{"id":33167,"date":"2017-05-11T00:37:48","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T00:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=33167"},"modified":"2017-05-11T00:37:48","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T00:37:48","slug":"telltale-signs-face-may-hiding-serious-health-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=33167","title":{"rendered":"The telltale signs on your face that may be hiding a serious health problem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us aren’t getting enough of the right vitamins – and the effects can be serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modern life doesn’t always go hand in hand with brimming with rude health.<\/p>\n

A normal day paying the bills tends to involve being sat down, hidden away inside for the duration of daylight hours.<\/p>\n

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Factor in stress, lack of sleep, screaming kids, money money money, family, hangovers, <\/span>bad diets <\/span>and pollution and it’s no surprise we’re lacking in several key vitamins and nutrients.<\/p>\n

Luckily, our bodies are cleverer than we are and have a good way of telling us we’re vitamin deficient – by hitting us where it hurts (our vanity).<\/p>\n

There are several symptoms of vitamin deficiency which manifest themselves on our faces. These can indicate health issues which can have a serious impact on mental health, bone health and fertility, and are well worth paying attention to.<\/p>\n

Here’s what to look out for next time you look in the mirror.<\/h3>\n

1. Puffy eyes<\/h3>\n

With most of us feeling tired nearly all of the time, it can be easy to brush aside symptoms such as puffy eyes, putting them down to a lack of sleep.<\/p>\n

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Puffy eyes could be down to a lack of iodine<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They’re also a symptom, <\/span>Mamamia <\/span>reveals, of an iodine deficiency.<\/p>\n

In fact, with two billion people worldwide suffering from this, it’s not impossible you’re affected. When an iodine deficiency is severe, brain damage can occur.<\/p>\n

To counter an iodine deficiency, you can incorporate more fish, shellfish, bread, cheddar, eggs, sushi and milk into your diet.<\/p>\n

2. Pale lips<\/h3>\n

Iron deficiencies are a widespread problem – especially among <\/span>menstruating women <\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Our face will show if we’re lacking anything<\/span> <\/span>(Photo: Getty)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other symptoms you may notice are fatigue and breathlessness. You may also find your tongue is swollen.<\/p>\n

If you’re low on iron, then up the amount of red meat, liver, fish, legumes and green vegetables in your diet.<\/p>\n

3. A persistent facial rash<\/h3>\n

A sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency is both dermatitis and having a rash on your cheeks. The same applies if you have cracks in the corner of your mouth.<\/p>\n

If you experience light sensitivity, anaemia, throat swelling and soreness, and a swollen tongue then these too could be attributed to a lack of B12.<\/p>\n

To help these symptoms, try eating more mushrooms, spinach, lamb, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, turkey, asparagus and yoghurt.<\/p>\n

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