What's Your Gut Type?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How old are you?
- A.
  18-24
- B.
  25-34
- C.
  35-44
- D.
  45-54
- E.
  55-64
- F.
  65+
2.
What Gender are You?
- A.
  Female
- B.
  Male
- C.
  I'd Rather Not Say
3.
When it comes to genetics, you are . . .
- A.
  An expert
- B.
  Somewhat familiar
- C.
  Just learning
4.
What is the biggest emotion you experience when you're faced with something challenging?
- A.
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  Irritation/Anger
- B.
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  Fear/Worry
- C.
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  Down/Sadness
- D.
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  Overwhelm/Exhausted
- E.
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  Anxiety/Jittery
5.
Do you have an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, or multiple sclerosis?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
Do you occasionally deal with constipation?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Regularly
7.
Do you consume fast food or packaged meals at least twice per week?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Regularly
8.
Do you feel like you need support for your skin?
- A.
  I'm happy with my skin
- B.
  I can have skin breakouts, hives, fungus, dry skin, or patches
9.
Do you tend to hold onto things and have trouble forgiving others?
- A.
  No
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Regularly
10.
Are you stress levels moderate to high?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
11.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or lack of motivation/focus?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Regularly
12.
Do you regularly have a hard time falling asleep?
- A.
  No
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  All the time
13.
Do you tend to slip into "workaholic" mode, with little time to relax?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Regularly
14.
Do you find yourself regularly craving sweets?
- A.
  No
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Regularly
15.
Do you suffer from chronic fungal or viral infections such as candida, foot fungus, warts, UTI, or jock itch?
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- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Regularly
16.
Do you get sick often?
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- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Regularly
17.
Do you regularly consume more than 200 milligrams of caffeine? (That's about 2 cups of coffee.)
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Everyday
18.
Do you suffer from any type of pain, including joint pain or headaches?
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- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
19.
Have you been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or IBS
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
20.
Do you have multiple food sensitivities to food allergies (such as gluten or dairy)?
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- A.
  No
- B.
  Yes
21.
Do you have gas, bloating, or other digestive issues once or more per week?
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- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Often
22.
Do you have rashes or rosacea?
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- A.
  Never
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Regularly
23.
What Gut Type Do You Think You Are?
- A.
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  The Fungal Gut "Live in a Dark or Wet Environment"
- B.
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  The Burned-Out Gut "Type A Personality"
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  The Autoimmune Gut "Disease Diagnosis"
- D.
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  The GERD Gut "Low Stomach Acid"
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  The Mixed Gut "Toxic Bucket is Too Full"
24.
Are you interested in any other health areas?
- A.
  Optimizing Health
- B.
  Immune System Support
- C.
  Joint Health
- D.
  Sleep and Stress
- E.
  Energy, Concentration & Motivation
- F.
  No, thank you!
25.
Do you struggle with setting boundaries, often overextend yourself for others?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
26.
Were you on a ton of antibiotics as a child? Have you been on multiple rounds of antibiotics as an adult?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your result is The Fungal Gut
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Our gut is only 0.1% fungus, but when it's out of balance, it wreaks havoc on our immune system and overall well-being. Where do mold, fungus, and single-cell yeasts (like Candida) live best? Dark, damp environments. So, if your environment has water damage, smells musty, your gut may be struggling to eliminate the fungal overload. Do you consistently reach for sweet, sugary, baked foods or carbohydrates? Skin issues like rashes, toenail fungus, recurring UTIs, frequent urination, sinusitis, and a whole host of mood and neurocognitive complaints can stem from a fungal imbalance because fungi and their chemicals, mycotoxins, are so very tiny that they can easily cross the Blood Brain Barrier. If you have any HLA, GSTP1, SOD2, CYP1A2, FUT2, and SULT1A1 genetic SNPs, you may want to look at detoxing fungus from your body.
2.
Your result is The Burned-Out Gut
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Have you recently experienced a stressful period in your life? Struggling to find the right balance between taking on too much and recovering? Have you ever noticed how stress can affect your digestion? That’s because your gut and brain are directly connected. Stress can impact digestion, alter gut bacteria, and contribute to bloating or discomfort. The stress from your emotional life (chronic cortisol, epinephrine (aka: adrenaline), or your Type A personality approach is taking a toll on your adrenals, kidneys, and thyroid organs, which affect the gut lining and cause a vicious cycle. Going easy on your gut during this time and giving it the stress support it needs while you recover is key for the burned-out gut type. Look at AHCY, FTO, MTHFR, COMT, and other inflammatory SNPs.
3.
Your result is The Autoimmune Gut
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Were you on a ton of antibiotics as a child? Are you currently on prescription medications for autoimmune or chronic disease? If you frequently get sick and have a limited list of foods you can eat, consider getting some gut support. Think Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), MS, Lupus, RA, and the brain diseases such as Parkinson’s and Mood Disorders (Anxiety/Depression). The Gut-Brain-Immune Axis may be the key to uncovering the root cause of your symptoms and potentially reducing your medication dosage (with the help of your medical provider, of course!) My Back to Best program includes a genetic test for variants (SNPs) on the FUT2, IL6, TNF-a, CRP, VDR, and food sensitivity markers as well as the functional tests you need to Get Back to your Best. Learn more about my functional counseling programs by clicking on the link below.
4.
Your result is The GERD Gut
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Are you taking Protein Pump Inhibitors, or are you reaching for over-the-counter support for acid reflux, also known as GERD? When you don’t make enough stomach acid and you can’t break down food, it stresses the small intestine. It can lead to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), where bacteria in the colon creep up to the small intestine and block nutrient absorption. If you experience acid reflux, bloating, and discomfort after eating, look at FUT2, IL6, CRP and MTHFR and MTRR SNPs.
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Your result is The Mixed Gut
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If you aren’t sure or feel like you have a bunch of symptoms/issues, it’s okay; you may just be toxic (like I was). If you lean toward irritation and anger (even rage), and all the things that used to work to calm you down haven’t helped. I invite you to support your gut and the general of the body: the Liver. It takes a lot for your liver to become overwhelmed, but in today’s age, with our environments and correspondingly our cells overloaded with 13 out of 100 toxins in the high critical range in the body, it’s no wonder we need some gut support stronger than adding cilantro to our smoothies or increasing our exercise. Look to see if you have a mix of homozygous or heterozygous SNPs on many genetic markers, such as MTHFR, SOD2, GSTP1, EPHX1, or if you tested your food sensitivities, such as HLA-DQA1/A2 and CYP1A2.

What's Your Gut Type?

Take this short quiz to help you assess your unique gut type and the lifestyle and genetic support it needs. Your score will be emailed to you.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes