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Do You Need to Detox?

The Bhodi Cleanse 21 Day Detox Protocol

THE Toxicity self-assesSment TEST

This informal test will help you determine whether a detoxification program might be a good idea for you. As you go through the symptoms, rate your experience on a scale of “0” to “4", using the following answers as a guideline:

“0” is a symptom you rarely or never experience
“1” is a symptom that you occasionally experience and effect is not severe
“2” Occasionally experience, effect is severe
“3” Frequently experienced, effect not severe
“4” Frequently experience, effect is severe

0 1 2 3 4
DIGESTIVE
Nausea/Vomitting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Bloated/Gas
Heartburn
EMOTIONS
Mood Swings
Anxiety/fear/nervousness
Anger/Irritability
Depression
Apathy/Lethargy
ENERGY/ACTIVITY
Fatigue/Sluggishness
Restlessness
Insomnia
Startled Awake at Night
EYES
Watery or Itchy Eyes
Swollen/Red/Sticky Eyelids
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Blurred/Tunnel Vision
HEAD
Headaches
Faintness
Dizziness
Pressure
LUNGS
Chest Congestion
Asthma/Bronchitis
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty Breathing
MIND
Poor Memory
Confusion
Poor Concentration
Poor Coordination
Difficulty Making Decisions
MOUTH & THROAT
Chronic Coughing
Gagging/Frequent Need to Clear Throat
Canker Sores
NOSE
Stuffy Nose
Sinus Problems
Hay Fever
Sneezing Attacks
Excessive Mucous
SKIN
Acne
Hives/Rashes/Dry Skin
Hair Loss
JOINTS & MUSCLES
Pain or Ache in Joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
Stiffness/Limited Movement
Pains/Aches in Muscles
Recurrent Back Aches
WEIGHT
Binge Eating/Drinking
Craving Certain Foods/Beverages
Excessive Weight
Compulsive Eating
Water Retention
OTHER
Frequent Illness
Frequent or Urgent Urination
Leaky Bladder
General Itch/Discharge
Total of weighted scores
(see instructions):     

 

Calculate Your Score

If your complete total exceeds 30 (or you scored beyond 5 in any one section) you may benefit from a thorough detoxification protocol. Click here to learn about my specially formulated 3 week detoxification program -The Bodhi Cleanse - which allows you to continue with day-to-day activities such as work and exercise for the duration of the detox!

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