In an adult healthy person use. Definition of "health". Signs and indicators of individual health. What can your feet say...
The program "About the most important thing" led me to this idea. Unfortunately, I turned on the TV late, and the show was about bags under my eyes. So I decided to search on the Internet on my own, and how, in general, according to external signs, you can make a diagnosis for yourself (putting, of course, it sounds loud, but it will help to think about how you feel). And here's what I found. I’ll make a reservation right away that something seemed to me not devoid of logic, but something made me laugh! SO:
Some internal diseases have very clear external signs. If, after a careful examination of your body, you see any of the signs described below, then this is an occasion to consult a doctor for a more complete examination.
DETERMINATION OF DISEASES ON THE EXTERNAL SIGNS OF A HUMAN.
Let's start with human growth
Tall people have developed mental abilities, but they are prone to colds and nervous disorders. Physically and socially active short people often show disorders of the digestive and circulatory systems. People with long and thick arms and legs are strong mentally, they are very flexible in the social and intellectual sphere.
Attention should also be paid to the shoulders: if a person has unbalanced shoulders (that is, one is higher than the other), then the organs located on the side where the shoulder is higher are weaker than those located on the side of the lower shoulder.
Sloping shoulders correspond to the feminine principle, a balanced nervous system, active physical and mental activity. People with square shoulders have a masculine character and a lot of physical health.
The activity of a person depends on the length of the legs. People with short legs cannot sit for a long time - they like to walk and stand; They also absorb information better while standing. A long-legged person, on the contrary, cannot stand or walk for a long time, he has a constant desire to sit down.
Special attention should be paid to the fingers and toes:
* long fingers speak of a very emotional, receptive and aesthetic nature;
* short fingers - about high resistance to environmental negative factors;
* the index finger is longer than the ring finger - perhaps there is a congenital pathology of the large intestine;
* the index finger is equal in height to the middle one and lower than the ring finger - diseases of the heart or stomach are likely;
* fingers, equal in length, say that their owner can perform complex manual work;
* fingers, different in length, are typical mainly for creative people - these people work not with their hands, but with their heads;
* lost the flexibility of the fingers - it means that the muscles, arteries and veins have hardened not only on the hands, but throughout the body.
Even by the movements, gestures of a person, you can understand why he has health problems:
If at walking a person bends his shoulders forward, as if protecting his chest, and throws his head back, and often clasps his hands in a lock on his stomach, this indicates diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers and gastritis.
In a person who constantly fidgets and often changes posture, most likely back problems: intervertebral hernia or osteochondrosis.
A clear picture of the disease in people suffering from joint diseases: arthritis or arthrosis. When walking, they almost do not bend their legs, take very small steps, make efforts to sit down, and even more so to stand up.
If a person tries not to move almost head, and even when you need to look to the side, the whole body turns, combined with pallor - this is talking about severe headaches and migraines. But if the head is slightly tilted to one side, this may be a symptom of inflammation of the neck muscles (myositis).
A person tries to keep the body straight, and even when bending, does not bend back, but the whole body moves forward. This may be a picture of Bechterew's disease.
An uncertain gait and a constant search for support are a sign of pressure problems, vegetative vascular distancing and dizziness.
A shuffling gait with a low head and shoulders indicates deep depression.
If, when walking, it seems that a person is stepping on hot coals, he most likely has gout or polyarthritis.
A cautious gait with hands pressed to the body, as if the walker is afraid of hurting something, speaks of some kind of chronic pain syndrome.
Trembling arms indicate vascular disease.
But even a barely noticeable trembling heads may be a sign of cerebral atherosclerosis or neurological problems.
Too active gestures and nervous gait, even when a person is absolutely calm, speaks of possible neurosis and psychopathy.
Inhibition of movements, low mobility, stiffness of the hands are the first symptom of a mental disorder.
Hands my hands:
Each finger and toe corresponds to certain organs and functions. Often the appearance of the fingers reflects the work of these organs.
Fingers:
* thumb - lungs,
* index finger - large intestine,
* middle finger - vital energy, heart and reproductive function,
* ring finger - the activity of metabolism and the release of excess energy from the heart, stomach, intestines,
* little finger - heart and small intestine.
Toes:
* first finger (thumb) - spleen, pancreas,
* second finger - stomach,
* third finger - stomach and duodenum,
* fourth finger - gallbladder,
* the fifth finger is the bladder.
You can identify malfunctions in the digestive system using palms: open your palm and firmly press your fingers together - if there are gaps between the fingers, then something is wrong. The presence of warts on the hands also indicates the same ailment. And if you open your palm and feel pain in its center, then you can assume a general mental and physical fatigue.
1. A completely flat hill of Venus and a large arch on the first bracelet, speak of a difficult birth. Unfortunately, this sign was confirmed by 99%.
2. As cancer progresses, the skin of the palm often acquires a greenish tint.
3. With colon cancer, the shade may appear on the outside of each of the palms in the gaps between the thumb and forefinger.
4. For cancer of the small intestine - from the outside of the palm, down from the little finger.
5. With lung cancer - on one or both arms.
6. With cancer of the stomach - on the outside of each of the legs, especially below the knee.
7. Vertical strokes between the index and middle fingers are a sign of a predisposition to rheumatism.
8. With hyperfunction of the pituitary gland, which can be caused, for example, by a tumor, abnormally large hands with huge, thick fingers develop.
9. And, on the contrary, in case of dysfunction or underdevelopment of the pituitary gland, small hands with too thin fingers are visible.
10. Very cold tips of the fingers and toes - violation of blood vessels, atherosclerosis.
11. In hypothyroidism, we find, especially in women, a small, greasy hand, white in color and soft in texture. The fingertips are usually short and conical in shape, the little finger is exceptionally sharp.
12. In contrast, a person with an overactive thyroid gland has a long, bony hand, with thin, bony fingers.
13. Insufficient function of the gonads is noticeable by the infantile shortness of the hands and fingers, and especially the little finger.
14. In patients with gout and rheumatism, changes can be easily established - swollen and deformed fingers.
15. White or blue emaciated hand in Rhine's disease.
16. In those suffering from depression, we see, as a rule, a thin, pale and sluggish hand.
17. Schizophrenics have a thin and bluish hand.
18. Discontinuous and dark coloring of the line of health indicates irascibility and diseases resulting from spillage of bile.
19. If the line of health is interrupted several times and angular, then this is taken as a sign of gastric and gastrointestinal ailments.
20. Loop on the line of health - speaks of liver disease.
21. A loop on the line of the mind speaks of a brain disease.
22. Excessive mobility of the arm leads to the conclusion about low blood pressure, which is expressed in fatigue and loss of energy.
23. Ideal - a long arm shows a predisposition to hyperthyroidism and related diseases. The owners of this type of hand are often neurotic and tend to psychoses.
24. If the thumb of a person is more like a finger of an anthropoid ape (ie, very large), then this most likely indicates dementia and degenerative tendencies.
25. People who suffer from harmless or insidious spasms, as well as convulsive conditions, for example, epileptics, hide their thumb in a fist at the time of an attack, which is an expression of their depressive state. In people with this position of the thumb - there is a general decrease in vitality, these people are depressed and pessimistic, which can cause psychosomatic health problems.
26. Schizophrenics usually have an abnormally long little finger.
27. A too short little finger indicates not only infantilism, but also "paranoid" schizophrenics, who are very often underdeveloped also in a sexual sense.
28. In disorders of the endocrine system, the little finger is usually not only too short, but often sharp.
29. If the hands are constantly cold as ice and white or blue in color, then in this case the fingertips may be wrinkled, and their skin rough. All this speaks (if the person does not suffer from cardiovascular diseases), about melancholy, depression, or psychosis. In such cases, the palm is also wet.
30. If the hill of Venus (near the thumb) is of medium size and smooth, this indicates a short life.
31. A red dot in the hollow between the ring and middle fingers indicates caries.
32. A very short little finger is a serious (and almost always justified) sign of mental imbalance and poor health.
33. If the little finger is noticeably curved towards the ring finger, then in women this is a sign of an incorrect position of the uterus.
34. In men, the curvature of the little finger towards the ring finger is a violation of sexual function.
35. The absence of a hole on the nail of the little finger - dysfunction of the urinary tract.
36. An ugly, randomly indented hill of the Moon (hill of the palm, opposite the hill of Venus, adjacent to the base of the thumb), speaks of the danger of epilepsy, kidney disease and dropsy.
37. A square on the hill of the Moon, speaks of a violent death from loved ones.
38. A network of lines on the hill of the Moon and on the little finger - speaks of a disease with consumption.
39. Star on the hill of the Moon - utopian death.
40. The connection at the very beginning of the lines of the mind and the lines of the heart with a perpendicular straight line is a sign of suicide.
41. A parchment-like hand with a yellowish skin tone testifies to a disease of the liver and gallbladder.
42. Anemia is indicated by exfoliating nails.
43. A weakly expressed line of love (heart) can be associated with increased sensitivity and great vulnerability of a person. It can also be an indicator of stomach diseases (excessive sensitivity contributes to stomach diseases).
44. An unfavorable sign in a woman in labor is considered to be a combination of a narrow palm (foreshadows a protracted birth) with an upper bracelet line in the middle, rarely curved upward towards the fingers.
45. A dark dot on the hill of Venus - indicates a predisposition to hearing impairment (on the right hand - the right ear), on the left hand - the left ear, respectively.
46. Wet hands - indicate some kind of internal ailment, most often an unhealthy heart.
47. If the color of the hand is "yellow" - this means that the person is sickly and nervous.
48. If the "crescent" on the nails is large or not at all, then a person may have an unhealthy heart. It is also necessary to look at the line of the Heart - if it is intermittent, dots or small dashes are visible on it, then this is another confirmation of the disease.
49. There are people whose nails "bloom" - they have white, flower-like dashes on their nails - this means a violation of blood circulation.
50. And striped nails indicate a stomach ailment.
51. If the nails on the fingers are strong, this is evidence of a healthy body.
52. A branch to the hill of Jupiter from the line of Health, provides for internal diseases.
53. If the line of Health is crippled, tortuous, branched, then this indicates a sick person.
54. A very wide line of health indicates poor health.
55. An unhealthy heart is indicated by a broken line of the heart, on which dots or small dashes are visible. This is also evidenced by the line in the form of a chain.
56. If the middle part of the line of the mind approaches the line of the heart, this may indicate a lung disease.
57. If at the end of the line of the mind you can see a cross, a star, or another line crosses it, then a person may be threatened with a mental illness.
58. A cross or a star on the line of the mind indicates that there is a threat to health.
59. If points can be seen on the line of the mind, then they indicate a violation of the nervous system.
60. Sometimes deep pits are noticeable on the line of the mind, which, as it were, increase this line. And this indicates a violation of the nervous system that a person had or will have. In what year of life this can happen, certain years indicate this.
61. If the line of the mind is crossed by a line or a line, and it breaks off like a cut with a knife, this means that human life can end unexpectedly.
62. In rare cases, the line of the mind has branches back. When the line of the mind is broken, this indicates a mental illness.
63. It is bad if the line of the mind ends with two branches, and both of them turn towards the hill of the Moon. Such formations on the lines of the hand indicate that a person's life may end in a violation of the mind.
64. If the line of the mind is interrupted, then this implies a head injury or a violation of the nervous system.
76. Narrow nails are a sign of irritability and ambition.
77. Nails dull, brittle and with colored marks or highlights, characterized by irregular growth and uncharacteristic skin color - this always indicates poor health, and in some cases these signs portend very bad changes. Only a specialist can determine the essence of which.
78. A healthy nail at its base is bordered by a white hole. The absence or presence of too large a hole indicates a predisposition to nervous diseases (heart neurosis).
79. White spots on the thumbnail - speak of nervousness, anemia, insufficient blood circulation and other diseases.
80. White spots on the index finger (nail) portend heart disease, heart hobbies.
81. On the middle finger - a difficult state of mind, and some have a tendency to commit suicide.
82. If the nail is of normal shape, then the person is practically healthy.
83. A short and flat nail is an organic disease of the heart.
84. Large size of the crescent - tachycardia.
85. Absence of the crescent - neurosis of the heart.
86. Very cold tips of the fingers and toes - violation of blood vessels, atherosclerosis.
In general, people who have warts, there is a predisposition to the development of tumors, cysts, oncological diseases, diseases of the urinary system.
Eyes
WHAT IS IRIDODIAGNOSTICS?
Iridology (from the Latin "iris" - iris) is an informative examination that complements traditional tests. By the iris, you can determine diseases of the spine, stomach, heart, ovaries or prostate, diabetes, asthma, rheumatism, a tendency to schizophrenia, hereditary diseases, assess the strength of immunity, and predict life expectancy. And let it be impossible to talk about the diagnosis exactly, but it is possible to detect diseases at such early stages, when it is still impossible to diagnose the disease by conventional methods.
WHY IS THE IRIS DISPLAYING DISEASES?
From the course of anatomy, it is known that the eyes are part of the brain. Everything in the body is interconnected, so the state of the internal organs is displayed by the brain in a kind of sign language. The iris is just that part of the eyes on which the entire chronicle of our health is "written", starting from birth.
WHAT DOES EYE COLOR SAY?
If your eyes are bright, this means that you have been given strong immunity from birth. In particular, it is easy for blue-eyed people to drink vodka. The roots of this phenomenon go back to hoary antiquity, when the blue-eyed Slavs drank this traditional drink like water, which was genetically transmitted to their heirs. Black-eyed and brown-eyed people cannot do this - their liver is weaker. So, by the way, one can recognize Tatar origin in owners of mixed eye color: if from 200 g it becomes bad, then the ancestors are from the East.
If the color of the eyes changes, for example, from blue to green, this indicates illness and slagging of the body.
From birth, a different eye color, for example, one eye is brown, the other is green, says that their owner is an unbalanced type.
WHAT CAN YOU FIND BY YOUR OWN EYES?
In order to examine your iris, sit in front of the light and take a magnifying glass in one hand and a mirror in the other. Pay attention to:
1. Density of the iris
The dense iris resembles the eye of a baby doll: even, smooth, evenly pigmented, without spots. If the iris is dense before the eyes, this is a sign of excellent heredity, endurance, and strong immunity. After illnesses and surgeries, your health is likely to recover quickly and completely. There is a high probability that you will live to be 80-85 years old, and maybe even up to 90.
A loose iris speaks of "average" heredity. With great mental and physical stress, such people may have nervous breakdowns, excessive irritability, headaches and heart pains, spasms of various organs, and depression. But if the rhythm of your life is moderate, if you do not “leave your health to the mercy of fate”, then without any problems you will live to at least 75-80 years.
A very loose iris, in which the fibers are split and there are many "holes", is a sign of weak immunity, a low degree of endurance. Even with minor loads or stresses, nervous breakdowns and the occurrence of diseases are possible. But nevertheless, you have a chance to live up to 70-75 years.
2. Color drawings
Around the pupil, a yellowish color is a sign of slagging of the intestines, liver, and gallbladder.
A white arc along the edge of the iris is a sure sign that you are suffering from atherosclerosis. If in its upper part - atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels, in the lower - the vessels of the legs.
Half rings or rings passing through the entire surface of the iris, around the pupil, indicate that you are a sensitive person, but holding negative emotions, resentment, tension. The nervous and cardiovascular systems suffer from this mental stress.
Spots indicate violations in specific organs. In order to determine where the disease "sits", look at the diagram of the projections of the internal organs and try to determine in which organ these spots are located.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE IRIS
If you break the iris into sectors and imagine it as a clock face, you can see your entire body. For example, on the right iris
From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the work of the brain is reflected; in the center of the dial, near the pupil, - the stomach and intestines;
From 13 to 15 hours - nasopharynx and trachea;
From 16:00 to 17:00 - spine;
From 17:00 to 18:00 - genitourinary system: ureter, bladder and kidneys;
From 18 to 19 hours - appendages;
Around 20:00 - liver and gallbladder;
In the middle between 20 and 21 hours - the mammary gland;
From 21:00 to 22:00 - lungs;
About 22 - thyroid gland;
From 22:00 to 22:30 - ear.
The left shell mirrors the right one.
Tearing of the eyes indicates a deficiency of potassium in the body, dilated pupils indicate nervousness and anxiety. Redness of the eyes indicates a violation of blood pressure, often intracerebral.
Redness gla h, which appeared with fever, indicates a long-term lesion of the abdomen.
Bags under the eyes are often a symptom of certain diseases. For example, they may indicate violations of the kidneys, thyroid gland. Moreover, if the bags under the eyes are the result of any disease, then even after recovery they will not go anywhere.
Other signs of disease in the appearance of a person:
Double chin indicates poor digestion.
chubby cheeks usually with indigestion.
If a ruddiness forms a sharply limited intense red spot on the cheekbones - it means that the lungs begin to collapse.
By complexion:
A bluish-green complexion is a sign of liver disease.
Earthy complexion - in persons suffering from diseases of the stomach, spleen, pancreas.
Paleness of the skin indicates a disease of the large intestine.
Red complexion often indicates heart disease, white - lung disease.
A reddish hue of the skin of the face and trunk is characteristic of diseases of the heart, pericardium and systems paired with it.
A blackish hue of the face - with diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
Blue complexion indicates diseases of the stomach and spleen.
Yellow complexion indicates diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
A bloodless complexion with yellowness suggests that the patient has cancer.
brown red neck indicates inflammation of the organs of the lower abdomen (if the place over which to draw a finger immediately takes on the same color).
Thickened back of the head indicates tinnitus, headaches, diseases of the spinal cord, mental disorders.
Redness on the bump chest indicates inflammation of the head or chest.
. Smell acetone from the mouth indicates liver problems
. Face glitters, forehead darkish - signs of a violation in the hormonal system.
Strong pain in a stomach, hair loss from the head and from the beard indicate that the spleen is sick.
Pigmentation on the face
in a woman after childbirth, it indicates that the woman has a uterine disease.
In men whose testicles are affected, there is a dry cough, and the voice is hoarse, not loud.
jitter language indicates mental disorder.
Consider the language:
Language always bears the imprint of one or another internal organ. And it can tell a lot about the state of health. No wonder they say: the tongue is the mirror of the body.
So bright pink, moist with a thin white coating of mucus and saliva, the tongue indicates that you are absolutely healthy.
A red tongue without plaque is the first sign of dehydration.
A pale tongue indicates a slow metabolism.
Grayish-purple - indicates a deterioration in blood circulation.
If the tongue is covered with a yellow coating, this is a sign of indigestion or other digestive disorders.
After all, it is not for nothing that in Eastern medicine the tongue is considered the most sensitive "window of the body", so to speak, a mirror of the body's health. And through it you can influence the internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, lungs).
Please note that fresh breath is 70% dependent on the condition of the tongue. And some do not even think about it and look for problems where there are none.
By the way, if the tongue often bleeds, it means that the body urgently needs vitamin C, if it is rough, dry and has acquired a purple-red color, there is not enough vitamin B2, blood-cyanotic - vitamin B3.
A healthy person has pink nails. If, when pressing on the patient's nail, the pink color quickly returns, the disease should be treatable. Otherwise, the disease is in a dangerous stage.
Black-gray spots on the nail are signs of mercury intoxication.
White spots on the nail - a violation of the nervous system.
A dirty gray color of the nails indicates congenital syphilis.
Cyanotic or blue color of the nails indicates congenital heart defects.
Yellowish nails indicate some brain disorder.
Pale nail color is usually due to anemia.
Pale red nails indicate certain blood disorders.
The dark brown color of the nails indicates a protracted severe fever.
With yellow coloration of the nails, liver disease occurs.
Greenish-purulent coloration of the nails, usually with purulent processes.
So we got to the feet:
Various foot problems can have very unpleasant consequences for any part of the human body. Even a little pain in the foot that makes you walk more slowly can lead to an increase in body weight, not to mention incoordination, which, in turn, can lead to a fall and a fracture. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. You can gain much more knowledge if you study the following information about our feet:
Slightly sunken toenails that leave a spoon-shaped notch in the toes
What can it say? The spoon-like, almost concave dorsal surface of the ends of the toes, with the nails deeply recessed into it, very often speaks of anemia (that is, anemia, or iron deficiency). These signs are especially pronounced in severe cases of anemia. The reason for this is usually a lack of hemoglobin and an iron-rich protein in the blood cells that are responsible for transporting oxygen. Internal bleeding and a heavy menstrual period in women can also cause anemia.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: unhealthy pallor may appear on the nails and on the terminal phalanges of the fingers themselves (it doesn’t matter - hands or feet). Nails can be too brittle and often break. Sometimes a person's feet freeze even in a warm period of time. These are all signs of anemia, as are fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness (even when you're just standing) and headaches.
What should be done? It is necessary to undergo a complete blood test, because it is he who will most accurately diagnose anemia. An examination by a physiotherapist will help to identify the causes of the disease. The first steps to cure this disease include the introduction of iron-fortified preparations and a special diet that will allow the body to make up for the lack of iron and vitamin C (which contributes to the faster dissolution of iron in the body).
Lack of hair on legs and toes
What can it say? Poor circulation, which is often caused by vascular disease, can cause hair loss on the legs. For example, when the heart loses the ability to pump enough blood to the outermost parts of the body due to arteriosclerosis (also called hardening of the arteries), the body is forced to prioritize itself. And the hair on the legs obviously has a weak priority, which is why they begin to fall out in the first place.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: Reduced blood circulation is also characterized by the fact that it becomes difficult to find a pulse in the area of \u200b\u200bthe feet (if everything is in order, you can always check your pulse by placing your hand on the inside of the ankle, just above the foot). When a person with poor circulation stands, their feet darken slightly (or take on a slight reddish color). If he raises his foot, the foot will immediately turn pale. The skin of such people looks like polished. As a rule, people with poor circulation are already aware of the presence of certain problems with their cardiovascular system. They may suffer from various kinds of heart disease and carotid disease, but still be unaware of poor circulation.
What should be done? The situation will help to correct the treatment of vessels of the lower extremities. Despite the fact that the hair on the legs and toes rarely grows back, the treatment does not become less effective.
Frequent leg cramps
What can it say? Sharp, knife-like pain in the foot - and, in fact, a pinched muscle - can signal dehydration, or that you have subjected your feet to a lot of physical exertion. If cramps happen too often, it may indicate that your diet lacks foods rich in calcium, potassium, or magnesium. This kind of spasms are often found in pregnant women in the last three months of pregnancy. This happens due to an increase in the volume of circulating blood in the body and at the same time a deterioration in blood flow to the feet.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: spasm (cramps) of the muscles of the feet and legs happens very suddenly; as a rule, a person can generally lie in a relaxed state. It can be either single contractions or undulating spasms that pass gradually. Often the pain from them can persist for a long time.
What should be done? Try to bend your leg and massage the area where the pain is felt. You can also try to relieve tension by applying an ice pack to your leg, or by rubbing your leg with a strong alcohol solution. To prevent cramps, you need to stretch your legs a little before going to bed. Do not interfere with a walk in the fresh air. Also drink a glass of warm milk before bed - this will add calcium to your body.
Sores on the bottom of the foot that heal slowly
What can it say? This is the main symptom of diabetes. Elevated levels of glucose in the blood lead to damage to the nerve endings in the feet. Usually, slight peeling of the skin of the feet, small cuts, or irritation caused by uncomfortable or tight shoes are not paid attention to. If a person does not know that he has diabetes, he also does not pay due attention to these damages. Meanwhile, in his case, this can lead to catastrophic consequences (even to amputation), since in diabetic patients such wounds become inflamed very quickly, spreading the infection throughout the body.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: Festering, foul-smelling cuts should alert anyone, since such signs are possible only if these cuts have not healed for a long time. Other signs that may indicate the presence of a disease such as diabetes are constant thirst, frequent urination, increased fatigue, blurred vision, too much hunger and weight loss.
What should be done? Any sores and cuts on the legs should be treated immediately and an appointment should be made with a doctor to undergo a medical examination for diabetes. Diabetics should generally examine their feet daily. It is often very difficult for older people, or very obese people, to do this, and therefore there must be someone who will help them with this. In addition, diabetics should be regularly monitored by their doctor.
cold feet
What can it say? Very often (more often than men) the weaker sex complains about their cold feet (however, perhaps it is men who complain about the cold feet of their women!). This may mean nothing at all, or it may indicate the presence of certain problems with the thyroid gland. The temperature in the very center of the female body is slightly lower than in the male body, which in principle makes them more susceptible to the slightest cold (even if they are quite healthy). On the other hand, women over forty who complain of cold feet very often suffer from problems with the thyroid gland, which regulates body temperature and is responsible for metabolic processes in the body (for metabolism). In addition, cold feet (in both sexes) can indicate poor circulation.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: the symptoms of hypothyroidism (diseases associated with the thyroid gland) are very difficult to diagnose. Sometimes they are very difficult to identify, since their manifestation is not characterized by any periodicity, or other signs by which they could be easily identified. But you need to know that they can include fatigue, depression, weight loss, dry skin.
What should be done? Clothing made from natural materials that retain heat well is perfect in this case. For example, woolen socks and insulated shoes. If you still feel discomfort from cold feet, you should consult a doctor. However, unfortunately, the doctor is unlikely to be able to identify any other cause of cold feet, except for problems with the thyroid gland. In all other cases, the explanation will be only the specific temperature balance of your body.
Unpleasant looking, thick, yellow, too even toenails
What can it say? This may indicate that a fungal infection has spread with might and main under the nails. Onychomiko can develop in this mode for years. Moreover, this can happen absolutely painlessly. By the time it becomes visible, giving an unpleasant appearance to your toenails, you may even have infection on your fingernails.
Additional signs that indicate the presence of this disease: nails can often have an unpleasant odor and become dark in color. Under the category of the most vulnerable people who are most susceptible to the occurrence of such an infection, diabetics fall; people with poor blood circulation, or people whose body is in a state of immunodeficiency (for example, patients with rheumatoid arthritis). Sometimes, when an elderly person has difficulty moving, this can be explained by the fact that his infected nails have become thicker and wider, have grown into the skin, and it has become impossible to cut them without causing severe pain.
What should be done? In this case, it is necessary to constantly be observed by the appropriate specialist. In the most serious cases, when conventional antifungal agents do not help, patients are prescribed additional oral medications. In addition, it is possible to professionally remove neglected areas of the skin affected by the fungus. However, due to the fact that medicine has made great progress in this direction in recent years, modern antifungal drugs for internal use are very effective and do not provoke the occurrence of serious side effects (unlike the drugs of past years).
Thumb unexpectedly swollen to an alarmingly large size
What can it say? Gout is quite possible (a disease caused by a metabolic disorder, with a predominant lesion of the joints). Yes, no matter how old-fashioned the name of this disease sounds, people still get gout. And not necessarily very old people - most of them are not even 65. In essence, gout is a form of arthritis (it is also called gouty arthritis), which occurs due to an excess of uric acid in the body. Uric acid, which is a natural substance, forms needle-like crystals, especially at low temperatures. And the lowest temperature in the human body, of course, is in the part farthest from the heart - in the big toes. “If in most cases when you wake up you find that the big toe is very swollen and has a bright red color, then this can be regarded as the first signs of gout,” explains Jane Andersen, MD, already mentioned above.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: swelling; glossy (shiny) or purplish skin, along with a sensation of heat and pain in the instep, in the Achilles tendon, in the knees and elbows. Few can get gout, although men over 40-50 years old are more prone to this disease. In women, exacerbation of gout is observed, often after menopause.
What should be done? See your doctor, who will likely prescribe a special diet for you to help control your gout attacks. And a good orthopedic specialist will help the patient relieve pain attacks and restore the functionality of the fingers, if it has been lost.
Loss of sensation in both feet
What can it say? Lack of sensation in the feet, or, conversely, a tingling sensation in the heels can signal the presence of a disease such as peripheral neuropathy. Damage to the peripheral nervous system is not excluded. This is how the body transmits information about disorders from the brain and spinal cord to the appropriate part of the body. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by many things, but the two most likely are diabetes and alcohol addiction (now or in the past). In addition, it may be the result of chemotherapy.
Additional signs that indicate the presence of this disease: tingling or burning may also be felt in the hands and may gradually spread to the palms and down the body (legs). Because of the decreased sensitivity that often accompanies this condition, these tingling sensations can be similar to those felt when warm woolen socks are worn over bare feet or woolen gloves are worn over hands.
What should be done? It is imperative to consult a doctor so that he can accurately determine the cause of this disease (especially in cases where alcohol is clearly not the cause). In general, peripheral neuropathy is not currently treated, but there are a large number of painkillers and antidepressants that can relieve pain and relieve symptoms.
Damaged skin between toes
What can it say? About rheumatoid arthritis (an inflammatory disease of the connective tissue with a predominant vascular lesion) or osteoarthritis (arthritis affecting the articular ends of the bones). These diseases are felt primarily in small joints, such as, for example, the knuckles.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: pain, accompanied by swelling of the fingers and their stiffness (loss of mobility). As a rule, in the case of the presence of this disease, the pain is symmetrical, that is, it occurs simultaneously in both big toes (or in both index fingers). Rheumatoid arthritis often develops unexpectedly (unlike degenerative arthritis); attacks of pain can appear and also suddenly disappear. Women are about four times more likely than men to be affected by this condition.
What should be done? In order to prescribe the correct treatment, in the case of this disease, a detailed examination is always required (however, as in the case of any other joint disease). There are many therapeutic methods and medicines to relieve pain and restore joint functionality in rheumatoid arthritis; although the most successful option is when, thanks to an early diagnosis, it is possible to avoid deformity of the limbs (with this disease, the big toes often begin to grow incorrectly).
Dimpled toenails
What can it say? In almost half of the cases of psoriasis, people's nails signal the presence of this disease. As a rule, we are talking about a large number of small holes - deep and not very deep. More than three-quarters of people with psoriatic arthritis (a disease similar to psoriasis but that affects the joints in addition to the skin) also have pockmarked, pockmarked nails.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: the nails of a sick person also become thicker (moreover, both on the legs and on the hands). They may have a brownish-yellowish hue, and may be characterized by orange-pink foci. The joints of the fingers closer to the nails are usually covered with dry red inflamed skin.
What should be done? Specialist intervention and serious treatment is necessary. Thanks to the achievements of modern medicine, there are now many medicines and techniques that can successfully treat both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In many cases (especially if the treatment was started in the early stages of the disease), the nails, the skin under the nails and near them are restored.
Can't get up on heels
What can it say? A foot drop (or, as it is also called, a foot drop) is a phenomenon that occurs when the peroneal nerve is affected. It is characterized by the inability to raise the foot, which seriously complicates walking. It can also signal certain spinal cord injuries - then the problem may be far from the foot: in the back, forearm, or even in the cervical vertebrae. Often, the reason that a person cannot raise his toes while walking, or stand on the back of the foot, may be chemotherapy with certain medications.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: possible pain in the feet, and their numbness, but not necessarily. Sometimes the pain radiates upward, affecting the upper thighs, or the lower spine, where the pinched nerve is located, which can be caused, for example, by a herniated disc. Sometimes a sick person drags his feet when walking, although it has rarely been observed that the disease affects two lower limbs at once.
What should be done? It is necessary to inform the doctor about all unpleasant and disturbing symptoms. Dropped foot can be permanent or completely reversible, depending on the cause of the disease and treatment options.
Dry, flaky skin on the feet
What can it say? Dry, flaky skin on the feet should be much more of a concern for anyone than dry, flaky skin on the hands or even the face. The fact is that this may indicate the presence of epidermophytosis of the feet - a fungal disease in which the skin of the feet, initially dry and flaky, subsequently becomes inflamed and blistered. When these blisters burst, the infection spreads further throughout the body. This disease is often referred to as "athlete's foot", referring to the fact that it is more likely to catch this infection in places such as the floor of a locker room in a gym, or in a swimming pool.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: "athlete's foot" usually begins to appear between the toes. The fungus can then spread to the soles and even to other parts of the body (such as the armpits or groin). The affected areas itch, and due to scratching, the infection spreads very quickly throughout the body.
What should be done? Mild cases of infection can be cured on their own - for this you just need to wash your feet more often and wipe them dry. And in the future, we must try to avoid moisture, for which it is necessary to pour a special powder from sweat and smell into shoes and even into socks. If there is no improvement within two weeks, or, on the contrary, the infection begins to spread further, then you need to consult a doctor who will prescribe other ointments or medicines for internal use.
Toe color changes
What can it say? In cold weather, the so-called Raynaud's phenomenon, or vibrodisease (a disease in which the tone of the blood vessels is disturbed) leads to the fact that the toes turn white, then acquire a bluish tint; then gradually turn red and only then acquire a natural color. For a reason that is not yet fully understood, periodic spasms of blood vessels occur, which, in fact, cause such a riot of colors.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: in the presence of this disease (Raynaud's phenomenon), a similar "play of colors" can also be observed in other parts of the body. Colors can change the nose, fingers, lips, earlobes. They feel cold to the touch and feel tingly. Women are more at risk of developing this condition than men, especially those who live in colder climates. Raynaud's phenomenon usually occurs in people under 25 or over 40. Stressful situations can also trigger the onset of this disease.
What should be done? It is necessary to consult with a specialist in order to choose the right drug for vasodilation. Proper treatment will help to completely eliminate or mitigate the symptoms of the disease.
Severe foot pain when walking
What can it say? A stress fracture (that is, a fracture of the bones of the foot or, as it is also called, a marching foot), if you do not see a doctor in time and do not get the correct diagnosis, can be the cause of such pain. Discomfort can be felt locally, on the sides of the feet, above the soles; Or the whole foot may hurt. These fractures - they occur quite often and unexpectedly - can cause another serious problem. We are talking about osteopenia (impaired osteogenesis), when bone density decreases, and, accordingly, its strength. It is most commonly seen in women over 50 years of age. Sometimes the cause of this can be malnutrition, vitamin D deficiency, problems with calcium absorption, anorexia.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: very often a person can move for a long time on such feet; the pain is simply unbearable. However, some people with a high pain threshold may not be aware of these fractures for years because they rarely see a doctor.
What should be done? Any pain in your feet should cause you to immediately go to the doctor. Of course, if you made a multi-kilometer march for three days over rough terrain and in bad shoes, then the cause of the pain is clear even without a doctor. However, if such pain occurs, for example, in a woman of 55 years old, who is mainly engaged in sedentary work, then, of course, an examination of the bones of the feet is required. Plain x-rays can reveal the cause of such pain, and enable the doctor to prescribe the right treatment, which, of course, should help.
Thickening of the terminal phalanges of the toes
What can it say? When the terminal phalanges of the toes thicken significantly, the fingers lose their natural flexibility, acquiring an unnatural one, we can talk about the presence of the so-called symptom of drumsticks (it is also called the fingers of Hippocrates, since it was the great ancient Greek doctor who first described this phenomenon 2000 years ago). These symptoms may indicate the presence of various chronic lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, or even lung cancer. Also, the causes of the symptom of drum sticks can be heart disease, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (the so-called Crohn's disease) and others.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: the fingers undergo the same changes as the toes. All fingers may be affected, or only some.
What should be done? Treatment depends on the causes that underlie the disease. This means that only a doctor can prescribe treatment. In addition, in the process of treatment, it is necessary to regularly observe a specialist so that he can correct his entire course.
Shooting pain in heels
What can it say? Plantar fasciitis (heel spur) is the name of an inflammatory process of connective tissue (fascia) that spreads along the plantar part of the foot. In this case, abnormal tissue tension is observed at the site of attachment to the heel tubercle.
Additional signs indicating the presence of this disease: Pain begins in the morning when you take your first steps, and often worsens during the day. As a rule, it is concentrated in the heels (one or two), but can also be felt in the upper part of the foot, or in the back. The reason for this may be strong physical activity - running or jumping, but not only. Sometimes it is observed in those people who walk a lot barefoot; wears old shoes or light slippers; people who are rapidly gaining weight can suffer from this; or those who have to walk a lot on small stones.
What should be done? If the pain persists for several weeks, or even intensifies, it is necessary to visit an orthopedic doctor. Switch to shoes with low but firm (supportive) soles for the duration of the treatment. The treatment itself may involve wearing special shoes and taking medications to help relieve inflammation.
BAD SIGNS IN THE PATIENT.
Loss of speech with hiccough in severe illness.
Appearance of parotid tumors in paralyzed patients.
Blue spots appearing in fever.
Pain in the groin with fever indicates a long and severe illness.
Hemorrhage on the opposite side of the body, such as bleeding from the right nostril, usually occurs with a diseased spleen.
Beating and pain in the jugular vein with fever ends in dysentery.
SIGNS OF IMMEDIATE DEATH IN A HUMAN (Horror!!!).
Sudden loss of vision in severe illness.
Bleeding from mouth, nose, ears, eyes, genitals, rectum during long illness.
If a seriously ill person has changed skin color, the luster of the eyes is lost, the auricles are wrinkled, the nostrils are flattened, and breathing is disturbed.
The appearance of black spots on the tongue in acute fever.
When patients are already weakened, do not see, do not hear, lips, eyes or nose are twisted.
Cold, transparent and tight ears.
Bluish, cracked tongue.
Black or yellow tongue.
Blue lips, eyelids or nose.
If in tuberculosis patients the sputum thrown into the fire spreads an unpleasant smell of burnt meat.
If tuberculosis patients lose their hair.
A variety of tips (Smile - especially the last tip!!!).
The patient will have an unfavorable course of the disease if he falls ill during the spring or autumn equinox, as well as during the summer or winter solstice, that is, June 22 or December 22.
The most favorable time for surgical operations is in the young month.
An unfavorable time for surgical interventions is the full moon, and especially unfavorable is the first quarter after the full moon.
In order to determine if you have protein in your urine, you need to urinate into an enamel mug, put it on a slow fire and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and see if white flakes appear in the urine, then your kidneys are sick (the protein coagulates when heated).
To determine the presence of sugar in the urine, our ancestors did the following. We urinated near the anthill. If there was sugar in the urine, then ants crawled to it.
Here are some more signs of specific diseases:
1. Signs of diabetes mellitus:
- brown or black pigmentation in the armpits or the back of the neck is a signal that you have a fairly high risk of developing diabetes;
Small red dots on the lower leg are a sign of diabetes;
Dark or bluish spots on the toes are a sign of advanced diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus occurs as a result of a lack of the hormone insulin, resulting in an increase in blood glucose. Diabetes mellitus can lead to vision loss, myocardial infarction, stroke, kidney failure, and even limb amputation. As a rule, diabetes mellitus occurs in overweight people, so try to get rid of extra pounds.
2. Dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
If you have very dry, flaky skin, cracked heels, and active hair loss, these may be signs of low thyroid function - hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism entails a violation of the hormonal background. A blood test for thyroid hormones will help clarify the situation.
Sometimes, the signs of a thyroid disease do not look at all like the symptoms of a dangerous disease, but, on the contrary, as signs of a healthy person. We are talking about the peculiar behavior and appearance of a sick person: he becomes active, more cheerful, his eyes shine, and his face has a perky blush, besides, he loses weight and looks slimmer.
Upon closer observation of such a person, it is noted that the shine of his eyes is by no means healthy, and weight loss occurs rapidly and uncontrollably. This occurs as a result of increased thyroid function. Due to an imbalance of hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, thyroid diseases develop.
Common signs of thyroid disease may include:
With an increase in hormone levels: sharp and sudden weight loss, palpitations (cause of tachycardia), tearfulness, hand tremors, increased sweating, irritability.
With a decrease in hormone levels: general weakness, fatigue, lowering blood pressure, hair loss, slow heartbeat, swelling and weight gain, dry skin.
The normal functioning of the thyroid gland affects the body's metabolism. When the function of the thyroid gland changes, the metabolism increases or slows down. Thyroid disease is a common occurrence. In many cases, it goes unnoticed by the patient.
A sign of thyroid disease can be a complete change in the character and behavior of a person. For reasons unknown to him, he becomes restless, conflict, aggressive. A person is easily offended, becomes whiny, uncompromising. A person with a thyroid disease becomes fussy, it is difficult for him to sit in one place, he is constantly worried about something.
His appetite does not change, sometimes even on the contrary increases. At the same time, his body weight becomes inversely proportional to his appetite - he eats enough, but the weight is rapidly decreasing. It is difficult for a person to explain his excessive emotionality. He cannot cope with his absent-mindedness and loss of concentration.
In conversations, he often goes astray, constantly changing topics of conversation. A person with a thyroid disease often suffers from dizziness, it often seems to him that there is not enough air, he is in a fainting state. A very characteristic sign of thyroid disease is swelling of the lower part of the neck and the appearance of an unnatural luster of the eyes.
If the gland itself begins to increase in size, then such a phenomenon cannot pass unnoticed by a person. In this case, the characteristic signs of thyroid disease appear: there is girdle pain in the neck, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, the voice becomes hoarse. A dangerous sign is the development of cervical lymphadenitis, which can cause malignant formation in the body of the thyroid gland. In such cases, you should immediately contact an endocrinologist.
3. Celiac disease.
Pustular rashes on the buttocks and flexor surfaces are very often a sign of celiac disease. Celiac disease is gluten intolerance. Gluten is a protein found in all grains except buckwheat, rice, corn, and millet. With celiac disease, almost all internal organs can be affected. A blood test for certain antibodies can confirm or refute the diagnosis.
4. Disease of the circulatory system.
If bruises appear on your body that are not associated with injuries, then this may be a sign of a disease of the circulatory system. The diagnosis is also checked by taking a blood test.
But do not forget that an accurate diagnosis and, moreover, treatment can only be established by an experienced doctor!!!
Is it possible to get a general idea of a person's state of health without visiting a doctor, based on external signs alone? It is possible, and quite accurate.
Language status
In addition to serving as a taste bud, being responsible for articulate speech, providing salivation and chewing, it is a very accurate and sensitive indicator of human health.
Let's start with color. Dark red or crimson will indicate a high body temperature, an acute infectious disease, pneumonia, poisoning or ischemia.
In case of serious disorders in the work of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, or in the case of a severe infectious disease, the tongue will acquire a purple hue.
A white thick layer of plaque on the tongue is present in persons suffering. In case of more serious digestive problems, the coating on the tongue turns yellow.
In case of violation of the acid-base balance, dehydration or sluggish diseases of the digestive system, the color of the coating on the tongue will be gray.
In addition to diseases, the cause of the formation of all of the above types of plaque can be an addiction to smoking, strong tea or coffee.
Pay attention to the surface of the tongue: if it is smooth and shiny - most likely you have a severe stomach disease, anemia or malnutrition, a rough and dry surface is evidence of an acute allergic process in the body.
Diseases of the kidneys, blood and serious problems in the endocrine system will be indicated by numerous cracks on the surface of the tongue. If the imprints of the teeth remain on the tongue, it is just right to talk about the slagging of the body or.
Skin on the face
In case of exacerbation of diseases of the digestive organs (stomach, liver or spleen), the skin of a person’s face acquires a pronounced yellowness, and the blue tint of the skin is characteristic of those suffering from oxygen starvation or people with problems with the lungs.
Redness of the face is an alarming signal of an increase in body temperature or serious malfunctions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
The greenish color of the skin indicates an exacerbation of cholelithiasis, problems with the gastrointestinal tract will tell the earthy complexion of the skin.
Darkening of the skin of the face is usually associated with impaired kidney function, and an unhealthy flush of the cheeks is most often caused by a deficiency in the body of vitamin C.
The cause of blue circles under the eyes is functional disorders in the functioning of the heart and circulatory system, while black circles are characteristic of quick-tempered, nervous and overly emotional people.
A pronounced red color of the tip of the nose indicates high blood pressure, and blue indicates hypotension.
Smell of sweat
Everyone sweats. If water were not expelled and evaporated through the sweat glands, the temperature of the human body in case of heat or physical exertion would increase by 1 degree per hour, and reaching a value of 42 0 C, the human body would simply die.
Excessive sweating in the absence of nervous tension, physical exertion or high ambient temperature may indicate vegetovascular dystonia, hormonal failure in the body, and even tuberculosis.
The smell of sweat will tell a lot. In case of problems with the liver, sweat smells like fish, if the kidneys do not work well, sweat is characterized by an ammonia smell.
The smell of rotten eggs will indicate gastric bleeding, sweat smells like vinegar with tuberculosis, and rotten apples or acetone - with.
The smell of chlorine appears in sweat with problems with the liver or kidneys.
urine color
In a healthy person, the color of urine ranges from light lemon to yellow.
If your urine is dark or amber in color, your body is dehydrated and dehydrated.
The almost complete absence of color in urine will tell about the excess fluid in the body associated with hypertension or unstable heart function.
The color of meat slops (dark brown) is typical for the urine of a person with kidney problems, a rich yellow color indicates diseases of the liver and biliary tract, and a pink or purple hue is evidence of hematuria caused by a number of diseases.
You should be aware that some drugs can give urine the most unexpected shades.
Laxatives can color it brown, and antidepressants, antipyretics and painkillers can turn it green or blue.
Take care of yourself! Be always healthy!
Health
Not all of us lead an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. How to make sure that you are, in fact, a healthy person?
Here's what doctors of various specialties think about it, ranging from dentists, surgeons and dermatologists to psychologists and therapists.
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If you have all 50 signs of good physical and mental health, you can only be envied.
Signs of physical health
1. You have thick hair and strong nails.
A head of thick hair on the head and strong, fast-growing nails in most cases indicate good health.
Conversely, thinning hair and brittle and brittle nails are often signs of significant vitamin and mineral deficiencies such as iron, vitamin D, and other important vitamins.
2. You have a lot of energy
If in the morning you easily get out of bed, ready to go to work or to the gym and meet a new day, you can not worry - you are all right. With many diseases and a lack of vitamins, a person loses energy, and he constantly feels tired.
3. You rarely have headaches and they don't last long.
Almost everyone experiences headaches. Often they occur due to stress or muscle tension. Periodic headaches are normal.
However, if conventional medicines no longer help you, headaches are very severe, accompanied by nausea, fever, confusion, weakness, stiffness in the neck, sensitivity to light - all this is a reason to see a doctor.
4. You breathe normally even when you are sick
Free and easy breathing is something that many of us take for granted until it ceases to be so.
When a cold occurs in a healthy person, nasal congestion, weakness, and other symptoms of the disease may appear. However, after a week, plus or minus a few days, the condition should improve. If this does not happen, there may be some violations that require contacting a specialist doctor.
5. You have good blood circulation
With good blood circulation, you may experience occasional numbness in your legs and arms or tingling in your limbs, but these sensations usually pass quickly.
However, if the tingling, numbness, and weakness last longer than usual, it may indicate a pinched nerve. Long-term symptoms should not be ignored as they may indicate a problem that requires surgery.
6. You have fresh breath
The smell of your breath is one of the main indicators of your health, since most of the immune functions are associated with the intestines.
Fresh breath is a good sign of healthy digestion. At the same time, bad breath can tell you about a range of conditions: a strong fruity odor can indicate diabetes, bad breath is associated with acid reflux, fishy odor is associated with kidney failure, and sour breath is associated with sleep apnea.
7. The desire to fall asleep in the middle of the day does not occur every day.
Ideally, when you wake up in the morning, you should feel a surge of energy that lasts throughout the day. The absence of the urge to fall asleep during the day indicates a healthy functioning of the adrenal glands and a stable level of sugar in the blood.
8. Your skin looks healthy
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. The condition of the skin on the face and neck not only reflects his genetic characteristics and his health, but also the impact of the external environment.
Healthy skin appears slightly rosy, circulated and even in tone.
9. Your face looks full
The fullness or roundness of the soft tissues of the face indicates youth and health.
And vice versa, illness, dehydration, malnutrition is reflected in the face, because of which the skin loses its vitality, looks haggard and flabby.
10. You have clear eyes
The eyes can reveal many details about a person's health and psychological state. They can be rested or tired, bright and cheerful or sad and depressive.
The whites of the eyes may be white and clear, or veined or yellow, which may indicate that a person may have some disease.
11. You Have a Normal Body Fat Percentage
According to nutritionists, the most important indicator of health is the percentage of fat in the human body. When this figure increases, your body begins to accumulate more fatty tissue instead of muscle.
In turn, the percentage of body fat affects metabolism, blood sugar levels, mobility and emotional well-being.
12. You make time for physical activity.
Physical activity is very difficult to replace with something. It has a positive effect on all parts of your body: burns excess fat, improves blood circulation to muscles and limbs, lowers bad cholesterol, increases blood flow to all muscles and organs, helps you sleep better and promotes regular bowel movements.
In addition, systematic physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, which is also an important indicator of health.
13. You pay attention to what you eat.
Are you eating enough vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products? The answer to this question allows you to quickly find out the quality of your food.
If your diet contains all these components, you have a good diet. And all because most people most often miss these moments. According to nutritionists, only 3 percent of the population receives enough nutrients from the above sources.
14. You have healthy gums
One of the indicators that your body is in order is gum tissue. This means that your gums are not inflamed, do not bleed, and have a normal texture and color.
Healthy gum tissue is dense, pyramidal in shape between the teeth and evenly wraps around the rounded edges of the teeth.
15. You eat regularly
It's about not being undernourished, choosing balanced meals, and not mindlessly rushing to food when you're hungry.
Eating regularly also helps prevent many of the gastrointestinal problems that result from chaotic eating.
16. You feel full after eating.
Many people are overly concerned about their diet, cut portions of food and limit themselves in some way. This causes a feeling of dissatisfaction, and as a result, a person begins to snack or overeat a lot at night or on weekends.
Feeling full after eating indicates that you are enjoying your food, and a person who eats what they like has a healthy attitude towards food.
17. Your muscles have relief.
Can you see your muscles with the naked eye? Are they dense and embossed and not covered in fat? All of these are signs of health.
Atrophied or weakened muscles, on the contrary, indicate poor muscle health. You should also pay attention to the asymmetry of the arms and legs. If, for example, one leg is larger than the other, this may indicate that you are trying to compensate for one side of the body due to some undiagnosed disease. Perhaps you have some kind of nerve problem on your weaker side.
18. You do everyday tasks with ease.
Can you easily climb the hill? How about carrying shopping bags home? Try touching your toes or standing on one leg without holding onto a support. Can you sit on the floor and stand up without the help of your hands?
If you answered "yes" to all these questions, you can say that you are healthy.
19. You have regular bowel movements at least once a day.
It is very important what you eat and put into your body, but it is equally important what comes out of it. Irregular stools may mean that there is some kind of malfunction in the digestive system. It can be magnesium deficiency, poor digestion and absorption of nutrients, and even emotional stress.
20. You are not short of breath during normal activities
Your airways are essentially many tubes leading to the "balls" - the lungs. Each person has these "balloons" inflated, and inside the "balloon" there is air and blood. Cells use oxygen from the air to make energy. If you have lung problems, you may feel short of breath even when doing your normal activities.
21. Your joints don't hurt when you move.
To lead an active lifestyle, a person needs healthy joints, bones and muscles. If the joint is not capable of a full range of motion, this may signal a problem.
So, for example, an athlete after an injury can return to sports after his pain disappears and he is able to perform normal movements.
22. You have clear urine
A simple indicator of kidney health is a person's urine. The kidneys keep electrolytes in the body in balance by filtering out excess and waste products. Clear urine indicates that you are getting enough fluid.
At the same time, the appearance of foam or blood in the urine should alert you and become a reason to see a doctor.
23. Your tongue is pink
The norm is a pink shade of the tongue with a thin white coating without signs of discoloration or imprints from the teeth.
Any other color or coating may indicate a dysfunction or imbalance in the body. All this will be visible in the language.
24. You recover quickly after surgery
The ability to recover quickly after surgery often speaks volumes about overall health. A person is endowed with an amazing ability to independently recover from an experienced injury or wounds that arose during operations.
The body sends white blood cells and neutrophils to the surgical site to prevent infection, while monocytes regulate inflammation. If a person recovers quickly enough after surgery, he will cope with more complex treatment.
25. Your skin returns to its original state when you pinch it.
There is one simple and quick skin turgor test that will help you find out if you are healthy.
Pinch the skin on your arm, ankle or lower leg and see how quickly it returns to its previous state. A delay can signal dehydration, and if the dimple stays longer than usual, it could be a sign of excess fluid due to kidney problems, heart disease, or liver disease.
26. You can easily get up from a cross-legged sitting position without help.
This simple exercise was specifically designed to measure strength and flexibility, and to anticipate the possibility of an early death.
To test this, you need to sit cross-legged and stand back up without leaning on anything. The experts who developed this test found that people who were unable to get up from a sitting position were 5 times more likely to die in the next decade than those who performed this test.
However, do not panic, as such a test is more indicative of determining the strength, flexibility and balance of a person. If these qualities are not developed in you, you are at increased risk of injury, falls and other possible problems.
27. You have restful sleep
This is one of the most important signs of good health and indicates normal blood pressure, the absence of breathing problems and gastro-intestinal reflux. It also signals normal breathing during sleep, which plays a key role in overall health.
28. If you have an allergy, it's easy to deal with it.
A healthy person may have seasonal allergies, but they can be easily subdued with antihistamines. These kinds of allergies occur in about 20 percent of people, and if they can manage them with simple medications, it's a sign of good health and a well-functioning immune system.
29. You get a cold about once a year
This frequency indicates a normal immune system. In a certain year, you can even survive a few colds, and this will also be the norm. But if you get sick more often, this may already indicate more serious problems, such as allergies or sinusitis.
30. You don't need to turn up the volume much when watching TV
If no one in your house is complaining about the TV being too loud, your hearing is fine.
31. You don't mind spices in your food
A healthy person loves to cook and add spices to food. This indicates a normal sense of smell and taste. People who have lost their sense of smell do not enjoy food or its preparation.
32. You have a lot of saliva
Saliva is responsible for the natural pH level in the mouth and keeps your teeth clean. A sufficient amount of saliva is normal and protects you from cavities.
33. Your jaw doesn't click when you open it.
The temporomandibular joint, which we use almost all day during chewing, talking and yawning, should not click when you open your mouth wide.
To find the joint, feel for the protrusion in front of the ear and try to open and close your mouth. If you hear a pop or click when your jaw opens, you are at present or future at increased risk of migraines and other types of headaches.
Improper jaw position can lead to joint and muscle compression, and by releasing this tension, you can get rid of headaches and significantly improve your quality of life.
34. The skin around the eyes and on the hands is not very thin.
The look and feel of the skin around your eyes and on the back of your hand is a good indicator of your health.
These areas tend to have the thinnest skin and are therefore the first to show signs of atrophy (thinning) or photodamage (freckles). Healthy skin looks even with no protruding blood vessels or blemishes.
35. You have strong teeth
Strong teeth mean good health. A stressed and anxious person often clenches and grinds their teeth and may suffer from other oral health problems.
36. Your blood pressure is 119/79 or below
Blood pressure is easy to measure and can tell a lot about the health of a person's heart and blood vessels. If the pressure is high, it can be corrected with a healthy lifestyle and special drugs.
Women's health
37. You have a regular menstrual cycle
A regular menstrual cycle with a frequency of 27-35 days indicates reproductive health. He talks about the presence of normal ovulation and a balanced level of hormones.
If a woman is not in good health due to being overweight or underweight, she may have more erratic or no periods at all. In this case, ovarian function is impaired, ovulation does not occur, or it occurs unpredictably.
38. You don't have acne
Acne in adult women can be a sign of a hormonal imbalance. So, for example, polycystic ovaries is often accompanied by the appearance of acne, excessive hair growth, hair loss, irregular periods and infertility.
39. You have vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge is normal. During the cycle, vaginal discharge may vary depending on the level of hormones, but they are almost always present.
It is important to pay attention to the color and smell of these secretions. A foul odor or a green discoloration may indicate an infection, while a clear discharge is normal.
40. You manage spasms
Menstruation is rarely completely painless, but it shouldn't cause pain that prevents you from working, walking, or talking. Pain medications also help manage many symptoms during your period. However, severe debilitating pain can indicate an inflammatory process such as endometriosis and affect your ability to conceive.
Signs of Mental Health
41. You know how to deal with your emotions and the emotions of others
Each of us has needs for affection, respect, independence and other things. The ability to recognize and express these needs is the path to a happy life. Healthy people also try to understand and meet the emotional needs of those around them. They are inquisitive and attentive to the feelings of others. If their actions offend another person, they try to fix it and change it.
42. You take a break
In the crazy rhythm of life, it is very easy for a person to come to emotional burnout. Sometimes we are so careful about what needs to be done that we forget about ourselves and do not realize that the level of stress in our lives is off the charts.
One fine day, you have a nervous breakdown, an illness from scratch, or you find yourself in a hospital. People who regularly set aside time for themselves and for rest stay healthy longer.
43. You are able to set boundaries.
A person who can set healthy boundaries knows when to say no and how to take care of their needs. It may seem selfish, but this skill is an important part of a person's mental health and helps protect him from resentment and emotional burnout.
44. You say what you think
It is important for a person to learn to discuss the problems that bother him instead of keeping everything inside. Accumulating resentment and stress in yourself and carrying this burden with you is not good for your health. It is best to deal with all the difficulties and contradictions at once.
45. You don't have to be depressed to see a psychologist.
A healthy person understands that psychological help is needed not only for a person with mental disorders. Each of us sometimes needs an unbiased third party to talk through our problems and come up with reasonable and useful solutions for us.
Sometimes the female body, in the truest sense of the word, screams that it has little difficulties, but we do not pay attention to this until it is very late. To prevent this from happening, you need to monitor your health. So let's start considering women's health with a pulse.
normal pulse
The pulse is due to various circumstances (for example, age, gender, self-awareness, etc.). The natural indicators of the pulse are 60-80 beats per 1 minute, besides, in the morning it beats less often. When you notice that the pulse has deviated from the norm, do not be afraid, female indicators are sometimes a little higher (65-90 beats). However, it does not hurt to consult with a specialist.
Blood pressure standards
According to WHO, normal blood pressure in an adult is 120/80 mmHg. If your pressure is 130/80, this is also the norm. But if your readings are higher than 140/90, then most likely you suffer from hypertension (i.e. high blood pressure).
In addition, with age, normal pressure in any person can change. In this regard, WHO has established some standards for changes in blood pressure with age:
- 20-30 years old - 116/72 mm Hg
- 30-40 years old - 120/75 mm Hg
- 40-50 years old - 127/80 mm Hg
- 50-60 years old - 137/84mm Hg
- 60-70 years old - 144/85mm Hg
- Over 70 years old - 159/85 mmHg
Normal hormonal background
After 35 years, women need to take tests once a year to control the hormonal background. This will help to timely determine the decrease in estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries. After all, sometimes women go through menopause at the age of 35. In this case, the doctor prescribes hormone replacement therapy - medications that replenish the supply of hormones in the female body.
Timely menopause
A foreshadowing of the onset of menopause are hot flashes, namely the occurrence of sweating, palpitations, sleep disturbance and other unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms first appear about 5 years before menopause, so be careful!
Medications that replenish hormone levels in the body are an excellent way to ensure the prevention of menopause. But it is worth considering that some pills will not be enough, you need to change your lifestyle. Make it a rule to carry out daily small exercises, if possible, exclude alcohol and smoking. And also balance the diet and start taking vitamins.
Weight Estimation
People around you say that you look great, but it seems to you that you are fat? Maybe you don't have a lot of weight, but low self-esteem. Let's turn to the WHO (World Health Organization): to assess weight, the BMI (Body Mass Index) scale is used, taking into account the correspondence between height and weight.
According to the WHO, overweight if the BMI is more than 25. And below is normal. Less than 20 is underweight. You can find a calculator from your doctor or on the Internet site to correctly calculate your BMI.
Genitourinary health
With age, the possibility of diseases of the genitourinary system greatly increases, in addition, the risk zone extends just to women, since their urethra is only 3 cm, and microbes enter the body faster.
In addition, microbes are sometimes transmitted sexually, certain diseases, as well as from the gastrointestinal tract (for example, staphylococcus, enterococcus, Escherichia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
Also, diseases of the genitourinary system in a woman often entail vaginal dryness, and as a result, irritation, itching, discomfort and reluctance to have sexual intercourse. In addition, for most women, lubrication becomes less as menopause approaches. To solve this problem, you can use specialized lubricants.
Systematic menstruation
The main sign of normal health in a woman is systematic menstruation. When the cycle is broken, you should consult a doctor, because sometimes this is the first sign of serious problems. For example, the reproductive system may be disturbed.
Another reason for the violation of the cycle can be hormonal imbalance, infection in the pelvic organs, frequent nervous strain and mental instability, taking certain medications.
Extra hair on the body
A little fluff on the cheeks and above the lips is normal. It is bad when you notice the appearance of extra hairs - this is hypertrichosis. This disease may indicate that you have experienced a failure in the hormonal background and increased testosterone. And it can also be a consequence of diseases such as polycystic ovaries, dysfunction of the adrenal glands, and maybe the appearance of a tumor. In this situation, depilators and wax strips will not help you, it is better to consult a doctor!
Cleanliness of the face
The presence of acne on the face is a natural condition for adolescence. However, when they appear in a woman over 35, this may be a reason for taking tests to check the functioning of the hormonal and reproductive systems. In addition, the appearance of acne at this age may be evidence of problems in the liver and gastrointestinal tract.
"Orange Peel"
The presence of cellulite in a woman of Balzac age and older is the norm. When at this age the skin of the thighs and buttocks remains as smooth as that of a 16-year-old girl, then there are some problems in the body (of course, this does not apply to professional athletes). Experts are sure that the absence of a small “orange peel” on the body can be the cause of hormonal imbalance.
The processes occurring in the human body are reflected in external qualities. As a rule, if a person is well, then his health is excellent, and vice versa. To understand a healthy person, it is enough to pay attention to some signs.
Leather
A sign of good health is smooth, evenly colored, firm skin. Healthy skin indicates that a person eats properly, consumes enough vitamins and minerals and does not suffer from dehydration.
Excessive pallor of the skin, redness, acne, peeling can be the result of disturbances in the body.
Hair
The hair of a healthy person should be thick, shiny, without split ends or dandruff. If the curls do not have these qualities, most likely, the body lacks nutrients.
Eyes
A healthy person has a clear vision. While the sight of a sick person often seems cloudy. Thick eyelashes and eyebrows, contrasting proteins, a clear iris: the main signs of healthy eyes. A change in the color of proteins, clouding of the iris, bags and bruises under the eyes indicate some kind of illness.
Nails
The condition of the nails can also determine the level of health. Smooth, pink, hard nails indicate that the person is healthy. If spots, grooves, or discoloration of the nails appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Body type
You can find out what a healthy person looks like by looking at Greek statues. These images are characterized by developed muscles, correct posture, and the absence of excess body fat. The Greeks already knew a lot about physical beauty. It was no secret to them that physical activity and proper nutrition are the foundation on which human health is built.
Mental and emotional state
“In general, 9/10 of our happiness is based on health. With him, everything becomes a source of pleasure.” - so the famous German philosopher A. Schopenhauer said back in the nineteenth century. Mental and physical health are closely related. This is explained by the fact that the chemical processes occurring inside the body directly affect the state of the human psyche. And, conversely, strong emotional experiences can make changes in the work of internal organs.
Conclusion
A healthy person is a happy person. High spirits, confidence, calmness are signs of good health. Pleasant appearance is a consequence of the health of the human body. A slender body, clear skin, good hair, clear eyes and a sincere smile - this is what a healthy person looks like.
