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Overview

This quiz, originally authored by board-certified naturopathic doctor Dr. Stephen Cabral, helps you self-assess your exposure to environmental factors that contribute to a lack of health. An accumulation of environmental toxins increases your tendence to fill your body's toxicity rain barrel. Dr. Cabral's original quiz is available in his book The Rain Barrel Effect.   

Procedure

This quiz will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Once your responses are submitted, you'll receive a total score. You can use that score to gauge your body's current level of toxicity.

Disclaimer

No information on this site should be relied upon to determine diet, make a medical diagnosis, or determine a treatment for a medical condition. The information on this site is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits conferred by any foods or supplements have not been evaluated by the United States Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Questions

You are welcome to contact Dr. Ian Quitadamo, IHP2M, HPH, MS, PHD, IQ Performance Health LLC, info@iqperformancehealth.com, 509.607.9496, at any time with questions or concerns.

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your HEAD?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your SINUSES?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your EYES?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your EARS?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your TEETH?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your MOUTH?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your TONGUE?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your GLANDS?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your BREATHING?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your WEIGHT?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your JOINTS/MUSCLES?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your SKIN?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your SLEEP?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your ENERGY?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your DIGESTION?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your MIND?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your EMOTIONS?

How frequently do you experience symptoms associated with your IMMUNITY?

Score each question with 10 points if you answer yes.

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Stage 1: 0-9 Points

Congratulations it looks like you’re doing great! You appear to be well and it seems like you have your health under control. Just make sure you are not filling up your “rain barrel” with continued stress, lack of sleep, poor eating, etc. Dr. Cabral's recommendation in terms of detoxification at this point is only a seasonal 7-day detox to keep up with and remove the continual accumulation of toxins. Do also try to incorporate a healthy daily routine in order to stay well and balanced.

Stage 2: 10-19 Points

It looks like you’re doing pretty well, but you’re starting to see the effects of hidden toxicities expressing themselves on the outside as symptoms. It’s also at this point that you may be moving towards a disease state unless you begin to Empty Your Rain Barrel(TM). A formal 7, 14, or 21-day detox is advised and then seasonal detoxes after that to maintain optimal health and balance. Dr. Cabral also highly recommends incorporating the daily healthy living routines found in the DESTRESS Protocol(TM). Consider working with a certified integrative health practitioner to help rebalance your body.

Stage 3: 20+ Points

Your body is now showing signs of toxic overload and total body burden. Most likely, you are feeling the effects of this toxicity in your daily life in terms of inflammation, lowered vitality, lowered mood, and less overall “get up and go.” A 21-day detox is recommended followed by a seasonal 7, 14, or 21-day detoxes to decrease toxic accumulation until you reach a score of 10 points or less. At that point you can simply drop down to one 7-day detox every season or quarter. This is also the time to pay special attention to each step in the DESTRESS Protocol(TM). Consider working with a certified integrative health practitioner to help rebalance your body. Consider working with a certified integrative health practitioner to empty your rain barrel, rebalance your body, and return to holistic health.