Weekly Health Quiz: Lung Cancer Risk, Brain Injury from Heavy Drinking, and SIBO Recovery

1 How does a healthy gut impact your daily energy levels?

• It boosts energy by improving nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation

  A healthy gut reduces inflammation and improves nutrient absorption, which directly supports your energy levels by addressing fatigue caused by gut imbalances. Learn more.

• It increases energy by speeding up sugar metabolism in the gut
• It enhances energy by producing more digestive enzymes
• It supports energy by increasing stomach acid production

2 How does deep cleaning improve your physical health?

• It strengthens your muscles through physical activity
• It increases your heart rate for better cardiovascular health
• It removes allergens like dust mites and mold spores

  Deep cleaning eliminates allergens such as dust mites, mold spores, and pesticide residues, which can trigger asthma, allergies, and other health issues, improving your overall physical health. Learn more.

• It improves your mood by reducing stress

3 What’s the smartest way to start healing your gut?

• Begin with high-fiber foods to feed gut bacteria immediately
• Take broad-spectrum probiotics to restore microbiome balance
• Eliminate inflammatory foods like vegetable oils to set the stage for healing

  The first step in gut healing is to remove inflammatory foods like vegetable oils to improve the gut terrain before gradually introducing fiber or probiotics. Learn more.

• Increase vegetable oil intake to lubricate the gut lining

4 What role does fibronectin play in cancer spread when you’re on a high-fat diet?

• It weakens blood vessels, making them less likely to hold cancer cells
• It reduces inflammation, slowing cancer cell attachment
• It acts as a molecular glue, helping cancer cells stick to blood vessels

  Fibronectin acts as a "molecular glue" that helps cancer cells attach to blood vessels, making it easier for them to spread. A high-fat diet increases fibronectin, worsening this process. Learn more.

• It breaks down cancer cells before they can attach to blood vessels

5 Why is eating fruits rich in vitamin C, like oranges or guava, so important for your heart if you have Type 2 diabetes?

• They neutralize harmful particles and keep blood vessels flexible

  Vitamin C in fruits like oranges and guava protects your heart by neutralizing free radicals, preserving nitric oxide for flexible blood vessels, and supporting collagen for strong arteries. This directly benefits heart health, especially for those with Type 2 diabetes. Learn more.

• They help your body produce more insulin to control blood sugar
• They increase your energy levels to improve daily exercise
• They reduce the amount of sugar absorbed from other foods

6 Why should you be cautious about "natural flavors" or "spices" listed on food labels?

• They may indicate organic ingredients that vary in quality
• They could mask additives you wouldn’t knowingly eat

  "Natural flavors" or "spices" can hide additives you wouldn’t choose, making it hard to know what’s impacting your health. Learn more.

• They suggest plant-based ingredients that might cause allergies
• They ensure the food is free from artificial preservatives

7 If you quit heavy drinking, what happens to your brain over time?

• Your brain remains smaller with reduced cognitive function due to past damage

  Former heavy drinkers have lasting brain damage, including smaller brain mass and lower cognitive function, even after quitting. This shows that heavy drinking’s effects are cumulative, making it vital to avoid excessive alcohol to protect your brain long-term. Learn more.

• Your brain fully restores its size and cognitive abilities within a year
• Your brain grows slightly larger to compensate for past drinking
• Your brain shows no lasting effects but may process emotions differently

8 What’s a smart step to reduce your sinus irritation?

• Using scented candles to freshen the air
• Using a dehumidifier to dry the air
• Keeping windows closed at all times
• Reducing mold exposure

  Reducing mold exposure helps prevent sinus irritation, as mold can trigger inflammation and worsen sinusitis. Learn more.

9 Which natural approach can you take to boost testosterone and support kidney health?

• Limiting exposure to blue light during the day
• Practicing daily meditation for stress relief
• Increasing intake of processed carbohydrates
• Balancing hormones with progesterone

  Balancing hormones with progesterone is a proven natural way to boost testosterone, alongside KAATSU training, reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, optimizing diet, and getting sunlight exposure. This approach supports healthy testosterone levels, helping to protect your kidneys from stone formation. Learn more.

10 How might Ozempic affect your long-term physical health?

• It supports bone density and muscle growth for sustained strength
• It leads to muscle and bone mass loss, increasing health risks

  Ozempic can cause loss of lean muscle and bone mass, which weakens your body and may increase health risks, such as reduced strength and shorter lifespan. This makes it critical to consider the impact on your physical health when using this medication. Learn more.

• It reduces muscle recovery while slightly reducing bone density
• It maintains muscle mass but slightly weakens bones over time

11 How can doctors check if you have too many heavy metals in your body?

• By testing your blood, urine, or hair/nail samples

  Doctors diagnose heavy metal toxicity using blood tests, urine analysis, or hair/nail samples to detect metal levels. Learn more.

• By measuring your body temperature daily
• By checking your heart rate and blood pressure
• By analyzing your diet and exercise habits

12 Why might staying up late with bright screens harm your muscle health?

• It increases muscle tension, making repair less effective
• It boosts energy production, overworking your muscles at night
• It disrupts melatonin production, which affects muscle recovery

  Exposure to blue light at night disrupts melatonin production, which interferes with muscle recovery processes tied to circadian rhythms. Learn more.

• It reduces blood flow to muscles, slowing growth

13 Why do treatments for spinal pain often fail to provide lasting relief?

• They target weak ligaments and misalignments effectively
• They focus on masking pain rather than fixing underlying issues

  Many treatments fail because they focus on masking pain (symptoms) rather than addressing root causes like weak ligaments, tight muscles, or structural misalignments. This leaves patients stuck in chronic pain cycles. Learn more.

• They always address emotional stress as the main cause
• They prioritize surgery over all other options

14 How can you best support your muscles and energy levels after a workout?

• Drink a large glass of water to stay hydrated
• Eat a mix of healthy carbohydrates and protein

  Consuming healthy carbohydrates and protein after exercise replenishes glycogen (energy stores) and supports muscle repair, which are critical for recovery. Learn more.

• Take a hot shower to relax your muscles
• Do a light jog to keep moving

15 How can you best ensure safety during routine patient care?

• Wear gloves for all tasks to ensure maximum protection
• Wear gloves and change them between every task, even non-invasive ones
• Use hand sanitizer instead of washing to save time during busy shifts
• Wash your hands thoroughly and only wear gloves if handling blood or fluids

  For most routine patient care, clean hands are sufficient. Gloves should only be used when handling blood, body fluids, or broken skin, reducing waste and ensuring safety. Learn more.

16 What’s the problem with using antibiotics to treat SIBO?

• They only target specific bacteria and miss others
• They increase carbohydrate absorption, worsening symptoms
• They can disrupt gut ecology and trigger candida overgrowth

  Antibiotics can harm the gut’s natural balance, disrupting its ecology and causing candida overgrowth, which creates a secondary fungal issue that complicates SIBO recovery. Learn more.

• They slow down digestion even further, trapping bacteria

17 How do specific houseplants like spider plants and Boston ferns benefit your health?

• They remove indoor air pollutants, improving the air you breathe

  Spider plants and Boston ferns help remove indoor air pollutants, which is crucial since you spend about 90% of your time indoors. Learn more.

• They add moisture to the air, which helps your skin stay hydrated
• They release soothing aromas that help you relax
• They attract beneficial insects that clean the air

18 What role do proteolytic enzymes like lumbrokinase play in your long COVID recovery?

• They increase energy levels to help you return to a normal life
• They improve your immune system’s ability to fight new infections
• They break down spike protein to reduce inflammation and aid recovery

  Proteolytic enzymes like lumbrokinase help break down lingering spike protein, reducing inflammation and supporting recovery from neurological symptoms, making them a key part of treatment. Learn more.

• They replace the need for any other treatment

19 As a boy, what fitness focus might you have that could hide an eating disorder?

• Prioritizing muscle gain and leanness through strict diets and excessive exercise

  Chasing muscle gain and leanness through rigid diets and over-exercising is a hallmark of eating disorders in boys, often mistaken for healthy fitness goals. Learn more.

• Aiming for overall strength with a balanced diet and regular workouts
• Focusing on flexibility and endurance with moderate meal planning
• Tracking macros to optimize performance in competitive sports

20 What happens when you have an inguinal hernia?

• Your stomach acid flows backward into your esophagus
• Tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin area

  An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin area, often due to physical strain. Learn more.

• A muscle in your leg becomes strained from overuse
• Your intestine gets twisted, causing bloating

21 How does fear affect your health care decisions?

• Fear improves your ability to analyze scientific evidence
• Fear encourages you to trust medical professionals completely
• Fear disrupts your self-trust and clouds your decision-making

  Fear can undermine self-trust and lead to rushed or pressured decisions, making it harder to evaluate options clearly. Learn more.

• Fear motivates you to make quick, effective health choices