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Common Signs You Have a Nutrient Deficiency

Common Signs You Have a Nutrient Deficiency

Most people know we need a certain amount of vitamins and minerals daily to stay healthy, but not all prioritize this as we should. It’s easy to fall victim to the convenience of fast food, forget or skip meals, or not take the supplements our body needs depending on our various underlying health conditions. When we neglect to get in all our necessary vitamins and minerals, our bodies can begin to fail over time.

Here are a few common signs that you have a nutrient deficiency and must act immediately!

Major Hair Loss

Hair loss can occur for various reasons, but if you are losing clumps of hair in the shower or waking up with excess hair on your pillow every day, you should first check if you are suffering from a nutrient deficiency. Your primary care doctor will take some blood samples and check for low levels of iron, biotin, B7, issues with your thyroid, etc., to determine if the hair loss is nutrient deficiency related.

Bleeding Gums

Sometimes bleeding gums can be caused by brushing your teeth too roughly, but a diet lacking vitamin C could also be the reason. If you are diligent and perform a full oral cleaning daily and still suffer from red, swollen gums, you may need to boost your vitamin C intake. This powerful and necessary anti-inflammatory vitamin pulls cells together to help wounds heal quickly.

Consuming very little vitamin C in your diet for long periods can bring on symptoms of deficiency, including bleeding gums, tooth loss, or even scurvy, which depresses the immune system, weakens muscles and bones, and makes people feel tired and lethargic.

Bone Pain

If you are severely deficient in vitamin D, you may experience fatigue, bone pain, mood changes, muscle aches, or weakness. Vitamin D deficiency can soften bones; long-lasting deficiency can be linked to cancers and autoimmune diseases.

You can get your daily dose of vitamin D by going into the sun for at least 10 minutes daily or by eating food like salmon, herring, canned tuna, shrimp, mushrooms, soy milk, oatmeal, or orange juice. For severe deficiencies, your doctor may prescribe you a vitamin D supplement.

At Dande-Lion Herb Shop, we are knowledgeable in all things vitamin, mineral, nutrient, and herb related. We have many products to keep you healthy and thriving all year! From our bulk herbs to our many vitamins and supplements, you can trust us to provide you with the essentials your body needs to help relieve a wide range of ailments.

Contact us by phone at (410)768-8144 or stop by in-store to get the expert advice of one of our helpful staff members!

What Is the Difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis?

What Is the Difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis?

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases, but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are the two most common people struggle with. Both cause pain and joint damage, but they are different diseases. Rheumatoid Arthritis RA is an autoimmune disease… Continue Reading

Essential Vitamins You Need to Stay Healthy This Winter

Essential Vitamins You Need to Stay Healthy This Winter

Winter can be a challenging time for many, both mentally and physically. Longer nights and shorter days mixed with frigid temperatures and zero motivation to get things done is a recipe for disaster. Prioritizing your health and wellness during the winter season is extremely important to set yourself up for a successful year. Here are… Continue Reading

3 Health Benefits of CBD Oil

3 Health Benefits of CBD Oil

Cannabidiol oil, or CBD oil, is an active ingredient in cannabis that is not psychoactive. People extract CBD from the Cannabis Sativa plant. After it is extracted from the plant and the solvent is removed, the CBD oil may be refined and formulated into various consumable products such as edibles, tinctures, gel caps, vape oil… Continue Reading

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Essential Oils You Need This Holiday Season

Essential Oils You Need This Holiday Season

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is much to do in preparation. From cooking and baking to cleaning and decorating, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. All this activity can take a toll on us and leave our bodies and minds tired and stressed. Certain essential oils have therapeutic benefits and… Continue Reading

The Best Herbs for Women’s Health and Wellness

The Best Herbs for Women’s Health and Wellness

Herbs have been used for their healing properties for thousands of years. In the case of women’s health, many experts believe that certain herbs can assist with common health issues women face throughout their lifetimes. Women’s bodies undergo many changes, from hormone imbalances and mood swings to the natural shifts from child-bearing years to menopause.… Continue Reading

Foods That Cause Inflammation in Your Body

Foods That Cause Inflammation in Your Body

Your body uses inflammation to fight illness and heal injuries, but chronic, long-term inflammation can be dangerous. Chronic inflammation can happen with certain diseases such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes, psoriasis, and obesity. Your risk of chronic inflammation may be higher depending on your diet. Here are a few foods known to cause… Continue Reading

Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety  

Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety  

Unfortunately, many people struggle with chronic stress and anxiety. Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or worry caused by a combination of factors that researchers believe range from genetics to environment to brain chemistry. Some common anxiety symptoms include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and… Continue Reading

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