physical examination and blood tests can disclose conditions that are conducive to relationship problems. As an example, simple anemia, which is a reduction in either the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, also generates a decrease in the amount of oxygen in the blood. As a result, your energy level drops, you can experience depression and a diminished sexual drive, among numerous other symptoms.

Check with your doctor about how to best treat this problem. Nutritionists usually have women increase their iron intake. Other suggestions include taking raw liver extract, which can be purchased at health food stores (500 mg twice daily). Other suggested supplements include, folic acid plus biotin, B12, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a common condition affecting more and more people because of their poor dietary habits, such as eating large quantities of simple carbohydrates: sugars, food made with white flour, caffeine and soft drinks. High stress contributes to this condition.

People with hypoglycemia tend to be aggressive and lose their tempers easily, usually a few hours after eating sweets or fats, or drinking alcohol. Other symptoms include feeling shaky or almost desperately craving something to eat, especially sweets. Additional behavioral problems most likely to work against a relationship are irritability, fatigue, nervous habits and metal disturbances.

To diagnose hypoglycemia, a doctor can perform a glucose tolerance test. The most common holistic approach to resolving the problem is to stop eating sugar in any form, and commit to positive dietary change: eat smaller meals more often, increase your protein and vegetable intake. Suggested supplements include, brewer’s yeast, chromium picolinate, pancreatin, proteolytic enzymes, vitamin B complex, zinc, vitamin E, calcium and vitamin C.

There are dozens of other physical conditions that affect behavior and attitude. If this maintenance tip strikes a chord within you, consider a physical checkup for both you and your partner.