Know your Body signals...

The human body has delightful ways
of sending out warning signals. Here
are a few signs you wouldn't have
seen coming
The mystery of the human body
never ceases to surprise. Did you
know, laughing after meals is
actually good for you, or that
premature graying of hair could
possibly be a malfunctioning thyroid
glad? Here are a few interesting
telling signs that the body sends out
on a regular basis that we often
miss out on. Take a closer look at
what it's telling you.
Painful ankles could signify
cholesterol problems
According to researchers, painful
ankles can be an early warning of
inherited high-cholesterol levels. It
hurts as cholesterol builds up around
the Achilles tendon.
What to do: If your ankles
regularly hurt for three days or
more, see your doctor for a
cholesterol check, especially if other
family members have heart
problems.
Strong lungs lower the risk of
alzheimer's disease
Studies show that poor lung
functioning leads to the brain
receiving less oxygen which
increases the risk of dementia.
What to do: Strengthen lungs by
inhaling for five seconds then
exhaling hard for the same. Repeat
six times daily to boost lung
strength by almost 20 percent.
Grey hair before 30 can
signify thyroid problems
Trichologists say, thyroid
imbalances can interfere with colour
production in hair follicles.
What to do: If you've got early
greying hair, plus other possible
symptoms such as weight loss/ gain,
depression and period problems, visit
your doctor for a thorough checkup.
Treating gum disease cuts the
risk of giving birth
prematurely
Bacteria in infected gums may
cause a reaction that triggers the
cervix to open early.
What to do: Floss daily. And if
you're pregnant, make the most of
your dental check ups - getting
problems treated early in pregnancy
cuts premature labour risk by 70 per
cent, says research.
Keeping your feet warm cuts
chances of catching a cold
When feet are cold the blood vessels
in the nose constrict, which stops
infection-fighting white blood cells
from getting around.
What to do: Wear socks! Keeping
things warm ensures your defences
work at full power.
Laughing after meals reduces
blood sugar levels
It's believed the muscles we use to
giggle burn blood sugar for energy,
reducing your risk of diabetes,
obesity and some cancers.
What to do: Relax in front of your
favourite sitcom after dinner.
Talking and walking at the same
time can lead to back pain
Walking and talking prevents us
from synchronising our breathing
with our feet hitting the ground,
which normally absorbs some of the
shock of walking.
What to do: Next time your mobile
rings while you're shopping, sit
down!
Clenching your buttocks can
stop you from fainting
If you get dizzy after standing up
too quickly, or feel yourself getting
light-headed, this simple move
causes blood to surge to the brain
stopping the fainting.
What to do: Keeping both feet on
the floor, cross one leg over the
other, squeeze your legs and
buttocks together as hard as you
can. Hold position for 30 seconds.
Ignoring back aches is bad for
your brain
Doctors found that people who had
back aches for more than a year,
had up to 11 percent fewer brain
cells in the areas of their brain that
control learning. It's believed the
stress of dealing with the pain
adversely affects cells.
What to do: Get help from doctors
immediately. If treated early, most
back problems can be cured.
Being fat doubles your risk of
headaches
Excess weight causes inflammation
of blood vessels in the head that are
known to cause pain.
What to do: Start slimming down
to reduce pain, and switch to a
natural headache remedies. Taking
painkillers every day can actually
cause headaches.
If your penis isn't performing,
your heart might not be either
According to latest research,
erectile dysfunction might be an
early sign of narrowing blood
vessels.
What to do: Don't go online and
order Viagra, instead, see your
doctor and get a full health check.
Trust us, they've seen it all before.
Slouching makes you crave
sugar even more
Doctors believe slouching reduces
bloodflow to the brain, triggering
sugar cravings (as less glucose
reaches the appetite centre of the
brain).
What to do: Sit up straight. Keep
your feet flat on the floor, lengthen
your spine and tighten your tummy
to push your back against the chair.
Treating colds could adversely
affect your fertility
Medicines that dry up nasal
secretions can also reduce the
amount of cervical mucus you
secrete, making it harder for sperm
to reach your cervix, say doctors.
What to do: Avoid decongestants.
Try topical remedies such as Vicks
to un-bung things instead.