Part One
Your Health Timeline
The body doesn't break randomly. There is always a before and an after. Most people — when asked carefully — can name the year or period when they last felt genuinely well. That moment is the beginning of your investigation. Complete the four questions below before reading anything else on this site.
Question 1
When did you last feel well?
Not "okay." Not managing. Actually well — energy, sleep, clarity, ease in your body. Write down the year or the period.
Question 2
What changed around that time?
New home, new job, new relationship, pregnancy, loss, surgery, a medication started, a move to a new city, a period of extreme stress. The body tracks these. What happened in the 6–12 months before things shifted?
Question 3
What has been constant in your environment?
Where do you sleep? What do you drink? What are you exposed to daily that you've never questioned? These constants are often the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms.
Wi-Fi router in or near bedroomHigh priority
Phone on or near the body during sleepHigh priority
Smart meter on bedroom wallHigh priority
Tap water as primary drinking sourceHigh priority
Fluoridated municipal waterReview
Long-term prescription medication (1+ year)High priority
Heavy screen time (6+ hours/day)Review
No consistent morning sunlight exposureHigh priority
Conventional cleaning products / air freshenersReview
Conventional personal care (fragrance, SLS, parabens)Review
Home near power lines, cell tower, or substationReview
Poor or inconsistent sleep (less than 7 hrs or irregular timing)High priority
Non-stick pans in daily use — scratched, worn, or years oldHigh priority
Microwave food in plastic containers or with plastic wrapHigh priority
Canned food as a regular pantry staple (soups, tomatoes, beans)Review
Dryer sheets or fabric softener — every loadReview
Plug-in air fresheners or scented candles — dailyHigh priority
Question 4
What have you already tried?
What didn't work tells us something. If a diet worked briefly then stopped, if a supplement helped for six weeks then stopped, if energy improves on vacation but crashes at home — the body is communicating. Document what you've tried and how each went.
What I tried
How long
What happened
Question 5
Structural history — impacts your body has absorbed
The body remembers physical impact long after the mind moves on. A coccyx injury from a hard fall decades ago can restrict CSF flow indefinitely. Ankle sprains that were never properly treated alter gait mechanics through the hips and spine. These are terrain inputs conventional medicine never captures.
Tailbone / coccyx injury — hard fall, even if it "resolved"High priority
Significant fall — ground impact, stairs, from height, or off a horse/bikeHigh priority
Significant sprains — ankle or knee, especially if never fully rehabilitatedReview
Bone fracture(s) — any location, any age (including childhood)Review
Birth by C-section (my own birth or as a mother)Review
Car accident — any severityHigh priority
Flat feet / fallen archesReview
Hypermobile joints — bends further than normal, easily sprainsReview
Uneven shoulders or hips — one side noticeably higherReview
Prolapse — uterine, bladder, or rectalHigh priority
Hernia — hiatal, inguinal, umbilical, or incisionalHigh priority
Surgical mesh implant — hernia or pelvic floor repairHigh priority
None of the above / none I can recall
Question 6
Women's health history — what has been part of your story
These are terrain markers, not judgments. Each one tells the practitioner something specific about the interference pattern. Mark everything that applies.
Currently in perimenopause — irregular cycles, onset symptomsReview
Post-menopausal — natural menopauseReview
Surgical menopause — from hysterectomy or oophorectomyHigh priority
Currently on HRT or bioidentical hormonesReview
Recurrent yeast infections (3 or more episodes, or never fully resolved)High priority
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV)High priority
History of STI or STD — any type, treated or notReview
Not applicable / male
You don't need answers to all of these. One honest answer is enough to start. The goal is not a complete picture — it's the first honest look.
Part Two
Current Symptom Picture
Check every symptom that applies to you now, or that has been present in the last 6 months. Don't filter — include things that seem unrelated or that you've been told are "normal." Patterns across systems are often more informative than any single symptom.
Energy & Sleep
Fatigue that doesn't resolve with sleep
Waking unrefreshed
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking between 2–4am
Energy crashes mid-afternoon
Needing caffeine to function
Alert and wired at night, exhausted in the morning
Brain & Nervous System
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Memory that has noticeably declined
Anxiety that feels physical (chest tight, heart racing)
Depression or persistent low mood
Irritability that feels disproportionate
Tingling, numbness, or nerve sensations
Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
Hormones & Metabolism
Weight that won't move despite effort
Always cold, or temperature dysregulation
Hair loss or thinning
Irregular, painful, or absent menstrual cycle
PMS that has worsened over time
Hot flashes or night sweats
Low libido
Slow healing or frequent illness
Gut & Digestion
Bloating after eating (any foods)
Reflux or chronic heartburn
Constipation or irregular bowel movements
Diarrhea or loose stools (frequent)
Food sensitivities that have increased over time
Nausea without clear cause
Pain & Inflammation
Joint pain or stiffness (especially morning)
Muscle aches without overexertion
Headaches (frequent or chronic)
Skin inflammation — eczema, psoriasis, rashes
Chronic sinusitis or congestion
Symptoms not listed, or patterns you've noticed:
Part Three
Your Medications
Bring this list to every appointment. Every prescriber. Every time.
Current Prescriptions
| Drug name | Dose | Reason prescribed | Started | Prescribing doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Supplements
| Supplement name | Dose | Reason taking | Started | Recommended by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions I have about my current medications:
Part Four
Urine Tracking
Urine is one of the most informative daily diagnostics available to you. What most people flush away contains real information about hydration, kidney function, mineral balance, and detox load.
Color Reference
Crystal clear / colorless = overhydrated — you are flushing minerals · Pale yellow = optimal · Yellow = adequate · Dark yellow = dehydration · Amber/orange = dehydrated or liver stress · Brown/dark = urgent — seek evaluation · Cloudy = possible infection or high mineral load · Pink/red = blood — seek evaluation
Overhydration note: drinking large amounts of plain water — especially reverse osmosis or distilled — depletes sodium, potassium, and magnesium through increased urinary excretion. Crystal-clear urine all day is a warning sign, not a goal.
My urine color today (select one):
Frequency:
Symptoms & Patterns
Urgency (sudden, can't wait)
Burning or pain
Foamy or frothy
Strong odor
Odorless
Frequent nighttime urination
Patterns or changes you've noticed:
Part Five
Bowel Health
Bowel function is a direct window into gut health, absorption capacity, and nervous system tone. The Bristol Stool Chart is the clinical standard — most people have never seen it.
Bristol Stool Chart Reference
Type 1 = Separate hard lumps (severe constipation) · Type 2 = Lumpy sausage (mild constipation) · Type 3 = Sausage with cracks (normal) · Type 4 = Smooth soft sausage (optimal) · Type 5 = Soft blobs with clear edges · Type 6 = Fluffy pieces, mushy edges · Type 7 = Watery, no solid pieces (diarrhea)
My typical stool type (select one):
Frequency:
Symptoms & Observations
Straining
Incomplete evacuation
Urgency
Blood in stoolSeek evaluation
Mucus in stool
Floating stools
Very strong odor
Pale / grey stoolsSeek evaluation
Changes in the last 6 months:
Part Six
Sleep
Sleep is not rest — it is active repair. The glymphatic system clears neurological waste during deep sleep. Hormones reset. Cellular repair happens. Disrupted sleep is not a symptom — it is a cause.
Sleep Patterns
Sleep Quality
Fall asleep easily
Wake between 2–4am
Wake unrefreshed
Vivid or disturbing dreams
Grind teeth
Stop breathing / told you snore
Restless legs
Light sensitive when sleeping
Need total silence
Duration:
What helps vs. what disrupts your sleep:
Part Seven
Light
Light is not just illumination — it is biological input. Morning sunlight sets your circadian clock, drives cortisol, and produces melatonin later at night. Artificial light after dark disrupts the cascade.
Light Audit
Morning sunlight within 1 hour of waking (most days)
Work or live in predominantly artificial light
LED lighting at home (cool white / blue-tinted)
Screen exposure after 9pm
Blue-light blocking glasses used in evenings
Sleep in complete darkness
Outdoor time (most days):
Changes you could make to your light environment:
Part Eight
Water
Source matters. Container matters. Amount matters — but too much plain water without minerals is its own problem. Reverse osmosis and distilled water are demineralized: drinking them as your primary source depletes the sodium, potassium, and magnesium your cells run on. Crystal-clear urine all day is not a health goal. Pale yellow is.
Primary Water Source (select one):
Water Container
Intake & Electrolytes
Drink fewer than 4–5 glasses of water per dayHigh priority
Drink 3+ liters of plain water daily — urine is often clear, not pale yellowReview
No electrolytes — plain water only, no mineral salt, no minerals in water sourceReview
Rely on commercial electrolytes (Gatorade, Liquid IV, Pedialyte) for mineralsReview
Fluoridated water source
Bathe and shower in unfiltered municipal water
Daily intake estimate:
What you know or suspect about your water quality:
Part Nine
EMF Audit
Non-native electromagnetic fields (nnEMF) from wireless devices, smart infrastructure, and artificial lighting create biological stress that most people have never been told to consider. This audit maps your daily exposure.
Sleep Environment
Phone in bedroom during sleepHigh priority
Phone charging on nightstandHigh priority
Wi-Fi router in or near bedroomHigh priority
Smart TV in bedroom
Baby monitor near sleeping childHigh priority
Smart meter on or directly adjacent to bedroom wallHigh priority
Electric blanket in use
Body Exposure
Phone carried in pocket (on)High priority
Smartwatch or fitness tracker worn continuously
Wireless earbuds used daily
Laptop used on lap
Bluetooth devices in use most of the day
Work near or with wireless industrial equipment
Home Infrastructure
Smart home devices (Alexa, Google Home, smart appliances)
Smart thermostat
Smart meter (any)Review
Neighbors' smart meters visible on shared wallReview
Power lines within 100 feet of homeReview
Cell tower visible from home or within 500 feetHigh priority
Live near high-voltage transmission linesHigh priority
All LED lighting (no incandescent)
Exposures you've accepted as normal that you've never questioned:
Part Ten
Toxic Load
The body can handle a certain toxic load. When the load exceeds the body's clearance capacity — from food, water, air, personal care, cleaning products, and medications combined — the system begins to show stress. Reducing load is often more effective than adding protocols.
Food
Eat predominantly packaged / processed foodHigh priority
Conventional (non-organic) produce — regularlyReview
Use plastic food containers or bottles regularlyReview
Drink from aluminium cans regularly
Kitchen
Cook with non-stick cookware (Teflon / PTFE) — conventionalHigh priority
Non-stick pans are scratched, flaking, or worn — still usingHigh priority
Ceramic-coated non-stick (marketed as "safe" — often has PTFE under the coating)Review
Melamine dishes for daily use — including kids' platesHigh priority
Canned food regularly — especially tomatoes, beans, soups (BPA/BPS liners)Review
Microwave in plastic containers or with plastic wrapHigh priority
Stand next to the microwave while it runsReview
Gas stove with no exhaust ventilation to outsideReview
No ventilation while cooking — windows closed, no range hoodReview
Home & Personal
Synthetic fragrance in cleaning productsHigh priority
Plug-in air fresheners (Glade, Airwick, Febreze) — daily useHigh priority
Paraffin candles or candles with unknown wick — regular useHigh priority
Synthetic fragrance in personal care (shampoo, lotion, deodorant)High priority
Dryer sheets (Bounce, Downy) or liquid fabric softener — every loadReview
Conventional scented laundry detergent (Tide, Gain, Persil)Review
Carpeting throughout home (off-gassing, dust accumulation)Review
Recent renovation (new paint, flooring, furniture — last 2 years)Review
Mold or water damage history in current or recent homeHigh priority
What toxic loads have you already reduced, and what felt different?
Part Eleven
Emotions & Stress
The body does not distinguish between emotional threat and physical threat. Chronic stress activates the same inflammatory and hormonal cascades as physical illness. Unresolved emotional load is a terrain factor.
Current Emotional Load
Chronic unresolved stress (ongoing)High priority
History of trauma (physical, emotional, medical)High priority
Medical trauma — procedures, diagnoses, or treatment that felt violatingHigh priority
Grief (recent or unresolved)
Relationship conflict (ongoing)
Financial stress (ongoing)
Caregiver stress
Social isolation
Sense of safety in your own home
What emotional loads are you currently carrying?
What has helped you regulate — even temporarily?
Part Twelve
Your First Step
The One-Thing Principle: pick one change and do it completely. The most common mistake is trying to do everything at once, doing all of it partially, and then concluding nothing works. One change, done fully, gives you real information about your body's response.
Which area feels most urgent for you right now?
A 30-day commitment
Most meaningful changes take 30 days to show a signal. Write what you're committing to and how you'll know if it's working.
30-Day Check-In
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