Dysbiosis-Candida Quiz

Dysbiosis is define as a breakdown in balance between protective versus harmful intestinal bacteria. These questions will help you determine if you may have an health issues related to dysbiosis. Candida Albicans (yeast/fungus), one of the manifestation of dysbiosis. Most of the symptoms in this quiz relate to the intestinal tract (from mouth to rectum and vagina). However this imbalance can be systemic (throughout the body), and significantly affect your overall health and well being.

Please rate your experience on a scale from 0 – 5. “0″ means this is not an issue; “5″ means this is a serious problem:

Have you taken antibiotics repeatedly in the past

Have you taken birth control pills for more than 2 years

sweets cravings

crave bread, pastas, fried foods, egad cheese

crave food late at night

have ADD/ADHD

depression, anxiety, panic attacks

irritability, mood swings

severe fatigue

feeling in a fog

chills and night sweats

loss of sexual desire

inability to think clearly or concentrate

problem with short-term memory

frequent flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle

sensitivity to heat and/or cold

tightness in the shoulders and neck

muscle twitching and muscle weakness

brown colored mucus in the back of the throat

blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat

frequent sore throat, cough

shortness of breath

white coated tongue

nasal congestion or discharge postnasal drip or itching

headaches including migraines

alcohol intolerance

alcohol cravings

gluten, casein, lactose intolerance

sensitivity to perfumes, insecticides, tobacco smock,

fabric softeners, chemicals odors

irritable bowel

acid reflux , heartburn

constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, belching,

indigestion, bad breathe

numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities

dryness of the mouth and eyes

menstrual problems including cramps, PMS, endometriosis

recurrent vaginal yeast infections, vaginal discharge

dermatitis, eczema, rashes, dry skin, flaking skin, acne

skin discoloration

dandruff

jock and rectal itching

chronic athlete’s foot, toenail and fingernail fungus,ring worm

pressure above ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus),ear infections

frequent urination with urgency or burning

burning or tearing of eyes, failing vision

TOTAL:

0- 20 = No/ Very slight Dysbiosis or Candida -Yeast overgrowth;
21- 35 = Mild Dysbiosis or Candida -Yeast overgrowth;
36 – 66 = Moderate Dysbiosis or Candida -Yeast overgrowth;
67 and above Sever Dysbiosis or Candida -Yeast overgrowth.

If you are concern about your symptoms and are ready to address them personalize, nutritional evaluation and programs customized to your health needs are available. To schedule your appointment, contact our office at (214) 783-8721or e-mail: info@womananew.com