Detox Quiz

The idea of this quiz is to bring awareness to how much you are exposing yourself to common inflammatory triggers and toxins on a regular basis. If you answer yes to any of the questions you are exposing yourself to some degree. This is okay limited amounts - the important questions to ask yourself are how much and how often. 

How toxic is your diet? 

  • Do you barbeque your food regularly?
  • Do you eat fried or fast foods 2-3x/week or more?
  • Do you eat pastas and breads (wheat) regularly?
  • Do you eat instant foods such as quick cooking oatmeal or white rice?
  • Do you often forget to drink water during the day?
  • Do you drink coffee (even decaf counts) and if so how many?
  • Do you use cream, milk or sugar in your coffee?
  • Do you drink alcohol 3-4x/week?
  • Do you tend to "unwind" every night or every other night with a drink or two?
  • Do you crave sugar or carbohydrates in the late afternoon?
  • Do you drink soda and if so how often?
  • Do you eat dairy products several times/day?
  • Do you tend to go for "diet", "low-fat" or "sugar-free"?
  • Do you skip breakfast?
  • Do you rely on stimulants (coffee, sugar, soda) to keep you going?
  • Do you cook your food in oils on high heat regularly (olive, canola or other)?
How toxic is your environment?
  • Do you smoke or are you exposed to second hand smoke?
  • Do you spend time sitting in traffic regularly?
  • Do you drink or eat out of plastic containers?
  • Do you heat your food up in plastic containers?
  • Do you cook with non-stick, coated pots and pans?
  • Do you have carpets in your home?
  • Are you exposed to fumes in your work or home environment?
  • Are you exposed to electronic equipment (television, wireless, cell phone) on a regular basis?
  • Do you use strong chemical cleaners in your home?
  • Do you have problems with dampness or mould in your home?

How toxic is your emotional lifestyle?

  • Do you live in a stressful environment?
  • Do you have difficulty saying no to others?
  • Do you feel anxious easily?
  • Do you work in a stressful environment?
  • Do you make working out or relaxing the last priority?
  • Do you have difficulty setting personal boundaries?
  • Do you easily feel irritated or annoyed by others?
  • Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?

How toxic is your current health state?

  • Do you feel unfocused and unmotivated?
  • Do you feel lethargic or tired all the time?
  • Do you frequently get sick?
  • Do you have difficulty losing weight?
  • Do you have skin rashes such as eczema, acne or psoriasis?
  • Do you have dull looking skin?
  • Do you have sore joints, muscle pain or stiffness?
  • Do you have digestive concerns: gas, bloating, irregular bowel movements?
  • Do you have hormonal imbalances: menopausal symptoms that affect your quality of life, PMS, irregular menses
  • Do you have cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol?
  • Do you experience headaches on a regular basis?
  • Do you have experience strong seasonal allergies?
  • Do you have dark circles under your eyes?
  • Do you experience frequent yeast infections?

For ultimate vitality and wellness, we need to be supporting our detoxification pathways on an ongoing basis to create long-term health, for disease prevention and increased energy. This requires making lifestyle changes that both reduce exposure to the things that stress our body – from diet, to the chemicals we use in our homes and in the workplace, to the thoughts we think and the way we handle emotional stress in our lives. It comes down to honouring ourselves both mind and body. However, there are times when a more focused, intense detoxification program is valuable and recommended:

after the holidays

long term medication use

poor dietary habits

poor lifestyle habits (smoking, lack of exercise, stress)

chronic yeast infections

after a long period of illness

to kick start a healthy lifestyle change

 Please call 250.590.5221 to book an appointment

645 Fort Street, Suite 212 | Victoria, BC V8W 1G2 

 
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