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Obstructed Qi
___ acute discomfort, fullness, pressure in Adverse Conditions
head, chest, limbs or abdomen
___ abdominal bloating but unable to release gas Heat
___ wheezing and chest pain ___ fever
___ difficulty swallowing, as if something stuck ___ pain, soreness, swelling or dryness
___ stitch or acute pain in abdomen, ribs, or flanks with a sensation of heat or burning
___ fullness or dull pain under ribs or sternum ___ sores or infections with green or yellow pus
___ yellow, green, or foul smelling discharge from
Stagnant Moisture ears, nose, throat, anus, vagina or urethra
___ soft or loose stool ___ extreme thirst with a craving for cold foods or drink
___ puffy eyes, face, hands or ankles ___ red eyes, ears, nose, lips, face, skin
___ frequent, scanty or difficult urination ___ feeling of heat: limbs, abdomen, chest, head, gentials
___ lethargic in humid weather ___ aggravation from alcohol, fried, or spicy foods,
___ soft swellings, nodules, cysts, enlarged lymph nodes and heat environment
___ premenstrual edema and swelling of breasts
___ tender muscles or joints Cold
___ dry but thirsty ___ lack of thirst
___ listless and weak
Obstructed Moisture ___ cold feeling in limbs, head, chest, abdomen or genitals
___ swollen or heavy head and limbs ___ pale face with cold, clammy hands and feet
___ swollen, sore muscles and joints ___ loose stool after eating raw or cold foods and liquids
___ excess saliva, mucus or perspiration ___ profuse urination or edema in cold climate or after
___ scanty or absent urine ingesting cold liquids, eating raw or cold foods
___ edema of hands, feet, face or abdomen ___ craving for warm, cooked foods and hot drinks
___ thick, nauseated feeling in mouth, stomach, head ___ pain in head, chest, limbs, joints aggravated by cold
___ pale, purplish skin, nail beds, lips, or tongue
Organ Network Disturbances (continued) ___ sensitivity or aversion to strong odors or flavors
___ erratic cravings for fatty, sour, or sweet foods
Lung Network ___ erratic appetite, difficulty knowing what to eat
___ weakness of chest ___ tenderness, tension and heaviness in muscles,
___ respiratory allergies especially head, neck, jaw, elbows or knees
___ runny nose or stuffy sinuses ___ headache with heaviness or pressure
___ frequent, lingering colds, behind eyes,nausea, diarrhea
coughs, throat clearing, laryngitis ___ sensitivity to light, noise, heat
___ morning attacks of coughing or sneezing and humidity
___ constant phlegm in chest or throat ___ variable blood sugar
___ shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing from ___ eating disorders
fatigue or exertion ___ irritable bowel
___ dryness and tightness of mucous membranes or skin ___ food sensitivity or intolerance
___ urge to urinate after laughing, coughing, or sneezing ___ vacillates between assertiveness and ambivalence,
___ skin rashes, eczema, hives irritability and lethargy
___ sensitive to wind, cold and dryness
___ stiffness of joints and muscles Spleen - Kidney Disharmony
___ easily disappointed or offended ___ slow digestion, sluggish intestines
___ weak gums and loose teeth
Kidney Network ___ dryness and thirst with water retention
___ puffiness around eyes ___ sore, swollen joints and muscles
___ diminished libido ___ heaviness, weakness and soreness
___ lack of sexual secretions of head, neck, back, sacrum and limbs
___ loss or thinning of pubic hair ___ loose or dry, small stool with bloating
___ early cessation of menses, irregular cycle ___ frequent, scanty or difficult urination
___ disorder of urination ___ easily chilled in back, belly, legs or arms
___ rigidity of spine and joints ___ craves salty or sweet foods, causing constipation,
___ difficulty conceiving or carrying to term dryness and water retention
___ weak or sore low back, hips, knees, ankles or feet ___ edema
___ lack of stamina and endurance ___ rheumatism
___ diminished motivation and apathy ___ cystitis, urethritis, vaginitis, leucorrhea
___ forgetfulness and mental dullness ___ prostatic hypertrophy or prostatitis
___ puffiness or swelling of feet and ankles ___ distractible, insecure, volatile or apathetic, inert
___ weak vision, dull hearing
___ low humming or buzzing in ears (tinnitus) Kidney - Heart Disharmony
___ sore throat from fatigue or in the morning ___ insomnia or restless sleep alternating with
___ easily defeated and disgruntled heavy slumber and difficulty awakening
___ nervousness or mood swings alternating with
fatigue and lumbar weakness
Conflicts Between Organ Networks ___ easily overheated or chilled
___ hot chest, head, ears, face and
Liver - Spleen Disharmony hands, with cold belly, buttocks, feet
___ cold hands and feet with feeling ___ easily enthused but difficult
of fullness in throat, chest, or abdomen to sustain effort or excitement
___ indigestion with nausea, bloating, flatulence, belching ___ melancholy and restless after
___ erratic elimination, constipation or diarrhea prolonged mental or physical exertion
___ spasm, pain of esophagus, stomach, intestines, uterus ___ sexually excitable but difficult to sustain arousal
___ thirst for alternately cold and hot liquids or achieve release
___ anxiety, despair, phobias Please list your additional health concerns:
___ nausea, diarrhea, urinary frequency associated _______________________________________________
with anxiety or fright
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___ craves salty, spicy food and stimulants
___ chronic endometritis/cervicitis/urethritis _______________________________________________
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Heart - Lung Disharmony
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___ sensitivity to changes in temperature and humidity
___ easily overheated but can’t sweat _______________________________________________
___ dry cough with heat in throat or chest _______________________________________________
___ flushes when coughing, laughing, or sneezing
___ heat triggers sneezing, itchy throat or rashes _______________________________________________
___ dry skin with cracking, redness and itching, _______________________________________________
especially from cold and dryness
___ light sleeper and wakes easily _______________________________________________
___ itching, inflammation of vagina _______________________________________________
or urethra without discharge
___ alternately euphoric and
melancholic, hysterical or depressed
___ easily hurt or offended
___ craves spicy, hot foods and stimulants
___ hives, eczema, rashes, worse in daytime
FIRE ARCHETYPE :
T h e Wi zar d WATER ARCHETYPE :
The Phi l osophe r
___ enjoy the pleasure of my senses
___ cautious, sensible, self-sufficient
___ seek excitement & stimulation
___ intuitive about what others think or feel ___ enjoy solitude, cherish privacy
___ seek physical contact, emotional intimacy ___ curious & imaginative
___ easily share innermost feelings & desires ___ content being anonymous
___ tend to live in the here-and-now ___ keep feelings, thoughts, opinions to myself
___ see the humorous side of life ___ don't mind being unusual or eccentric
___ get involved easily, moved emotionally ___ excited by intellectual pursuits
___ optimistic & hopeful no matter what ___ careful about what I reveal to others
___ identify with another’s joy & pain ___ stubborn defender of the truth as I see it
___ unabashed affection, enthusiasm & excitement
___ patient & persevering in spite of defeats
___ enjoy being attractive & magnetic
___ objective & fair, regardless of others
___ content figuring things out for myself
EARTH ARCHETYPE :
T h e Peac emaker
___ agreeable and accommodating
___ nurturing, putting other’s needs first
___ seek socializing with friends and family
___ seek being relied upon for reassurance & help
___ the hub of my social and family networks
___ mediate disputes so that all are satisfied
___ involved in other peoples’ lives
___ create comfortable environment for others
___ loyal & accessible
___ diplomatic and tactful—a consensus builder
___ happy to rely on skills & intelligence of others
___ like getting close & being needed
___ comfortable & open, even with strangers