There are a number of variables that can contribute to our symptoms, which can make it hard to pinpoint the true cause of your symptoms. If you fall and hurt yourself it is easy to figure out the cause of your symptoms but what if your symptoms are chronic without any obvious cause? A nutritional imbalance could be to blame for your symptoms.
Nutritional Imbalance Example – Magnesium Deficiency
Years ago I had read that 70% of the population is deficient in Magnesium, additional I have read that 90% of the population has a magnesium deficiency. This is thought to be due to our damages gut biome from medications, soils that have been over farmed and the time between picking vegetables and consuming. That being said, most of us could use more Magnesium in our diet.
Why is magnesium important? If you have a nutritional imbalance or magnesium deficiency you’re lacking a key nutrient in a number of body functions including releasing muscle tension. Magnesium is the nutrient that allows muscles to relax after Calcium contractions muscles. If you have a nutritional imbalance between your Magnesium and Calcium intake you might be dealing with muscles that always feel tight. A magnesium deficiency can also lead to blood sugar issues, headaches and PMS.
How do you know if you have a nutritional imbalance?
Some of these nutritional imbalances can be seen on blood work, but not all of these tests are reliable and they can get very expensive. At Compass we use the Health Appraisal Questionnaire to identify an nutritional imbalance that could be contributing to your symptoms.
Take the Health Appraisal Questionnaire (HAQ) online
If you would to see if you have a have a nutritional imbalance causing your symptoms, you can fill out the HAQ online by clicking here.
Download the Health Appraisal Questionnaire (HAQ) and print it out
If you prefer the fill out the HAQ the old fashion, you can download the form by clicking HAQ.
You can determine if you have an imbalance through the Chirospring 360 patient hub. See the video below for instructions:
We use Fullscript for recommendations
Fullscript is an online natural pharmacy that allows us to make nutritional recommendations through a secure online portal. It also give us access to products that are only available through a heath practitioner.
What will my report look like?
After you complete your HAQ you will receive a report that looks like this. After three months of taking the recommended supplements you will fill out the questionnaire again and we will compare it with your initial report.
Can I use my HSA for recommended supplements?
Yes, If we determine that you have a issue and we make a recommendation on Fullscript you can use your HSA for these purchases.