…Did you know that body odors can tell a lot about your health?
Whether you’ve just finished a high-intensity interval training workout, walked in the heat for a few hours, or gobbled down a burger that is packed with onions and with a garlic dip, chances are that, at one time or another, you’ve been that person who stunk up the room.
In the majority of cases, a shower, a bit of deodorant, or brushing your teeth with minty-fresh toothpaste could simply help you get rid of the body odors. However, there are some cases where this might not be enough.
That is because your body odor can tell a lot about your overall health. In conformity with a Swedish study, there are some diseases that might produce a particular, distinguished smell.
With that being said, which weird body odors should you take note of? Here are 11 body smells you should never ignore!
Because oftentimes we have fluctuating moods, our hair does too. Not in the sense that it gets up and starts shouting at your or anything. But there are good hair days and horrible hair days, and that’s just the cruel reality.
So if you have been noticing for a while now that your hair moods are abnormal or are becoming inconsistent, it might be time to check in a little bit.
Our hair can help us discover if there are any underlying conditions in our bodies, all you have to do is know how to read them. So, here is some expert advice on how to understand your hair:
You’re shedding A LOT
If every time you take a shower you can’t help but notice the amount of hair you lose that goes down the drain, then you should start questioning it.
First things first, let’s not forget that it’s perfectly normal to lose a few strands every time you wash, such as 100 a day. Even so, excessive shedding could be indicating something more. According to Paradi Mirmirani, MD, dermatologist and regional director of hair disorders at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, California, it might be related to nutritional deficiencies, but also to other underlying issues.
You might get tested for thyroid disease and anemia.
Your hair is dry
If you suffer from dry hair all year round, then you might have to add a few healthy fats to your diet. And when I say a few, I want to say a lot. At least that’s what Megan Faletra recommended, MS, MPH, RDN, a global health consultant and dietitian. These healthy fats are extremely important to your diet, as they promote healthy skin and a healthy scalp, which will only enhance more life into your strands. She recommended looking at it as if it were about our skin. We have to take care of both. So try including more healthy fats in your daily diet, such as avocado, olive oil, and salmon.
Your hairstyle looks boring
And this time we won’t blame it on missing a touch-up appointment with our colorist or the poor weather outside that is at war with our hairstyle! No, this time we are talking about the kind of hair that just looks bad at all times.
If you glance in the mirror and notice a lackluster style, you might have to take into consideration other reasons, too. Your hair might lack vibrancy because you need to add more healthy fats to your diet, in order for your hair to shine.
Try eating foods that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats, such as flaxseeds, chia seeds, nuts, and that good ole’ avocado and salmon.
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It has become brittle
If you can’t help but notice that your hair is more brittle than it ever has been, you should start asking yourself if there’s more to it than just that. And why is it so important to notice your hair’s brittleness?
Even if everyone’s hair might need a bit of moisture at a certain point, a super brittle texture to our hair can only lead to one cause: a sign of iron or zinc deficiency, as Tania Dempsey explained, MD from Armonk Integrative Medicine.
Zinc and iron are absolutely crucial for keratin production, so having a deficiency can be read in different changes in the structure of your hair.
Your scalp is very dry
If you can’t help yourself but scratch that itch in the middle of an important work meeting, all because you have a very dry scalp, then it’s no good.
Also, if you flake when you reach to give it a quick scratch, then you should ask yourself what the matter is with that because these are all signs that your body needs Omega-3s and Omega-6s, as Dr. Dempsey has clarified.
These essential fatty acids are very important for the health of the follicles, as they bring moisture. If you want to resolve this issue, eat more flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, fish, or consider taking fish oil supplements.
You noticed super-thin strands
Your hair is so thin, that you stopped noticing when it got even thinner. But you shouldn’t give up on it so quickly. As McMordie explains how all this might indicate that you need to add extra protein to your diet.
As she says, “hair cells are just like any other cell in the body, and they’re made up of amino acids, which are basically the broken-down versions of the protein.”
If you’re not getting enough, that’s why you might be losing all that hair. If you miss your full and bountiful hair, just consider adding more fish, eggs, poultry, and beef to your diet.
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You are graying prematurely
If your parents didn’t start graying up until they were 40 years old, you can either start the aging process earlier or later. While genetics might have their say in this scheme, in some rare cases, McMordie explains that the loss of pigment at a young age might be an indication of copper deficiency.
Even if it’s a trace mineral that doesn’t need that much consumption, consider eating more mushrooms, sesame seeds, and seaweeds, in order to fight against this process.
You can also try using supplements that are specifically designed for this process. Try finding a combination that has copper, zinc, and vitamin D.
You have dandruff
Yellow or white flakes in your hair, clothes, shoulders, and even your eyebrows are a clear sign of dandruff, which is a chronic scalp condition.
While dandruff doesn’t indicate any serious conditions, it’s very annoying and aesthetically unpleasing. It can be treated just by purchasing over-the-counter specialty hair shampoos, or even prescription shampoo. Dandruff might appear when you suffer from seborrheic dermatitis.
Those who suffer from this condition have red, greasy skin that’s covered with flaky white or yellow scales, and it might appear due to increased sensitivity, dry skin, or not having proper hygiene.
Plus, dandruff is known to get worse in winter, as indoor heating can dry up the skin faster.
It starts with a minor ache. You notice that your grocery bags feel heavier than in the past, despite them being light. Your knees begin to hurt when it rains. Your joints are slowly getting worse, and you’ve been ignoring the signs for too long.
There’s a chance you could be developing arthritis. At least 1.5 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks its own joints.
And while there isn’t a cure for most types of arthritis, there ARE plenty of ways to cope if you have any form of this disease.
You should start by setting reasonable goals: reducing joint pain and other arthritis symptoms, regaining and maintaining joint function and mobility, and slowing the disease’s progression.
Then, figure out the steps most likely to be effective for you, keeping in mind some may not yield dramatic results but will contribute to bigger-picture improvements in your overall health and well-being when implemented along with other tactics.
So even though it can be hard just to get out of bed in the morning, we’ve got some tips for you on managing this unpleasant disease. And as a bonus, keep reading to the end for some amazing foods that will help you in the process!
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Anti-inflammatory Diet
For people with arthritis, especially inflammatory, following some simple dietary rules may help relieve some of the symptoms.
Certain foods are believed to increase inflammation, and you should avoid them, while others are thought to reduce inflammation and may be helpful as a regular fixture in your diet.
Lots of books and websites are out there to help you with this, but it can be confusing because they’re not all based on the latest evidence. Your doctor can better guide you to one that’s likely to be safe and effective.
If you have trouble making dietary changes, a session with a nutritionist may also help. And once you’ve chosen a diet, it’s all about trial and error to see which of your changes make a difference.
Take Your Meds
If you take prescription pills for arthritis, they obviously won’t work unless you take them as directed by your doctor. Of course, it’s only human to miss some once in a while, but this should not be a problem as long as you get back on track right away.
But, if forgetting to take your arthritis medication is a common issue, you should find ways to remind yourself.
Options include downloading an app, putting an alarm on your phone, or strategically setting your pill sorter on the kitchen counter next to the coffee machine or your toothbrush, whichever you head to first in the morning.
Sometimes, it can also be tempting to stop taking prescribed medication because of side effects. It’s fair not to want to swallow a pill that causes you to feel bad, but odds are you have other options.
People usually try several different drugs before finding the one that works best for them. When in doubt, call your Dr. They will be able to suggest other medicines you can try that may be just as effective without being unpleasant.
Get Some Quality Sleep
Sleep problems are common for people who live with arthritis, but they are not usually dealt with medically. Instead, sleep issues are considered inevitable, something that just goes with the territory, and you have to live with it.
But in fact, there are a bunch of options for improving your sleep if you have arthritis.
This is another thing you should bring up with your healthcare provider so you can be evaluated for sleep disorders or maybe even find a sleep aid or new pain treatment that allows you to get a better night’s sleep. Melatonin may also be a suitable option for you!
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Physical Activity
While it may seem counterintuitive that exercise can help ease your joints, there is lots of research to support the significance of regular exercise for handling arthritis.
Besides strengthening the muscles that support the joints, exercise offers other benefits that can improve the quality of life for people with arthritis:
Strengthens bones
Boosts energy
Improves sleep
Helps with weight loss
Improves overall wellness
If it’s been a while since you last worked out, rest assured there’s no need to commit to some brutal, high-intensity fitness routine. With your doctor’s OK and direction, you should be able to find an activity that’s low impact and in sync with your level of fitness.
This could be classes at a local health club, sessions with a personal trainer with expertise in working with people with arthritis, or even an online workout. Swimming and aquatic fitness classes are also perfect options if you have access to a pool.
How Are Your Stress Levels?
Stress can be a trigger for specific types of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. Even though a connection between stress and rheumatoid arthritis has not been officially proven with research, many people with the disease have been able to point to a stressful event in their lives that occurred within months of their initial signs. Regardless, it is accepted that stress can provoke a flare-up, an event in which symptoms are especially severe. Hence, it’s essential to be cautious about the effect of stress and minimize it as much as possible. A helpful tip would be to plant some lavender around your home to aid you with those stress levels!
Asking For Help
This is one thing you should never be ashamed of. Physical limitations and functional limitations are a huge part of living with arthritis. Living with this condition will likely make usual daily activities, such as household chores, grocery shopping, and yard work, more complex. And these limitations can be hard to deal with. If it becomes the case for you, don’t hesitate to ask your friends and family members to lend a hand when you need it, even if it may be hard to do so. If you don’t have such a support system, your healthcare provider may be able to point you in the direction of social services and community organizations that will help.
Re-Assess And Repeat
Recognize your ongoing struggles and which aspects of your life with arthritis need more of your attention. Is your pain not sufficiently controlled? Are you depressed? Do you feel isolated and lonely? Are you having trouble keeping up with your work and household responsibilities? Your doctor can be your best point of contact in figuring out your problems. While they can’t solve every situation, they can guide or refer you to people who CAN help. Seek out that help, and don’t fall into the trap of thinking you’re in this fight alone. Work on open communication and determination so your health and quality of life are as good as possible.
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Can Your Diet Help?
Changing the way you eat can make a huge difference when it comes to your joint health and arthritis. When it comes to the biggest fight against arthritis and immobility, your plate and planning ability are your two most significant allies. So check out which foods best fight this disease:
Olive Oil: Researchers have discovered that monounsaturated fatty acid-rich foods, like olive oil, are correlated with a reduction in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Avocado: The results of a study revealed that supplementation with an avocado-soybean fat blend significantly relieved arthritic inflammation.
Ginger: Ginger is potent medicine for anyone suffering from inflammatory conditions, like arthritis, thanks to its main component, gingerol, a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation in your body.
Spinach: Loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, and flavonoids, spinach reduces inflammation in your joints.
Basil: Basil is loaded with flavonoids, which research has deemed effective at subduing a wide variety of arthritis symptoms.
Lemon: Adding a squeeze of citrus to your salad or glass of water can put you on the path to healthier joints in no time.
Celery: Celery has several anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce the amount of pain and irritation in arthritic or pre-arthritic joints.
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit us, we are now more aware of germs than ever before. According to Kristine Arthur, MD, an internist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, the more things you touch every day, the higher the risk to pick up bacteria and viruses is.
While it is nice to share stuff, it isn’t as nice to share germs. At the same time, it’s inevitable to transfer some germs and bacteria, especially if you live with other people.
Even so, we should try to stay as healthy as possible and limit the spread. If you want to take care of your friends or family and keep them away from unwanted bacteria, make sure you don’t share any of these items with them:
Pens
Did you know that the clipboard pen is by far one of the filthiest items in any doctor’s office? Ever since the pandemic started, some doctors have decided to separate their pens into “dirty” and “clean” cups, in order to try to limit the spread of germs.
Research has found that a clipboard pen has over 46,000 times more germs than any other average toilet seat. WOW!
According to Dr. Arthur, everyone is touching those pens, so if you’re in a place where there are sick people, it is very likely to have bacteria or viruses on those pens. The best thing to do is to carry your own pen.
Food
While taking a bite from someone else’s fries might not seem like a big deal, it is. You might even be in the same household as the ones you’re stealing fries from, but experts believe you should never touch their food.
As Jolene Caufield, Senior Advisor at Healthy Howard has said, food is shared A LOT among people these days, especially if it’s a small gathering.
But at the same time, it’s also the easiest way to transfer saliva to another person, which makes them susceptible to catching whatever you might have, especially if you’re asymptomatic. Instead of grabbing a bite from someone else’s dish, get your own small sample.
Fast-food trays
Some fast-food restaurants are also open for dine-in services. If you want to go out and eat at one of these locations, remember to be cautious when it comes to sharing with others.
Once they say your number and your cheeseburger and fries are ready, you might want to rush into grabbing a tray and chow down. Make sure you don’t put your food on them, as those trays are used by literally EVERYONE, and they’re usually wiped down only with a cloth and aren’t thoroughly cleaned with hot water and soap.
Each fast-food chain has its own sanitizing protocols, so check with the staff to see how their trays are sanitized.
Makeup & makeup brushes
While it’s tempting to share your makeup with some of your friends or family, it can get you sick. You probably didn’t know this, but makeup containers oftentimes invite bacteria to grow.
If you also count sharing makeup with a friend or family members, you’re only making it more probable to transfer viruses over, according to Julia Blank, MD, a family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
Sharing eye makeup, for example, can result in conjunctivitis, while sharing lip products can make you susceptible to mono, strep, and herpes.
The best thing you can do is replace your cosmetics frequently and never borrow anything such as liquid eyeliner, mascara, or even lipstick.
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Lip balm
Your loved one has chapped lips, and they know you always have what they need in that magical purse of yours. If they ask you, how could you say no?
Even if it might be a bit difficult, it’s not a good idea to share your lip balm with others. By sharing it, you’re basically more at risk of contracting and spreading germs.
It doesn’t require a genius to realize that you should never share something that has touched your mouth. Saliva droplets can easily fall on your lips when you talk. You put your lip balm on them and then you share it, it’s like a free invitation to your germs, and vice-versa!
Phones
While it might not make sense at first, it’s best not to share a cellphone or a landline phone with others. Phones come very close to your face and mouth, which is a reason why your phone screen is WAY dirtier than you could ever imagine.
If sharing is absolutely mandatory, try putting your phone on speaker, so no one touches it with their faces.
Phone chargers
Who would’ve thought that you need to sanitize a phone charger before borrowing it from someone? I personally don’t know anyone who would ever sanitize them before using them.
Plus, not everyone knows how to sanitize a phone charger. That’s why electronic devices should be kept personal as much as possible.
Home offices
The pandemic has changed everything we ever knew about how we work. Some companies have their employees work from home, that’s why there are more and more work-from-home stations.
If you live with someone who works from home or if you are in this situation, you might want to avoid sharing your space. Viruses and bacteria are easily spreadable in a shared home office, especially when you’re sharing office supplies.
Try to separate things as much as possible. And if you don’t have the needed space to set up two or more home offices, at least make sure you sanitize your space as often as possible.
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Earbuds
While borrowing your headsets doesn’t seem like a big deal, you should try not to do it anymore. If you’re rushing to go out and your headset just got broken, you might be tempted to take them from a family member.
Well, don’t! You shouldn’t share your headsets with anyone else, nor take them from someone! Why? While earwax is all-natural ear protection, earphones collect that once-innocent bacteria in the wax.
And any wax building up on your earphones might also grow bacteria, which can only lead to infections. Even more, sharing your headsets can easily spread viruses to others.
Home weights
As we said before, the pandemic changed a lot of things for us, including the way we exercise. Many of us started working out at home and have decided to buy at-home gear to keep up with a casual exercise routine.
While it’s great for your physical health to have an at-home workout space, it could harm your overall health, especially if you’re sharing your gear with others.
If your home weights are used by multiple people in your home, this means that there are lots of germs on them. If you don’t clean them correctly after every workout, you might be at risk of getting germs and spreading them.
Towels
You’ve definitely had a clue that towels are spreading bacteria. Given the fact that they’re damp and absorb quickly, you should never share your towel with anyone else.
Some bacteria can survive for hours when it comes to wet surfaces. Even more, fungus LOVES damp towels. What makes things even worse is that people don’t know how to wash their hands correctly as well, according to Dr. Blank, which leaves bacteria and viruses on the skin.
These germs transfer easily to hand towels and then to the next person who dries their hands. If you have the possibility, opt for fancy hand towels. They’re safer.
If you had a heart problem, would you be able to detect it in time?
Heart disease continues to be the number 1 cause of death in America, along with cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, many of us tend to be clueless when it comes to the signals our body sends us that something is wrong and we end up in situations where it’s too late to do anything anymore.
Technology and humanity evolve, many heart problems and health issues, in general, are easier to prevent and cure, beginning with the earliest signs. It’s good to know that not all diseases have a clear voice and you should definitely be aware of some common symptoms before it’s too late.
Be aware of your body’s condition at all times and try to implement some healthy foods into your diet that can help you stay away from trouble.
Symptoms may differ from men to women, so stay tuned till the end to find out if you have a heart problem you didn’t know about.
Hypothyroidism is described as a disease that is responsible for making your thyroid less active than it should be. That is because the thyroid gland starts to produce fewer hormones than usual.
Being diagnosed with this disease can cause a lot of health problems, such as digestive issues, difficulty losing weight, hair falling, changes in the way your brain is functioning, etc.
The thyroid gland sits in front of your neck and it has a shape similar to a butterfly. The hormones that this gland releases are very important when it comes to energy use and the way the other organs function.
During the early stages of this disease, you can notice a few symptoms that may occur. If you don’t treat this health affection, it can have bad repercussions and it can lead to severe issues and complications, including heart disease and infertility among younger women.
We did a bit of research for you and we’ve discovered 12 signs you might suffer from hypothyroidism. Here they are:
I think that at this point, everyone knows that high cholesterol levels can clog the heart’s blood vessels. Unfortunately, the damage doesn’t stop there. Cholesterol can also have an impact on your legs, leading to a harsh condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD.
When the arteries in your legs are clogged, there’s a sufficient amount of oxygen-rich blood that can’t reach your lower part. This can make your legs feel heavy and tired. In fact, there are many people with high cholesterol levels that complain about burning pain in the lower limbs.
You might feel pain in any part of your legs, like thighs or calves. Find out signs that your cholesterol levels might harm your legs:
Pain in the legs
The most common PAD symptom is definitely claudication, which is a type of leg pain or discomfort. As the arteries get clogged, they are unsuccessful in delivering enough blood to the legs to support exertion. There are some people that say their legs feel “heavier” or tired, or they report a burning pain, according to Dr. Slovut.
The pain can appear in any part of the leg, from the calf to the thigh or buttock, or it may be in one or both legs. It’s also very easy to reproduce it. The pain happens when you walk a certain distance, it disappears if you rest, and then appears again when you walk the same distance again.
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Nighttime cramps
While they sleep, people with PAD may get cramps or spasms, and they usually appear in the heel, forefoot, or toes, according to Darren Schneider, MD, director of the Center for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Sometimes, the pain can often be relieved just by dangling the foot off the bed or sitting down. It allows gravity to assist blood flow to the feet, as Dr. Schneider said. And as a general rule, you can either try to dangle your feet or massage your legs to enhance blood flow, so you can experience less pain.
Skin and nail changes
The peripheral arterial disease can be at fault for certain changes in the toenails and the skin on the legs. In some situations where your legs aren’t receiving a normal blood flow or enough nourishment, you will start to notice that you start losing hair on your feet and legs, or that it might grow back more slowly if you shave it.
We know that this might sound convenient, and after all, why on earth would you want to change it? Even so, these are signs of affection. Also, the skin on the legs might get shinier and tighter, and the toenails might thicken or grow more slowly.
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Unusual skin coloring
Another thing that your doctor might look for is a change in the color of your legs. When you raise a leg, it might become white because of a compromised blood flow. When the leg is dangled from the table, it can become reddish or purplish in color, according to Dr. Schneider.
That’s mainly because the body has dilated its blood vessels, in order to increase proper blood flow to the feet. For some people that might suffer from PAD, the feet or toes become pale or bluish when they’re sitting, because of a lack of good circulation. If you have noticed the same symptoms, go visit your doctor.
Cold feet
While we got used to having cold feet during winter or simply when it’s colder outside, in some cases, it might represent a symptom of PAD. If you feel that your feet and legs are colder than usual, it might mean that you have PAD.
But don’t worry too much, as Dr. Schneider explained that having cold legs isn’t exactly the best indicator. Having cold legs and feet is a very common problem, and it can happen to anyone who ages, even someone who doesn’t suffer from PAD. Even so, if you feel like only one leg or foot is getting colder, it could be the case to talk to your doctor.
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Sores that don’t heal
Some people that suffer from an advanced PAD might have a reduction in circulation, which can result in foot ulcers that don’t heal. These foot ulcers are also known as ischemic ulcers, and it’s highly recommended that you treat them quickly, according to Dr. Schneider.
The ulcers might be brown or black, and they can be extremely painful, in comparison with diabetic foot ulcers, which can be painless because of the diabetes-related nerve damage. These wounds might appear on legs, ankles, toes, and even in between toes. These ulcers are caused by poor delivery of nutrient-rich blood to the lower extremities.
Erectile dysfunction
While it might not be a common occurrence, it is possible for PAD to cause erectile dysfunction, according to Dr. Slovut. You probably didn’t know this, but the internal iliac arteries are the ones to provide the necessary blood supply for performance.
In this case, if both are closed or even severely clogged, it can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). As Dr. Slovut explains, the number of patients that suffer from erectile dysfunction on the basis of a vascular problem is small. While not so many people have it, it can still be on the table until further analysis and a proper diagnosis.
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Numbness or weakness
If your legs or feet are feeling numb or weak while you’re resting, it could be a sign of PAD. According to Dr. Schneider, there are some patients that claim their legs are getting weaker and feel that they will eventually give out.
Even more, some reportedly feel numbness in their feet. Also, people who experience these symptoms at rest more than walking or exercising might have more severe PAD. When you visit your doctor, you will be asked how long the numbness lasted, if you experience other symptoms, and when you first noticed the numbness in your foot.
Atrophy of calf muscles
Some patients who suffer from advanced PAD might also experience atrophy or even a reduction in the size of their calf muscle. On a microscopic level, there’s a lack of adequate blood flow which can lead to a certain decline in the number and size of muscle fibers.
Even more, those patients that have severe PAD will lose more than half of their muscle fibers in an affected area, and the remaining muscle fibers will likely tend to atrophy or even shrink in size. If you consider treating it, you can try exercising, physical therapy, ultrasound therapy, surgery, or even some dietary changes.
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Tissue death
Did you know that nearly 80% of people that suffer from PAD never progress beyond having mild symptoms, in comparison to the other 20% that might experience more extreme ones? In some advanced stages, this disease can really cause tissue death and even gangrene, which is life-threatening.
PAD can sometimes lead to amputation, in some extreme cases. In order to avoid that, you should consider quitting smoking, eating healthier, taking medication, and even having bypass surgery or angioplasty in order to improve circulation in the leg.
No symptoms at all
As I said before, most people with PAD will have no symptoms at all. Even so, people who are at risk of developing PAD should get tested, given the fact that the disease increases your chances of heart attack and stroke.
…Am I healthy or not? This question may be running through your head from time to time.
It might come as a surprise, but there is an actual difference between thinking that you are healthy and genuinely BEING healthy. You can workout for an hour a few times a week, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, floss every night, get to bed early, and wake up without hitting the snooze button, but still, you might be experiencing some symptoms that make you suffer without even knowing it.
But as we continue to live and face the global problems that occur and our hectic lives as well, maintaining our health is one of the most important things we can do at the moment.
With that being said, it is time to talk about some less evident signs that could point out that there is something serious going on. When it comes to your health, you have to be educated and aware of your symptoms!
And because we want to keep you informed, here are 12 signs you’re not healthy (even if you think you are)!
Usually, it is not that hard to recognize any inflammation symptoms in your body. For example, if you scratch your knee, your skin is going to be red and hot in a few seconds. If you catch a cold, you will have a fever, a big headache, and a runny nose. These are two examples of how you can see your body actually getting inflamed.
However, chronic inflammation is something else! This health condition happens when your immune system goes crazy and forgets to “turn off” the level of symptoms. What happens next is your body permanently releases a flood of harmful chemicals that can affect your cells.
A very accurate sign of inflammation is the level of C-reactive protein, which can be detected and measured by your doctor. This way, they will be able to tell if the chronic inflammation can totally damage your body or not.
Chronic inflammation can show up in several ways, but these are the 10 most important signs you should pay attention to!
