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Impaired Metabolism

	I exercise less than 30 minutes three times a week
	I suffer FROM chronic or prolonged fatigue
	I have regular muscle aching pain or discomfort or weakness
	I crave sweets, eat them and though I get a temporary boost of energy and mood, I later crash
	I have a family history of diabetes, hypoglycemia
	If I eat a carbohydrate breakfast (muffin, bagel, cereal, pancakes, etc.) I can't seem to control my eating for the rest of the day
	I have extra weight around the middle (weight to hip ratio > .8 - measure around the belly button and around the bony prominence at the front of the top of the hip
	I have some of dry skin, hair thinning or loss or coarse hair and my nails seems brittle and crack easily
	I am get cold easily and have colds hands and feet
	I have a low pulse (under 60) and a low blood pressure (under 100/70)
	I have fluid retention (swelling of hand ands feet)
	I have trouble with memory and concentration
	I have trouble getting out of bed in the morning
	Loss of or thinning of the outer third of your eyebrow
	I have trouble losing weight or have recently gained weight without significantly changing my diet or exercise patterns
	I have sleep problems - either falling asleep or staying asleep
	I often feel stressed or have that tired but wired feeling
	I have heart palpitations, panic attacks or am easily startled
	I have PMS, abnormal menstrual cycles or had lots of menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, sleep problems,, mood or memory problems) [for women only]
	I have a lowered sex drive, trouble maintaining or getting erections, loss of muscle and increased abdominal fat. [for men only]

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