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Candida (Yeast Infection) Self-Test
Circle the number next to the questions you answer “yes,” then add up all the circled numbers and write the total in the box at the bottom. 1. Have you taken tetracycline (Sumycin, Panmycin, Vibramycin, Minocin, etc.) or other antibiotics for acne for one month or longer? 2. Have you at any time in your life, taken other “broad spectrum” antibiotics for respiratory, urinary or other infections for 2 months or longer, or for shorter periods, 4 50 or more times in a 1 year spectrum? 3. Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotic drug - even for 1 period? 4. Have you at any time in your life, been bothered by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, 25 or other problems affecting your reproductive organs? 5. Have you been pregnant . . . 6. Have you taken birth control pills for . . . 7. Have you taken prednisone, Decadron, or other cortisone-type drugs by mouth or 8. Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors, or other chemicals 9. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? 10. If you have ever had athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch or other chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails, have such infections been . . . 14. Does tobacco smoke really bother you? For each symptom that is present, enter the appropriate number in the point score column: —If a symptom is occasional or mild score 3 points —If a symptom is frequent or moderately severe score 6 points —If a symptom is severe and/or disabling score 9 points Total the scores for this section and record them in the box at the bottom of this section. 14. Bloating, belching or intestinal gas 15. Troublesome vaginal burning, itching or discharge 20. Cramps and/or other menstrual irregularities 23. Cold hands or feet and/or chilliness For each symptom that is present, enter the appropriate number in the point score column: —If a symptom is occasional or mild score 3 points —If a symptom is frequent or moderately severe score 6 points —If a symptom is severe and/or disabling score 9 points Total the scores for this section and record them in the box at the bottom of this section. 8. Pressure above ears. Feeling of head swelling 19. Foot , hair, or body odor not relieved by washing 20. Nasal congestion or post0nasal drip 27. Urinary frequency, urgency or incontinence 29. Spots un front of eyes or erratic vision 31. Recurrent infections or fluid in ears CANDIDA TEST RESULTS Total Score for Section A:___ Total Score for Section B:___ Total Score for Section C:___ IF YOUR SCORE IS: YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE: 180 (women) The total score will help you and your physician decide if your health problems are yeast-connected. A comprehensive history and physical examination are also important. In addition, laboratory studies, x-rays, and other types of tests may also be appropriate. If your total score for all three sections above was below 60 for a women and below 40 for a man, then you are less likely to have a problem with candida. However, if you scored higher than this then you may wish to consider lifestyle and dietary changes, was well as a detoxification and cleansing program. All of which may help you fell healthy and more energetic. Disclaimer: 2008 Thornton Natural Healthcare Centre, LLC. All rights reserved.

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