Health Survey

Name: ___________________________________________   

Birth Date _________________

Constitution ________________

 

Circle the answer that best reflects the intensity of each symptom at this time

0 = never     1 = seldom     2 = occasional     3 = often

 

Unit I:   DIGESTION  

Part A:   LOW ACIDITY                                                               

1. Indigestion                                                                                   0      1      2      3

2. Abdominal bloating                                                                      0      1      2      3

3. Feel too full after eating                                                               0      1      2      3

4. Constipation                                                                                0      1      2      3

5. Belching / Burping                                                                        0      1      2      3

6. Diminished appetite                                                                     0      1      2      3

7. Stomach growls / gurgles                                                               0      1      2      3

8. Any known food allergies?                                                                   N     Y

                                                                                                               

Part B:   HIGH ACIDITY                                                               

1. Stomach pains just before or after meals                                      0      1      2      3

2. Stomach pains with no apparent reason                                       0      1      2      3

3. Stomach pain relieved by carbonated drinks                                 0      1      2      3

4. Stomach pain relieved by milk / cream                                         0      1      2      3

5. Emotional upset causes stomach pain                                           0      1      2      3

6. Heartburn immediately after meals                                               0      1      2      3

7. Constant need for antacids                                                           0      1      2      3             

8. "Butterfly feeling" in stomach                                                     0      1      2      3

9. Family history of ulcer / gastritis?                                                        N     Y    

10. Ulcer in the past year?                                                                       N     Y    

11. Current ulcer?                                                                                    N     Y    

12. Very dark or black stool?                                                                   N     Y    

13. Hot / spicy food cause stomach irritation?                                         N     Y      

 

Unit II:   ASSIMILATION   

Part A:   SMALL INTESTINE                                                         0      1      2      3

1. Stomach cramps                                                                           0      1      2      3

2. Indigestion immediately after eating                                            0      1      2      3

3. Feel tired after meals                                                                    0      1      2      3

4. Flatulence (gas)                                                                            0      1      2      3

5. Constipation / diarrhea (alternating)                                            0      1      2      3

6. Fiber rich diet won't stop constipation                                         0      1      2      3

7. Loose stool                                                                                  0      1      2      3

8. Presence of mucus in stool                                                           0      1      2      3                             

9. Stool poorly formed                                                                     0      1      2      3

10. Four or more large stools daily                                                   0      1      2      3

11. Stools have foul odor                                                                 0      1      2      3                                                             

12. Pain in left side of abdomen                                                       0      1      2      3                                             

13. History of pimples, skin eruptions?                                                    N     Y                    

14. Any known food allergies?                                                                 N     Y     

 

Part B:   LARGE INTESTINE (COLON)                                        

1. Diarrhea                                                                                       0      1      2      3

2. Recurrent infections / colds                                                          0      1      2      3

3. History of kidney and / or bladder infection                                 0      1      2      3

4. Yeast infection (including vaginal)                                               0      1      2      3

5. Frequent abdominal cramps                                                          0      1      2      3

6. Fingernail and/or toenail fungus                                                    0      1      2      3

7. Diarrhea and constipation (alternating)                                        0      1      2      3

8. Chronic constipation                                                                   0      1      2      3

9. Use of antibiotics in the past year?                                                      N     Y    

10. Meat eater?                                                                                        N     Y    

11. Vision deteriorating rapidly?                                                              N     Y    

 

Unit III:   PANCREAS   

Part A:   LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA)                    

1. Decreased resistance to infection                                                 0      1      2      3

2. Strong desire / craving for sweets                                                  0      1      2      3

3. Sweets / alcohol promptly relieve headaches                                0      1      2      3

4. Irritable if a meal is delayed or missed                                          0      1      2      3

5. Hungry most of the time                                                              0      1      2      3

6. Constantly anxious, nervous, worrisome                                      0      1      2      3

7. Frequently drowsy, impatient, moody                                          0      1      2      3

8. Need for caffeine to get going.                                                     0      1      2      3


             Unit III, Part A (Cont.)

9. Rapid heart beat after eating sweets                                              0      1      2      3

10. Hungry 1-3 hours after eating                                                    0      1      2      3

11. Restless, poor concentration                                                      0      1      2      3

12. Forgetful; poor memory                                                             0      1      2      3

13. Feel shaky; weak or fatigued                                                       0      1      2      3

14. Feel better / calmer after eating?                                                        N     Y

15. Low protein / high carbohydrate diet?                                                N     Y

 

SECTION B:  HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (DIABETES)

1. Decreased resistance to infection                                                 0      1      2      3

2. Slow healing cuts, wounds, etc.                                                     0      1      2      3

3. Night sweats                                                                                 0      1      2      3

4. Heightened thirst                                                                         0      1      2      3

5. Increased appetite                                                                        0      1      2      3

6. Eating sweets does not alleviate cravings                                      0      1      2      3

7. Fatigue, mental confusion                                                            0      1      2      3

8. Poor, deteriorating eyesight                                                         0      1      2      3

9. Itchy skin, boils and / or leg sores                                                 0      1      2      3

10. History of diabetes in family?                                                            N     Y    

11. Sugar (glucose) detected in urine?                                                       N     Y    

12. Low protein / high carbohydrate diet?                                                N     Y

13. Overweight?                                                                                       N     Y

 

Unit IV:   LIVER   

Part A:   LIVER AND GALLBLADDER                                         

1. Abdominal pain after eating fatty foods                                       0      1      2      3

2. Pain in the side under right rib cage                                              0      1      2      3

3. Painful or tender big toe                                                               0      1      2      3

4. Hard / dry stool (painful to pass)                                                  0      1      2      3

5. Stool color is grayish (light in color)                                            0      1      2      3

6. Stool has foul odor                                                                       0      1      2      3

7. Less than one daily bowel movement                                           0      1      2      3

8. History of constipation                                                                0      1      2      3

9. Headaches following meals                                                           0      1      2      3

10. Recurring sour, bitter taste in mouth                                          0      1      2      3

11. Gray colored skin                                                                       0      1      2      3

12. Yellow sclera (white of the eyes)                                                0      1      2      3

13. Bad breath or body odor                                                             0      1      2      3

14. Tired / sleepy after meals                                                           0      1      2      3

15. Dandruff                                                                                    0      1      2      3

16. Retain water                                                                               0      1      2      3

17. Dry skin and/or hair                                                                   0      1      2      3

18. Eat at fast food restaurants                                                        0      1      2      3

19. Impatient, impulsive, easy to anger                                            0      1      2      3

20. Vision problems / red or dry eyes?                                                      N     Y

21. Red blood in stool?                                                                             N     Y

22. Have had jaundice or hepatitis?                                                          N     Y

23. High blood cholesterol and / or low HDL cholesterol?                        N     Y

 Unit V: URINARY SYSTEM

Part A:  KIDNEY / BLADDER

1. Constant feeling of a full bladder                                                  0      1      2      3

2. Loss of control holding urine                                                       0      1      2      3

3. Drip / Dribble after urination                                                        0      1      2      3

4. Blood or pus in urine (in any amount)                                          0      1      2      3

5. Hazy or cloudy urine                                                                    0      1      2      3

6. Urine has odor / strong smell                                                        0      1      2      3

7. Long intervals between urination                                                 0      1      2      3

8. Straining to urinate with scant passage                                         0      1      2      3

9. Awaken in middle of night to urinate                                           0      1      2      3             

10. Feeling of fear / insecurity                                                          0      1      2      3

11. Dark circles under eyes                                                               0      1      2      3

12. Pain or pressure in middle of back                                              0      1      2      3

13. Intermitent pain in urethra                                                        0      1      2      3

14. History of bladder infection / cystitis?                                                N     Y

15. Recent use of antibiotics for kidney / bladder infections?                    N     Y

16. Recent bladder surgery (including A& P repair)                                  N     Y 


Unit VI: THYROID

Part A:  THYROID

1. Sensitivity to cold / wet weather                                                   0      1      2      3             

2. Hands and feet are cold                                                                0      1      2      3

3. Constantly tired / fatigued                                                            0      1      2      3

4. Lack of stamina for daily chores                                                  0      1      2      3

5. Diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD)                              0      1      2      3

6. Eyes appear bulging or swollen                                                     0      1      2      3

7. Skin is dry (lacks moisture)                                                          0      1      2      3

8. Difficulty waking up in the morning                                             0      1      2      3

9. Depressed, apathetic, lethargic                                                     0      1      2      3

10. Lack of or diminished sex drive                                                  0      1      2      3

11. Irritability / mood swings from eating sweets                              0      1      2      3

12. Constipation                                                                              0      1      2      3

13. Gain weight easily?                                                                             N     Y

14. Basal (armpit) temperature less than normal?                                    N     Y

15. Slow reflexes /reaction time?                                                              N     Y                   

16. Infertility / impotency?                                                                     N     Y        

      For women:                                                                              

17. Heavy / profuse menstrual bleeding                                            0      1      2      3

18. Premenstrual tension / distress                                                   0      1      2      3

 

Unit VII:  ADRENAL  

Part A:   ADRENAL                                                                       

1. Unable to tolerate much exercise                                                 0      1      2      3

2. Catch colds or get sick easily                                                        0      1      2      3

3. Sensitive to air pollutants, chemicals, smoke                                0      1      2      3

4. Breathing is labored / difficult                                                       0      1      2      3

5. Feelings of weakness / shakiness                                                   0      1      2      3

6. Moments of depression                                                                0      1      2      3

7. Rapid mood swings                                                                       0      1      2      3

8. Energy lag in morning to mid-afternoon                                      0      1      2      3

9. Need for caffeine to get going                                                      0      1      2      3

10. Intermittent constipation                                                          0      1      2      3

11. Dark circles beneath the eyes                                                     0      1      2      3

12. Dizzy / light headed upon standing                                             0      1      2      3

13. Lack of mental alertness (mental fog)                                        0      1      2      3

14. Retain water                                                                               0      1      2      3

15. Insomnia                                                                                    0      1      2      3

16. Eyes sensitive to bright / direct light                                          0      1      2      3

17. use cortisone, prednisone, steroids                                                      N     Y

 

Unit VIII:   FEMALE  

Part A:   SYMPTOMS DURING MENSTRUATION                                                 

1. Monthly weight gain                                                                    0      1      2      3             

2. Feelings of depression / anxiety                                                    0      1      2      3             

3. Moodiness / irritability / anger                                                      0      1      2      3

4. Bloating / swelling                                                                        0      1      2      3

5. Nausea / vomiting                                                                        0      1      2      3

6. Leg cramps / tenderness                                                               0      1      2      3

7. Headaches                                                                                    0      1      2      3

8. Easily distracted                                                                           0      1      2      3

9. Tenderness in breast area                                                             0      1      2      3

10. Lower back ache                                                                        0      1      2      3

11. Asthma / bronchitis attacks?                                                      0      1      2      3             

12. Suicidal feelings?                                                                                N     Y                                                                    

 

Part B:   AMENORRHEA (ABSENCE OF MENSTRUATION)       

1. Vaginal itching / discharge                                                            0      1      2      3

2. Missed periods                                                                              0      1      2      3

3. Crave sweets or additional food                                                    0      1      2      3             

4. More than 1 cycle per month                                                      0      1      2      3

5. Low or no desire for sex?                                                                     N     Y

6. Pain during intercourse?                                                                       N     Y

7. Menstruation started after age 15?                                                       N     Y

8. Unable to get pregnant?                                                                       N     Y 

9. Number of miscarriages (if any)                                                   0      1      2      3+

10. Number of abortions (if any)                                                      0      1      2      3+

 


Part C:   DYSMENORRHEA (PAINFUL MENSTRUATION)        

1. Anxiety about arrival of menstrual cycle                                      0      1      2      3

2. Low abdominal pain                                                                     0      1      2      3

3. Dull pain radiating to lower back or legs                                       0      1      2      3

4. Menstrual pain                                                                             0      1      2      3