DO I HAVE INFLAMMATION? LET’S TEST IT
Let’s start by reviewing the questions below to learn your inflammation status for each area and make a nutrition plan accordingly. The inflammation test will help you identify the areas with the highest inflammation in your body and take the first steps for a healthy life. As a result of the test, when you start an elimination diet, your inflammation level will decrease rapidly and at the end of six weeks, it will give you the opportunity to add the foods you removed from your diet back to your diet. You will review your body’s reaction to each food you add to your diet and thus easily learn the foods your body reacts to. Now it’s time to turn the mirror to ourselves and learn how much inflammation our body is exposed to. Do you have problems such as not being able to lose weight, painful joints, brain fog, skin problems or mood swings that bother you? Do you have digestive problems or cravings for sweets that you can’t stop? Did your doctor tell you that your cholesterol is high or that you are diabetic? There is a reason for every health problem you experience.
It is important to understand why you have these symptoms in your personalized inflammation profile. Review and score the questions for each area one by one.
Inflammation Test
No: 0 points
Rarely: 1 point
Sometimes: 2 points
Frequently: 3 points
A lot: 4 points
Brain and Nervous System Questions
– Have you been more forgetful than usual; losing things, missing appointments, forgetting things you meant to say?
– Are you feeling depressed for no reason? Have you lost motivation and interest in the things you love?
– Are you feeling sadder and more anxious than usual? Are you experiencing restlessness, anxiety, and panic attacks?
– Do you feel like you have brain fog? Or are you having trouble concentrating or finishing a task?
– Have you been diagnosed with forgetfulness, or is there a family history of Alzheimer’s disease?
Digestive System Questions
– Do you often suffer from indigestion, bloating and gas?
– Do you often suffer from diarrhea or constipation?
– Do you experience reflux in your stomach after meals or when you are hungry?
– Do you have bad breath even though you take care of your oral health?
– Do you have digestive problems such as gas, bloating or diarrhea when you are feeling down, irritable or excited?
Detox System Questions
– Does your weight fluctuate constantly from morning to evening or from day to day?
– Do you feel full of toxins even though you have no symptoms?
– Do you feel tenderness in your stomach that is not related to food?
– Is your urine usually dark yellow?
– Do you experience unexplained burning, stinging or rashes on your hands or feet?
Blood Sugar System Questions
– Do you still need sweets after a meal?
– Have you noticed an increase in your appetite, thirst or urination lately?
– Do you ever feel tired even after you have had enough sleep, but feel better after eating?
– Do you feel irritable, anxious and dizzy when you are hungry?
– Is your waist wider than your hips?
– Are you having trouble losing weight despite diet and exercise?
Endocrine System Questions
– Do you feel tired and have headaches in the afternoon or evening?
– Do you feel dizzy when you stand up suddenly?
– Do you often crave salty foods?
– Do your hands and feet often feel cold, even in warm weather?
– Are you constantly sleepy? Even if you sleep all day, can you sleep at night?
– Is there a decrease in your sexual desire?
Musculoskeletal System Questions
– Do you have joint pain?
– Do you consider yourself clumsy? Do you often have accidents, fall, hurt yourself, or drop things?
– Do your joints or muscles feel stiff when you wake up in the morning?
– Do you have chronic back or neck pain?
– Is it painful to massage your arms and legs?
Immune System Questions
– Do you experience vomiting, diarrhea, skin reactions, brain fog after consuming certain foods?
– Are you sensitive to hot or cold? Do your hands turn purple when you are cold? Or do your hands, face and lips often become dry?
– Is there anyone in your family with rheumatism, celiac disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroid disease?
– Do you have rashes or acne on your face or body for no reason?
Test Result Evaluation
OK, now it’s time to score! Score each area individually.
0-2 points: Congratulations, you are living an inflammation-free life.
3-5 points: You have a slight inflammation in this area, this is not at a level that will affect your life at the moment. But be careful, I call this a false sense of well-being. You never know when problems will start.
6-7 points: Inflammation is progressing in this area. It is not severe yet, but you need to be careful.
8 and above points: You have serious inflammation in this area and it should be treated quickly.
