This is a simple, but accurate test developed by Dr Heiko Santelmann that will help you determine if you suffer from Candida. For Questions 1- 4 No = 0 and Yes = 3. For Questions 5 – 7 score 0, 1, 2, or 3. Just use a piece of paper to keep score.
1. Have you, at any time in your life, taken “broad spectrum” antibiotics?
No ______ (Score 0)
Yes ______ (Score 3)
2. Have you taken tetracycline or other “broad spectrum” antibiotics for one month or longer?
No ______ (Score 0)
Yes ______ (Score 3)
3. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in mouldy places?
No ______ (Score 0)
Yes ______ (Score 3)
4. Do you crave sugar?
No _______ (Score 0)
Yes _______(Score 3)
5. Do you have a feeling of being “drained”?
No _______ (Score 0)
Occasional or mild _______ (Score 1)
Frequent or moderately severe _______ (Score 2)
Severe or disabling _______ (Score 3)
6. Are you bothered by tearing, burning or itching of the eyes?
No _______ (Score 0)
Occasional or mild _______ (Score 1)
Frequent or moderately severe _______ (Score 2)
Severe or disabling _______ (Score 3)
7. Are you bothered by vaginal burning, itching or discharge or, do you have similar symptoms from the penis?
No _______ (Score 0)
Occasional or mild _______ (Score 1)
Frequent or moderately severe _______ (Score 2)
Severe or disabling _______ (Score 3)
How to Score:
Add your responses. If your responses total 9 or higher you have a 90% chance of having candida. The good news? There are natural solutions to treat this condition.