Your body can be forgiving if you allow it to be. Daily, it fights to heal itself through wounds that heal and scab over — inflammation in the form of pain that attempts to expel toxins — a runny nose that tries to rid itself of an infection, and so on. These are signals that something is wrong or off-kilter and should be addressed.
Often, we minimize pain and think that something we have eaten may have caused an upset stomach or neck pain because we slept in a position that is malaligned with our spine. Sometimes, they are minor issues that pass. Again, the body will heal itself (if there isn’t irreversible damage).
However, if you have pain or discomfort, or it you are tired, have an unusual heartbeat, or have shortness of breath that persists over extended periods, listen to your body. Your body is smarter than you are.
If you ignore the symptoms, they may become more severe and expensive to resolve or even life-threatening! Even if there is something unusual happening, get it checked. I have gone to the doctor to have something checked, despite my reluctance, fearing potential outcomes.
In the past couple of years, I’ve gone to the doctor and was admitted both times because of what I thought was a minor ‘quirk’, but both were life-threatening conditions.
Had I not listened to my body, I may not be posting this article today.
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