If there is something wrong with your body, only your body will tell you. However, these signals are often ignored and symptoms can turn into more serious health problems. In the article below, find out which signals can tell you that the body needs help.
1. Sleep problems, irritability, leg cramps
If you have these problems, you should eat more foods rich in magnesium and potassium, such as flax seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, beets, plums and apricots.
For sleep problems, eat spinach, which is rich in vitamin K, minerals and antioxidants.Photo: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels
2. Excessive desire for salty food
An excessive desire for salty food warns you that you have an infection or inflammation in your body, but it can also be a sign that you lack some minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, iodine, calcium, magnesium, selenium and iron.
3. Dry skin
The skin is the largest organ and when it is dry, itchy, sore and flaky, it is a sign that you are not consuming enough vitamins, especially vitamin E. You should increase your intake of vegetable oil, oily fish and nuts.
Dry skin is a sign of vitamin E deficiency.Photo: Polina Kovaleva / Pexels
4. Excessive craving for sweets
This can be a sign of exhaustion of the nervous system. Your body needs more glucose for energy. A strong desire for sweets can mean that your diet lacks vitamins and minerals. In moments when you feel an irresistible desire for sweets, eat a little honey or dark chocolate to avoid problems.
5. Bleeding gums
Bleeding gums often occur due to a lack of vitamin C. At that time, you should drink more tea and eat more fruits, vegetables and garlic. If you have frequent problems, visit a dentist, because gum inflammation is a sign of periodontitis, which develops very slowly.
6. Dry skin on the elbows
It indicates a lack of vitamins A and C. Eat more oranges, apricots, carrots and pumpkins. If you experience dry skin on your hands and elbows, you should also consult your doctor, as this may be a sign of psoriasis.
Supply the body with vitamin C.Photo: Євгения Височина/Unsplash
7. Increased desire for seafood
It indicates a lack of iodine in the body. Iodine is essential for the health of the thyroid and ovaries, breasts and prostate.
8. Great desire for acidic food
Your body needs food that will stimulate the work of the gallbladder and liver. Add more lemons and cranberries to your diet.
9. Brittle hair and nails
Similar to dry skin, brittle hair or nails can also be a sign of vitamin deficiency. Eat plenty of vitamin B, calcium, more milk, potatoes, legumes, wheat germ.
10. Excessive desire for raw food
If you crave raw food, it may indicate liver problems or gastritis. Raw food can ease cramps and settle the stomach.
