Table 2.
Medical Problems Reported by Participants
| Medical Problems Reported | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Allergies and/or sinus problems | 22 (59) |
| Back pain | 17 (46) |
| Anxiety and/or depression | 14 (38) |
| Irritable bowel syndrome and/or digestive problems | 12 (32) |
| Thyroid dysfunction | 10 (27) |
| Yeast overgrowth* | 10 (27) |
| Chronic pain/fibromyalgia | 10 (27) |
| Multiple chemical sensitivity | 8 (22) |
| Menopausal symptoms | 7 (19) |
| Chronic fatigue syndrome | 6 (16) |
| Sprains/tendonitis | 6 (16) |
| Insomnia | 5 (14) |
| Arthritis | 5 (14) |
| Headache | 5 (14) |
| Obesity | 4 (10) |
| Menstrual difficulties | 4 (10) |
| Anemia | 4 (10) |
| Asthma | 3 (8) |
| Poor circulation | 3 (8) |
| Drugs/ETOH problems | 3 (8) |
| Urinary problems | 3 (8) |
| Hypertension | 2 (5) |
| Heart disease | 2 (5) |
| Autonomic dysfunction | 1 |
| Cancer | 1 |
| Prostate problems | 1 |
| Hypoglycemia | 1 |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 |
ETOH = ethyl alcohol
*Yeast overgrowth is alternative diagnosis, also known as candidiasis