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Our bodies send us signals throughout the day to prompt us into action. Our stomachs growl to indicate we’re hungry, so we eat. We shiver, so we put on a sweater. And when we feel pain, we may take medications to alleviate it. This is called interoceptive awareness. Our interoceptive awareness, the ability to recognize and interpret our body’s signals, is imperative to addressing our bodies’ needs and maintaining our health.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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