Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” It is becoming more and more clear to me that this is the case. I deal with adults, I deal with children, and the root of the cause is the same. The Gut. You may not think about your microbiome often, but it is a critical reflection of your health. Take the following Self Assessment and learn how healthy your gut is...
1. Were you bottle fed for most of your first year of life?
Yes No
2. Were you a c-section baby?
Yes No
3. Did your mom or dad have any digestion, intestinal challenges?
Yes No
4. Did you get frequent ear infections as a child?
Yes No
5. Did you get frequent chest infections (colds, runny noses, bronchitis, pneumonia) as a child?
Yes No
6. Did you get all your vaccinations as a child?
Yes No
7. Did you grow up eating lots of white bread, milk, cheese and sugar?
Yes No
8. Did you or have you had an illness that was treated with antibiotics?
Yes No
9. Did you get your tonsils/adenoids out or have chronic issues with them growing up?
Yes No
10. Do you take antibiotics at least once every 2-3 years?
Yes No
11. Are you on "the pill" or any other prescription medication?
Yes No
12. Are you more than 20 lbs. overweight?
Yes No
13. Do you need a laxative at least once/month?
Yes No
14. Are you dealing with any of these conditions?
- Allergies/food sensitivities
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Arthritis
- Cystitis
- PMS
- Female problems
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- Lupus
- Degenerative neurological disorder
- Chronic Fatigue
- Diabetes
- ADD
- ADHD
- Autism
- Irritable Bowel
- Fibromyalgia
- Thyroid problems
- Adrenal problems
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Memory Loss
- Anxiety and/or panic attacks
- Eating disorder
- Addictive Behaviors
- Epilepsy
- Schizophrenia
- Reflux
SCORING: One point for every YES and for every condition you are dealing with.
1-5: PRETTY GOOD!
AND, few folks in this country have a gut that’s really healthy. Follow the basic guidelines for
strengthening your gut.
6-9: NEED HELP
Without question, you need to pay attention to your gut health.
10-27: GUT REBOOT TIME
You are on a slow but sure decline health wise. A full gut reboot is definitely needed.