BalanceJulyIssue17 - 19

I N AS S O CI AT I O N W I T H

The digestive system is the centre of our mental
and physical health - it absorbs the nutrients we
need for our immune system, brain function and
energy production. So how is yours doing?
GUT REACTION

S TA R T
HERE

For each statement
below, answer:

A

How would you best describe your
eating habits?
A Slow and sluggish - you take
longer than most to finish a meal.
B Rushed - blink and you'll miss it.
C Grazer - I'm a frequent picker, with
a tendency towards sweet sugary foods.
D Regular - I eat nutritional meals at
the same time most days.

T RUST ME - I
LOVE FIBR E
AND VEG G I E S
AS MU CH AS
LIFE ITSEL F !

Poo - what is your type?
A Constipated - infrequent, hard
lumps that are often difficult to pass.
B Loose - mushy, often with undigested
food and passes with a lot of gas.
C Alternating - changes, like the wind.
D Sausage-shaped - smooth, well
formed and easy to pass.
How do you usually feel after a meal?
A Uncomfortable - I frequently
experience indigestion and bloating.
B Acidic - I often have reflux and
heartburn, which is worse when stressed.
C Crave sweets - I can't finish
a meal without something sweet.
D Comfortable - I feel relaxed
and appropriately full.
Now look at your tongue - is it:
A Light pink - pale in colour and
slightly swollen?
B Like a road map - multiple cracks,
often with bad breath.
C White - white coating, which is
worse first thing in the morning.
D As expected - warm pink colour,
no lines or coating, even surface.

July 2017 BA LANCE

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C

D

Wind - the great social
inconvenience. Are you:
A Stormy - very gassy but not
particularly smelly. Loud and proud!
B Pretty average - medium level of
gas, a bit smelly but not excessively bad.
C Depends on what I've eaten - worse
after sweet or sugary foods.
D Like roses - not excessive and
certainly not smelly.
What about previous medications
and substances?
A A few antibiotics - no more than
five courses in my life.
B I rattle - I take a lot of
pharmaceuticals and medication.
C Frequent antibiotics - more than
10 courses in my life.
D I'm quite healthy - nothing major,
but I do take some natural supplements.
How regular are you and how long
does a number 2 take?
A Infrequent - a few times each week.
I have time to read a book on the loo.
B Most days with urgency - when
I need to go, I need to go!
C There is no rhyme or reason - it's
anyone's guess how many times I will
go today. Sometimes it takes ages, but
other times it's an emergency. I often
don't feel empty.
D Two or three times daily
- like clockwork after
each meal and
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