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messages Your body can offer vital clues on the state of your health, so take note of these warning signs Medical C hanges in your body and face aren’t just a sign of ageing – they can give you a valuable insight into what’s going on beneath the surface. While an obvious symptom such as pain, bleeding or fever is hard to ignore, body signs are usually subtle and easier to brush aside and leave uninvestigated. ‘These medical messages are not merely random occurrences. Rather, they are sent by our bodies to warn us something may be out of kilter,’ says Joan Liebmann-Smith, author of Body Signs: How To Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Michael Joseph, £12.99). Of course, that doesn’t mean you should panic each and every time you notice a small change. ‘Many of these health signs are common and, more often than not, nothing to worry about. But it’s vital you are alerted to them, and if they persist, get them checked out to rule out any underlying conditions which may be the cause,’ says Dr Rob Hicks. inflammation and pain or aches in the hands or wrists, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows and feet. ‘A pair of swollen joints anywhere on your body, most commonly wrists, knees or ankles, must always be taken seriously as it may be a warning sign for rheumatoid arthritis. It’s something people often ignore for months before getting themselves checked, and if it is arthritis you could be damaging your joints,’ says Jo Cumming at Arthritis Care. ‘The swelling is caused Body sign: It could mean… an early sIgn of rheumatoId arthrItIs This condition is characterised by a pair of hot, swollen joints by your immune system attacking the joint. In arthritis it will feel hot too, which is part of your body’s defence mechanism.’ If it’s just one swollen joint, this is likely to be due to injury or over-use. What to do: See your GP, who will do a blood test to check for high levels of rheumatoid factor and a test to look for levels of proteins associated 124 | march 2012 Words: sarah Purcell | PhotograPhs: getty Images ‘Many of these health signs are common and usually nothing to worry about. But… if they persist, get them checked out’

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011

EDITOR'S LETTER
A WARM WELCOME FROM DR CHRISTIAN
NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
DEFENSIVE EATING
SLEEPING BEAUTY
SPOIL YOURSELF
FAMOUS FIGURES
WIN TOP PRIZES
DR JESSEN, I PRESUME
FEEL-GOOD FACTOR
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
PROTECT YOURSELF
GETTING OVER IT
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
WHAT LIES BENEATH
SUGAR HIGHS AND LOWS
WHAT'S UP, DOC?
ON THE RUN
SMOKING GUN
FRESHLY GROUND
I CAN'T EAT THAT
OFF THE SCALES
WALKING TALL
IN GOOD HANDS?
GIRLS ONLY
IN THE BLOOD
PERIOD PROPERTIES
FERTILITY HELP
A WEE ISSUE
UNDER YOUR HAT
CONFESSIONS OF AN ALCOHOLIC
DANGER ZONE
BODY BASICS
HEART-STOPPING MOMENTS
BACK TO BASICS
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN
LISTEN UP
EYESORE
IN PLAIN SIGHT
DOWN UNDER
BUMP 'N GRIND
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX
MAN TALK
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BMI?
I'LL HAVE A 'P' PLEASE
BOYS DON'T CRY
TO THE EXTREME
THREE-DAY SLIM DOWN
TOTALLY ADDICTED TO CAKE
JUST A PINCH
GYM JAMS
THEY'RE DOING WHAT?
GOTTA HAVE IT
EYES WIDE SHUT
PETER PAN PLAN
HOW OLD?
HOW OLD?
FUZZ FREE
FUZZ FREE
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
ON THE MEND
ON THE MEND
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STAY SAFE ABROAD
STAY SAFE ABROAD
SAY CHEESE!
SAY CHEESE!
IVORY TOWER
IVORY TOWER
MOUTH MAYHEM
MOUTH MAYHEM
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
LIGHTEN UP
LIGHTEN UP
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
HEADS UP
HEADS UP
LAST WORD
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
STOCKISTS

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