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11. sympto 1 Flashcards

1
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antacids decrease HCL production causing it to be harder to digest _______ and ________

A

calcium and protein

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2
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folic acid during pregnancy is good because it:

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prevents cleft pallets and spinobifidous

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3
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mothers blood increased by ___% during pregnancy

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50%

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4
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supplement support for sex glands in women

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zinc and B3

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5
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men vs women for supplementation

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men need less iron, more Bs and more protein and calories than women

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6
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adrenal gland supplementation for women

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ACEB, chromium which normalizes blood sugar levels; combined with protein to help adrenals.

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7
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good for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

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iodine

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what can happen in the elderly due to weakened kidney function?

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electrolyte imbalances can occur. Add potassium and diminish salt

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9
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supplements for morning sickness

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B6 and eat more often

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10
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healthy weight gain during pregnancy

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25-30 pounds

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11
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during and after menstruation women can take:

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extra iron, magnesium, calcium with D(absorption), zinc, and vitamin B6 which helps to regulate estrogen and progesterone

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12
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excessive iron in men is more common than low iron, this would cause:

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heart irregularity, join pain, chronic fatigue, depression, this is in men who eat a lot of red meat

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13
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thing to consider changing or adding if colic:

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extra B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, for mom. Also consider hypoallergenic diet, digestive enzymes and probiotics

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14
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good herb for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure

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garlic

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15
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how does fibre help with lowering cholesterol levels?

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it pulls it out through the intestines

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16
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zinc is important for environmental pollution, and radiation because:

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it acts as an immune strengthener and tissue healer

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17
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fermented food and seaweeds protect against:

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pollution and radiation as they are high in natural metal chelating agents

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18
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good supplements for environmental pollution:

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chlorophyl, sulfur containing amino acids, B vitamins, curuciferous vegetables for anti cancer properties

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19
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L-amino acids are used to convert triptofan to:

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5-HTP

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20
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vitamin E foods:

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vegetable oils, avocados, leafy greens, wheat germ, sunflower seeds,

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21
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you should check iron levels in women athletes because:

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RBCs are broken down more rapidly

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22
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supplement for circulation and sexual vitality

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B3

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23
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lowered pituitary function may lead to:

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decreased development of sexual organs, early menopause in women, and impotence in men

24
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2 organs that are important in sexual vitality

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adrenals and thyroid

25
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what is good for elasticity of the skin

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silica, found in green beans, leeks, stawberries, cucumber

26
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tryptophan is a precursor for 5-HTP which the body uses to make:

A

serotonin

27
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zinc rich foods:

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oysters, pumpkin seed, ginger, pecans, brazil nuts, oats and eggs

28
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what is the first gland to react to stress?

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the pituitary gland, as it stimulates the adrenal gland to excrete hormones.

29
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calcium and magnesium for stress:

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together they calm nervous system, magnesium relaxes the muscles

30
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vitmanin C does what for stress:

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it protects cells from free radical damage, supports immune system

31
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nutrients usually low in women with postpartum depression

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iron, folic acid, B12, and hormones

32
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what vitamin supports normal blood clotting

A

K

33
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be careful with what vitamin and surgery

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vitamin E can negatively affect blood clotting and tissue healing

34
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folate food sources

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grains, oranges, liver, legumes, seeds

35
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3 supplements most important with tissue healing

A

A, C and zinc

36
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B 12 food sources

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animal foods: dairy, meat, fish , poultry, eggs

37
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food sources of biotin

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sweet potatoes, dairy, peanuts, almonds, eggs, soy

38
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food sources for B3

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whole grains, meat, fish, poultry, peanuts, mushroom

39
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food sources for B6

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potatoes, bananas, meat, fish, poultry, liver, legumes, nuts, seeds

40
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food sources for B2- energy production

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meat, poultry, eggs, soy, mushrooms, dairy, whole grains

41
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high (macronutriten) is good for PMS

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protein

42
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food sources of B1- energy production

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whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, pork, liver

43
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if you get PMS right after your period, this is usually a sign of :

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low estrogen

44
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what magnesium can do for PMS

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deficiency can cause symptoms and relaxes muscles

45
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what B6 can do for pms

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clearing water retention

46
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linking the excess copper of BCP to depression, adding ________ and ________ will reduce these symptoms

A

manganese and zinc

47
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what vitamins are good for reducing toxicity of BCP in the body

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Bs and Cs

48
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how to test for hyper sensitivities

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IGG blood testing, electro dermal testing or muscle testing

49
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what supplement can you take if you have a slight allergy symptoms?

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take vitamin C every couple of hrs

50
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internal allergies are also known as

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auto immune disease

51
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histamine release causes:

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inflammatory reactions and this reaction mostly take place with skin and mucus membranes, lungs, and GI tract

52
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hypersensitivity is

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IgG- delayed reaction

53
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food intolerance is usually:

A

not enough digestive enzymes

54
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allergy is:

A

IgE, immediate, release of histamine

55
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Coenzyme Q10 is good for

A

energy production and heart function

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