SIMPLE HOME HEALTH TESTS TO LEARN WHAT YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO TELL YOU!
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY IT’S LISTENING TO YOU!
Powerful Do-it-Yourself Tools to Optimize your Total Health & Well-Being

Report Prepared by Laara Harlingten, MASc. Nutrition, Dipl. w/Honours Psychology
Vita Quest Transformation Resources
email:
laara@vita-quest.com780-481-8771
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None of this information is intended to Diagnose or Treat any Medical Condition. Any use of the information set forth herein is entirely at the reader’s discretion. The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the preparations or procedures described in this report. You should always consult with a health care practitioner before taking any dietary, nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or beginning or stopping any therapy. The author is not intending to provide any medical advice, or offer a substitute thereof, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to any product, device or therapy, whatsoever. Readers should use their own judgment or consult a holistic medical expert or their personal physicians for specific applications to their individual problems. This report is not intended to replace the advise and treatment of a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases. Although the author has attempted to give a profound understanding of the topics discussed and to ensure accuracy and completeness of any information that originates from any other source than his own, he and the publisher assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any inconsistency herein.
KNOW THYSELF!
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Basal Temperature Test – to determine your Thyroid Functioning (instructions follow in this report).2.
ph Test – to determine Acid/Alkaline – a good reference is the pH Miracle for Weight Loss by Robert O. Young PhD. Available on the internet.3.
Beet Test – to determine your Bowel Transit Time – eat some beets and see how long it takes before you pass them. If it’s more than 24 hours you need to increase your fiber and water. Most health conditions are the result of constipation and low digestive enzymes. Visit www.enzymesQ&A for information about enzymes. After increasing fiber and water and enzymes you still aren’t having at least one bowel movement that floats and is not strong smelling you need to consult a Nutritional Consultant trained in Mind-Body Health and Wellness as soon as possible. A Healthy Digestive System is the second most important health rule after Right Thinking.4. "Spit" Test – to see if you may have YEAST. – (reference & instructions follow)
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Liver & Gall Bladder Signs & Symptoms – (follow in this report)
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Blood Pressure Home or Pharmacy Tests – drop by your local Pharmacy & put it to some GOOD use!A few tips about "Blood Pressure
" Monitoring.If you buy or use a pharmacy blood pressure monitor you can discover for yourself which factors in your daily life (nutritional or emotional) may be contributing to your hypertension. Food allergies may also contribute to blood pressure fluctuations. Most cases of high blood pressure are labeled by doctors as being "essential" hypertension, meaning "without apparent cause." Most causes of essential hypertension, however, are either caused or aggravated by hidden allergies or sensitivities to common foods.
Anyone whose high blood pressure does not respond to conventional treatments can usually bring it down to normal range within five days or less by fasting. In the eliminating of all food, the problematic foods causing the hypertension have been avoided, allowing the body to normalize itself. There are less drastic ways than a total fast to discover the food-hypertension connection. Some substances are more likely culprits than others (e.g., caffeine, sugar, tobacco, alcohol). These should be eliminated first. If blood pressure has not normalized itself within fine days, then it is time to look for other offenders. That is where the home monitor comes in. Take your BP readings on rising, before each meal, and at one and two hour intervals after eating. Record the readings. If they increase significantly after certain meals, then look for common patterns in the foods eaten. Be prepared for some surprises. Many cases of hypertension are correlated with the consumption of oranges, wheat, and the nightshades (tomatoes, ,potatoes, peppers, eggplant, paprika, cayenne, chili, tobacco) – depending on your unique sensitivites. (For further details about food allergies consult "One’s Food is Another’s Poison, by David Rowland. Available from Rowland Publications or email:
laara@vita-quest.com for your copy.The home blood pressure monitor is also useful for measuring low adrenal function. To perform the postural (orthostatic) blood pressure test, take your blood pressure at first while sitting down and then again immediately after standing up. Under normal circumstances, there should be an increase in systolic (maximum) blood pressure reading of from 4 to 10 mm. Hg standing as compared to sitting. If this test does not produce an increase in blood pressure, or if results in a drop, then low adrenal function is highly suspect. This test works because it is the adrenal hormones that cause blood pressure to overcompensate temporarily for a quick change in body position from sitting to standing. Without adequate adrenal hormones, there will either be no change in blood pressure or a drop. The greater the drop, the more seriously underfunctioning the adrenal glands are likely to be.
7. Nutritional Symptomatology – to determine Nutritional Deficiencies & Excesses- E:mail Laara today for your Nutribody™ Questionnaire today – a fully illustrated 20-30 page printed report will be prepared especially for your signs, symptoms, name, life cycle and more…
Nutritional Symptomatology is a systematic way of surveying and analyzing your unique symptoms to discover possible nutritional causes for them. It is a practical way of assessing nutritional status that relies on a method of approximate but reliable measurement. It can detect deficiencies and imbalances long before they show up on laboratory tests.
Symptomatology relies on questionnaires that ask each person about her bodily and emotional complaints. Each symptom or sign listed on the Nutribody™ Questionnaire is one documented by scientific study or authoritative text to be related to a particular deficiency, excess or imbalance. Some of these symptoms may also have other possible causes unrelated to nutrition. Therefore. the questionnaire must also be able to measure consistency. In other words, (a) the more often or more severe a particular symptom is, the more likely it is related to the nutrient in question, and (b) the more symptoms a person has that are related to a particular nutrient, the more likely it is that there is a genuine need for it. Nutritional Symptomatology, is the single most useful assessment tool that a Nutritional Consultant can use. It provides useful information by itself, or it can be used in conjunction with the other methods described in this document. This allows you the client to participate in your assessment. It can be re-done at regular intervals (every six weeks or so) to measure progress and change.
E:mail Laara@vita-quest.com or call 780-4818771 today for your Nutribody™ Questionnaire – a fully illustrated 20-30 page printed report will be prepared especially for your signs, symptoms, name, life cycle and more…
8. Traditional Medical Tests – to strengthen your Personal Health Responsibility & keep your M.D. on your side - we are all in this together! Most doctors are amazingly supportive of your interest in maintaining your Health using Natural Health Laws. That’s a Great Belief to adopt…you will be amazed at how you gravitate to such an Open Minded Doctor when you are Open Minded and doing your very best to maintain your body.
9. Your Body Speaks your Mind – Ref. Deb. Shapiro – to read your Emotional Health & Re-program your Beliefs about your Health – when in doubt email me if it’s a simple shift I’ll be happy to help, if it needs more time I’ll tell you that too and together we can work it out.
10. The Breathing Box – Ref. Gay Hendricks PhD. – for Stress Reduction & Affirmations – visit www.amazon.com to purchase one of the most effective Breathwork kits available or email laara @vita-quest.com.
"Emotions are outcroppings of some Opinion formed out of Beliefs. "Be Careful of labeling information & giving it a definition it may not possess especially Medical Diagnosis –the Body goes through hourly, daily, monthly and yearly cycles – often a mis-diagnosis of a problem is made and attached and can become a Belief that feeds on itself. Whenever a symptom occurs it serves as a messenger and with a change to our Natural Health Laws the body’s own wisdom will heal itself". At the first sign of a symptom consult with your Family Doctor and a Practitioner trained in Body-Mind Wisdom or refer to wonderful books by Louise Hay or Deb Shapiro. By tuning in to your own Body’s voice of Wisdom you can safely navigate yourself to Optimum Health by following the Natural Laws of Life and Right Thinking. These simple signs and solutions can help!
For a peaceful Romantic Life you may like to read: "Is it you or is it Me?" by author Scott Wetzler, Ph.d;., or "Relationship" Bridge to the Soul by Author Chris Moon
1. BASAL TEMPERATURE TEST – Reference Nutritional Symptomatology – A Professional Guide – David W. Rowland, PhD – Rowland Publications
Blood tests for thyroid function are flawed. They measure only the thyroid hormone in the blood, which may have no relation to the amount of hormone that actually gets to the cells which need it. As a result of this laboratory limitation, most cases of hypothyroidism go undetected. Many clients are affected by this serious threat to their health.
The Basal Temperature Test (BTT) is an effective self-test for measuring thyroid function. It is far more reliable than any thyroid blood test. That is because the BTT measures the actual result of one critical thyroid activity, namely the maintenance of body temperature. Blood tests measure only the amount of thyroid hormone circulating in the bloodstream, which may or may not be typical of how much active hormone (T3) actually gets to the individual cells that need it.
Body temperature is directly related to thyroid activity. 37°C (98.6°F) is the ideal temperature at which all of the body’s biochemical reactions function most efficiently. At temperatures above or below this norm, chemical messengers become misshapen and no longer precisely fit the receptor sites they are intended to activate. A shift in temperature of only a fraction of a degree can have a significant effect on the degree of "fit" between enzyme and substrate, neurotransmitter and receptor, hormone and target cell, antibody and foreign protein.
The BTT requires taking underarm (axillary) temperature, first thing in the morning before arising, when the entire body is at complete rest. Men, pre-pubescent and post-menopausal women can take this test at any time. To eliminate the temperature fluctuations that accompany one’s cycle, menstruating women need to do the BTT on the second and third mornings after their flow starts.
To do the BTT, place a mercury-type clinical thermometer, well-shaken down, by the bedside upon retiring. Upon awakening and before stirring from bed, place the bulb of the thermometer under the armpit and hold it there for 10 minutes. Record the reading on two consecutive days. A range of from 36.6°C (97.8°F) to 36.8°C (98.2°F) suggests normal thyroid function. Temperatures below 36.6°C (97.8°F) indicate low thyroid function (hypothyroidism). Those above 36.8°C (98.2°F) indicate an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
For small children who are unable or unwilling to remain still for 10 minutes, the BTT can be done by taking the rectal temperature for two minutes. Normal rectal temperature is from 37.1°C (98.8°F) to 37.3°C (99.2°F).
The BTT, as described above, is the most stable, repeatable way to measure the effect of thyroid activity on body temperature. Under-the-tongue readings are readily affected by sub-clinical inflammations, such as chronic sinusitis. Daytime readings may be influenced subtly by physical activity, tension, stress and the amount and timing of food consumed. Readings taken at inappropriate times during the menstrual cycle may be misleading.
In the absence of starvation (which reduces body temperature) and acute fever (which raises it), the BTT is the most effective single measurement we have for finding thyroid dysfunction. If used alone, it is probably over 85 per cent reliable. If combined with symptom surveys, (Nutribody™ Symptomatology Reports) however, reliability approaches 100 percent. In other words, if a person has both a low BTT reading and symptoms of low thyroid function, then hypothyroidism is almost certain – regardless of what any laboratory test may suggest.
A close approximation to the BTT can be made by taking oral temperature readings at least four times per day, every three hours or so. Record the time of day each reading was taken and the resultant temperature. Continue to take these daily readings each day for at lest a week, at exactly the same time each day. At the end of each day, average the four readings. Average readings below 37°C (98.6°F) indicate hypothyroidism. Those above suggest either hyperthyroidism or fever caused by infection. Because oral temperatures taken during the day are not strictly indicative of basal metabolic rate, it is necessary to average a series of routine readings in order to reduce the possibility of extraneous influences.
Reference: Nutritional Symptomatology a Professional Guide David W. Rowland, PhD – Rowland Publication
"Spit" TEST to determine YEAST or FLORA
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DETOXIFICATION
Detoxifying your body is an essential element of Glowing Vital Health in this Industrialized World. This excerpt from Andreas Moritz’ Book "The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush" will help you to read your Bodily Symptoms pertaining to the all important Liver & Gallbladder & Bowel.
It is so important to detoxify our bodies—to rid ourselves of the various toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis. These toxins can result in hormonal imbalances that can lead to the development of chronic conditions including; arthritis, asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, eczema, fibromyalgia, etc. Chronic illness and poor health is caused, in part, by the exposure to toxic elements that poison the cells of the immune system, the hormonal system, the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and in fact, the whole body and mind. A proper detoxification program can allow the body to get rid of the physical & emotional toxins and begin to heal itself. The liver’s job is to render these toxic agents harmless so that they can be excreted in the stool and the urine. Problems develop when our detoxification pathways become overwhelmed as a result of overexposure to harmful chemicals & repressed emotions. If the liver is unable to render these agents harmless, toxicity will build up in the liver and then move throughout the rest of the body. As the toxicity builds, more cellular damage occurs until the immune system is unable to do its job. This can set the stage for borderline or chronic illness to take hold. It is vitally important to keep the detoxification pathways open and functioning optimally. The way to do this is to periodically use a proper detoxification program.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR BODY NEEDS TO DETOXIFY?
*Many thousands of patients suffering from almost any kind of illness, including terminal diseases have been found to have large numbers of gallstones in the liver and in many cases, also in the gallbladder. By eliminating these stones through the liver flush and introducing simple health-forming habits and supportive measures, these persons have recovered from diseases that have defied both conventional and alternative methods of treatment".
What follows is a description of some of the most common signs indicating the presence of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder. If you have any of them, you are most likely to derive great benefits from flushing your liver and gallbladder. In my practice, I have found these indications to be highly accurate. In case you are not sure whether you have stones or not, it may be useful to cleanse the liver anyway; it can improve your health significantly, regardless. There is an old saying: "The proof of the pudding is in eating"." The only way to prove to yourself that you have gallstones is to do the liver flush. You will discover that by removing all the stones, the symptoms of disease will gradually disappear and health will return to normal. Especially Digestion Health".
Signs & Marks
The Skin:
"The skin’s major function is to continuously adjust our internal body to the ever-changing external environment, i.e., temperature, humidity, dryness, light, etc. In addition, it is there to protect us against injury, microbes and other harmful agents. Apart from having to deal with these external influences, the skin also monitors and changes according to internal changes taking place within the body. Accordingly, the skin reflects the condition of the emotions, organs and body fluids, including the blood and lymph. Any long-term abnormal functioning of the body will inevitably show up in the skin as eczema, skin blemishes, discoloration or changed condition, such as dryness, oiliness, wrinkles, lines, etc. Almost all skin disorders have their root in an imbalanced emotions, bowel & liver conditions. Gallstones lead to circulatory disorders, which reduce the nutrient supply to, and waste removal from, the skin and prevent healthy development and normal turnover cycles of skin cells. The following marks are particularly indicative of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder";
TO REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES GALLSTONES IN THE FIRST PLACE AND A COMPLETE PROGRAM FOR REJUVINATING YOUR LIVER AND GALL BLADDER PLEASE PURCHASE A COPY OF "THE AMAZING LIVER & GALLBLADDER FLUSH" BY author ANDREAS MORITZ AT YOUR NEAREST BOOKSTORE, CHAPTERS/INDIGO BOOKS OR AMAZON.COM.
In conclusion, the vitality and youthful appearance your re-gain by taking the time to learn about this most important health function is worth the time and effort. It adds amazing youthful vitality and a spring in your step.
To aid your Detoxification Process further here are six steps to a complete detoxification awareness program and they are:
1. Drink Adequate Amounts of Purified non-fluoridated water: To determine your personal Water Intake use this snappy formula:
l. Weight in pounds________/2
2. Result is recommended water intake in ounces.
3. Number of ounces ________________/8 = ______________glasses of simply pure water per day.
For each cup of coffee or tea add an additional 8 oz of water.
2. Heavy Metal Detoxification: Heavy metals can wreak havoc with the hormonal and immune systems. Heavy metals include: Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Nickel. Many people suffer from chronic disease because of heavy metal toxicity. Unless appropriate detoxification strategies are employed, the liver and other organs of the body will be functioning at a sub-optimal rate. Dental fillings are the leading source of mercury toxicity. Mercury is a cell toxin that can disrupt the functioning of the entire hormonal system. The thyroid, hypothalamus and pituitary glands are very sensitive to Mercury. Mercury and other heavy metal detoxification requires extreme care and close monitoring. Monitoring should include measurement of pre- and post- levels of heavy metals to check progress. Urine Challenge tests including the use of DMSA, DMPS, and Glutathione. Supplements that are helpful in the detoxification process include: cilantro, Vitamin C, selenium, fruit pectins, garlic, and chlorella or other green food supplements.
3. Improving the Diet: Eating a clean diet, free of pesticides and hormones, is a must for a detoxification program. I encourage my customers to eat whole foods, with adequate amounts of protein. Eliminating the "whites" –refined sugar, refined flour, and refined salt—will help any health condition and help any detoxification program greatly. Include a healthy home made soup every day – starting with soup bones, yams or sweet potatoes and plenty of parsley and cilantro and a dash of sea vegetables. This will insure high quality food sources of vitamins, minerals, calcium and iodine. A hot whole grain breakfast cereal gets you off to a roaring good start. Eliminate all dairy products and rotate, rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk and soy milk every four days to avoid allergens. Everyone’s Endocrine systems and the environment will benefit by trying to purchase bulk whole foods that have a limited amount of plastic. If at all possible use a composter for veggie peels. What a great way to clean up your body and environment all at one time. Mother Earth is our perfect Health Balance.
4. Use only Naturally Scented Essential Oils or Fragrances: The sense of Smell is a powerful mood generator. Memories are recalled by a simple whiff …the smell of cinnamon or baking bread can take us back to our childhood kitchen in a flash. One often over-looked area is the area of perfumes used in all personal care and household cleaning products. Wherever possible try to avoid all types of artificial scents, cleaning products and personal care products. So many allergies can be eliminated by carefully choosing what to put on our skin and into our atmosphere. A male friend who was highly affected by artificial and natural scents suggested that we "taste our skin". Intimate encounters of all types even a hug from a personal friend can leave us with a lingering scent that can literally upset our physical and emotional balance for the rest of the day. Everyone needs to be highly aware of how their scent …affects their immediate and world at large. With so many people on the planet we need to be highly aware of our precious Breath of Life….Do your part to smell the roses …naturally. Essential oils of orange, lemon, rose and many others are wonderful when added to Almond or Jojoba oil for a moisturizing body rub.
5. Sweating: The ability to sweat is often impaired in many individuals with chronic illness. Re-training the body to sweat is essential to stimulating the detoxification pathways of the body. An infrared or traditional sauna can be a real aid to this process. Rubbing hydrogen peroxide on the skin, 10 minutes before a shower will stimulate the sweat glands and the lymph system. You can also add 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide to the bath water to help (the optimum amount of food grade hydrogen peroxide will make the hairs on your skin bubble). Visit the www for the many ways hydrogen peroxide can be used to detoxify your body, home and even help your garden grow. Be sure to have specific instructions before using food grade hydrogen peroxide as it can be hazardous to your health if the dilutions are inaccurate.
6. A liver flush like the one outlined in Andreas Moritz’ book is a remarkable tool to help the body detoxify itself. Many times chronic illness will not improve until the liver is cleared of toxins. Flushing the liver of toxins can help improve the liver’s ability to filter out harmful chemicals, activate and deactivate hormones, release and store glucose, increase the body’s metabolism, improve digestion, and improve the functioning of the immune system. Begin a liver flush by cleaning up the diet. As previously mentioned, this can be done by removing the "whites" in the diet (white sugar, flour, and salt). Substitute only whole foods and drink adequate amounts of filtered water. Having a massage therapist do a lymphatic drainage technique is also helpful. There are many items that are helpful for a liver flush. It is advisable to work with a skilled health care practitioner when instituting a liver flush. You will get the best results when someone is there to guide you especially when using supplements to aid the liver. Renew Life Liver & Bowel cleanses and many other reputable products are available to simply detoxification.
www.RenewLife.com for the many detoxification kits available or drop by your local Health Food store where advise on how to use them effectively is readily available.In conclusion the idea of detoxification can seem daunting but often it is the last resort for many people who have tried everything else. Break detoxification down into "do-able" parts that fit in Easefully to your Lifestyle. You may begin simply by taking out the "whites" and adding a pure water. A proper detoxification plan can reverse chronic illness and certainly will improve the functioning of the immune system and all the systems of the body. Two additional books to read is "Detoxify or Die" by Sherry Rogers, M.D. and "The detoxx Book" by John Foster, M.D., Patricia Kane, PhD., and Neal Speight, M.D.
The Wonderful Vitality Achieved by Emotional & Physical Detoxification is Certainly Worth the Effort.
These very reliable Home Health Tests along with Traditional Medical Testing will help to determine the actual state of your Health.
How WILL you know it’s working
: RESULTS: YOU WILL SEE & FEEL & the difference!