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YO U R W H O L E - B O DY D I AG N O S I S Q U I Z

Not quite sure where to start? Is your body sending you many messages, or some mixed messages? Fill out this questionnaire to determine where to begin. Then, each time you complete a prescription, if you want to dive back in, answer the questionnaire again to determine what to try next. You can also find a much more complete, definitive, and comprehensive digital quiz on my website, at www.hayliepomroy.com, if you want to go deeper. Score yourself based on this scale:

1 point— Never 2 points— Sometimes 3 points— Often 4 points— All the Time

QUESTIONS:

1. Do you have acid reflux or heartburn after eating or after going too long without eating? 1 2 3 4

2. Does your regular workout or the physical things you need to do each day suddenly feel harder or impossible? Does it even seem difficult to walk around the block? 1 2 3 4

3. Have you lost your sex drive, and/or for men, are you not having a morning erection? 1 2 3 4

4. Do you rarely sweat during exercise? 1 2 3 4

5. Do you have a ravenous appetite in the evening, after 5:00 p.m., or extreme sugar cravings in the afternoon? 1 2 3 4

6. Do you have an appetite that seems insatiable most of the time or excessive carbohydrate cravings? 1 2 3 4

7. Are you having sudden balance, coordination, or mobility issues? 1 2 3 4

8. Do you have bloating after eating, even to the extent of looking pregnant? 1 2 3 4

9. Are you falling asleep during the day, even at your desk, and/or having trouble getting to or staying asleep at night? 1 2 3 4

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10. For women, has your menstrual cycle become heavier or clotty, and/or are your breasts tender or painful or changing in shape or density? 1 2 3 4

11. Is your appetite suddenly out of control? 1 2 3 4

12. Are you self- medicating with alcohol, food, or drugs to feel calm or interested in life? 1 2 3 4

13. Has your arm hair recently thickened or (for women) are you sprouting hairs on your chin, and/or are you losing the hair on your legs or toes or the crown of your head? 1 2 3 4

14. Do you have eczema, psoriasis, or unexplained rashes? 1 2 3 4

15. Do you have bowel movements that come out in long, thin ropes? 1 2 3 4

16. Do you experience pain that moves around your body, like a sensation of traveling bees? 1 2 3 4

17. Have you experienced rapid and sudden weight gain? 1 2 3 4

18. Do you have fat accumulation around your belly, abdomen, and/or waist (for example: a pot belly, beer belly, spare tire, or muffin top), or are you suddenly unable to zip up your jeans? 1 2 3 4

19. Do you have compulsive behaviors like knuckle cracking, hair twisting, or nail biting (or in more extreme cases, destructive behaviors like cutting or branding)? 1 2 3 4

20. Has your doctor told you that you have abnormal fasting blood sugar and/or insulin levels? 1 2 3 4

21. Do you have joint pain with swelling not related to an injury, especially symmetrical joint pain (such as in both wrists, hands, or ankles)? 1 2 3 4

22. Do you have frequent constipation or diarrhea (or do you alternate between the two?), and/or gas and flatulence? 1 2 3 4

23. Do you have daily sugar and/or carbohydrate cravings? 1 2 3 4

24. Are you experiencing mood swings, brain fog, and/or forgetfulness? 1 2 3 4

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25. Has your doctor told you that your total cholesterol, LDL serum cholesterol, or triglycerides are too high, and/or that your HDL serum cholesterol is too low? 1 2 3 4

26. Are you having attention problems, hyperactivity issues, or a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD? 1 2 3 4

27. Are you experiencing tingling or numbness in your hands or feet? 1 2 3 4

28. Do you feel like you aren’t yourself lately? 1 2 3 4

29. Do you have undigested food in your stool? 1 2 3 4

30. Do you feel like you are dragging through the day, or have fatigue all day long? Or do you have a profound energy slump in the middle of the afternoon? 1 2 3 4

31. Are you having hot flashes and/or night sweats? 1 2 3 4

32. Do you have creases in your earlobes? 1 2 3 4

33. Do you feel anxious or depressed, or have mood swings ranging from sadness or a loss of emotion to mania or other excessive emotions? 1 2 3 4

34. Has your doctor told you that you have positive ANA titers or rheumatoid factor? 1 2 3 4

35. Are you unusually thirsty and/or urinating more often than usual? 1 2 3 4

SCORING

Add your numbers for each group of questions below, and write down the totals.

Add questions 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. This is your Energy score. __________

Add questions 4, 11, 18, 25, and 32. This is your Lipid score. __________

Add questions 6, 13, 20, 27, and 35. This is your Blood Sugar score. __________

Add questions 5, 12, 19, 26, and 33. This is your Mood/Cognition score. __________

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Add questions 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. This is your Gastroin-testinal score. __________

Add questions 7, 14, 21, 28, and 34. This is your Autoim-munity score. __________

Add questions 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. This is your Hormone score. __________

ANSWER KEYYour score will range between 5 to 20 for each section. Use the point system below to determine which chapter’s program is the highest priority for you now.

17–20 POINTS = High Priority Prescription: This is the area your body is telling you that you probably need to repair first. If you are having trouble deciding where to start, start here, as this symptom cluster is most prevalent and urgent. If you have more than one area that registers as High Priority, begin with the one that is the most uncomfortable or life- affecting, or that worries you the most— or the one that your doctor believes is most drastically impacting your health.

13–16 POINTS = Moderate Priority Prescription: This may be the issue to focus on next, or start here if these are the symptoms that bother you the most. Even though your score doesn’t register as High Priority, you are still having issues in this area and can benefit from the nutritional plan.

9–12 POINTS = Low Priority Prescription: Although this registered as a low priority for you, you are still experiencing symptoms here and can benefit from following this chapter’s nutritional plan, especially if these symptoms bother you or impact your life.

5–8 POINTS = No Priority Prescription: Don’t discount this nutritional concern, even if you have very few symptoms. Somebody with a diagnosis of (for example) diabetes might not have any or many symptoms because he or she is in treatment and on medication, but diabetes is a serious disease and may still be the place you should start.

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