The Analyst™ Age: 41   Reference: 2582
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NATUROPATHIC EVALUATION - Sample Report -
for Sharon Langley (Fictitious name)

Reviewed and summarized by:  Dr. Mary Ann  Jenson, ND
Although you are not experiencing any life-threatening health problems, several important issues have arisen. Your fatigue may be explained by several conditions, but in your case iron deficiency anemia is the most likely explanation.

Of particular concern are depression, hidden food allergens, FBD, anxiety and the need for liver detoxification. Fortunately these conditions should be treatable, as detailed in this report. Your comment about bread and vaginal yeast infections has caused me to include information on candida in your report, which may not have shown up otherwise because of a lower score.

Information on cervical dysplasia has been included although you reported it as a historical problem only. Recommendations can be reviewed and appropriate changes made to help prevent a recurrence. Information on Prolotherapy has been included also because of your TMJ, R knee, R shoulder and L hip. This is provided only for your awareness, so that someday if joint problems worsen, you will be aware of this valuable treatment.

Information on an emotional freedom technique is included since you mentioned in your notes about some lingering grief and difficult relationships.

Links to red palms are considered in your report, but here is a condensed version in one place:

Palmar Erythema: Palmar erythema or "liver palm" occurs in two clinical forms. In the first variety, there is an exaggeration of normal mottling, the hands are warm and bright red, especially on the palm itself, on the dorsa of the hands, and on the fingers and the bases of nails. The second type of palmar erythema is characterized by well-demarcated redness of the hypothenar eminence which gradually spreads to other parts of the hand. The soles of the feel may show similar changes. The mottling blanches on pressure, and when a glass slide is pressed on the palm, it flushes synchronously with the pulse rate. Patients may complain of throbbing or tingling palms. "Liver palms" occur not only in liver disease (cirrhosis and HVC), but also during pregnancy and in a number of chronic diseases such as chronic polyarthritis, chronic lung disease, subacute bacterial endocarditis, chronic febrile diseases, leukemia, and thyrotoxicosis.

It has been suggested that palmar erythema in liver disease and pregnancy is due to hyperestrogenism, and palmar erythema has also been ascribed to ingestion of those oral contraceptives with a higher estrogen content. The high incidence of palmar erythema in patients with an alcoholic fatty liver has been blamed on direct effects of ethanol on the vasculature. In a number of individuals the characteristic mottling and blotchy redness are of no clinical significance and palmar flushing may be familial.

A very advanced 'heads up' is being included regarding the cutting edge subject of nanobacteria infection. You will notice this in your report under that subject. Just something for you to be aware of and investigate as time passes regarding possible future health issues and what you may then be able to do to prevent progression.

You are doing an excellent job selecting wholesome foods. Due to your significant water intake and low salt consumption, you may want to add additional salt to your water or food in an attempt to raise (normalize) your blood pressure. The general rule is 1/2 teaspoon of salt added for every 2 quarts of water consumed. Overall, your level of vitamin and mineral supplementation appears to be more than adequate, but may need to be adjusted based on information provided in this report.

Progesterone is usually prescribed by natural doctors whenever levels appear to be low or when natural/synthetic estrogens are also being used. It is important that progesterone and estrogen work in harmony in order to prevent estrogen dominant consequences.

When natural treatments or counseling and support do not produce the needed results in conditions such as depression, prescription medications may be needed. Finding the correct drug and dosage may require some experimentation, but for many people the relief provided is worth the effort and side effects that they may encounter.

Using natural methods along with low dose or intermittent drug use may achieve the level of control you need while producing fewer side effects. For example, supplementation with an omega-3 fatty acid (2gm EPA per day from fish oil) significantly reduced symptoms in patients being treated with antidepressant medications for recurrent unipolar depression. [Am J Psychiatry 2002;159: pp.477-479]

It is good to see that you are exercising sufficiently, but caution is advised due to your being underweight. Continuing with your Yoga routine would be good, but instead of so much aerobic exercise, switching to weightlifting, three times per week, will burn fewer calories while assisting in weight gain of a good kind.

For aging well, consider the following general suggestions which were discovered as being the most important. Get regular exercise, avoid being overweight, get an education, marry and love, be future-oriented, be thankful and forgiving, empathize with others, and be active with other people. Wealth and income aren't on the list because they were poor predictors of success as a human being. Alcohol abuse and tobacco use were devastating. Being somewhat overweight was not as significant as expected - at age 50 it showed up as a problem, but at 70 it just wasn't important. [Aging Well by George E. Vaillant, M.D.]

You indicated on your questionnaire that you do not know your blood type, and none was requested, so no blood type recommendations can be made at this time. When your blood type is known, you may visit our web site here to see the foods recommended for you, and those to consider avoiding.

There should be a few naturopathic doctors in Maine. You may discover if there are any near you by visiting our directory here or by referring to the yellow pages.

Please do no be overwhelmed or discouraged by so much information. Apply the most significant and easy to understand things and when you are comfortable, move on to others. I encourage you to return and review your report in the future when you are ready for more changes.

I wish you well in future relationships. Sometimes it is best to be very cautious (especially physically) until you know the other party very well, and their motives have had a chance to be tested.

It has been my privilege to serve you!

It is important to remember that the main purpose of this report is to highlight items that might be of concern to you based on the medical history and symptoms that you indicated on the questionnaire.  Various factors (such as questions answered incorrectly or simply the variation in symptoms between one patient and another) can and do give rise to false indications on occasion.  As a result of our multidisciplinary approach to evaluating your health, occasional conflicting information is unavoidable and you must decide which suggestions are more appropriate for you.

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Conditions in order of decreasing significance
Possible conditions that we have identified:
Serious:   (You should do something about these)
   Fortunately we could not detect any!
 
Significant:   (These should be looked into)
   Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
   Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
 
Moderate:   (Worth thinking about)
   Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency
   Dysbiosis, Bacterial
   Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance
   Hypoglycemia
   Low Serotonin Level
   Weakened Immune System
   Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness)
   Anemia (Iron deficiency)
   General Detoxification Requirement
   Low HGH (Human Growth Hormone)
   Low Melatonin Level
   Cancer / Risk (General Measures)
   Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut
   Iron Requirement
   Yeast / Candida
 
Minor:   (In case you are interested)
   Nanobacteria Infection
   Glaucoma
Information on Conditions you are aware of:
Serious:   (You may be dealing with these already)
   Depression
 
Significant:
   Fibrocystic Breast Disease
 
Moderate:
   Anxiety
   Premenstrual Syndrome
   Sulfite Sensitivity
   Bursitis
   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
   Allergies Indoor
   Stress
 
Minor:
   Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
   Neck Pain
   TMJ Problems
   Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth)
 
General Advice and Information:
   Ayurvedic Dosha - Vata Dominance
   Constitutional Temperature
   Lipo-Oxidative Type
   Autonomic Nervous System Balance
   Carbo-Oxidative Type
   Metabolic Diet Type

Treatments most likely to benefit you
Important:   (Highly recommended)
   There is nothing that you require urgently.
 
Recommended:
   Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance
   Continued Magnesium
   Theanine (L-Theanine)
   TMG (Tri-methyl-glycine)
 
Useful:
   Test for Hormones
   Test for Food Allergies
   Continued Alcohol Avoidance
   Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
   Tryptophan / 5 HTP
   Prolotherapy
   Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)
   Counseling
   Coffee Enema
 
Possible:
   Progesterone
   Continued Zinc
   Inositol
   Essential Fatty Acids
   Test Copper Levels
   DMAE
   Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
   Glutamine
   Silymarin/Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
   Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
   Medicinal Mushrooms
   Continued Calming / Stretching Exercises
   Continued Processed Foods Avoidance
   Vitamin B Complex
   Test Adrenal Function


Conditions/Diseases Indicated by The Analyst™:
Condition: Depression
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
Because of the serious nature of depression, you need to be under a doctor's care. If you are already seeing a professional about this but feel you are not clearly on the road to recovery, you should seek additional help without delay.

Depression is a serious yet common psychological condition that changes how you think and feel and also affects your social behavior and sense of physical well-being. We have all felt sad at one time or another, but that is not depression. Sometimes we feel tired from working hard, or discouraged when faced with serious problems. This too, is not depression. These feelings usually pass within a few days or weeks, once we adjust to the stress. If these feelings linger, intensify and begin to interfere with work, school or family responsibilities, then it may be depression. Each year over 6% of American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

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Depression is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Whether you have depression now, past depressive episodes or both, how severe is / was it? Moderate - I am still able to function
  • Have you experienced depression in the past? A repeating but tolerable problem
  • Have you used prescription antidepressant medication during the past 2 years? In the past only
  • Depression in close family members? Yes, in more than one family member
    Research supports the existence of a genetic component toward developing depression.
  • Motivation. Are you...? Lacking in initiative/apathetic/procrastinating
  • Have you had suicide thoughts or attempts? I thought of it as an option
  • Do you suffer from depression during or before your period? Moderate
  • Do you have an overall loss of interest or pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed? Slightly
  • Do you have difficulty concentrating, keeping your attention focused? Mild
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
Condition: Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
Likelihood
91% 
Seriousness
  
It appears very likely that you have hidden food allergies.

Food allergy and sensitivity is an important, complex, and often overlooked cause of symptoms and disease. Chasing down the culprits may require the services of a Natural Doctor.

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Allergy to Foods (Hidden) is suggested partly by:
  • Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth) (Degree: Minor)
    Hidden food allergies may contribute to the chronic clenching of teeth.
  • Weakened Immune System (Degree: Moderate)
    Food allergies divert some of the immune system's resources away from preventing and dealing with illness. Thus, continuous consumption of a food which is causing symptoms weakens your immune system. A weakened immune system enables infections and cancerous growths to develop and take hold. Many patients report that they suffer from more than one symptom or illness when reintroducing a known food allergen into their diet after a period of abstinence.
  • Headaches, Migraine/Tension (web) (Degree: Minor)
  • Picky-Eater Syndrome (web) (Degree: Minor)
    Food allergies are sometimes addictive in nature, requiring continued consumption of the allergenic food in order to prevent the appearance of withdrawal symptoms. However, eating the same foods over and over increases the likelihood of eventually becoming allergic to them.
  • Environmental Illness / MCS (web) (Degree: Minor)
    People with multiple chemical sensitivities often have multiple food allergies as well. While reactions to chemicals in the environment are generally quicker and more easily identified, food allergies are usually delayed, making it harder to pinpoint the offending food. People with MCS are often unaware of hidden food allergies which could be contributing to their overall allergic load.
  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) (web) (Degree: Minor)
    The presence of food allergy is concealed in a variety of diagnoses including irritable bowel syndrome.

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you find that only specific foods cause bloating? Yes
  • Did you have allergies or signs of allergy such as an "allergic crease" across the nose, runny nose or bags under the eyes? Yes, one or two severe
  • Allergies in close family members? Minor in two parents or significant in one
  • Indoor allergies. Do you suffer when exposed to house dust, molds, and so on? Current minor problem
  • Does your heart sometimes race or palpitate such that you can feel it beating? Occasionally / moderately
  • Are there any foods that you eat often and would have difficulty giving up? Examples include bread, milk or cheese. If so, please make notes below: Probably
  • Do you have bags under your eyes? Yes, somewhat
  • Do you have dark circles / areas under your eyes? Yes, some
  • Pulse rate - What is your resting pulse rate? 71 to 80
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Occasionally
  • Have you had Eczema? This includes many kinds of red, blistering, oozing, scaly, brownish, thickened and itching skin conditions, and may be known as dermatitis: Current minor problem
  • Are you sensitive to cigarette smoke? Seriously
  • Do you have frequent colds or flus? 2-3 per year
  • Do you feel worse when in moldy or musty places? Somewhat
  • Have you had adolescent acne? Yes, moderately / briefly
  • Do you have 'spacey' or unreal feelings? Occasionally
  • Do you generally become sleepy after eating? Occasionally
Condition: Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement
Likelihood
88% 
Seriousness
  
Hampered detoxification processes can result in a condition labeled by many naturopathic and nutrition-oriented physicians as the "congested" or "sluggish" liver, or the more recently coined "impaired hepatic detoxification". Standard liver enzyme blood tests may or may not be elevated in such cases.

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Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement is suggested partly by:
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease (Degree: Significant)
    Impaired liver function can result in excess circulating estrogens and a worsening of breast tenderness.
  • Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance (Degree: Moderate)
  • Headaches, Migraine/Tension (web) (Degree: Minor)
    A 'sluggish liver' often contributes to headaches.
  • Night Blindness (web) (Degree: Minor)
    Reduced night vision can be linked to a variety of conditions caused by impaired liver function which in turn reduces vitamin A metabolism.
  • Yeast / Candida (Degree: Moderate)
  • Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome (web) (Degree: Moderate)
    In one evaluation of 200 Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia patients it was found that 80% had a significant impairment of liver detoxification function.

    Patients suffering from toxic burdens may experience a wide range of symptoms, among them fatigue and poor tolerance for exercise. These processes have been postulated to be a central factor in the development of CFS. Oxidative damage to mitochondria and the detoxification process itself is being considered as a fundamental mechanism in the development of CFS. [1 Bland JS, HealthComm Inc., 1997; Int Clin Nutr Rev 1988;8(4): pp.173-5]

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • How 'clear' is your mind / thinking? My mind is often 'foggy'
  • If you have ever tried coffee enemas, did they provide a noticeable benefit in energy or mental clarity? Somewhat
  • Do you become sick after drinking wine, as opposed to other alcoholic beverages? Seriously
  • What is your current average alcohol consumption? A few drinks per week or less
  • Do you have bags under your eyes? Yes, somewhat
    Some health care providers believe that dark circles under the eyes indicate toxicity and a need for detoxification.
  • Do you have dark circles / areas under your eyes? Yes, some
  • Have you used over-the-counter pain medications? Some / occasionally
  • Do you experience bizarre, vivid or nightmarish dreams? Occasionally
  • Are you sensitive to cigarette smoke? Seriously
  • How does coffee affect you? Adverse reactions include feeling 'wired', 'hyper' or jittery, nauseated or hungry: Occasional adverse reaction
  • Do you perspire/sweat...? Less than average
  • Do you make a point of avoiding aspartame? It is commonly found in low-calorie drinks and foods: I try very hard to avoid it
  • Have you experienced breast tenderness, soreness or swelling associated with your cycle? Mild
  • Are you sensitive to chemicals (perfume, insecticides, exhaust fumes)? Mildly
  • Is your stomach upset by greasy food? Mildly
Condition: Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
Fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) is a term given to a group of benign conditions affecting the breast. This group of conditions is very common in younger women, occurring in about 20% of premenopausal females. Both breasts become tender or painful and lumpy, and the symptoms vary at different times in the menstrual cycle. Despite the fact that signs and symptoms of fibrocystic disease appear to be quite distinct from textbook signs and symptoms of breast cancer, any lump in the breast should be diagnosed by a healthcare professional to rule out the possibility of cancer.

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Fibrocystic Breast Disease is indicated mainly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Cysts in breasts: Current minor problem
  • Have you experienced breast tenderness, soreness or swelling associated with your cycle? Mild
Condition: Anxiety
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
Anxiety can be an appropriate or inappropriate response to threats of many types. An appropriate response would be to become anxious regarding threatening circumstances (physical, emotional, financial threats). In this case, taking immediate action to reduce the threat would be appropriate. If the threat is going to be prolonged and can not be changed, then how the threat is viewed must be changed to reduce the likely mental and health consequences.

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Anxiety is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Worry / anxiety. Do you tend to be...? Generally anxious/nervous
  • Approximately how often do you have feelings of insecurity? Examples include worrying about what people think of you, or wondering if you are working hard enough: Occasionally severe or often moderate
  • Disposition. Are you...? Sometimes tense / easily angered/impatient/hostile
  • Have you used prescription antianxiety medication during the past 2 years? In the past only
  • Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Occasionally
  • Do you fall asleep only to wake up after a few hours and have trouble falling back to sleep? Occasionally
Condition: Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency
Likelihood
54% 
Seriousness
  
The adrenal glands, located above the kidney, often become 'exhausted' as a result of the constant demands placed upon them. An individual with adrenal exhaustion will usually suffer from chronic fatigue, may complain of feeling stressed-out or anxious, and will typically have a reduced resistance to allergies and infection.

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Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • Stress. Do you collapse or go into shock from too much stress? Moderate problem
  • Do you have fatigue that gets worse as the day progresses (afternoon or evening tiredness)? Sometimes / moderately
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
  • Do you feel that you are under stress? Moderately
  • If you have acne, is it worse with stress and before or during your period? Definitely
  • Do you have palms and fingertips that are more red than average? Definitely
  • Do you have trouble waking up and getting out of bed in the morning? Occasionally / moderate
  • Stress - do you find that you can't work under pressure? Moderate problem
  • Have you experienced depression in the past? A repeating but tolerable problem
  • Eye sensitivity to bright light. Do you feel sunlight is too strong for you, or need to wear sunglasses a lot? Seriously - I always need sunglasses
  • Does being emotionally upset result in exhaustion? Sometimes
  • Were you ever molested / sexually abused / raped as a child? Only include incidents that occurred up until the age of 18: There was occasional molestation
    Females who have been abused are more sensitive to life's stresses many years after the original abuse event(s). This elevated stress response can lead to adrenal exhaustion.
  • Do you have frequent colds or flus? 2-3 per year
  • Do you tend to recover slowly from colds and / or feel weak afterwards? Sometimes
  • How many cups of caffeinated coffee do you drink per day? Three
    Caffeine raises adrenaline levels and heavy coffee consumption can lead to a state of adrenal gland exhaustion, where the adrenal glands are no longer able to adequately respond to stress by releasing enough adrenaline.
  • Do you perspire/sweat...? Less than average
  • Do you find that flu / influenza stays longer and hits harder than for other people? Moderately
  • Have you had adolescent acne? Yes, moderately / briefly
  • Have you had adult acne? Major episode(s) now resolved
  • Do you have an overall loss of interest or pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed? Slightly
  • Have you experienced breast tenderness, soreness or swelling associated with your cycle? Mild
  • Asthma: Major episode(s) now resolved
  • Do you have a history of allergies as an adult? Minor (1 or 2 mild allergies)
  • Do you have any allergies or reactions to certain foods which improve if you avoid those foods? One or two mild

Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency is contra-indicated by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you fatigue (get tired easily) even with light exertion? No
Condition: Dysbiosis, Bacterial
Likelihood
75% 
Seriousness
  
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Dysbiosis, Bacterial is suggested partly by:
  • Allergy to Foods (Hidden) (Degree: Significant)
  • Eczema (web) (Degree: Minor)
    Fecal and duodenal flora in patients with atopic eczema have been studied. Evidence of small bowel dysbiosis and subtle malabsorption phenomena was found in the majority of cases.
  • Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency (web) (Degree: Minor)
  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) (web) (Degree: Minor)
    Some bacterial infections of the small bowel increase passive intestinal permeability. IBS has been studied in patients with diarrhea, cramps and specific food intolerances. Abnormal fecal flora has been a consistent finding, with a decrease in the ratio of anaerobes to aerobes, apparently due to a deficiency of anaerobic flora. Previous exposure to antibiotics - metronidazole in particular - was associated with the development of this disorder.

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • What amount of refined sugar consumption, if any, produces a noticeable decline in your health? Even the smallest amount causes problems
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
Condition: Premenstrual Syndrome
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
The first step in helping women with PMS is to determine which subgroup most accurately fits their symptom picture. If it is not obvious from reading this or other information, selected laboratory tests can be called upon.

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Premenstrual Syndrome is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
Condition: Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance
Likelihood
73% 
Seriousness
  
It appears that you have too much estrogen and/or too little progesterone.

THE ESTROGEN DOMINANCE EFFECT
Female problems seem to be on the rise. Between 40% and 60% of all women in the West suffer from PMS. In addition, women suffer from a plethora of symptoms, some menopausal and others not. Something quite serious seems to be happening. There is strong evidence that that the proper hormonal balance necessary for women's bodies to function healthily is being interfered with by a number of factors.

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Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Is your skin yellow-tinged? Somewhat
  • Do you have palms and fingertips that are more red than average? Definitely
    It has been suggested that palmar erythema in liver disease and pregnancy is due to hyperestrogenism, and palmar erythema has also been ascribed to ingestion of those oral contraceptives with a higher estrogen content.
  • Do you suffer irritability related to your menstrual cycle? Occasionally / moderate
  • Have you experienced breast tenderness, soreness or swelling associated with your cycle? Mild
  • Do you suffer from depression during or before your period? Moderate
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • How 'clear' is your mind / thinking? My mind is often 'foggy'
  • Disposition. Are you...? Sometimes tense / easily angered/impatient/hostile
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
Condition: Hypoglycemia
Likelihood
70% 
Seriousness
  
It is likely that you have hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia is a general term used to describe a mixed bag of symptoms that are due to a derangement of glucose metabolism. Under the strict medical definition, hypoglycemia mainly refers to a drop in fasting blood sugar below 50mg% (normal range 70-90mg%). This drop can be associated with differing symptoms depending on the rate at which the blood sugar falls.

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Hypoglycemia is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • What amount of refined sugar consumption, if any, produces a noticeable decline in your health? Even the smallest amount causes problems
  • Do you feel shaky, headachy, tired, faint or nauseous when meals are delayed? Occasionally / moderately
  • Do you suffer from fatigue that is relieved by eating? Occasionally / moderately
  • Do you fall asleep only to wake up after a few hours and have trouble falling back to sleep? Occasionally
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • Indoor allergies. Do you suffer when exposed to house dust, molds, and so on? Current minor problem
  • Do you have fatigue that gets worse as the day progresses (afternoon or evening tiredness)? Sometimes / moderately
  • Is your appetite generally...? Strong
    Hunger is a symptom of hypoglycemia.
  • Do you have a sugar, chocolate or carbohydrate craving associated with your cycle? Occasionally / moderate
  • Does your heart sometimes race or palpitate such that you can feel it beating? Occasionally / moderately
  • When depressed, do you also feel agitated, anxious or have difficulty falling / staying asleep? Yes, to some extent
  • Do you crave coffee or sugar in the afternoon? No
  • How stable are you emotionally? I occasionally have emotion/mood swings
  • Do you have difficulty concentrating, keeping your attention focused? Mild
Condition: Sulfite Sensitivity
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
Sulfites are commonly used in the processing and storage of several foods and drinks. They were finally banned for use on produce in 1986. At that time the FDA also required other beverages containing sulfites, such as wine, beer and dried fruit to have warning labels.

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Sulfite Sensitivity is indicated mainly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you suffer from sulfite sensitivity? Sulfites are often used as food additives and preservatives: Yes, moderately
  • Do you become sick after drinking wine, as opposed to other alcoholic beverages? Seriously
Condition: Bursitis
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
This condition occurs when bursa (sacs of fluid that cushion movement between the bones, tendons and muscles at your joints) become painfully inflamed. Usually caused by repetitive movement or prolonged excessive pressure, other causes include acute or chronic infection (notably staphylococcal) or tuberculosis. It can also occur alongside other common joint problems such as arthritis or gout.

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Bursitis is indicated mainly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Have you had Bursitis (painful inflammation of joints, usually caused by overuse and/or excess pressure)? Current minor problem
  • Do you feel that you are under stress? Moderately
    Calcification of soft tissues, especially following trauma, is common. During stress, calcium is drawn out of the bones although the serum calcium may remain normal.
Condition: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviors that significantly interfere with normal life. Obsessions are unwanted, recurrent, and disturbing thoughts which the person cannot suppress and which can cause overwhelming anxiety. Compulsions are repetitive, ritualized behaviors that the person feels driven to perform to alleviate the anxiety of the obsessions. The obsessive and compulsive rituals can occupy many hours of each day. It affects men, women, and children, as well as people of all races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is indicated mainly by your responses to the following question(s):
Condition: Low Serotonin Level
Likelihood
59% 
Seriousness
  
You may have low serotonin levels. You need to be under a Natural Doctor's care regarding this issue.

When serotonin levels are low, many psychological problems can develop including serious depression.

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Low Serotonin Level is suggested partly by:
  • Depression (Degree: Serious)
    Serotonin levels can dictate if you feel depressed or not. Antidepressant medications like Paxil, Zoloft, St. John's Wort, and Prozac work by preventing serotonin destruction and loss. These antidepressants inhibit serotonin uptake ( or reuptake) by the neurons in the brains. Low serotonin levels cause depression.
  • Anxiety (Degree: Moderate)
    Serotonin levels are often low among people with anxiety disorders.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (Degree: Moderate)
    Although the exact cause is not known, experts believe that OCD may be caused by low levels of a chemical in the brain called serotonin.
  • Headaches, Migraine/Tension (web) (Degree: Minor)

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • How stable are you emotionally? I occasionally have emotion/mood swings
  • How is your quality of sleep when you are able to sleep without interruption or pain? Sometimes broken up / difficult
Condition: Weakened Immune System
Likelihood
59% 
Seriousness
  
The Immune system is highly complex and important. A strong and balanced immune system is required for health maintenance. Using natural agents, it is possible to help restore an immune system imbalance or weakness.

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Weakened Immune System is suggested partly by:
  • Stress (Degree: Moderate)
    Studies show that stress and depression affect the body physically and can weaken the immune system. Suppressor-T cells, also known as CD8 cells, are part of the immune system. Studies by Manuck et al in 1991 showed that psychological stressors induced cell division among CD8 cells, thereby increasing the number of CD8 cells and suppressing immune function. However, this response was only seen in those subjects who also showed high heart rate change and catecholamine change during the stressors i.e. those people who are significantly affected by stress.
  • Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency (Degree: Moderate)
    Adrenal insufficiency can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune response, anxiety and panic attacks.
  • Yeast / Candida (Degree: Moderate)
    Candidiasis is more common and severe in individuals with weakened immune systems.

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you have frequent colds or flus? 2-3 per year
    Lowered immune function may result in an increase in acute illnesses such as colds and the flu, but over time it also may contribute to the development of chronic disease.
  • Do you tend to recover slowly from colds and / or feel weak afterwards? Sometimes
Condition: Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness)
Likelihood
58% 
Seriousness
  
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Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • How many mercury amalgam ("silver") fillings do you have? 4 to 7 in good condition, or 1 to 3 in poor
  • Excitability. Are you...? Excitable, easily stimulated
    Nervous excitability can be a symptom of mercury toxicity.
  • Disposition. Are you...? Sometimes tense / easily angered/impatient/hostile
  • Are you generally moody and somewhat emotional by nature? Somewhat
  • Do you perspire/sweat...? Less than average
  • Does your heart sometimes race or palpitate such that you can feel it beating? Occasionally / moderately
  • How would you rate your irritability or usual level of irritation? I sometimes get very irritated
  • Do your gums bleed easily? Somewhat
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
  • Do you have difficulty concentrating, keeping your attention focused? Mild
Condition: Anemia (Iron deficiency)
Likelihood
58% 
Seriousness
  
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. Iron is an essential component of the hemoglobin molecule: without iron the bone marrow is unable to produce hemoglobin. The red cell count falls and those which do enter circulation are smaller than normal (microcytic) and lacking in hemoglobin, hence they are pale (hypochromic). The deficiency of iron may be absolute (there is no iron available for the production of hemoglobin - this is true iron deficiency anemia) or relative (the iron is present in storage in the marrow but other reasons prevent its incorporation into red blood cells). Iron deficiency anemia is usually easy to resolve. An anemia that does not respond as expected may require the help of a hematologist and additional testing.

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Anemia (Iron deficiency) is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you have any white areas (not spots) on your nails that are not due to nail injury/trauma? Pink at the base, turning white towards the ends
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • What is your skin color prior to suntan, compared to others of your race, or family members? A little lighter/paler
    When the level of oxygen-carrying red blood cells drops, the body must adapt to lower levels of oxygen. By drawing blood away from organs that can function with less oxygen, the body can supply the two most important organs, the brain and the heart, with enough oxygen to survive. Because skin is one of the first major organs to sacrifice blood supply, anemic patients are characteristically pale.
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
  • Does your body temperature, during the day and under normal conditions, sometimes measure below 98.0 degrees F (36.7 degrees C)? Only answer this if you are confident that your answer is accurate: Definitely not
  • Your sex is: Female
    In the United States, 20% of all women of childbearing age have iron-deficiency anemia (compared to 2% of adult men). The primary cause is blood lost during menstruation. About six times as many women as men have anemia. However, this gender gap narrows to less than 2 to 1 in people older than age 65.
Condition: General Detoxification Requirement
Likelihood
48% 
Seriousness
  
Toxicity is of much greater concern in the twentieth century than ever before. There are many, many chemicals that we are exposed to which did not exist until recently. The air, soil and water are becoming increasingly polluted with them. This exposure, along with the common use of drugs, eating devitalized/refined foods, failing to exercise or drink enough water has resulted in a toxic storehouse within us creating a wide range of symptoms and disease.

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General Detoxification Requirement is suggested partly by:
...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
  • Do you have difficulty concentrating, keeping your attention focused? Mild
Condition: Low HGH (Human Growth Hormone)
Likelihood
69% 
Seriousness
  
You may have a need for HGH therapy.

Growth Hormone levels have been found to decline with age in every species so far tested and this decline is a major factor in the aging process. In numerical terms, humans produce on a daily basis some 500mcg of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) at 20 years of age, 200mcg at 40 years, and 25mcg at 80.

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Low HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is suggested partly by:
  • Premature/Signs of Aging (web) (Degree: Moderate)
  • Low Self-Esteem (web) (Degree: Minor)
  • Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome (web) (Degree: Moderate)
    It has been known for 25 years that FM patients have an abnormal sleep pattern involving stages 3 and 4 of non REM sleep. As GH is secreted predominantly during stages 3 and 4 of non-REM sleep, it was originally hypothesized that FM patients may have impaired GH secretion. IGF-1 levels are abnormally low in some fibromyalgia patients. In an analysis of IGF-1 levels in 500 female FM patients and 152 age matched non-FM subjects the mean IGF-1 level in the FM patients was 137±58 ng/ml versus 216±86 ng/ml in controls. Eighty-five percent of the FM patients had IGF-1 levels below the 50th percentile of the control population and 56% fell below the 20th percentile.

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • How would you rate your stamina? I have poor endurance
  • Do you have difficulty staying awake after midnight? Yes, always
  • Does your health seem to be declining as you age? Slightly - minor issues are turning up
  • How is your quality of sleep when you are able to sleep without interruption or pain? Sometimes broken up / difficult
Condition: Allergies Indoor
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
Whether we start sneezing in a dusty room, or get itchy from wearing a wool sweater, allergies affect most of us sooner or later. Fortunately there are ways to control these symptoms. Seasonal or year-round allergies affect an estimated 86 million people in the U.S. If you are one of these individuals, you know the symptoms - nasal congestion, sneezing and itching of the eyes (in about half of cases), nose, throat or skin. For those with asthma, an allergic reaction can also trigger an asthma episode. Allergic symptoms range from mild to debilitating.

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Allergies Indoor is indicated mainly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Indoor allergies. Do you suffer when exposed to house dust, molds, and so on? Current minor problem
  • Do you have a history of allergies as an adult? Minor (1 or 2 mild allergies)
  • Allergies in close family members? Minor in two parents or significant in one
  • Do you feel worse when in moldy or musty places? Somewhat
Condition: Low Melatonin Level
Likelihood
55% 
Seriousness
  
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Low Melatonin Level is suggested partly by:
  • Depression (Degree: Serious)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (Degree: Moderate)
    Melatonin can exhibit strong effects on the reproductive system, and the activity of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone is closely tied with its regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. Abnormal biological rhythms and sleep-wake cycle disturbances are often a primary feature of periodic depression, another common characteristic of PMS. Melatonin imbalances have been specifically linked to PMS.

    A study reported finding that women with PMS had an earlier decline in melatonin secretion, resulting in a shorter overall secretion time. "The data demonstrate that women with premenstrual syndrome have chronobiological abnormalities of melatonin secretion... The fact that these patients respond to treatments that affect circadian physiology, such as sleep deprivation and phototherapy, suggests that circadian abnormalities may contribute to the pathogenesis of premenstrual syndrome." [Arch Gen Psychiatr 1990;47(12): pp.1139-46]
  • Anxiety (Degree: Moderate)
  • Insomnia (web) (Degree: Minor)
  • Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance (Degree: Moderate)
    One of melatonin's roles is the reduction of estrogen production in the body, and probably also reduction of the number of estrogen receptors. Studies have shown that the protective, estrogen-reducing effects of melatonin are significantly reduced by excessive exposure to light (including late night TV viewing) and probably electromagnetic fields, chemical pollutants such as pesticides and fungicides, and many commonly prescribed drugs, such as beta blockers for heart disease, high blood pressure and headaches.

...and partly by your responses to the following question(s):
  • Do you have fatigue that is present most of the time, not improved by ordinary sleep? In other words, do you wake up tired or not have the energy to do what you want to, even after a good night of sleep? It is a slight problem but I function quite well
Condition: Stress
Likelihood
100% 
Seriousness
  
A hereditary vulnerability and concerns such as economic or political uncertainties, a decreasing quality of life, looming unemployment, and fear of old age or abandonment has led to a general increase in persons who report stress. Other contributing factors include insufficient regular leisure or physical activity, poor diet, an inadequate family structure and lack of a support network. These personal, social, economical and dietary factors interact with biological factors to make stress a leading cause of ailments, from a simple heartburn to a decrease in immune responsiveness, and from this to cancer and other diseases.

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Stress is suggested partly by: