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When health goes bad, it doesn’t happen without warning. Our bodies usually send out warning signals that something is wrong, and experts reveal the different ways your body communicates with you and why you should be listening.
According to the American website Eat This, it’s not just physical health that our bodies communicate with, but mental health as well, according to Dr. Gail Saltz, professor of psychiatry in New York and host of How Can I Help?
Dr. Gale says the mind and body can also tell you that you need to develop more coping tools to manage your stress and mood to perform better in the long term and prevent future episodes.
She adds: The mind and the body are linked, so what affects our mind also affects our bodies, and when suffering from severe acute stress, the body can tell us through the noticeable symptoms we are experiencing due to the release of norepinephrine (a neurotransmitter), which makes one feel nervous, high blood pressure and feeling nauseous. Even shortness of breath.
Over time, and if the stress continues and becomes chronic stress, the constant release of cortisol due to stress causes damage to the body, and the person may feel tired and have various unexplained aches and pains and possibly stomachaches and headaches.
Our body can tell us when we feel depressed. In addition to feeling sad, worthless, hopeless, and guilt-free, the body can feel heaviness and numbness, movements may slow or feel very tense, and possibly lose appetite, all of which are messages that your body is telling you that you are depressed.
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skin changes
Skin changes — such as rashes, discoloration, and new growths — should always be taken seriously, says Dr. Michael Green, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Minnesota, as skin abnormalities can indicate anything from an allergic reaction to a serious illness or internal infection.
Skin changes are often the first sign of diabetes, lupus, or liver problems. For example, people with diabetes often present with dark spots on the neck, armpits or groin. Lupus, an autoimmune disease, is usually associated with a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose.
A rash or jaundice may be a sign that a person’s liver is not working properly. Thus, skin changes should never be ignored, because the skin is the largest organ in the body, and changes can indicate a bigger problem.
Feeling very hungry
“If you find yourself feeling very hungry or wanting to eat, your body may be telling you that you actually need more sleep,” says health coach Lindsey Tolles. “Lack of sleep can increase ghrelin, our hunger hormone.” It is important that we listen for this signal, as food is not always what our bodies look for.”
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Feeling tired and exhausted
Lindsay Tolles adds that fatigue often occurs after a long day, especially if it follows a turbulent night, but it may be indicative of something more serious.
Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of several underlying conditions such as a thyroid disorder, heart disease, or diabetes – according to the health coach – and it’s important to listen not only to how often your body is tired, but also what may trigger your fatigue so you can Take the necessary steps to address it.
Muscle pain and cramps
“We may feel muscle soreness after a hard workout, and it often takes a few days to recover from it,” says the health coach. But sore muscles are our bodies’ way of telling us we’re making progress and getting stronger. The muscles feel sore after you put pressure on the muscle fibers, and then the fibers repair themselves and come back stronger each time.”
“Muscle cramps are a common occurrence that happens to almost everyone,” the trainer stresses. But it could be your body’s way of telling you that you’re overusing those muscles in exercise, that you need more magnesium, potassium and calcium, that you’re dehydrated, or that you have low blood flow.”
The severity of symptoms (such as swelling, redness, or warmth) can help you determine if muscle cramping is normal or if you need to seek help from your doctor, says the trainer.
Cravings for certain foods
The health coach explains, “We often feel like eating something sweet or savory and immediately think it’s because we’re hungry, but it can also be your body’s way of expressing dehydration, stress or lack of sleep. Very tasty and calorie-dense foods are often used to mask feelings or an endemic health condition.”
“The next time you feel like eating, try to stop and listen to what your body really needs before making an immediate decision,” she adds.