A Healthy Brain Is Key For Overall Health

When we look at health we have to look deeper into the reasons for certain things going on, too many times I have seen people just trying to increase exercise and dropping calories to try to get ‘healthy’ but end up in a worse position than they started.

Below is a questionnaire where I don’t want you to think too much, answer instinctively and we will get an idea of where your brain health currently is at from a top down perspective in order to enable us to build the required plan specific to you.

This is written to see how often you’re experiencing these things.

Answer 0-3 – 0 being you never experience and 3 being you regularly experience this.

 

Section 1

Low brain endurance for focus and concentration
Cold hands and feet
Must exercise or drink coffee to improve brain function
Poor nail health
Fungal growth on toenails
Must wear socks at night
Nail beds are white instead of pink
Tip of the nose is cold

Section 2

Irritable, nervous, shaky or light-headed between meals
Feel energised after meals
Difficulty eating large meals in the morning
Energy level drops in the afternoon
Crave sugar and sweets in the afternoon
Wake up in the middle of the night
Depend on coffee to keep going
Difficulty concentrating before eating

Section 3

Fatigue after meals
Sugar and sweet cravings after meals
Need for a stimulant, such as coffee, after meals
Difficulty losing weight
Increased frequency of urination
Difficulty falling asleep
Increased appetite

Section 4

Always have projects and things that need to be done
Never have time for yourself
Not getting enough sleep or rest
Feel that you're not accomplishing your life's purpose

Section 5

Dry and unhealthy skin
Dandruff or a flaky scalp
Consumption of processed foods that are bagged or boxed
Consumption of fried foods
Difficulty consuming raw nuts or seeds
Difficulty consuming fish (not fried)
Difficulty consuming olive oil, avocados, flax seed oil or natural fats

Section 6

Difficulty digesting foods
Constipation or inconsistent bowel movements
Increased bloating or gas
Abdominal distention after meals
Difficulty digesting protein-rich foods
Difficulty digesting starch-rich foods
Difficulty digesting fatty or greasy foods
Difficult swallowing supplements or large bites of food
Abnormal gag reflex

Section 7

Pain and inflammation
Brain fog (unclear thoughts or poor concentration)
Noticeable variations in mental speed
Brain fatigue after meals
Brain fatigue after exposure to chemicals, scents or pollutants
Brain fatigue when the body is inflamed

Section 8

Grain consumption leads to tiredness
Grain consumption makes it difficult to focus and concentrate
Feel better when bread and grains are avoided
Grain consumption causes the development of any symptoms
A 100% gluten-free diet

Section 9

Family members who have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease
A diagnosis of coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, hypothyroidism or an autoimmune disease
Family members who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity
Changes in brain function with stress, poor sleep, or immune activation

Section 10

A loss of pleasure in hobbies and interests
Feel overwhelmed with ideas to manage
Feelings of inner rage or unprovoked anger
Feelings of paranoia
Feelings of sadness for no reason
A loss of enjoyment in life
A lack of artistic appreciation
Feelings of sadness in overcast weather
A loss of enthusiasm for favourite actvities
A loss of enjoyment in favourite foods
A loss of enjoyment in friendships and relationships
Inability to fall into deep, restful sleep
Feelings of dependency on others
Feelings of susceptibility to pain

Section 11

Feelings of worthlessness
Feelings of hopelessness
Self-destructive thoughts
Inability to handle stress
Anger and aggression while under stress
Feelings of tiredness, even after many hours of sleep
A desire to isolate yourself from others
An unexplained lack of concern for family and friends
An inability to finish tasks
Feelings of anger for minor reasons

Section 12

A decrease in verbal memory
A decrease in visual memory (shapes and images)
Occurrence of memory lapses
A decrease in creativity
A decrease in comprehension
Difficulty calculating numbers
Difficulty recognising objects and faces
A change in opinion about yourself
Slow mental recall

Section 13

A decrease in mental alertness
A decrease in mental speed
Impaired mental performance
Slow cognitive processing
An increase in the ability to be distracted
Need coffee or caffeine sources to improve mental function

Section 14

Feelings of nervousness or panic for no reason
feelings of dread
Feelings of 'knot' in your stomach
Feelings of being overwhelmed for no reason
Feelings of guilt about everyday decisions
A restless mind
An inability to turn off the mind when relaxing
Disorganised attention
Feelings of inner tension and inner excitability
Worry over things never thought about before

Section 15

Are you aware of your day to day breathing *
Do you breathe through your mouth when exercising *
Do you snore? *
Do you regularly feel out of breath? *
Have your loved ones remarked on how loud you breathe? *
Do you wake with a dry mouth? *
Do you rate your breathing as important? *
Are you aware of any medical conditions you have that may affect your breathing? *