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1 Congratulations on getting started!!! For your first appointment on please bring the following items: 1. Any previous blood works, imaging, lab analyses, or medical records that you can 2. Your completed paperwork 3. Shorts and a tank top (or loose-fitting and non-restricting clothing) to be worn during the exam 4. A spouse, relative, or friend to make sure any of their questions are answered 5. For courtesy of other patients please refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes to your appointments. 6. We ask that you please do not wear eye make-up to your exam as it interferes with our testing equipment. Please Note: To secure your examination appointment, please completely fill out this form and provide it to the front desk staff upon arrival for your appointment. If we do not receive your form completely filled out, we may have to reschedule your appointment.

2 Please circle the appropriate number 0-3 on all questions below. 0 at the least/never to 3 as the most/always Section 1: Brain Endurance A decrease in attention span Mental fatigue Difficulty learning new things Difficulty staying focused and concentrating for extended periods of time Experiencing fatigue when reading sooner than in the past Experiencing fatigue when driving sooner than in the past Need for caffeine to stay mentally alert Overall brain function impairs your daily life Brain Function Assessment Monotone, unemotional speech Difficulty understanding the emotions of others when they speak (nonverbal cues) Disinterest in music and a lack of appreciation for melodies Difficulty with long-term memory Memory impairment when doing the basic activities of daily living Difficulty with directions and visual memory Noticeable differences in energy levels throughout the day Section 2: Posture and Movement Twitching or tremor in your hands and legs when resting Handwriting has gotten smaller and more crowded together A loss of smell to foods Difficulty sleeping or fitful sleep Stiffness in shoulders and hips that goes away when you start to move Constipation Voice has become softer Facial expression that is serious or angry Episodes of dizziness or light-headedness upon standing A hunched over posture when getting up and walking Section 3: Memory and Cognition Memory loss that impacts daily activities Difficulty planning, problems solving, or working with numbers Difficulty completing daily tasks Confusion about dates, the passage of time, or place Difficulty understanding visual images and spatial relationships (addresses and locations) Difficulty finding words when speaking Misplacement of things and inability to retrace steps Poor judgment and bad decisions Disinterest in hobbies, social activities or work Personality or mood changes Section 4: Temporal Lobe Reduced function in overall hearing Difficulty understanding language with background or scatter noise Ringing or buzzing in the ear Difficulty comprehending language without perfect pronunciation Difficulty recognizing familiar faces Changes in comprehending the meaning of sentences, written or spoken Difficulty with verbal memory and finding words Difficulty remembering events Difficulty recalling previously learned facts and names Inability to comprehend familiar words when reading Difficulty spelling familiar words Section 5: Occipital Lobe Difficulty coordinating visual inputs and hand movements, resulting in an inability to efficiently reach for objects Difficulty comprehending written text Floaters or halos in your visual field Dullness of colors in your visual field during different times of the day Difficulty discriminating similar shades of color Section 6: Frontal Cortex Difficulty with detailed hand coordination Difficulty with making decisions Difficulty with suppressing socially inappropriate thoughts Socially inappropriate behavior Decisions made based on desires, regardless of the consequences Difficulty planning and organizing daily evens Difficulty motivating yourself to start and finish tasks A loss of attention and concentration Section 7: Parietal Lobe Hypersensitivities to touch or pain Difficulty with spatial awareness when moving, laying back in a chair or leaning against a wall Frequently bumping into the wall or objects Difficulty with right-left discrimination Handwriting has become sloppier Difficulty finding words for written or verbal communication Difficulty recognizing symbols, words or letters Section 8: Pontomedullary Brainstem Difficulty swallowing supplements or large bites of food Bowel motility and movements slow Bloating after meals Dry eyes or dry mouth A racing heart A flutter in the chest or an abnormal heart rhythm Bowel or bladder incontinence, resulting in staining your underwear

3 Section 9: Basal Ganglia Direct Pathway A decrease in movement speed Difficulty initiating movement Stiffness in your muscles (not joints) A stooped posture when walking Cramping of your hand when writing Section 10: Basal Ganglia Indirect Pathway Abnormal body movements (such as twitching legs) Desires to flinch, clear your throat, or perform some type of movement Constant nervousness and a restless mind Compulsive behaviors Increased tightness and tone in specific muscles Section 11: Cerebellum Difficulty with balance, or balance that is noticeably worse on one side A need to hold the handrail or watch each step carefully when going down stairs Episodes of dizziness Nausea, car sickness, or seasickness A quick impact after consuming alcohol A slight hand shake when reaching for something Back muscles that tire quickly when standing or walking Chronic neck or back muscle tightness Metabolic Assessment Category I: Colon Support Feeling the bowels do not empty completely Lower abdominal pain relief by passing gas or stool Alternating constipation and diarrhea Diarrhea Constipation Hard, dry, or small stool Coated tongue or fuzzy debris on tongue Pass large amount of foul smelling gas More than 3 bowel movements daily Do you use laxatives frequently Category II: Intestinal Integrity Support Increasing frequency of food reactions Unpredictable food reactions Aches, pains, and swelling throughout the body Unpredictable abdominal swelling Frequent bloating and distention after eating Abdominal intolerance to sugars and starches Category III: Chemical Tolerance Support Intolerance to smells Intolerance to jewelry Intolerance to shampoo, lotion, detergents, etc Multiple smell and chemical sensitivities Constant skin breakouts Category IV: Stomach Support (Hypochlorhydria) Excessive belching, burping, or bloating Gas immediately following a meal Offensive breath Difficult bowel movements Sense of fullness during and after meals Difficulty digesting fruits and vegetables; undigested food found in stools Category V: Stomach Support (Hyperacidity- Ulcer) Stomach pain, burning, or aching 1-4 hours after eating Use of antacids Feel hungry an hour or two after eating Heartburn when lying down or bending forward Temporary relief by using antacids, food, milk, or carbonated beverages Digestive problems subside with rest and relaxation Heartburn due to spicy foods, chocolate, citrus, peppers, alcohol, and caffeine Category VI: Small Intestinal/ Pancreatic Support Roughage and fiber cause constipation Indigestion and fullness last 2-4 hours after eating Pain, tenderness, soreness on the left side under rib cage Excessive passage of gas Nausea and/or vomiting Stool undigested, foul smelling, mucous like, greasy, or poorly formed Frequent urination Increased thirst and appetite Category VII: Billary Support Greasy or high-fat foods cause distress Lower bowel gas and/or bloating several hours after eating Bitter metallic taste in mouth, especially in the morning Burpy, fishy taste after consuming fish oils Difficulty losing weight Unexplained itchy skin Yellowish cast to eyes

4 Stool color alternates from clay colored to normal brown Reddened skin, especially palms Dry or flaky skin and/or hair History of gallbladder attacks or stones Have you had your gallbladder removed? Yes No Category VIII: Hepatic Detoxification Support Acne and unhealthy skin Excessive hair loss Overall sense of bloating Bodily swelling for no reason Hormone imbalances Weight gain Poor bowel function Excessively foul-smelling sweat Category IX: Blood Sugar Balance Support (Hypoglycemia) Crave sweets during the day Irritable if meals are missed Depend on coffee to keep going/ get started Get light headed if meals are missed Eating relieves fatigue Feel shaky, jittery, or have tremors Agitated, easily upset, nervous Poor memory/forgetful Blurred vision Category X Blood Sugar Balance Support (Insulin Resistance) Fatigue after meals Crave sweets during the day Eating sweets does not relieve cravings for sugar Must have sweets after meals Waist girth is equal or larger than hip girth Frequent urination Increased thirst and appetite Difficulty losing weight Category XI: Adrenal Support (Hypofunction) Cannot stay asleep Crave salt Slow starter in the morning Afternoon fatigue Dizziness when standing up quickly Afternoon headaches Headaches with exertion or stress Weak nails Perspire easily Under a high amount of stress Weight gain when under stress Wake up tired even after 6 or more hours of sleep Excessive perspiration or perspiration with little or no activity Category XIII: Electrolyte and ph Balance Support Edema and swelling in ankles and wrists Muscle cramping Poor muscle endurance Frequent urination Frequent thirst Crave salt Abnormal sweating from minimal activity Alteration in bowel regularity Inability to hold breath for long periods Shallow, rapid breathing Category XIV: Thyroid Support (Hypothyroid) Tired/sluggish Feel cold- hand, feet, all over Require excessive amounts of sleep to function properly Increase in weight even with low-calorie diet Gain weight easily Difficult, infrequent bowel movements Depression/lack of motivation Morning headaches that wear off as the day progresses Outer third of eyebrow thins Thinning of hair on scalp, face, or genitals, or excessive hair loss Dryness of skin and/or scalp Mental sluggishness Category XV: Thyroid Support (Hyperfunction) Heart palpitations Inward trembling Increased pulse even at rest Nervous and emotional Insomnia Night sweats Difficulty gaining weight Category XVI: Pituitary Support (Hypofunction) Diminished Sex drive Menstrual disorders or lack of menstruation Increased ability to eat sugars without symptoms Category XII: Adrenal Support (Hyperfunction) Cannot fall asleep

5 Category XVII: Pituitary Support (Hyperfunction) Increased sex drive Tolerance to sugars reduced Splitting - type headaches Category XVIII (Males Only) Prostrate Support Urination difficulty or dribbling Frequent urination Pain inside of legs or heels Feeling of incomplete bowel emptying Leg twitching at night Category XIX (Males Only) Andropause Support Decreased libido Decreased number of spontaneous morning erections Decreased fullness of erections Difficulty maintaining morning erections Spells of mental fatigue Inability to concentrate Episodes of depression Muscle soreness Decreased physical stamina Unexplained weight gain Increased in fat distribution around chest and hips Sweating attacks More emotional than in the past Category XX (Menstruating Females Only) Perimenopausal Alternating menstrual cycle lengths Extended menstrual cycle (greater than 32 days) Shortened menstrual cycle (less than 24 days) Pain and cramping during periods Scanty blood flow Heavy blood flow Breast pain and swelling during menses Pelvic pain during menses Irritable and depression during menses Acne Facial hair growth Hair loss/ thinning Category XXI (Menopausal Females Only) How many years have you been menopausal? years Since menopause, do you ever have uterine bleeding? Yes No Hot Flashes Mental fogginess Disinterest in sex Mood swings Depression Painful intercourse Shrinking breast Facial hair growth Acne Increased vaginal pain, dryness, or itching Brain Health and Nutrition Assessment Section 1: Brain Circulation Low brain endurance for focus and concentration Cold hands and feet Must exercise or drink coffee to improve brain function Poor nail health Fungal growth on toenails Must wear socks at night Nail beds are white instead of pink The tip of the nose is cold Section 2: Sugar Metabolism Irritable, nervous, shaky, or light-headed between meals Feel energized after meals Difficulty eating large meals in the morning Energy level drops in the afternoon Crave sugar and sweets in the afternoon Wake up in the middle of the night Difficulty concentrating before eating Depend on coffee to keep going Section 3: Peripheral Utilization of Sugars Fatigue after meals Sugar and sweet cravings after meals Need for a stimulant, such as coffee, after meals Difficulty losing weight Increased frequency of urination Difficulty falling asleep Increased appetite Section 4: Stress and the Brain Always have projects and things that need to be done Never have time for yourself Not getting enough sleep or rest Difficulty getting regular exercise Feel that you are not accomplishing your life s purpose Section 5: Essential Fatty Acids Dry and unhealthy skin

6 Dandruff or a flaky scalp Consumption of processed foods that are bagged or boxed Consumption of fried foods Difficulty consuming raw nuts or seeds Difficulty consuming fish (not fried) Difficulty consuming olive oil, avocados, flax seed oil, or natural fats Section 6: Brain-Gut Axis Difficulty digesting foods Constipation or inconsistent bowel movements Increased bloating or gas Abdominal distention after meals Difficulty digesting protein rich foods Difficulty digesting starch rich foods Difficulty digesting fatty or greasy foods Difficulty swallowing supplements or large bites of food Abnormal gag reflex Section 7: Brain-Immune Axis Brain fog (unclear thoughts or concentration) Pain and inflammation Noticeable variations in mental speed Brian fatigue after meals Brain fatigue after exposure to chemicals, scents, or pollutants Brain fatigue when the body is inflamed Section 8: Gluten Digestion Grain consumption leads to tiredness Grain consumption makes it difficulty to focus and concentrate Feel better when bread and grains are avoided Grain consumption causes the development of any symptoms A 100% gluten free diet Yes or No Section 9: Intestinal Barrier A diagnosis of celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, hypothyroidism, or an autoimmune disease Yes or No Family members who have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease Yes or No Family members who have been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity Yes or No Changes in brain function with stress, poor sleep, or immune activation Section 10: Serotonin A loss of pleasure in hobbies and interest Feel overwhelmed with ideas to manage Feelings of inner rage or unprovoked anger Feelings of paranoia Feelings of sadness for no reason A loss of enjoyment in life A lack of artistic appreciation Yes or No Feelings of sadness in overcast weather A loss of enthusiasm for favorite activities A loss of enjoyment in favorite foods A loss of enjoyment in friendships and relationships Inability to fall into deep, restful sleep Feelings of dependency on others Feelings of susceptibility to pain Section 11: Dopamine Feelings of worthlessness Feelings of hopelessness Self-destructive thoughts Inability to handle stress Anger and aggression while under stress Feelings of tiredness, even after many hours of sleep A desire to isolate yourself from others An unexplained lack of concern for family and friends An inability to finish tasks Feelings of anger for minor reasons Section 12: Acetylcholine A decrease in visual memory (shapes and images) A decrease in verbal memory Occurrence of memory lapses A decrease in creativity A decrease in comprehension Difficulty calculating numbers Difficulty recognizing objects and faces A change in opinion about yourself Slow mental recall Section 13: Catecholamines A decrease in mental alertness A decrease in mental speed A decrease in concentration quality Slow cognitive processing Impaired mental performance An increase in the ability to be distracted Need coffee or caffeine sources to improve mental function Section 14: GABA Feelings of nervousness or panic for no reason Feeling of dread Feeling of a knot in your stomach Feeling of being overwhelmed for no reason Feelings of guilt about everyday decisions A restless mind An inability to turn off the mind when relaxing Disorganized attention Worry over things never thought about before Feelings of inner tension and inner excitability

7 Part III 3 Healthiest foods you eat during the average week: Exercise type: Frequency: Daily # of vegetables: Daily # of Fruits: Daily # of Caffeinated Beverages or Soda: Craving or salt/ sweet/ fats: Fruit juices oz/ week: Gatorade or Energy drink oz/week: Chocolate Dark Milk Alcohol drinks/ wk: Nutritional shakes or bars: Meat protein: # Times per week you eat raw nuts or seeds: # Times per week you eat fish: # Times per week you eat out: Protein powders: Veggie Protein: Dairy, kind: Milk, oz/wk What are your least favorite foods: What are your favorite foods: Do you like to cook: Yes No Do you eat leftovers? Yes No What are your favorite restaurants? Please answer all questions as completely and thoroughly as you can. Through some questions may not seem to pertain, they are all important to help diagnosis and formulate a plan of action specifically for you and make proper referrals. If needed, list number, then use spaces or back of page to explain more details. For Medical History: Current= C Past= P (greater than 6 months) include dates if possible for both Independent or Concurrent Therapies: 1. Chiropractic 2. Chiro for family, pets 3. Acupuncture 4. Therapeutic Massage 5. Naturopathic 6. Oriental Medicine 7. Nutritional Consult 8. Medical Treatment 9. Specialist 10. Natural Healer 11. Spiritual Healer 12. Energy Work Diagnostic or Routine Exams: Please list area, Dr. and reason ordered, date and location of exam if known. 13. X-rays 14. MRI 15. CAT scan 16. Blood draw 17. Ultrasound 18. Upper/lower GI 19. DEXA Scan 20. Breast Exam 21. Prostate Exam 22. Eye Exam 23. Dental Exam 24. Colonoscopy 25. Other 26. Other 27. Other Significant Illnesses: 28. Allergies 29. Arthritis 30. Asthma 31. Cancer 32. Depression 33. Diabetes 34. Hepatitis A/B/C 35. Heart disease 36. High blood pressure 37. Low blood pressure 38. Lung disease 39. Neurological 40. Psychological 41. Rheumatic Fever 42. Seizures 43. Thyroid disease 44. Vascular disease 45. Other

8 Illness/ Injuries/ Surgeries/ Hospitalizations: 46. Broken bones 56. Frequent accidents/ sport 47. Burns injuries 48. Car accidents 57. Frequent illness 49. Concussion 58. Frequent infections 50. Fallen down/upstairs 59. Head trauma 51. Fallen from any height 60. Hospitalizations 52. Fallen on ice 61. Infected wounds 53. Feeling un-coordinated 62. Loss of consciousness 54. Fevers 63. Psychological 55. Flu/colds Hospitalization 64. Recreational injuries 64. Serious cuts 65. Serious depression/ significant trauma 66. Surgeries 67. Transfusions 68. Transplants 69. Tripping/stumbling 70. Wounds slow to heal Childhood: 71. Illnesses 72. Traumatic events 73. Immunizations 74. Injuries 75. Other 76. Other General Health: List times of day or any correlating factors 77. Poor appetite 88. Hours of sleep/night 78. Heavy appetite 89. Day napping amt 79. Change in appetite 90. Night sweats 80. Unexplained weight gain/loss 91. Sudden energy drop 81. Poor sleep 92. Strong thirst hot/ cold 82. Wake feeling tired 93. Fatigue 83. Decreased sleep 94. Chills 84. Heavy sleep 95. Sudden temp changes 85. Insomnia 96. Localized weakness 86. Apnea/ narcolepsy 97. Tremors 87. Sudden awaken at night, time 98. Poor circulation 99. Peculiar tastes/ smells 100. Night Pain 101. Radiating pain 102. Numbness/tingling 103. Pins and needles 104. Sweats easily 105. Excessive sweating 106. Body odor change 107. Stress 108. Bowel/ Bladder changes 109. Bleed/bruise easily (where?) Musculorsketal: List location and type of pain, i.e. sharp, dull, radiating, traveling, etc 110. Neck pain 111. Muscular Pain 112. Back Pain 113. Joint Pain 114. Other muscle or joint problems? 115. Intractable night pain 116. Scar tissue adhesions Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat: List any noticeable correlation and frequency these conditions occur 117. Dizziness 125. Color blindness 133. Ear discharge 118. Migraines, Auras, sounds, smells 126. Cataract 134. Heavy ear wax 119. Headaches 127. Glaucoma 135. Nose bleeds 120. Vision problems 128. Spots in eyes 136. Sinus problems 121. Near/ Far sighted 129. Ringing in ears high/low 137. Mucus 122. Blurry vision 130. Poor hearing 138. Dry throat/ mouth 123. Night blindness 131. Earaches 139. Copious saliva (lots) 124. Eye strain/ pain 132. Ear Pain 140. Mouth/tongue sores

9 141. Sore throat 142. Other Skin, Hair, and Nails: 143. Rashes 144. Eczema 145. Hair/ skin texture 146. Ulcerations 147. Pimples 148. Purpura (red or purple discoloration of the skin) 149. Hives 150. Dandruff 151. Itching 152. Loss of hair 153. New moles/growth 154. White spots on nails 155. Absent half moons or ridged nails 156. Other 157. Other Dental: 158. Teeth problems 159. Cavities 160. Braces 161. Bridges 162. Filling/amalgams 163. Crowns gold/ porcelain 164. Tooth pain 165. Head pain 166. Jaw pain 167. Molars 168. Extractions 169. Surgeries 170. Jaw clicks 171. Grinding teeth 172. Facial pain 173. Implants 174. Dentures 175. Swollen/ Bleeding gums 176. Periodontal Tx 177. Sealants 178. Fluoride Tx 179. Dry mouth 180. Other 181. Other Neurologic: 182. Balance Problems 183. Vertigo 184. Nausea 185. Vomiting 186. Sudden blurry vision 187. Loss of consciousness 188. Loss of strength 189. Weakness limb/ body 190. Feel un-coordinated 191. Stumbling/ tripping 192. Running into walls or things 193. Frequently dropping things 194. Loss of hand grip 195. Loss of fine motor skills 196. Other 197. Other Cardio Vascular: 198. High blood pressure 199. Dizziness 200. Blood clots 201. Low blood pressure 202. Fainting 203. Phlebitis 204. Chest Pain 205. Cold hands/ feet 206. Difficulty breathing 207. Irregular heartbeat 208. Hand/ feet swelling 209. Rapid pulse 210. Heaviness in chest 211. Other 212. Other Respiratory and Lungs:

10 213. Persistent Cough 214. Coughing blood 215. Difficulty breathing while lying down 216. Asthma 217. Production of phlegm (Y/N color) 218. Tight chest 219. COPD 220. Bronchitis 221. Pneumonia 222. Other Genito-Urinary: 223. Pain w/urination 224. Loss of bladder function 225. Wake to urinate ( x s/night; time) 226. Kidney stones 227. Frequent urination color odor 228. Blood in urine 229. Venereal disease/ STD 230. Urgency to urinate 231. Impotency 232. Prostate problems 233. Other Gastrointestinal: 234. Pain or cramps 235. Vomiting 236. Rectal pain 237. Bloody stools bright/dark red 238. Sensitive abdomen 239. Hemorrhoids 240. Laxative use: wk; type 241. Bowel Changes 242. Bowel movements frequency/ day/ wk Color Form (loose, compact) Texture (smooth, segmented) Gynecology and Pregnancy: 243. Age of 1 st menses 244. Flow (describe) 245. Period days 246. Clots 247. Vaginal Sores 248. Vaginal discharge odor color appearance 249. Irregular Periods 250. Last menses 251. Birth control type and duration 252. Number of pregnancies 253. Number of births 254. Live births 255. Premature births; duration of pregnancy? 256. Miscarriages; what month 257. Breast lumps (tender?) 258. PMS 259. Mood changes 260. Body changes 261. Cramps 262. Bloating 263. Nausea 264. Vomiting 265. Menopause What year? Appliances or Aids: 266. Glasses/ Prisms 267. Contacts 268. Orthotics 269. Joint Replacement 270. Prosthetics 271. Implants of any kind 272. Braces 273. Splints 274. Pace Maker 275. Hearing Aids 276. Other 277. Other

11 Neuropsychological: 278. Seizures 279. Depression 280. Anxiety 281. Poor memory 282. Foggy thinking 283. Bad temper 284. Concussions 285. Easily stressed 286. Considered/attempted suicide 287. Treated for emotional concerns 288. Antidepressant medications 289. Other neurological or psychological concerns Lifestyle and Social History: Stress Screening: (Y/N) 290. Can you relax when you want? 291. Have trouble dealing with stress? 292. Are you in therapy or counseling? Does it help? 293. Is your family safe to express true emotions? 294. Are romantic relationships fulfilling? 295. Does stress leads to digestive problems? 296. Do you abuse food/ alcohol/ Tobacco to deal w/ unpleasant feeling? 297. Do you vent unpleasant emotions in a satisfying way? 298. Do you avoid conflicts at your expense? 299. Do you feel your health is out of your hands? 300. Have you tried to deal with stress, but couldn t succeed? 301. Do you feel capable of resolving your problems, but simply need to know how? 302. How much do you love yourself? 0 100% Do you find any dysfunction or concern in the following areas? (Y/N) 303. Relationships with family 309. Hobbies 304. Relationships with friends 310. Past time activities 305. Social skills 311. Intimate relationships 306. Career 312. Sex 307. Work 313. Religious Life 308. Leisure time 314. Spiritual Path 315. Childhood Religious teachings 316. Past relationships 317. Childhood 318. School

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