5 Natural Ways to Determine Your Health

 You are a "regular."

This holds true for both menstrual cycles and bowel movement (for people that have one). Our bodies like to maintain a beat, just like the nonexistent hands on our timepieces.

Your digestive system is functioning normally if you have at least one bowel movement per day, which can range from three per week to three per day. A healthy gut flora may also be indicated by regular bowel movements. Some scientists think we're only just beginning to comprehend how related that microbiome is to the rest of our body systems. (You get extra points if you consistently go at the same time each day.)

Contrarily, unpleasant or infrequent bowel movements may be symptoms of constipation, which may indicate a deficiency in important nutrients like fibre or water that your body needs to move things along. Sometimes, making small dietary changes might help your body establish its rhythm. Additionally, you might discover that increasing your physical activity can have a positive impact on how frequently you go to the bathroom. If you tick all of those boxes, you may have an illness like irritable bowel syndrome, which should cause you to see a doctor to determine the cause.

Most days, you feel relaxed when you wake up.

Adults should receive at least 7 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Although there are many reasons why people fall behind on their sleep or even suffer from chronic sleep deprivation, a lack of sleep is linked to a number of social and health issues, such as hormonal imbalances, mood disorders, and even an increased risk of heart attack.

If you frequently feel fatigued, drained, and sluggish, a change in schedule or a reduction in stress may help you feel more refreshed. However, if you're receiving at least 7 hours a night and feel much more rested than you actually are, it may be a sign of a more significant health issue like sleep apnea or an iron deficiency. If that's the case, schedule a consultation with a medical professional to find out what's going on.

Your breath is not unclean.

It's normal to have some morning or onion breath, and if you're dehydrated, your breath may be a little odd. But if you experience an odd taste or odour in your mouth throughout the day after brushing your teeth, it may be cause for concern.

For instance, excessively fruity breath may be a sign of diabetes, bad breath may indicate reflux, a fishy odour may indicate kidney failure, and a sore mouth may indicate sleep apnea.

Your urination is light yellow.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, pale yellow urine is a definite sign that your level of hydration is approximately where it should be. One of the simplest methods to maintain good health is to drink enough water, as hydration helps with vital functions including controlling body temperature, fighting infections, and enhancing cognitive function (hello, dehydration brain fog). Therefore, if your urine is typically a paler shade of yellow rather than a strong, dark tone, you may rest assured that your body is getting adequate water. Of course, how much you require depends on a variety of circumstances, including your level of activity.

You maintain a healthy diet but don't put any restrictions on yourself.

Believe it or not, getting adequate fat in your diet is not only beneficial to your health but also necessary. Additionally, a growing number of dietitians and nutritionists believe that constructing plates around essential nutrients, rather than eliminating or singling out any particular foods as "bad," offers more health benefits. The more stringent diets, or those that call for you to keep track of the calories in every meal, can result in disordered eating and yo-yo dieting with no long-term positive effects on your health.