxic. Your body may be working too hard to process unhealthy foods, cigarettes, etc. Give your body a break, drink water, get a massage to help your body release the toxins and work on incorporating a healthier diet.

Listen to Your Urine

If your urine is dark yellow, that usually means you are dehydrated. Incorporating water into your daily routine is essential to good health. Caffeine and alcohol can dehydrate you as well, you may want to cut back. Soda’s are made up of water, but keep in mind that your body still has to process the sugars and phos acid.

Stop Scratching!

We often chalk up itching to bug bites and allergies. If you continue to itch and it does not go away, the underlying problem may be liver disease.

Chapped Lips

Chapped and cracking lips may be a sign of a B-vitamin deficiency. Put away the chap stick and enjoy some crawfish or grilled fish to help replenish your B12 stock!

Chapped lips can also be a sign of dehydration. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. The recommended amount of water is eight – 8 ounce glasses per day.

Remember do not self-diagnose. Listen to your body and visit your doctor to confirm and treat any illnesses. The key to a happy life is to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and massage.