DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Write
down the number that best describes the frequency of the symptoms.
0 = never/very
rarely 1
= occasionally 2
= frequently 3
= always
Answer
the questions as accurately as possible and add up your total number of points.
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Hyperacidity |
Score |
Liver/Gallbladder |
Score |
|
Do
you experience stomach pain/burning 1-4 hrs after eating |
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Nausea |
|
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Difficulty
or pain on swallowing |
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Yellowish
tinge to skin/eyes |
|
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Constipation |
|
Weight
gain mainly due to fluid retention |
|
|
Antacids/mild
relieve symptoms |
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Pain
under right side of ribcage |
|
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Heartburn
due to spicy and fatty foods |
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Bitter
reflux after eating |
|
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Feeling
hungry an hour or two after eating |
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Intolerance
to fatty foods |
|
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Digestive
problems improve with rest/relaxation |
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Difficult
bowel movements |
|
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Burning/inflamed
throat |
|
Bloating/full
feeling |
|
|
|
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Dark
urine |
|
|
|
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Feeling
restless, agitated, angry |
|
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|
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Hormonal
imbalance |
|
|
Total Points |
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Total Points |
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Hypoacidity |
|
Small
Intestine/Colon |
|
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Excessive
burping or bloating |
|
Pain/tenderness
on left side under ribcage |
|
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Poor
appetite |
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Alternating
constipation/diarrhea |
|
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Sense
of fullness during/after meals |
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Abdominal
pain, spasms |
|
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Bad
breath |
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Mucous
in stool |
|
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Gas
immediately after a meal |
|
Abdominal
pain relief by passing stool or gas |
|
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Indigestion |
|
Stool
poorly formed |
|
|
Difficult
bowel movements |
|
Indigestion |
|
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History
of anaemia |
|
Dry,
flaky skin; brittle hair |
|
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Bad
taste in mouth |
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Feeling
bowels do not empty completely |
|
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Sores
in corners of mouth |
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Excessive
gas and bloating |
|
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Stomach
ulcers |
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Fatigue |
|
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Heartburn,
especially when lying down |
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Osteoporosis |
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Total Points |
|
Total points |
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SCORE |
RECOMMENDATION |
For each section, add up your total points OVERALL
SCORE
.. |
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|
0-10 |
Although
some symptoms are present you can probably maintain good health with a
healthy diet and lifestyle |
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|
SCORE |
RECOMMENDATION |
SCORE |
RECOMMENDATION |
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11-20 |
Some
areas of you digestive system may need attention. |
21-30 |
You
have scored highly for this system. Attention
to your digestive system is advisable to help improve symptoms and support
good health. |
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Our Naturopath Dagmar
Ganser has had much success with treating poor digestion and to find out how
she could help you please telephone and make an appointment for a free 15
minute introductory consultation. |
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This Digestive System and recommendations are for
your personal use, general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a diagnostic tool or to
imply treatment or diagnosis of any disease or disorders. If symptoms persist see your healthcare
professional. This information is not
intended to take the place of professional health care advice. A consumer of health care supplements should
see an appropriately qualified health care practitioner regarding any medical
complaint, illness, treatment or any other health related issue.
Tips to help digestion:
Simple things like lemon juice about a ½ hour
before a meal can help to stimulate digestive juices and improve the breakdown
of food.
Eat small meals regularly throughout the day rather
than 3 large meals.
Take the time to enjoy your meals eat in a
relaxed environment, not in front of TV, and chew each mouthful thoroughly.
Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation
and breathing exercises to reduce stress.
Herbal teas can help to give relief from digestive
problems.