Adrenal Function Test
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To test the adrenal glands function you must take your blood pressure. Make sure to record all results. First take your
blood pressure while standing. Second take your blood pressure while lying down after you have rested for five minutes. Then
take your blood pressure immediately after stand up. If your reading is lower after you stand up it is possible that your
adrenal glands are not functioning properly. The amount the blood pressure drops upon standing is usually proportionate to
the degree of hypoandrenalism.
Allergies to Food Test
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To verify a suspicion that a food is causing an allergic reaction you can test by recording your pulse after eating the
food you suspect. To do this wait for at least three hours after eating and sit in a relaxed atmosphere. Have a watch with
a second hand and the suspected food near you. After you are relaxed take your pulse and record the number (beats per minute),
normal pulse rate is between 52 and 70. After recording the number eat the food you suspect and wait for about twenty minutes
while still relaxed. Retake your pulse again. If your pulse rate has increased more than 10 beats per minute you should
omit this food and retest yourself after a months time.
Breast Cancer Self Examination
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It is very important for women to examine their breasts once a month as a regular health regimen. This examination should
be at the same time after each menstruation cycle. Men can also get breast cancer so it is advisable for them to check for
abnormalities in the chest each month as well. Below you will find a self-examination procedure.
1. Stand in front of a mirror and raise your arms over your head while pressing them together. Look closely at the shape
of your breasts, then put your hands on your hips and push in while looking for any dimpling of the skin, any marked differences
between the breasts, abnormalities in the skin like red scaling, and if the nipples seem to be in different positions.
2. With one arm raised above your head use the other hand to check the breast.
Start with the outer edge and with a circular motion work toward the nipple.
Examine your armpit, the lymph nodes in the armpit should move freely and feel soft. You are looking for lumps that dont
move and that are hard.
Repeat the procedure on the other side.
3. While lying on your back repeat #2 as you may be able to find any lumps easier in this position.
Diabetes Test
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Type I Juvenile-Onset
This test is conducted with kits that may be purchased at a drug store or by electronic devices.
With the strips for manual readings, prick your finger and apply a drop of blood to the test strip then compare the color
changes to the chart provided.
With the electronic device, prick your finger and apply a drop of blood to the test strip then place in the device for
analysis. The device will provide you with a numerical reading. Bayer Corporation of Elkhart, Indiana manufactures two such
devices Glucometer Elite and Glucometer Encore.
Type II Adult Onset
This test will measure the persons taste perception of sweet. People with no diabetic problems will perceive a sweet
taste with less than a teaspoon of sugar in water, whereas a diabetic with adult onset will not notice a sweet taste until
more than a teaspoon and a half. Heres how you test.
Make sure that the person being tested doesnt consume any sweets or stimulants (coffee, soda or tea) for one hour before
the test.
Fill seven eight ounce glasses with water an label them with the following amounts: no sugar, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon
sugar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 3 teaspoons sugar. Add the sugar that is indicated on the
label and turn the labels away from the person being tested and rearrange the glasses so that they do not know how much sugar
is in each glass.
Put a straw in each glass and have the person sip from one glass at a time and have them rinse their mouth with purified
water after each sip. With each sip have the person write down the amount of sugar they think is in that glass.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Test
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Put your hands together, palms out, with your fingers pointing down and the wrists at a 90-degree angle. Your elbows
will be pointing straight out at the sides. Hold this position for a couple minutes and if you start to develop symptoms
after holding this position for over a minute you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Colon Cancer Test
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You may be able to purchase a test kit at a drug store that is used for detecting blood in the stool. This kit will provide
you with chemically treated test strips that you may drop into the toilet after a bowel movement. If the paper changes color
to blue this is an indicator that blood is in the stool (an early sign of colon cancer). If the test paper turns blue then
you will need to retest in three days. If the test is positive the second time then you should consult a health care professional.
Heart Function Test
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You can use this test daily in your routine to monitor the functioning of your heart. Each morning before rising take
your pulse at the wrist. If your pulse is under 60 your heart is functioning properly. If the pulse is above 80 this is
a warning that you may need to change your lifestyle as a chronically high pulse rate is an indication of the onset of hypertension
(high blood pressure). This test can also serve as a warning of an oncoming condition. If you see that your pulse is high
you may want to consult your health care professional.
Ovulation Timing Test
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There is a test strip that can be purchased over the counter at any drug store that can detect the hormone luteinizing
which triggers ovulation. These test strips can detect this hormone in the urine. Once the strip changes color ovulation
will occur within twelve to thirty-six hours.
Peripheral Artery Function Test
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To test for how well blood is flowing through the arteries of the leg you can perform this simple test by yourself. The
three places where the pulse can be easily felt is the top of the foot, behind the knee, and the inner aspect of the ankle.
Lightly apply pressure to these spots and if you do not find a pulse this may be an indication that the blood flow is restricted
and you should consult your health care practitioner.
Stomach Acid Test
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The acid produced by glands in the stomach that is necessary for digestion is called Hydrochloric Acid (HCL). If you
have too little HCL in your stomach it can lead to indigestion. You can determine whether your indigestion is from a lack
or excess of HCL by this simple test.
When you are suffering from indigestion take one tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. If the symptoms go
away there is a lack of HCL and you may purchase supplements that contain HCL. If the symptoms worsen you have an excess
of HCL and should take steps to avoid supplements containing HCL.
Testicular Cancer Test
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To test for testicular cancer use both hands to gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers to check for lumps
or suspicious nodules. It is best to test when the scrotal skin is relaxed after a warm bath. If you find any suspicious
lumps or nodules consult your health care professional.
Thyroid test
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Many people have blood tests that show their thyroid function is normal yet they still display symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.
Another way of finding out the functionality of the thyroid is to test your underarm temperature. Women who are still menstruating
should test 6 days after the last day of menstruation. Postmenopausal women and men can test at any time. Each morning of
the test period have a thermometer beside the bed and each morning, for 6 days, take your underarm temperature before rising.
Record these numbers to see the pattern of your thyroid function. If your temperatures are below 97.6 during this test period
this usually indicates an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism).
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