20 Signs of MINERAL NEED
I crave chocolate.
I have a history of an eating disorder.
My cuts tend to heal slowly and form scars.
I have a history of herniated discs or bone spurs.
I tend to gag easily.
I experience cramps (calf, foot, or toe) at rest.
I have irregular bowel movements: constipation, diarrhea, or both.
I have been tested to have low bone density.
I have brittle nails and hair.
I often experience numbness and tingling in my hands and feet.
I crave ice and non-food items.
I have low energy and brain fog.
I follow a diet that limits or eliminates certain foods or food groups.
I have white spots on my fingernails.
I tend to get sick or feverish often.
My joints often pop and click.
The whites of my eyes are slightly blue tinted.
I experience a decreased sense of taste or smell.
I have a general lack of appetite.
I experience dry mouth and a lump in my throat.
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