Do You Suffer From Candida Albicans?
Jock Itch, Athletes Foot, Coated tongue, Thrush, Persistent vaginal itch or burning………
Yeast overgrowth has become an epidemic causing a multitude of health issues. There are many things that contribute to the overgrowth of yeast such as; diets high in sugar, breads and refined grains, the consumption of pop, meat with antibiotics, the use of oral contraceptives, steroids, antacids, anti-ulcer medications and having diabetes, but the main culprit is the over use of antibiotics.
Dr. Crook’s questionnaire can help you determine if Candida overgrowth is contributing to your health problems.
| Section A: History | ||
| Instructions: For each yes answer in section A, Circle the Point Score in that section. Total your score and record it in the box at the end of the section. Then move on to Sections B and C, scoring as directed. | ||
| 1. | Have you taken tetracycline (Sumycin, Panmycin, Vibramycin, Minocin, etc.) or other antibiotic for acne for 1 month or longer? | 35 |
| 2. | Have you ever taken other "broad spectrum" antibiotics for urinary, respiratory or other infections for 2 months or longer, or in shorter courses 4 or more times in a 1 year period? | 35 |
| 3. | Have you ever taken a "broad spectrum" antibiotic drug – even for one period? | 6 |
| 4. | Have you ever been bothered by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, or other problems that affect your reproductive organs? | 25 |
| 5. | Have you ever been pregnant – 2 or more times? | 5 |
| | 1 time? | 3 |
| 6. | Have you taken birth control pills for - more than 2 years? | 15 |
| | 6 months to 2 years? | 8 |
| 7. | Have you taken prednisone, Decadron or other cortisone type drugs for… - more than 2 weeks? | 15 |
| | 2 weeks or less? | 6 |
| 8. | Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors or other chemicals provoke… - Moderate to severe symptoms? | 20 |
| | Mild symptoms? | 5 |
| 9. | Are symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? | 20 |
| 10. | Have you had athlete’s foot, ring worm, "jock itch" or other chronic fungous infections of the skin or nails? - Moderate to severe symptoms? | 20 |
| | - Mild to moderate symptoms? | 10 |
| 11. | Do you crave sugar? | 10 |
| 12. | Do you crave breads or other foods high in carbohydrates? | 10 |
| 13. | Do you crave alcoholic beverages? | 10 |
| 14. | Does tobacco smoke really bother you? | 10 |
| | Total Score – Section A | |
Continue to Section B - Major Symptoms
