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7 Subtle Signs That You’re Healthy

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2. Regular, Well-Formed Bowel Movements
Yes, it all comes down to poop. Normal feces comes in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, but as long as yours isn’t bloody, loose, or painfully hard, you’re probably okay. Being regular is another good indicator of relative health; when your body is processing solid waste quickly and efficiently, it shows that there’s adequate fiber in your diet and your digestive system is working properly.

3. Stable Weight
Assuming you’re not grossly underweight or morbidly obese, a relatively stable weight is a sign of good health. Significant unexplained gains and losses or yo-yoing back and forth on diets are causes for concern.

4. Quick Wound Healing
If you find that small cuts, scrapes, or burns take a very long time to heal or if you experience unexplained bruising from light pressure, see a doctor. If you don’t, congratulations! Your blood is clotting normally, your white cells are carrying away bacteria, and your blood vessels are healthy. You’re doing alright.

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174 comments

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Uzma R. Uzma R.
6:39AM PST on Dec 26, 2011

Great article.. For once we are being told that we don't need to ''freak-out-at-every-pain-receptor-activated'' !

Mandi A. Mandi R.
6:33PM PST on Nov 8, 2011

thank you

Carole R. Carole R.
7:38PM PDT on Oct 15, 2011

Thanks for the post.

Megan Beery Megan B.
10:17AM PDT on Oct 13, 2011

Thanks!

Devayani Patil Devayani P.
11:17PM PDT on Oct 10, 2011

thanks

Cate Webb Cate W.
3:49PM PDT on Oct 8, 2011

7 out of 7, yay!

Alison Conley Alison C.
9:47AM PDT on Oct 6, 2011

Thanks for the info!

sandra m. Past Member .
3:47AM PDT on Oct 6, 2011

thanks

Victoria M. Past Member .
2:12PM PDT on Oct 2, 2011

i guess im pretty healthy then :)

Kari Knabe Kari K.
8:22AM PDT on Sep 30, 2011

Thanks for this info!

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