Toxic overload can have a huge impact on your energy, digestion, joint health, and overall well-being. While there are many diagnostic tests available, here’s a simple and inexpensive self-assessment you can do right now.
I first learned this method from Dr. Abbas Qutab after attending his lecture in 2008. Just answer the following questions to see if you may benefit from a detox.
Detox Self-Assessment
Do you experience any of the following?
- Fatigue or low energy
- Early morning stiffness or stiffness after rest
- Brain fog, dizziness, or trouble concentrating
- Cracking joints
- Frequent headaches or back pain
- Generalized aches and pains
- Frequent sinus issues
- Afternoon sleepiness
- Gas and bloating after meals
- Slow recovery from exercise
- Bruising easily
- Sluggish metabolism or difficulty losing weight
- Food allergies or frequent chemical exposure
- Frequent use of pain relievers
- Family history of arthritis or autoimmune disorders
- Irregular bowel movements (less than twice per day)
- Dependence on coffee, cigarettes, candy, or soda for energy
- Living or working in spaces that feel better when “aired out”
- Showering with unfiltered municipal water
- Eating mostly conventional (non-organic) foods
- Rarely replacing your home’s air filters
- Recently considering a detox program
If you answered “Yes” to 4 or more questions, your current symptoms may be due to toxic overload, and a detox can help.
What’s Next?
Tomorrow, I’ll share a one-week detox plan that I’ve used successfully with many clients over the years. It’s simple, effective, and not a juice fast!
Stay tuned!
