Can I Benefit from Naturopathic Medicine? Take this Quiz to find out!
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Unsure if Naturopathic Medicine can help you? Maybe you are generally healthy and rarely go to the doctor–take this quiz to find out if you’re missing an important aspect of health, and if you answer NO to any of the questions, consider scheduling an appointment with a Naturopath.
1. Do you have the energy to do all of the things you want to get done at least the 90% of the time?
2. Do you eat a balanced diet comprised mostly of whole foods high in nutritional value (less than 10% processed/refined/restaurant food)?
3. Do you eat at least 25 grams of fiber a day?
4. Do you get an average of 8-10 hours of sleep at least 90% of the time?
5. Do you get at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate cardiovascular exercise a week?
6. Do you practice daily relaxation/breathing/meditation techniques at least 10 minutes each day?
7. Is your blood pressure consistently lower than 120/80 (even when you’re stressed)?
8. When you catch a cold or flu, are you able to recover from symptoms (90% better) in less than 5-7 days?
9. Are you free of pain (with the exception of acute injuries) at least 95% of the time?
10. Do you have an annual physical and stay up to date with all the recommended screening exams based on your age, gender, and family medical history?
If you answered yes to all of the above questions, congratulations for living a healthy lifestyle! If you’re like me and an overwhelming majority of the population, you probably answered no to at least one of the questions above. There’s nothing to be ashamed of–it simply means you have room for improvement in your overall health and may benefit from a consultation with a Naturopathic Doctor.
If you live in the Snohomish/Everett, WA area, visit our website to learn more: www.snovalleyholistic.com
If you live in the state of Washington, you may search for a licensed Naturopathic Physician at: www.wanp.org
If you live in the United States, you may search for a licensed Naturopathic Physician at: www.naturopathic.org
About the Author: Dr. Bowker is a Naturopathic Physician and owner of Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Bowker serves as a Board member for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has also been a guest speaker for community organizations and instructor of several community health classes. For more information, please visit her primary website: www.snovalleyholistic.com
