Quick Symptom Checklist to tell if Your Symptoms Are Normal or Just Common?

Tired all the time? Struggling with acne, painful periods, hair loss, or constant bloating—but being told your tests are “normal”?
You’re not crazy—and you’re definitely not alone.

So many women feel dismissed, confused, or stuck in survival mode because no one ever taught us how to understand the signs our body is giving us.

Here’s the truth:
What’s common isn’t always normal. That’s why Dr. Anthea Todd created a simple checklist to help you quickly identify what your symptoms might be trying to say.

Use This Quick Symptom Checklist:

❗Red Flags (Seek medical attention):
These are signs that something serious could be going on.

• Sudden, intense pain
  
• Unexplained bleeding
  
• New symptoms that progress rapidly
  
• A combination of unusual symptoms like headache + rash + fever
  
• Menopausal bleeding (post-12 months without a period)
  

If you’re concerned or unsure—get checked immediately. Medical intervention is essential here.

⚠️ Beige Flags (Common, but signal imbalance):
This is where most women live day-to-day—symptoms that are brushed off or normalised, but actually mean your body needs support.

• PMS or period pain
  
• Clumps of hair falling out in the shower
  
• Acne or hormonal breakouts
  
• Exhaustion, brain fog, or mood swings
  
• Bloating, food cravings, low libido, or cold hands/feet
  

These aren’t emergencies—but they are your body asking for help.

✅ Green Flags (Signs your body is thriving):
These are the signals we often don’t notice—because we’re taught that feeling “fine” is normal. But your body is capable of so much more than fine.

• Waking up rested and naturally hungry
  
• Glowing skin and strong nails
  
• Quick recovery after illness or exercise
  
• Regular, pain-free periods
  
• Calm energy and stable mood
  
• Feeling joy, desire, and connection with others
  

Now What?

You’ve probably seen your symptoms in each flag—and are either going to seek medical attention or you may have already and can see your symptoms in the beige zone, wondering: What do I do from here?

This is where the Four Female Fundamentals™ come in.

Dr. Anthea Todd teaches that behind every beige flag is a fundamental need going unmet at the cellular level. Your nervous system, metabolism, nutrients, and blood sugars all play a critical role in whether your body whispers, shouts, or stays silent. And when you start supporting these areas, symptoms shift.

You don’t need another protocol or more restriction—you need to understand what your body is really asking for and how to give it that support simply and sustainably.

🎧 Want the full symptom decoder framework?
Listen to Episode 2 of What’s My Body Telling Me? "Decode Your Symptoms: Is This Normal…or Just Common?" to discover how to interpret your symptoms clearly using the red, beige, and green flag model—and how to use your Four Fundamentals™ to finally feel like yourself again.