Understanding Symptom Triggers Using My Cup Analogy

Imagine each person's body as a cup that can be filled with various factors. When the cup overflows, it leads to noticeable symptoms. Everyone's cup fills differently; for some, even small amounts of gluten can trigger overflow, while others may tolerate it. Stress, seasons, and weather can also contribute to cup overflow and result in uncomfortable or distressing symptoms for some folks.

Listening to Your Body’s Unique Signals

Our bodies are like cups, filling up with various elements. When our cup overflows, we may experience significant symptoms. Each person’s cup fills up differently — gluten may immediately overflow one person's cup especially if they have thyroid issues, while others can handle small triggers until stress or hot weather triggers overflow.

Understanding your body's unique thresholds empowers you to make informed health choices. Even factors like weather, seasons, or air quality can play a role in filling up your cup and affecting your symptoms. By paying attention to these nuances, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to maintain balance and well-being in your daily life.

What symptoms and conditions might you be experiencing that the Cup Analogy can be applied to?

• Joint stiffness, pain, and swelling

• Skin issues

• Migraines

• Allergies

• Gut issues

What symptoms and conditions express themselves more loudly in your body when the weather shifts, you get stressed, sleep gets hard to come by, or you eat a certain food?