How Toxic Are you? Take "The Detox Quiz"

Taken from Chapter 1 of The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan by Michelle Schoffro Cook, DNM, DAc, CNC

This sickness doth infect the very life-blood of our enterprise.
--William Shakespeare

Do you need to detoxify? Take the following quiz to find out. You may be surprised to learn of the many symptoms that are linked to toxins in the body. Score one point for every habit or symptom you have experienced within the last year.

Sleep and Energy
__Tired in the morning or during the day even after a good night's sleep
__Disrupted sleep
__Ordinary activity leaves you feeling exhausted

Mental and Emotional
__Confusion
__Feeling agitated or nervous
__Unexplained feelings of anxiety or sadness
__Excessive anger or irritability
__Mood changes
__Depression
__Memory lapses
__Feeling restless or shaky
__Difficulty understanding new concepts
__Mentally sluggish
__Clumsiness
__Difficulty making decisions
__Negative outlook

Eyes, Ears, Mouth, and Nose
__Itchy ears
__Sensitivity to noise
__Itchy or watery eyes
__Dark circles or bags below eyes
__Swollen or inflamed eyelids
__Bloodshot eyes
__Sensitivity to light
__Sneezing fits or chronic cough
__Runny or itchy nose
__Itchy palate
__Coating on tongue
__Speech problems

Skin
__Dull-coloured, pale, greyish or yellowish
__Loose and flabby
__Wrinkling
__Acne or other blemishes
__Eczema or psoriasis
__Hives
__Cellulite
__Other skin problems

Digestive System
__Nausea or vomiting
__Diarrhea or loose stools
__Constipation
__Belching or gas, especially after eating
__Foul-smelling bowel movements
__Bloating or abdominal discomfort
__Heartburn or indigestion
__Certain foods irritate your stomach
__One or less than one bowel movement per day
__Frequent urination
__Water retention or bloating

Eating Habits
__Have cravings for foods
__Drink alcoholic beverages
__Eat fast foods, packaged or frozen foods
__Drink coffee or tea
__Consume sweets (including any sweetened foods: juices, carbonated beverages, condiments, or desserts)
__Consume white flour products (bread, pasta, cakes, cookies)
__Consume fried foods or margarine

Joints and Pain
__Aching or painful joints
__Joint stiffness
__Headaches or migraines

How did you score?
0-5 - Excellent
You are probably experiencing great health. Keep in mind that being symptom-free doesn't guarantee a lifetime of great health. If you are detoxifying regularly, keep up the good work. If not, you may want to consider doing The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan once a year to maintain your health.

6-10 - Good
You need to detoxify to improve your health. You will likely find relief from many of the symptoms you experience by limiting your exposure to toxins and conducting The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan.

11+ - Time to Detox
You are experiencing many nagging symptoms that will improve by detoxifying. The energy and effort you invest in healing will pay tremendous dividends. Keep reading - The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan will show you how to get started on the road to incredible health, amazing energy, and an improved qualify of life.

My score is 7.