Common vs Normal

Who is ready to question the notion of normal? I know I am!

As a society, I feel like we have normalised so many symptoms – headaches, acid reflux, forgetfulness, fatigue, falling sick often, and the list goes on! These symptoms may be common, but they are NOT normal.

Dr Tom O’Bryan defines and highlights the difference between common and normal:

Common means a lot of people have it

Normal means that is the way it’s supposed to be.

He believes that “no one should have to live with symptoms, no one should accept them, and no one should ignore them.” This is in line with what I believe at Innate Wellness. We use symptoms as messengers to understand what our body needs.

Common Symptoms of Digestive Dysfunction:

1.        Abdominal pain

2.        Bloating

3.        Excessive burping

4.        Acid reflux

5.        Changes in bowel movements

6.        Undigested food in stools

7.        Changes in appetite

8.        Nausea

Common Symptoms of Blood Sugar Dysregulation

1.        Increase cravings for sugar and refined carbohydrates

2.        Unstable energy levels

3.        Headaches

4.        Mood swing

5.        Disrupted sleep

6.        Feeling light or jittery or shaky-headed if meals are missed

7.        Reduced cognitive benefit

8.        Weight gain

9.        Fatigue

Common Symptoms of Fatty Acid Deficiency

1. Musculoskeletal issues

2. Cardiovascular issues

3. Immune issues, allergies

4. Skin problems

5. Depression

The above are just some symptoms that we have normalised. There are so many more!

This is how Functional Nutrition can help you! We look at what your body is trying to communicate with you and work towards giving it what it needs.

If you’d like to know more, drop me an email!