6 Vital Signs for Women
Do you think it’s normal that you’re freezing cold all the time? Has your doctor commended you for your low pulse rate? Do you have acne and your hair seems to be getting thinner? Do you get raging PMS and menstrual cramps? Are you pooping everyday or all day long? How’s your energy? Are you reaching for that afternoon cup of coffee? Are you waking up throughout the night? Are you urinating all day long?
I am sure at some point someone told you these symptoms are normal. I’m here to tell you that they certainly are NOT normal.
Here are the 6 vital signs I think are imperative for women, all of which I use as indicators of slow metabolic rate, mineral deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and poor gut health.
✖️Pulse: 75-90 beats per minute at rest and should not rise after eating. A good indicator of food sensitivities is if you heart begins to race and your pulse goes up by 10+ after eating.
✖️Temperature: 97.8 F when waking and 98.6 F mid-day (with a rise in temperature when ovulating). Our hands and feet should be warm all day and we should be comfortable.
✖️Period + Sex Drive: A healthy cycle is 28-32 days long, a 3-5 day period (not too heavy, not too light), a pink/red color, minimal mood swings and pms, ovulating every month, no pain, cramping or sore breasts, and a robust sex drive.
✖️Hair, Skin, + Nails: Hair should be shiny, full and smooth (not dry or greasy), skin should look healthy and clear, and nails should be strong.
✖️Bowel Movements + Urination: we should be having bowel movements at least once a day, three max. They should be easy to pass and a perfect bristol #3. Undigested food, loose or hard to pass bowel movements, excessive gas and funky colors are not normal. We should be urinating 5 times a day (not 10) while still drinking 1/2 our body weight in oz of water.
✖️Energy + Mood: we should be energized all day and not need a stimulant to keep us awake, we should be sleeping 7-8 hours a night without interruptions (not 5 or 10 hours), and we should feel happy and have a zest for life!
Start paying attention to these 6 vital signs. When they are functioning optimally it is a clear sign of a healthy, balanced, nourished body.
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