How to Understand Your Body to Improve Your Health

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How to Understand Your Body to Improve Your Health

We all understand the importance of being good listeners. Actively listening to others creates trust, collaboration, and prevents misunderstandings. But how many of us listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us? Learn how to understand your body to improve your health.

Here are some things your body may be saying. When you listen closely, you’ll find you both speak the same language!

Ways to Listen to Your Body

Keep a Journal

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Write in a journal daily and talk about how you are feeling physically. Are you having trouble sleeping through the night or experiencing an upset stomach?

And don’t forget your emotional health. Are you feeling overly stressed or depressed?

Then watch for patterns. Patterns can connect physical or emotional feelings to your diet, other events in your day, or even other symptoms.

Pay Attention to Your Stomach

Do you feel lethargic or bloated after eating? Keep track of the foods you eat and how you feel afterwards.

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This can uncover food-related issues, such as lactose intolerance or food allergies. Try removing the disagreeable foods from your diet and see if the symptoms disappear.

If necessary, review your findings with your doctor to discover a possible underlying medical issue.

Listen to Your Digestive System

Your colon may tell you it’s feeling bloated or painful. Or you may need to strain to go to the bathroom.

There are things you can do to make bowel movements regular, including:

  • Eat 30-40 grams of fiber daily
  • Eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables
  • Drink plenty of water—about eight glasses a day

If symptoms persist, contact your doctor.

If your family has a history of colon cancer, your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy.

Pay Attention to Allergic Reactions

Do you commonly experience:

  • Sneezing and/or runny nose
  • Hives and/or rashes
  • Itchy eyes
  • Stomach cramps and/or vomiting

These symptoms can all be signs of food or environmental allergies.

A doctor can test you for allergic reactions. If they find an allergy, eliminate the irritant if possible and/or get allergy treatment so you will feel better.

Think About Your Mental Health

Are you depressed or anxious and you don’t know why? Are feelings of anxiety, or other emotions, interfering with your everyday life?

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