Five tell-tale signs that your gut needs some TLC…
When your gut is unhealthy it can cause symptoms far beyond stomach pains and cramps. Poor gut health could make you more susceptible to autoimmune diseases, fatigue, anxiety and hormonal imbalances. These are all health concerns that have all been caused by poor care of the gut. Your gut is central and it can be difficult to figure out problems when they arise. However, there are some simple symptoms you can look out for that indicate your gut is far from healthy.
Digestive Issues
These are normally the first thing that will cross your mind when you think about having an unhealthy gut. Signs like excess gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea may indicate that your gut needs some extra attention. These are by far and away the clearest signs you’re experiencing digestive difficulties.
Mental Health
Scientists have shown that some of the bacteria in your gut actually release neurotransmitters that interact with your brain. Some mental illness sufferers tend to have poor gut health too. Conditions like depression, anxiety, brain fog, OCD and autism have all been linked to unhealthy guts.
Skin Conditions
A lot of confusion has surrounded skin conditions over the years, with some misguided individuals arguing that the symptoms of a condition must appear in the same location. This simply isn’t true. For a lot of skin conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema, they are a symptom of a condition within your gut.
Brittle Nails
Having brittle nails can indicate that your stomach is not producing enough acid to properly digest the food you consume. This is because you are not reaping all the nutrients that strengthen your nails like protein, calcium and zinc. The American Academy of Dermatology cites digestive problems as one of the main causes of ingrowing toe nails.
Food Allergies
A healthy gut teeming with bacteria can protect you from developing allergies to food. The immune system that is present in your gut can falsely trigger allergies if the gut is unhealthy. If you are suffering from a lot of allergies, it could be a sign that the bacteria in your gut are not healthy.
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