I came across this interesting & very informative post about adrenal fatigue in the blog of Random House India. It’s called THE LOVE DIET QUIZ.
[Learn about adrenal fatigue here – http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/what-is-adrenal-fatigue]
I had never come across this medical condition earlier. So, I went ahead & took the quiz & I was glad to find that I am still in the safer zone.
Here are the details of the test –
A. Scoring system –
- Yes = 2 points
- No = 0 points
- Sometimes = 1 point
B. The questions –
- I have a craving for salty foods
- I find each task requires an enormous amount of effort
- I find it difficult to wake up in the morning
- I have a decreased sex drive
- I do have feelings of fear
- I tend to retain a lot of water in my body
- I am constantly under stress of some sort
- I am dealing with respiratory issues
- I suffer from allergies
- I tend to reach for alcohol when stressed
- I have diabetes
- I can’t think straight under pressure
- I tend to shake when I am nervous
- I suffer from stomach issues (especially when nervous)
- My sleep does not relieve my tiredness
- My muscles feel weak
- I get headaches often
- I suffer from low/high blood pressure
- I have feelings of despair often
- I get easily tired
- I have low tolerance to people and things that don’t get done
- I am slow when I wake up in the morning
- I usually sleep till late in the mornings
- I suffer from skin problems
- I have constant pain in my body
- I have asthma
- I have dark circles under my eyes
- Women: I suffer from PMS (bloating, cramps, pain, mood swings)
- I need coffee or tea to get me up in the morning
- I crave meats, pulses, eggs, chicken
- I do not exercise regularly
- I have no sense of confidence in my life
- I have joint pains
- I am not a happy person
- My nails are blue-ish or white in colour.
C. Results:
- If YES > 10 = you are suffering from adrenal fatigue
- If SOMETIMES >10 or more = you are pre-disposed to adrenal fatigue
- If you selected NO> 5 or more statements = you are doing fine
Read the original post here – http://randomhouseindia.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/quiz-yourself-the-love-diet/
I hope this article will be useful/informative for you my readers & I hope every one of you is in the safe zone. Take care! 🙂
Aha!! That looks like a pretty good diagnosis. 😀
– Rahul
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Seriously, Ma’am! 😛
– Rahul
BTW how did you fare in the quiz Rahul?
A fake one, I suppose!
– Rahul
No, this quiz is a part of an upcoming book. Go and check the original article.
Adrenal fatigue. Hmmm… that’s an interesting concept! I did this quiz and I am safe too! 🙂
thank god! 🙂 And yes, even I hadn’t heard about it earlier
haha!! That’s some cool stuffs for the soul. Thanks for sharing:)
go for the test & check if you have adrenal fatigue?
I have +20::)
oops! Did you read the article about the disease, I had given a link in the post
Nopes! I didn’t and guess, will check it out…
please do
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waah waah I am doing fine 🙂 🙂 🙂
good to hear that 🙂