Stress Test

Statements

1. I eat nutritious foods and keep junk (foods) out of my diet.
2. I get 5-10 hours sleep every night, of which three hours are before midnight.
3. I am involved in regular exercise for physical fitness.
4. I spend a great deal of time thinking about how things could have been, if . . .
5. I schedule time for things I need and like to do, and do them.
6. I practice deep breathing and relaxation for at least 30 minutes every day.
7. I have the cold or influenza and I do not seem to be getting over it.
8. I have a good laugh at least once every day.
9. I sleep well without medication.
10. I can concentrate for long periods.
11. I drink 8 to10 eight-ounce glasses of water every day.
12. My bowels move easily twice per day.
13. My blood pressure exceeds the average, 120/80.
14. I often get sunlight exposure for 30 to 60 minutes, between 10.00am and 2.00pm.
15. I experience bouts of depression, which last for a day or longer.
16. I am understanding and forgiving of others.
17. I am happy with my life.

Scoring

Score 1 point for:

• ALL your “Yes” responses to statements 4, 7, 13, and 15.
• Your “No” responses to all the other statements.

NOTE: These are your problem areas you need to change for health.

Interpretation

Scores of:

• 13-17, high stress – very likely has a disease
• 8-12, high-moderate – high, pre-disease condition
• 4-7, mild-moderate – at risk of chronic diseases
• 1-3, average stress – low risk of diseases