Here Are A Few Common Signs That Show Your Body Is Slowly Deteriorating
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Whether you’re aging or not, your health can still go for a toss and slowly deteriorate if you do not take proper care of yourself. In fact, your body keeps telling you that it’s not doing as well as it used to, but you hardly ever stop to pay attention to it!
Alas, while that may be the tragedy, the good news is that you can overcome it! You just need to put in a little bit of effort and follow a healthy diet. It’s that simple!
So, here are 8 signs that your body is not as good as it used to be, along with what you can do to fix it!
1. Dry Skin
Improper care, as well as aging, are two of the commonest causes of dry skin, which is an indicator that all is not well in your body (1). Additionally, severe dryness, especially on your face, can even mar your appearance and deeply affect your self-confidence.
You can treat using dry skin by adopting a proper moisturizing routine as well as eating certain foods that are known to have hydrating properties. These include butternut squash, avocados, and olive oil among others.
2. Itchy Skin With Scars
Sometimes dry skin is not the problem and a certain underlying condition could be the real cause for concern. This bigger problem is characterized by severely dry, itchy, and scaly skin and goes by the name of psoriasis (2). Although psoriasis is genetic and cannot be cured per se, one can still manage its symptoms.
The best way is to have a diet rich in vitamin C. So, if you munch on healthy veggies and fruits such as kale, grapefruit, and red peppers, you stand a good chance of preventing psoriasis (3).
3. Brittle & Weak Nails
Want to know for sure if you’re stepping down from the podium of the prime of your health? Check your nails! Brittle nails are caused by a variety of reasons but one of the causes that shows your body is not doing so well is a deficiency of calcium and vitamin B (4).
It is treatable though. By increasing the quantity of biotin and calcium-rich foods in your diet (such as almonds, avocados, dairy products, and citrus fruits, etc.), you can reclaim the strength and health of your nails.
4. Blood In The Mouth
Lack of proper care is why you get most health problems in the first place. So, if you see blood in your mouth, it’s probably because you are not maintaining proper oral hygiene. However, it can also be caused by a lack of vitamin C, and in that case, it usually manifests itself as a bloody blister (5).
First things first, to prevent this, start a proper oral care routine. Apart from that, make sure you get your daily dose of vitamin C in the form of citrus fruits or other sources, such as red pepper and kale.
5. Insomnia
Not getting enough sleep lately? You probably already know the cause of it – stress! But that’s not the only cause. You see, loads of other health problems can lead to insomnia too, such as sinus allergies, asthma, arthritis, and more (6).
You’ll have to get to the root cause of your insomnia to cure it. If it’s stress, you need to indulge in activities that relax you. If it’s the deficiency of vitamins and minerals, especially magnesium, you need to have foods rich in them to treat sleeplessness.
6. Food Cravings
Food cravings are your body’s way of telling you “We aren’t getting enough of this nutrient!” So, if you experience a craving for salty foods, it probably means your body lacks in chloride. To replenish your stock of chloride, steer clear of the junk food and go for healthier options such as celery or lemon water. This will help you manage your cravings in a nourishing way.
7. Poor Memory
Your body is not the only thing that goes into a downward spiral as time passes by. Your brain suffers in the long run too. So, if you find yourself forgetting your best friend’s birthday or where you kept the keys to your car or even names, you can be sure your brain is deteriorating (7).
To prevent forgetfulness, you need to keep your brain active and sharp. Playing games that exercise your mind is a great way to do start.
8. Aches & Pains
Your muscles and bones can only go so far during their prime before they eventually tire out from severe wear and tear. This wear and tear results in aches and pains in different parts of the body. For example, if your back aches when you sit up or down, the muscles there have probably weakened or strained (8).
Remedies and prevention measures for such pains include plenty of exercising and a healthy diet. As long as you keep your muscles, bones, and joints moving, and simultaneously eat well, they’ll be in good health.
Every single one of these signs of deterioration can be easily controlled by you. Hence, make sure you take the right steps so that you don’t have to suffer from any of the above. Stay healthy!
