Have you ever felt that your body is trying to tell you something? It may start as a whisper, such as a dull morning headache or an energy slump in the afternoon. Other times the signals are not so subtle, manifesting themselves as digestive problems, skin breakouts, insomnia, and more.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the signals of a body that’s crying for help, and some ways to rectify them!

5 Signs Your Body is Crying for Help

1. 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:

• Use a natural sleep aid, such as DREAM, that includes ingredients that promote deep and restorative sleep, such as Melatonin, GABA, L-Tryptophan, Valerian, and L-Theanine. This sort of sleep aid is non habit forming, and allows you to wake up without the sort of grogginess associated with prescription sleeping pills.
• Use essential oils such as lavender in a diffuser in your bedroom or on your pillow to induce sleep. 
• Avoid caffeine in the evening
• Avoid viewing screens of TV, computers etc. a couple of hours before going to bed. If you do, make sure to use blue light blocking glasses.
• Lie on an Ajnamat for 15 minutes to promote relaxation and induce sleep

2. Dry Skin and Skin Rashes

Dry skin may indicate Vitamin E deficiency, and skin rashes may signal that your body is under stress. Try the following remedies to ease stressed out skin:

• Avoid eating dairy and excessive sugar as they may promote inflammation. 
• Eat more of vegetables, nuts, fish and oils and include omega-3 supplements in your diet to control dry skin and skin rashes.
• Increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, green vegetables and bell peppers. 

3. 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. Try the following tips to calm yourself:

• Do meditation to calm your mind. Incorporate breathing exercises for an even more powerful effect. 
• Consider taking a supplement such as ZEN that contains ashwagandha and magnesium. This natural blend will help to manage symptoms of stress and anxiety, and create a sense of wellbeing.
• Limit your intake of alcohol and caffeine. 
• Focus on consuming whole foods instead of processed foods. Make sure to include plenty of healthy fats such as avocado, cheese, fatty fish, nuts and extra virgin olive oil.

4. 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. 

Try the following to resolve your digestive issues:

• Take supplemental prebiotics, digestive enzymes and probiotics to maintain the health of the good bacteria of your gut.
• Consume foods rich in probiotics and prebiotics, such as sauerkraut, kombucha, garlic, and asparagus.
• Ensure that you drink plenty of water
• Engage in regular exercise as it helps in keeping the digestive system healthy. 
• Limit or (even better!) remove sugar from your diet
• Remove toxic products from your life, such as cosmetics containing parabens, plastic containing BPA, and yoga mats containing PVC

Learn more ways to Detoxify Your Body here.

5. Brittle Nails and Hair

Brittle nails and hair are a tell tale sign that your body is not thriving, and the  deficiency of essential vitamins and nutrients in the body may be to blame.

Take a look at your diet and see if you’re lacking in any these 4 critical nail and hair nutrients:

Protein- If you eat meat, eggs, or other protein-rich foods regularly, there’s no need to worry. But if you don’t eat meat, add these vegetarian protein sources to your diet, such as quinoa, beans, and meat substitutes like tofu and seitan.

Zinc- Oysters are rich in zinc, as are pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, lamb, beef, and oats.

Biotin-You can find Biotin in foods like swiss chard (a top source), eggs, wheat germ, whole grains, and salmon.

Vitamin A- Include plenty of fruits and vegetables, along with dairy products, fish, liver, and fortified cereals.

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