Gut Health Quiz
☐ Do you regularly consume foods made from conventional soy, corn, canola or wheat (e.g. cereal, pasta, bread, crackers, chips, tofu, soy sauce, popcorn, etc.)?
☐ Do you regularly consume artificial sweeteners or diet drinks?
☐ Do you regularly consume alcoholic beverages?
☐ Were you formula-fed as an infant?
These foods are commonly consumed, but most people are unaware that they can contribute to an unhealthy gut.
☐ Have you ever taken a long course of antibiotics or repeated courses?
☐ Have you used birth control pills (female)?
☐ Have you used non-steroidal anti-inflammatories for extended periods (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or prescriptions)?
☐ Have you used antacids or acid blocking medications (proton-pump inhibitors)?
These types of drugs and medications have all been shown to have a damaging effect to your gut.
☐ Do you have less than 1 bowel movement a day or do you need bran, flax seed or a fiber supplement to ensure regular bowel movements?
☐ Do you have ongoing or occasional diarrhea?
☐ Do you have bloating, gas or belching?
☐ Do you ever suffer from abdominal pain, cramping or nausea?
☐ Do you suffer from heartburn or GERD?
☐ Have you ever been through a period of prolonged stress?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with Crohn’s, colitis or IBS?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, a learning disorder or developmental delay?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with a neurological condition?
☐ Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid condition?
☐ Do you suffer from anxiety, depression or other mood disorders?
☐ Do you suffer from unexplained symptoms? These can include things like headaches, joint pain, extreme fatigue, itchy or watery eyes, etc.
☐ Do you suffer from reoccurring yeast infections (female), jock itch (male) or bladder infections (male or female)?
☐ Do you suffer from eczema, rosacea, hives, psoriasis or skin rashes?
☐ Do you suffer from allergies, chemical sensitivities or asthma?
☐ Do you suffer from infertility, PMS, menopausal symptoms or hormonal conditions such as uterine, breast or ovarian cysts (female)?
☐ Do you suffer from infertility, erectile dysfunction or prostrate problems (male)?
☐ Do you struggle with excess weight or obesity?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above, it is likely that your gut health is in need of some care and attention. By changing the health of the gut, we are often able to see improvements or alleviation in many of the conditions and symptoms listed above.
☐ Have you had any mercury-amalgam fillings or exposure to heavy metals?
☐ Were you born via C-section?
☐ Were you born prematurely?
These are just a few more risk factors that can compromise your microbiome and gut health.
To find out how your gut health relates to your condition, book your first appointment with Tracey today by calling the Elevate Movement clinic at 587-393-8263.