a body-mind approach to chronic illness

the toxic overload quiz
Before you take this quiz understand that the signs and symptoms listed are simply indirect indications of toxicity and not direct proof. A symptom may have several different causes, toxicity being one of them. For the best results try to think like a homeopathic doctor. That is, read all the signs in detail and then carefully discern what they mean as a whole. If you have a toxic overload your body is working overtime to eliminate these toxins, so you’ll see the signs of this.
part 1: signs
Tongue
The coated tongue is an indicator of digestive health.
[0] A thin, white coating
[1] A thick, white coating
[2] Yellow or orange coating
[3] A brown coating
Odors
Bad breath, strong body odors, and smelly urine are all signs that your body is trying to get rid of toxins.
[1] Bad breath
[1] Body odor
[1] Clear smelly urine
[2] Yellow or orange smelly urine
[2] foul-smelling gas and stools
Wrinkles
Deep wrinkles on the forehead and under the eyes indicate heavy metal poisoning.
[1] Thin wrinkles
[2] Deep wrinkles
[3] Deep discolored wrinkles
Smell sensitive
If you react strongly fragrances your body is telling you that it’s exposed to chemicals.
[1] Sensitive
[2] Sensitive with itching
[3] Sensitive with headaches or nausea
Sugar cravings
Point to fungus and parasites in the body.
[1] Mild sugar cravings
[2] Severe sugar cravings
Total score ____
part 2: physical symptoms
Your symptoms over the past 2 months.
0 = Never or almost never
1 = Occasional but not severe
2 = Occasional and severe
3 = Frequent but not severe
4 = Frequent and severe
Allergies or intolerance to certain foods
Constipation, diarrhea, sluggish elimination, irregular bowel movements
Frequent congestion, colds, and viruses
Flatulence or gas and frequent intestinal disorders
Frequent headaches for no apparent reason
General aches and pains that migrate from one place to another
Intolerance to fatty foods
Low energy; loss of vitality for no apparent reason
Lower back pain
Lowered resistance to infections
Needing to sleep a long time
Pain in your liver or gall bladder
Skin problems, rashes, boils, pimples, and acne
Total ______
part 3: mental symptoms
[0] Never or almost never
[1] Occasional and not severe
[2] Occasional but severe
[3] Frequent but not severe
[4] Frequent and severe
Emotions
Mood swings ___
Anxiety, fear or nervousness ___
Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness ___
Depression ___
Total _____
Mind
Poor memory ___
Confusion, poor concentration ___
Difficulty in making decisions ___
Slurred speech ___
Total _______
GRAND TOTAL __________
Key to Quiz
Add individual scores and total each group, then add each group scores to get a grand total.
Optimal: less than 10
Mild Toxicity: 10-50
Moderate Toxicity: 50-80
Severe Toxicity: over 80