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BONE, MUSCLE, & TENDON HEALTH QUIZ

Taking this free quiz of your Bones Muscle can help you discover signs and symptoms of imbalance. When you are done you will be brought to a results page where you can view your imbalanced doshas & qualities from an ayurvedic perspective. The results from this test will guide you to healthy food choices and recipes matching your personal, individual ayurvedic diet. This test will take approximately ten minutes to fill.

Page 1: Check the boxes for symptoms you experience on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.

Which boxes best describe your 'Posture'?

Good Posture

Head forward / Ears in front of shoulders

When the head is tilted forward, blood fills the frontal lobe, making it easier to think but harder to relax. Tilting the head forward may reduce the scope of a person's perspective. This increases focus, but reduces awareness. Tilting the head...

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Head tilted to one side

Shoulders Raised / Tight / Tense

Shoulders forward / in front of ears

Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve

Postural problems start in the hips. Hips should be back, directly over the ankles. When hips are forward of the ankles, there is a tendency to slouch. Exercise: Put your hands onto a table. Push the butt back. Drop the tailbone by rotating...

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One shoulder higher than other

Scoliosis

In scoliosis, the spine both twists and deviates from its normal position. All scoliosis cases involve asymmetrical muscle development. For some reason, muscles on one side become stronger than the opposing side. This is often due to postural...

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Excess lower back curve / pelvis tilted forward

Hips forward of ankles / ribs

Hips tilted / Standing on dominant leg

Hips Tilted Forward / Tailbone Up

Hips Tilted Backward / Tailbone Down

Collapsed arch

Feet / Knees turned in

Feet / Knees turned out

Locking knees

Hyperextension of Joints

Which boxes best describe your 'Joint, Tendon, & Ligament'?

Aches & Pains - General

Ayurveda classifies pain into several types - inflammatory, tension related, and ama related (toxins), although the underlying cause of pain could be virtually any injury, disease or sickness. General aches & pains are often a sign of ama or...

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Neck pain / tension

All tension originates from the pelvic floor. To help release neck pain, learn proper hip alignment and release tension in the lower abdomen. The neck is sensitive to the cold. For most cases, keep your neck warm to reduce neck...

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Shoulder pain

Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc

Sweet blood congests the liver, which weakens tendons (Shleshaka Kapha).

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Pain upper back

The upper back supports the neck, rib cage, sternum, lungs, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as an upper back ache. Abnormal posture, such as hunching the shoulders, a sunken sternum, as well as scoliosis, can create...

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Pain middle back

The middle back is home to the solar plexus, liver, gall bladder, stomach, kidneys, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a middle back ache. For example, gallstones or ulcers can mimic a back ache. Abnormal posture, such...

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Pain lower back

The lower back is a fascinating and intricate part of the body that is home to the colon, intestines, uterus, urinary tract, prostate, kidney and spine. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a back ache. Back Pain...

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Herniated disc / back injury

Hip pain

Past injury, gravitational stress, auto-immune disorders, and candida or other infections lodged in the joints can cause joint pain. Hip pain is a sign of high vata dosha. Generally, Ayurveda treats joint pain with cleansing. Yoga teachers...

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Hip surgery

Knee pain

Proper alignment from studying yoga can help protect your knees from arthritis and pain. A significant cause of knee pain is carrying heavy objects, or gaining too much weight. Age can also cause arthritis in the knees.

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Knee surgery

Ankle pain

Joint pain

The causes of joint pain can be multi-factorial. Poor posture or alignment of bones places stress on surrounding joints and muscles. The following procedure may help to correct alignment issues: Schedule an appointment with a...

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Elbow pain

Wrist Pain

The tendons linking the fingers to the muscles of the forearm travel through the 'carpal tunnel' in the wrist. Sometimes, the tunnel becomes inflamed, especially in circumstances where the fingers are moving while the hand is bent (such as typing on...

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Osteoarthritis

Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is considered to be a Vata disorder. Generally, circulation is poor in the joints. Toxins (mostly from poor digestion) tend to buildup in these areas of poor circulation, causing local inflammation and degeneration....

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Detoxification of the colon is the first line of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda, together with herbs to stimulate circulation in the joint space. Since there is an auto-immune component to rheumatism, the liver should be detoxified...

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Gout

Joint pain in fingers

According to Ayurveda, arthritic conditions are related to toxicity in the colon. Joint pain in the fingers can also indicate dryness and poor circulation to the extremities.

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Joint pain after eating

Joint pain after eating could imply an overgrowth of candida or other bacteria that become active whenever blood sugar levels increase. The bacteria may infest the joint space itself, or other tissues of the body. These pathogens release toxins into...

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Cold aggravates joint pain

Swollen joints

Swollen joints may be a sign of toxicity, an auto-immune disorder, or arthritic degeneration in the joint.

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Morning joint pain

Popping/Cracking Joints

Tendinitis

Overuse of a tendon, as well as Pitta type toxins can irritate the tendons. In Chinese medicine, the tendons are controlled by the liver.

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Recent sprain

A sprain is a torn ligament that occurs when the sudden movement forces a joint to exceed its range of motion. Ligaments are tough, inelastic fibers that are made of collagen. A ligament connects two or more bones together to form a joint. They are...

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Recent strain / pulled tendon or muscle

A strain is also known as a pulled muscle or pulled tendon. It occurs when the muscle is overstretched. Strains commonly occur in the hamstring and lower back. Mild strains are healed with simple at home treatment summarized by RICE: rest, ice,...

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Describe any joint pains / cracking joints (include location)?

Which boxes best describe your 'Muscle'?

Strong muscles

Weak muscles

Muscles may be weak due to over-exertion, exposure to heat, under-use, or electrolyte imbalance. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium are essential for proper muscle function. Heat prostration may develop after a long period of sweating.

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Lean muscles

Tense Muscles

Bulky muscles

Flabby muscles / Poor tone

Poor muscle tone and weak ligaments may result from sweet thick, Kapha blood, lack of exercise, hypothyroid, lymphatic congestion, and liver or gall bladder congestion

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Muscles heavy / tired

Causes may include: Exhaustion from physical labor Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, calcium, potassium, sodium, or magnesium deficiencies Stress Anemia and other blood deficiencies, lack of food Low...

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Sore muscles / achey

Sore eye muscles

Soreness in eye muscles is a liver issue.

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Tension in eyes

Tension in the eyes is a liver issue.

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Eye twitching

Eye twitching generally comes from toxicity or imbalance in electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, or taurine.

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Lazy Eye / Eyelid

Long tongue

Large, smooth lips

Kapha individuals have large, smooth lips due to the richness of rasa dhatu, the blood plasma.

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Thin tongue

Thick tongue

Narrow Tongue

Wide Tongue

Tight muscles

Tight muscles can be a sign of cold, poor circulation, toxicity, or tension. Keep muscles warm and blood flowing through the muscle to encouraging the muscle to relax. Stretch the muscle gently while massaging it. Don't overstretch the muscle since...

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Shoulders Raised / Tight / Tense

Tense chest

Chest tension may be due to depression or rage.

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Tight/tense abdomen

Tight/tense hips

Good hip alignment is the foundation of good posture and emotional equanimity. Hips should be back with the tail-bone downward, and devoid of tension.

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Can't touch toes

Tight muscles can be a sign of cold, poor circulation, toxicity, or tension.

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Muscle cramps

Cramping generally comes from poor circulation, toxicity, or imbalance in electrolytes, such as magnesium or amino acids such as taurine. Cholesterol medication can cause cramping as well.

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Cramping back of leg

Leg cramps generally comes from poor circulation, toxicity, or imbalance in electrolytes. Cholesterol medication can cause a cramp as well. There is a colon marma or acupressure point where the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle meet. This point...

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Foot cramps

Muscle cramps are sometimes a sign of poor circulation, poor electrolyte balance, or use of anti-cholesterol pharmaceuticals.

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Fibromyalgia

Nerves and muscles, which function similarly, are highly sensitivity to changes in blood chemistry. These tissues are irritated by toxins, often arising from fermentation in the digestive tract, or other pathogenic factors including...

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Medium, symmetrical with good muscle development

Pitta individuals have adequate heat and high metabolism which prevents the buildup of bulk. They also have strong digestion, which nourishes their tissues, preventing the wasting one sees with Vata. The result is a finely-chiseled physique. Strong...

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Waxy clogged ears

Ear wax helps protect against bacteria and has antifungal properties. However, too much of it can cause problems. Ear wax can affect balance. It can become impacted in the ear. Ear wax is called karna mala in Ayurveda. A diet high in...

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Describe any areas of tension (neck, shoulders, etc)?

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Page 2: Check the boxes for symptoms you experience on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.

Which boxes best describe your 'Bones'?

Broad, large chest

A broad large chest is a sign of Kapha dosha. When Kapha individuals are balanced, a man's chest will appear like superman, and a women's curvy. The muscles on the chest reflect earth element. The size of the breast reflects the amount of sweet...

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Sturdy, thick bones

Wide, Heavy Hips

Wide, heavy hips are an unmistakable sign of Kapha dosha.

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Broad, sturdy jaw / chin

Large, Bright White Teeth

Medium hips

The width of the hips bones do not change over a person life, making the hips and bones in general excellent indicators of one prakruti, or constitution. Pitta individuals have medium hip width.

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Medium jaw / chin

Slender, thin hips

The width of the hips bones do not change over a person life, making the hips and bones in general excellent indicators of one prakruti, or constitution. Slender, thin hips are one of the root indicators of Vata constitution.

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Thin, small jaw / chin

Small Teeth

Thin bones

Osteoporosis / Osteopenia

Any infectious process, including candida overgrowth, can acidify the blood and cause leaching of minerals from bone tissue. Chrnoic gas & bloating, a sign of proliferation of bacteria in the gut, can deplete bone tissue for the same reason. An...

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Hyperparathyroid

Recent broken bone

Bones brittle / break easily

Dental Surgery or Missing Teeth

Dental surgery is a medical procedure performed on the teeth and jaw bone. Missing teeth can significantly impact your ability to chew food. Improperly chewed food can sit undigested in the GI tract, leading to gas, bloating, and the formation of...

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Crooked Teeth

Overcrowded Teeth

Implant / Prosthesis

Any structural damage to the body creates a Vata disorder.

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Which boxes best describe your 'Hair'?

Blonde Hair

Light Brown Hair

Dark Brown Hair

Red hair

Gray hair

Straight hair

Wavy hair

Frizzy hair

Dry, dark, frizzy hair

Dry, dark, frizzy hair appears unruly with frayed and split ends. It tends to be a trait of Vata type individuals. The health of the hair...

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Thick Hair

Thick hair is often glossy, lustrous, and wavy. It is usually characteristic of a Kapha type individual. Thick, oily hair tends to be a sign...

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Dense hair

Thin hair

Hair is related to bone and teeth health in Ayurveda. Thick, oily hair is a sign of ojas. Thin, brittle hair is a sign of depletion, or 'excess fire burning the midnight oil.' Heat rises. In a firey, Pitta individual, the heat in the head causes the...

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Fine, straight, light or reddish hair

Fine, straight, or reddish hair tends to be thin and light in texture. It can be fair in color, like a strawberry blonde, or a bright, vibrant red. This hair type is characteristic of a

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Coarse hair

Hair loss / Balding

Hair loss or balding may happen when hair follicles are starved of blood, a cold condition in the capillary beds. Capillary beds of the skin tend to constrict when skin temperatures are cool as in hypothyroid. Herbs that increase micro-circulation...

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Thick Eyebrows / Monobrow

Thin Eyebrows

Dandruff

Dandruff is the excessive shedding of dead skin from the scalp. It is generally harmless, but can make a person feel uncomfortable or self-conscious. It may also be an indication of an inflammatory or infectious scalp condition. Dandruff can...

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Thick Eyelashes

Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin

Hirsutism is the growth of excessive body hair in places it is usually absent, or very fine, in women. It can be seen in areas typical to male hair growth such as facial hair on the chin and upper lip, or body hair on the chest and back. The hairs...

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Hair Replacement

Which boxes best describe your 'Nails'?

Soft, flexible, oval shaped nails

Soft, flexible, oval shaped nails are generally strong, pliable, and can bend without breaking. This type of nail is characteristic of a Pitta...

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Thin, brittle nails

Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Thin brittle nails may imply a nutrient deficiency, a metabolic deficiency, or malabsorption.

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Thick, strong, broad nails

Thick, cool skin is a sign of thick blood and Kapha dosha.

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Vertical lines on nails

Vertical lines on nails indicate digestive disturbance in the colon, possibly constipation, gas, and bloating. Ayurveda recommends restoring electrolytes, minerals, and digestion.

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White spots on nails

White spots on nails are flecks of white that appear on the fingernails. The fingernails are considered to be a window to the health of your bones in Ayurveda. White spots generally indicate malabsorption of nutrients. Nails (nakha) are...

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Pale nail-beds

Pale nail-beds may be a sign of a blood deficiency, or a circulatory issue.

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Small moons on nails

The moons on nails are called lunula. Small or non-existent moons on nails indicate weak metabolism.

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Bluish nail-beds

Blue nail-beds signify stagnant blood, which may be due to poor circulation or low blood pressure.

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Irregularly shaped nails

Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Irregularly shaped nails may be a sign of poor metabolism, often associated with the lungs and blood.

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Nail / Toe Fungus

Fungi like the warm, damp environments like the groin, armpits, vagina, colon, and a toenail surrounded by layers of sock and shoe. Fungal infections also tend to lodge in areas with poor circulation, including the toes and joints. A fungal...

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