Month: March 2023
Do you have Chronic Inflammation?
Doctors are now recognizing chronic inflammation as the link between many debilitating
diseases. Chronic inflammation is very different from acute inflammation. Chronic
inflammation is long-term and occurs in “wear and tear” conditions including osteoarthritis
and autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, asthma,
inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn’s Disease.
Instructions: Rate the symptoms below, based upon your typical health profile over the past 30 days, using
the following scale:0
Never or almost
never have
1
Occasionally have,
effect is not severe
2
Occasionally have,
effect is severe
3
Frequently have,
effect is not severe
4
Frequently have,
effect is severe.
Disclaimer: This document is for your private use should you wish to complete it. Our intent is that this guide
is helpful in revealing the value and correlation of nutrition and overall health. Should you choose to create
and implement a nutritional protocol, you can use this guide to monitor your results over the next 6 months.
HEAD
_ Headache Faintness
Dizziness Insomnia
Total EYES Watery or itchy eyes
Swollen/red/sticky eyelids Bags/dark circles under eyes
Blurred or tunnel vision Total
MOUTH/THROAT
Chronic coughing Frequent need to clear throat
Sore throat, hoarseness Discolored tongue/gums/lips
Canker sores Total
NOSE
Stuffy nose Sinus problems
Hay fever Sneezing attacks
Excessive mucus formation Total
SKIN
Acne Hives, rashes, dry skin
Hair loss Flushing, hot flashes
Excessive sweating Total
WEIGHT
Craving certain foods Excessive weight gain
Water retention Underweight
Total ENERGY/ACTIVITY Fatigue, sluggishness
Apathy, lethargy Hyperactivity
Restlessness Total
DIGESTIVE TRACT
Nausea, vomiting Belching, passing gas
Heartburn Bloated feeling
Diarrhea Intestinal/stomach pain
Constipation Total
EARS
Ears itch Earaches, ear infections
Drainage from ear Ringing/hearing loss
Total EMOTIONS Mood swings
Anxiety, fear, nervousness Anger, irritability, aggression
Depression Total
LUNGS
Chest congestion Asthma, bronchitis
Shortness of breath Difficulty breathing
Total JOINTS & MUSCLES Joint pain or aches
Arthritis Joint stiffness
Muscle pain or aches Weakness or tiredness
Total MIND Poor memory
Stuttering or stammering Poor concentration
Slurred speech Poor physical coordination
Learning disabilities Difficulty making decisions
Poor comprehension Total
HEART
Irregular or skipped beat Rapid or pounding heart
Chest Pain Total
OTHER
Frequent illness Frequent or urgent urination
Genital itch or discharge _ Total
Do You Have
Chronic Inflammation?
Doctors are now recognizing chronic inflammation as the link between many debilitating
diseases. Chronic inflammation is very different from acute inflammation. Chronic
inflammation is long-term and occurs in “wear and tear” conditions including osteoarthritis
and autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, asthma,
inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn’s Disease.
“Inflammation is a “hot” topic in medicine.
It appears connected to almost every known chronic disease.” ~ Dr. Mark Hyman