EP 60 : Twenty Two Subtle Signs and Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
We all have good and bad days and, sometimes, so do our bodies depending on how active we are or how sensitive our body is to outside influences. Our body is constantly giving us signs. From mild signs and symptoms to severe ones, many health conditions make their presence known by ‘bothering’ your body and some are more subtle. It’s our responsibility to notice what our bodies are trying to tell us.
As soon as you notice any unusual changes in your body, see your doctor. Sudden fatigue, weight loss, unexplained headaches, bleeding gums,anything you think doesn’t have a clear explanation could mean something more, so do not ignore it. With that in mind, we intend to explain things away. That is what I did for years. Let’s take a look at some of the subtle signs of deadly health issues hiding in plain sight!
Do you see a pattern with signs and symptoms many are often overlooked because they are way too subtle. I am guilty of overlooking and blatantly ignoring many of these signs explaining them away as stress related.
Regardless of why they are signs that should not be ignored, better to find out it is nothing now than blow it off and find out you have cancer and it has progressed because you ignored what your body was trying to tell you.
I felt like I did not have the time or money. Now I am spending way more of both of those currencies due to my choice. I get to spend more time with my family but instead of making fun memories I layed in bed for weeks while they take care of me.
Please learn from my mistakes. Prevention and early diagnosis is the better way to go than the road I chose.
Staying healthy is an important commitment to make to yourself. Being proactive about your lifestyle and health care is an easy way to ensure you're making the best possible decisions for yourself.
Trust me when I say it is a different life when you are sick, when you don’t have your health you miss out on a lot of moments you can never get back.
We as Americans do not put our health first, it is apparent by how we take care of our mouths, how we eat, exercise and the fact that we want everything at our fingertips. There is a pill for our ill.
What is convenience costing us? Our healthcare system treats sick people and it is a trillion dollar a year business. We all have family members that have had cavities, heart disease, diabetes alzheimer's and cancer.
Many of these illnesses are preventable. Awareness and knowledge are power. If Covid taught us nothing it is that a weakened immune system makes us more susceptible to illness.
Does healthier food cost more? Yes they do. Do I hear going to the doctor or dentist is expensive? Yep everyday. If I could go back and be consistent with what I put in and on my body with the water I drank, the foods I ate, the products I chose, yearly check ups. I would. But I can't. I can only move forward and share my story and experiences with others.
Will I change the world? Probably not we are creatures of habit. But I can make a difference to the people who follow me. I don’t have all the answers no one does. I know I have helped thousands of people over my 30 years as a dental hygienist. When I get a big hug from a child that is no longer in pain and has a cavity free dental visit, I know I have done my part as little as it may be, I made a difference to her.
That is what makes continuing my education worth it, so I teach parents what to look for and where to get help for their kiddos. Having Cancer made me take pause and ask what I can do to make the world a better place. Thank you for taking the time reading, listening, watching and sharing. It does take a village, each of us has our own community of family and friends we do need each other.
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