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While it’s not fun to experience changes in your body that make you feel uncomfortable or ill, these changes are beneficial because they allow us to detect that something is wrong internally. This is why it is so important to address these changes by seeking a professional’s opinion, who might suggest further investigation for a full diagnosis. Often, our bodies change when we’re lacking proper nutrition in some capacity, such as a vitamin deficiency. Vitamins like vitamin B3, or niacin, are important for every part of the body to function properly. As a supplement, niacin may help lower cholesterol, ease…
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Vitamin C is one of the most important elements to consume in a daily diet, as stated by health website FitDay. Vitamin C promotes circulatory system function, cellular growth, and development and maintenance of our bodies. A deficiency in vitamin C is a serious issue, and should be treated with natural foods or supplements to increase consumption. These seven signs indicate that your body may be deficient of vitamin C. Fatigue A reduction in energy and consistent feelings of exhaustion are a prominent sign of a vitamin C deficiency. Because fatigue is a symptom for a majority…
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Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make, states Harvard School of Public Health. A few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D as well as fortified foods and vitamin supplements. Good sources include dairy products and breakfast cereals and fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. Not only does it help our immune system from chronic diseases and increase strength in bones, but it also helps with depression! Link to depression Research results from the New England Journal of Medicine and by the Vitamin D Council suggest a link to…
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The upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the US and Canada used to be known as the “goiter belt,” according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA). A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland and it’s a classic symptom of an iodine disorder. Due to the lack of iodine in their diets, people living in that region reported higher cases of goiters. By the 1920s, iodized table salt became much more prevalent. Iodine deficiencies are relatively uncommon in the US. However, worldwide, almost a third of the world’s population is at risk for an iodine deficiency, according…
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Dopamine, one of the brain's neurotransmitters, is a chemical that carries information between neurons, according to Psychology Today. It aids in the regulation of movement, attention, learning, and emotional responses. Not only does it enable us to visualize rewards, but it also stimulates the urge to take action and accomplish them. Dopamine is responsible for feelings of satisfaction and pleasure. Here are 10 ways the increase your levels of dopamine in your brain. Exercise daily Physical activity stimulates brain activity, specifically dopamine, according to website LiveStrong. By exercising for a minimum of 20 minutes at a time, the…
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