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CANDIDA SYMPTOMS SELF TEST
Research indicates that most people harbor four or five fungi other than Candida in their systems, often more. Such infestations produces fatigue or weakness, resulting from "friendly flora" destruction. Fungi overgrowth consumes your much-needed nutrition, leaving their toxic waste for you to dispose of. The test below is designed for adults only. Take the test to determine whether or not you have fungus/Candida in your body.
* Have you taken tetracycline or other
Antibiotics for
Acne for one month or more? 20 points
* Have you taken broad-spectrum
Antibiotics for any infection for 2 months or longer? 25 points
* Have you ever had persistent prostatitis, vaginitis or problems with your reproductive organs? 25 points
* Have you been pregnant 1 time only? 3 points
* Have you been pregnant 2 or more times? 5 points
* Have you taken birth control pills for more than 2 years? 15 points
* Have you been taking birth control pills for less than 2 years? 8 points
* Have you taken Prednisone or other cortisone-type drugs for less than two weeks? 6 points
* Have you taken this type of drugs for more than 2 weeks? 15 points
* Does exposure to fragrances, mall odors or chemicals provoke mild symptoms? 5 points
* Do these promote moderate to severe symptoms? 20 points
* Are those symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? 20 points
* Have you had athlete's foot, jock itch, ring worm, or chronic fungus infection of skin/nails? 10 points
* If yes, are these symptoms severe to persistent? 20 points
* Do you crave sugar? 10 points
* Do you crave bread? 10 points
* Do you crave alcoholic beverages? 10 points
* Does tobacco smoke bother you? 10 points
RATE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: MILD: MODERATE: SEVERE:
* Fatigue or "feeling drained"? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Poor memory; feeling spacey or "unreal"? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Depression? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Numbness, burning or tingling? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Muscle aches, weakness or paralysis? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Pain and/or swelling joints? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Abdominal pain? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Bloating, constipation or diarrhea? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Persistent vaginal burning/itching or discharge? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Prostatitis? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Impotence or loss of sexual desire? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Endometriosis, PMS, or menstrual irregularities? 3 points 6 points 9 points
* Spots in front of the eyes; erratic vision? 3 points 6 points 9 points
RATE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: MILD: MODERATE:
* Frequent drowsiness 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent irritability and/or jitteriness 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent lack of coordination 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent inability to concentrate 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent mood swings 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent headaches 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent dizziness/loss of balance 1 Point 2 Points
* Feeling of head swelling & tingling 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent itching anywhere on body 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent or persistent rashes 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent heartburn and/or indigestion 1 Point 2 Points
* Belching, burping & intestinal gas 1 Point 2 Points
* Mucus in stools 1 Point 2 Points
* Hemorrhoids 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent dry mouth 1 Point 2 Points
* Rash or blisters in/around mouth 1 Point 2 Points
* Bad breath 1 Point 2 Points
* Joint swelling or
Arthritis 1 Point 2 Points
* Nasal congestion, itching or discharge 1 Point 2 Points
* Postnasal drip 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent sore or dry throat 1 Point 2 Points
* Frequent unexplained cough 1 Point 2 Points
* Pain or tightness in chest 1 Point 2 Points
* Wheezing or shortness of breath 1 Point 2 Points
* Urinary urgency or frequency 1 Point 2 Points
* Burning on urination 1 Point 2 Points
* Noticeably failing vision 1 Point 2 Points
* Recurrent infections or fluid in ears 1 Point 2 Points
* Ear pain or deafness 1 Point 2 Points
Your total score can help you determine if your health concerns are yeast related. (Women's scores will be higher as 7 items apply only to women; only 2 apply exclusively to men.)
Scoring Women Men
Almost certainly yeast related above 180 points above 140 points
Probably yeast related 120-180 points 90-120 points
Possibly yeast related 60-120 points 40-90 points
Probably not yeast related under 60 points under 40 points
Test is from Controlling Candida, Bob L. Owen, Ph. D., D. Sc., C.R., Health Digest Books, Poway, CA.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.