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Health Quotient (HQ)

A Simple Health Evaluation Tool

Instructions for using the Health Quotient (HQ)

For each item indicate how often you do each item. If never or rarely (1 to 3 times a month), enter a zero; if sometimes (1 to 2 days a week), enter a 3; if most of the time (4 or more times a week), enter a 6; if daily (6 or 7 days a week), then enter a 10.  Total both scores and subtract the Factors Minimizing Health from the Factors Maximizing Health. The result is your HQ.

It is possible to get a negative score (factors minimizing health outweigh the factors maximizing health).  A maximum HQ of 150 would indicate superior health.  A score of 100 to 125 should be a good intermediary goal for most of us.  A score of 60 to 100 represents sub-optimal health even though there may be no current symptoms. A score of less than 60 will be problematic for most people and requires improvement. By looking at both the positive and negative elements relating to health, you can make some practical adjustments to meet your personal health objectives.

SCORING	POINTS
Never/Rarely	0
Sometimes	3
Most of the time	6
Daily	10

This is just a simple HQ applying the simple formula to
basic health and wellness principles. Try it, apply it, have fun with it and enjoy Good Health!

Factors Maximizing Health	Score	Factors Minimizing Health	Score
1	Plant Foods (fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds)		Flesh Foods
2	Chew Food Slowly & Thoroughly		Meat Substitutes
3	Avoid Liquids with Meals		Fried Foods
4	4 to 6 hours between Meals		Recreational Drugs
5	Small supper at least 3 hrs before bed		Prescription Drugs
6	Small supper at least 3 hrs before bed		Dairy Products
7	Deep Breathing		Alcoholic Beverages
8	Exercise		Tobacco
9	Sufficient Sunlight when available		Caffeine or Chocolate
10	Sufficient Rest (6 – 9 hours)		Excessive Work or Exercise
11	Positive Attitude & Emotions		Air Pollution
12	Safe & clean environment		Soda or Store Juices
13	Meditation / Prayer Life		Snacks between Meals
14	Purpose for life		Processed or junk foods
15	Personal Responsibility for Health		Excessive TV (>10 hrs /wk)
Total Maximizing Factors		Total Minimizing Factors

Column 1 _______ minus Column 2 _______   =    _______   (My HQ Score)

SCORING	POINTS
Radiant HealthOptimal	125 – 150
HealthSub-optimal	100 – 125
Sub-optimal Health	60 – 100
Needs Improvement	< 60

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