Impact these 4 areas of your health right now by ensuring have enough of this nutrient.

  1. Mood
  2. Skin
  3. Joint Pain
  4. IQ (intelligence)

Take this free quiz to first find out if you may be deficient. Adapted from Mark Hyman, MD.

QUIZ

I have soft, cracked or brittle nails.

I have dry, itchy, scaling, or flaking skin.

I have hard ear wax.

I have chicken skin (tiny bumps on back of arms or on the trunk).

I have dandruff.

I feel aching or stiffness in my joints.

I am thirsty most of the time.

I am constipated (have less than two bowel movements a day).

I have light-coloured, hard, or foul-smelling stools.

I have depression, ADHD, and/or memory loss.

I have high blood pressure.

I have fibrocystic breasts.

I have premenstrual syndrome.

I have high LDL cholesterol, low HDL levels, and high triglycerides.

I am of North Atlantic genetic background: Irish, Scottish, Welsh,

Scandinavian or coastal Native American.

Scoring

Score Severity
0-4 Mild
5-7 Moderate
8 and above Severe

 

How did you score? The nutrient that you may be lacking is Omega 3 fatty acids, which are commonly found in fish, seafood and some seeds.

If you suspect you are low in omega 3 Fatty Acids talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about how to increase dietary consumption and what supplements may be best for you!  Not all supplements are equal, it is important to use a high quality fish oil supplement to avoid contaminants such as mercury. Call us at 905-803-0307 or fill out our booking form at https://www.ecophysio.com/forms-and-booking/ to book a FREE, no obligation 15 minute consultation.

Yours in Health,

Dr. Emily Lipinski, ND

Quiz to see if have enough of this nutrient.