Suboptimal Health

The gap between health and illness: Suboptimal Health

Have you ever encountered any of the symptoms below? Those are the top ten symptoms of suboptimal health.

Suboptimal health is a state of declining physiological function. Some people often experience discomfort, but there are no abnormalities shown in medical check-up. That may be a sign of suboptimal health. People with suboptimal health symptoms mostly fall between 18 to 45 years old with higher risk in female. Most people tend to ignore the symptoms of suboptimal health. However, those symptoms are early warnings of many health consequences. If you are facing more than two symptoms stated, it means that your health is deteriorating.

Fatigue

Constantly feeling tired or lack of energy
Concentration difficulties, easily distracted
Feeling tired whole day long without specific reason
Physical strength deteriorates
Visual fatigue after facing electronical devices for long hours

Skin problems

Dull complexion and imbalance skin tone
Moisture lost causing dry skin and wrinkles
Oily skin causes clogged pores, blackheads and acne problem

Mood swings

Sudden change of mood
Intense shift of emotional state
Easily irritated
Intense sadness, anger, stress or anxiousness.

Memory decline

Worsened memory
Forgetfulness
Often forget simple things in life

Poor sleeping quality or insomnia

Suffer from insomnia or sleep deprivation
Difficulty falling asleep at night
Poor sleeping quality, easily awakened
Vivid dreams resulting in tiredness and lack of rest on the next day

Changes in eating habits affecting gastrointestinal health

Changes in taste and flavour preference
Unhealthy food choices such as oily, spicy or salty food
Loss of appetite
Overeating or binge eating
Irregular meal time leading to bloatedness
Gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, gastric problem or diarrhea

Dizziness and headache

Headache without a specific reason
Continuous dizziness
Repeated headaches which affect work performance and mood

Hair fall problem

Hair fall problem at young age
Hair volume decreases
Hairline begins to recede
Excessive oily or dry scalp
Unhealthy scalp such as dandruff problem, itchiness, and redness

Weak immunity, get sick easily

Weakened immune system
Get sick easily such as cold, sore throat and fever.

CHEVIN Nutritionist Ke Qi:

There are many health problems or consequences which are begins with bad habits in life. If you encounter more than 2 symptoms stated above, it’s time for you to make some changes. You can try to exercise more and reduce the usage of electronical devices, eat and sleep at regular time daily and prevent skipping meals or staying up late. Mood swings could be due to long term stress, hormonal imbalance or mental illness. If you are facing emotional problem or stuck in a toxic or stressful environment, you should seek for professional help such as consultant or you can try to release stress by talking to your family or close friends. Besides, diet choices is one of the most important factors in maintaining health. Try to reduce having food that are high in salt, sugar and oil. Instead, you can consume more antioxidant rich food. Antioxidants help to strengthen the immune system, reduce sickness and also enhance skin condition.