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Signs that you are Not as Healthy as you Think you Are

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If you are worried that you might not be as healthy as you think you are, then you have nothing to worry about. You are not alone in the way that you feel, but there are things that you can do to try and find out once and for all. If you want to find out more, then simply keep on reading.

You Feel Bloated

You may eat your greens, eat organic vegetables where possible, and even workout, but if you are bloated, then this can be a sign that you have a more serious underlying health issue. It may be that you are overeating, that you have reflux or that you are simply constipated. When you eat too much food, or when you eat food that you are not supposed to, then you may find that you end up experiencing some temporary discomfort. This will go away as your digestive system takes over, but if yours is lasting for longer or if you feel as though you get it more than you should then this is a sign that something has to change.

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You Snore at Night

Snoring happens when air cannot move easily through your airways. The muscles that are in your throat relax, causing your tongue to fall back into your throat. If you have had a significant amount to drink or if you are overweight then you are far more likely to snore. Snoring can be a sign that you have sleep apnea as well, so it is imperative that you look into this if you can. Consulting a sleep doctor is always a good idea here as it could make it easier for you to get to the root of the issue. If you struggle with blocked sinuses, then this can also contribute to snoring. If this is the case, then seeing an ear, nose and throat specialist can help, especially if you struggle with blocked ears due to earwax buildup as well.

You’re Tired all the time

If you just always feel tired, regardless of how much sleep you get, it is a good idea for you to talk with your doctor. You may feel tired or drowsy when you need to sleep but at the same time, fatigue can be the result of a serious health issue. This is especially the case if you notice that you have other health issues as well. Missing sleep and even medication can cause, fatigue as well, so make sure that you take the time to get this checked out as soon as you can. If you don’t then you might find that you end up having a hard time maintaining your energy and that you are not able to give your body chance to rest and recover. This alone can lead to other health issues too, so be mindful of that if you can.

So, if you are not as healthy as you think you are, then this guide should help you to find out once and for all. If you want to find out more, make sure that you have a chat with your doctor today.

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Common Health Hindrances And How You Can Cope

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It’s a sad fact that illness, disease and even something rather fatal can affect us at any point in our lives, even without forewarning. Of course, there are things we are made aware of. But some health issues we can all struggle with can affect us quite severely, and often without us even realizing. As we approach the summer, it is already apparent how fast time is going, it’s vital that we take care of ourselves, both in mind and body and ensure we do all our can to remain healthy and happy. With that in mind, here are some of the health issues we could all face.

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A heart attack

Having a heart attack is a serious medical emergency that must be taken seriously at the slightest moment you think you might be suffering from one. Symptoms include seriously painful chest pain which can often feel like you have a heavy object placed on your chest that doesn’t make breathing easy. It is important to make heart health a priority. You may also struggle with anxiety, shortness of breath and suddenly feel very weak. If you are worried, then seek medical advice straightaway by dialing your emergency numbers. 

A stroke

Similarly to a heart attack, a stroke is something that can attack you without warning, and it happens to be in your brain. It happens when the blood supply is cut off to your brain. Without blood, your brain can’t function as it needs the oxygen for the brain cells to survive. There are different types of strokes and the damage caused will depend on where your brain is attacked. You may start to feel a tingly sensation down one side of your body, or perhaps your face may start to droop. If you spot any signs, you must seek medical attention immediately. 

Depression

Depression is a black cloud that can often ascend on us when we least expect it, or where from the outside life appears absolutely fine. But depression and our mental health can affect us more than we realize and is not something to be ignored. Depression can cause you to lose hope in your life and to not take any enjoyment from anything. It can isolate you and make you feel alone, even when you aren’t. If you are starting to feel low and upset more often than usual, then please talk to someone to see what is going on with your mental mindset. Sometimes things like therapy can help, but you could also try alternative therapies. Things like counselling or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy could also help you combat these feelings of depression. 

Anxiety and panic attacks

Finally, anxiety and panic attacks are a different sort of mental health issue. They can go hand in hand with depression or it can be something that manifests all on its own. It can be the feeling of a loss of control of a situation. The fear something terrible might happen or the panic about something that you have to face. Mentally, you build it up in your head to cause you to feel anxious and upset. Again therapies and also things like lifestyle changes can help you to manage this. 

Let’s hope this has made you more aware of health hindrances that you may face in the future.

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Three Ways To Win The Healthy Eating Battle With Kids

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When it comes to nutrition, most of us are pretty good on the basics by now. Eating a rainbow of seasonal fruits and vegetables, adding probiotic foods and supplements to our diets, finding healthy recipes that we can batch cook and prepare in advance and staying hydrated are top of a lot of people’s must-do lists. When it comes to kids, however, sometimes healthy eating isn’t so straightforward. A lot of conscientious parents with junk food loving kids or little fussy eaters in the family are in despair trying to enforce the rules – no dessert on a weeknight, eat all your vegetables –  and it can result in a lot of stress. As parents, it’s important that we approach food holistically with our children. Eating isn’t just about nutrition –  food is also there for fun, for comfort, for celebration and so much more. Valuing healthy food and teaching your children how to eat well shouldn’t be a daily battle.

Take A Step Back

If you’ve been caught up for a while in disagreements with your children about what they eat – perhaps you’re parenting a fussy toddler who will only eat plain pasta and freaks out at the sight of anything green hitting their plate, or a picky teen who is becoming body conscious – it’s hard to always do the right thing. We get so caught up and focused on a single issue, such as them finishing what is on their plate, or eating a certain amount of carrots before being allowed to leave the table. Take a step back for a moment. It’s perfectly normal for kids appetites to fluctuate with mood, growth stage and level of activity. If there are a few unbalanced days, try not to worry too much. Trying to control the amount your child eats is often a losing battle, and although it can be frustrating, try to focus more on doing the job of providing healthy meals, while your kid follows their own signals on how much they want to eat. Unless there is a medical issue, it’s far better to allow children to regulate the amount they eat and learn to listen to satiety signals in their body.

Involve Them In Cooking

Kids are generally far more interested in what’s on their plate if you can involve them in how it got there. Simple ideas, such as starting a vegetable garden and growing thing together, letting them help to make a simple and fun dish like zucchini bolognese, or finding healthier cook-at-home versions of favorite treats, like the low carb cookies recipe here can make them keener to eat the right things. Another big hit is usually ‘build your own’ meals like pizzas, salad bars or fajitas – just set up a station of healthy ingredients and let your kids do the rest.

Don’t Forbid Treats

Generally banning or otherwise overly demonizing any food is not a good idea, as it quite frequently leads to eating issues later in life. Work on introducing more healthy options that your child enjoys instead. Not keen on broccoli? Don’t push on that – but offer alternatives like sugar snap peas or mashed sweet potato that may go down better. And remember to allow the odd cookie or bag of chips – it’s okay every once in a while.