1. Gum bleeding :
If your gums start to bleed suddenly and are constantly bleeding when you brush your teeth, it probably means you’re deficient in vitamin C. Just try to eat more citrus, spinach, green and red peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, after consultation of the dentist of course.↚
2.Dry skin :
The dry climate can cause dry skin. Hot baths and showers are also related to dry skin. Although it is soothing and relaxing, the heat can affect your skin, especially if it is sensitive. Highly chlorinated pools also have a negative drying effect on the skin. Hydration just after a swim or shower is essential to maintain healthy skin.
3. Fragile hair
Using heated appliances, such as hair dryers or straighteners, can dry your hair. Excessive and aggressive brushing can also weaken them.
Using hair dyes filled with chemicals makes it possible to have the color you want or to cover the white hair, but these products can weaken your hair and make it dry and brittle. So, if you can, try to opt for natural dyes.↚
4. Brittle nails
Nails can become more fragile with age and this happens most often in women. But age is not the only cause. The long-term use of nail polish containing chemicals can damage your nails. So try to do without it or use an organic product without chemicals.
Brittle nails can also be the result of hormonal imbalance, or lack of vitamins B and C, and minerals such as zinc and iron.
5. Bloating
Eating too fast can cause bloating after finishing a meal. The reason why you have to eat just more slowly.
A diet high in fat can also cause bloating, as digestion takes a little longer. It is therefore advisable to limit the weekly amount of foods rich in fat and especially to promote good fats that are beneficial to health.
You may also have a food intolerance that causes your stomach to swell every time you eat a specific food. If you are not sure which food it is, consult a specialist who will guide you.↚
6. Cravings
Hormonal imbalances or deficiency of leptin (satiety hormone) can often cause cravings.
These may also express a need for certain foods because the body has a lack of certain essential nutrients. For example, an omega-3 deficiency triggers cravings for cheese.
7.Rings around irises :
These rings of white color around the colored part of the eye can appear in people over 50, which is quite common. If it appears in a much younger person, it may mean that the person has high cholesterol, and it is a fat accumulation as relayed by the magazine Femme Actuelle. If this happens, you will need to see a doctor.↚
8. Headache :
Having an infection, a cold or fever usually causes headaches due to congestion and inflammation of the sinuses.
Emotional stress, depression, lack of sleep, over-medication and skipping meals tend to add up and can have a huge and unhealthy impact on your brain and cause headaches. Your environment also affects your well-being. This can include passive smoking, strong perfumes or specific foods.
9. Waking Up Tired :
Waking up tired and exhausted after eight hours of sleep often the result of stress. While sleeping for 7-8 hours peacefully at night should provide the regenerative and restorative benefits you need, it is also important that the sleep is good quality sleep. If you are getting at least 7 hours of sleep and still waking up tired, this could be an indication your quality of your sleep could be better. Try the following tips to improve sleep quality:↚
10. Digestive Problems :
People often dismiss digestive issues, however if you experience symptoms of gas, diarrhea, constipation or bloating regularly, then it is a sign that your body needs help. Imbalance of gut bacteria can be caused by many factors from medication, to toxins in the products we use daily.
11. Short Temperament, Irritability and Insomnia :
If you have become irritable and short tempered recently, this could be another sign that your body needs help. Insufficient rest is a huge factor to consider if you’re feeling more irritable than usual. It may also indicate that your body is lacking in minerals potassium and magnesium.
12. Greek foot :
A Greek foot or a “Morton’s toe” is a longer second toe on your foot, and that could be a cause of callusing and/or discomfort on the ball of the foot at the base of the second toe. It could also make your footwear really uncomfortable, so you will need to watch out for a certain type and style.↚
13. Desire To Eat Ice :
If you find yourself wanting to eat some ice, then you may have anemia — also known as an iron deficiency. The best sources of iron are beef, eggs, and tofu. There are also many protein bars that offer high iron levels and can get you back on track in no time!
14- Sleep issues :
Can’t seem to fall asleep at night? That can be an indication that some aspects of your life need adjusting. Whether it be that you’re eating the wrong foods, ingesting too much caffeine late in the day, or not expelling enough energy during the day, not being able to sleep presents an issue — which cascades into further issues.
15- Lip balm reliance :
If your lips are constantly chapped, and you find that you can’t live without lip balm, that’s your body’s way of telling you that something’s wrong. Specifically, your lip condition is an indicator of your vitamin levels. If your lips are chapped, you may be vitamin strapped — so diversify your diet, and get the nutrients you need.↚