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14. pathology Flashcards

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why do we get hypochlorhydria and symptoms

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over taxing our stomach, dilution, aging, stress. GERD, discomfort digesting foods, gas, bloating, constipation, undigested food in stool, deficiencies related to not having the acid ie iron

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what weakens the esophageal sphincter and creates GERD?

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decrease stomach acid, coffee, alcohol, peppermint, chocolate, over eating. You can get a hiated hernia as well

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hyperchlorhydria

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too much acid-not very common. Non steroidal anti inflam can contribute. Symptoms: ulcer/pain, discomfort, dark/tar stools GERD. What to do? avoid stimulants, spicy fooods, animal products, anything hard to digest, dairy, non foods, avoid GERD foods, so foods that weaken the lower esophageal sphincter

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herpes simplex causes: what to increase and decrease in your diet

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cold soars and a virus. Increase lysine rich foods as it inhibits this virus; eggs, fish, soy, veg. Decrease arginine foods: antagonizes lysine: nuts, seeds, chocolate, meat

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GERD

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when acid gets past the sphincter into the esophagus

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hypersensitiivity reaction. Type one

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immediate IgE

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inflammation is happening to:

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prevent spread and contain damage, dispose of inverter or damaged tissue, decreases movement- important so the area has a rest and sets the stage for repair

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innate immune system response vs adapted

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inflammation is the first immune response to happen in response to an injury. Innate immune system will create inflammation, where as adapted will keep it going

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when cancer spreads it is called

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metastasis

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hyperplasia

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a cell can increase in number as a response to injury

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dysplasia

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when a cell starts to take on a abnormal shape and size in response to an injury

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metaplasia

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where cells will be replaced by a normal cell of different type of tissue as a response to injury

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5 cellular responses to injury

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atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, dysplasia, metaplasia

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14
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how to address eczema

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food elimination, stress, B, hydration

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psoriasis is usually on

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extensor surfaces

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food for stress and reasoning

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leafy greens(Bs and Mag), oatmeal (nervous system support) , camomile, lemon balm teas(nervines), elimination of stimulants

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eczema is a condition of:

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allergy or sensitivity

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eczema looks like

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a rash, red bumps, rough skin, usually on flexor surfaces

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acne rosacea

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dilation of vessels

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acne vulagaris

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papules, pustules, white heads, black heads

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issues with celiac

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no absorption of nutrients especially iron, Bs especailly B12, minerals in general

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colitis

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confined to the colon. Just effects the mucosal layer, usually the lesions are continuous of the effected tissue. Can be a risk for cancer

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crohns

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entire GI tract- from mouth to anus. Inflammation affects several layers of tissue and has patches. Less of a risk of colon cancer

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H pylori can incrase ulcers. What can cause it to grow?

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low stomach acid

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how do you know if you have a gastric ulcer?

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it is not relieved by eating

26
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what food issues are often associated with ADHD

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salicylates are often connected: apples, plums, prunes, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers

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things to add to the diet for ADHD

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good fats, DHA, irion, mag, choline, phosphatidyl saline for focus and better memory and attention

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psycho spiritual connection with eating disorders

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sense of belonging and very poor self esteem, feeling of unworthiness

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raynauds can be brought on by:

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cold or emotions; epinephrine/adrenalin can cause vasoconstriction

30
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good diet for MS

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swank diet- minimizing saturated fats and increasing unsaturated fats

31
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what causes alzheimer’s

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a plaque buildup, and creates atrophy.

32
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MS is

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progressive destruction of myelin and presents as muscle weakness, blurred double vision, incontinence, paresthesia(numbing)

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dopamine food sources

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fave beans

34
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general treatments for chronic progressive neurological diseases:

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whole foods, clean diet, addressing heavy metal detox: cilantro, dark leafy geens , sea veg, avoid any toxic chemicals exposure, correcting ant def, B12

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Parkinson’s is

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progressive damage to the dopamine producing centres in the brain

36
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potential causes of rheumatoid arthritis

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huge connection between food allergies and sensitivities

37
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what does rheumatoid arthritis show up as

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deformities

38
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to support rheumatoid arthritis

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take out: night shades, plus all other inflammatory foods, heal the gut

39
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supporting gout

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nourish the kidney and aid in elimination: cherry juice, celery juice, ginger, raw potato juice

40
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osteoarthritis is

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wear and tear of the joint spaces usually weight bearing joints

41
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osteoporosis

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low bone density

42
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vitamin D foods

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fish, eggs, butter, milk

43
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what is osteomalacia and who does it target

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a softening of the bones due to deficiency of vitamin D in adults

44
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soothing nourishing herbs for the gut

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aloe, slippery elm, marshmallow

45
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signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism

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excess T3 and T4. speedy metabolism, with tremor, weight loss, fatigue, weakness, restlessness, sweating, anxiety, emotional instability, rapid bounding pulse, arrhythmias, and eventually heart failure, osteoporosis and increased calcium excretion in the urine can occur

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goitrogens

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naturally occurring substances found in foods that block the absorption and utilization of iodine

47
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recommendations for hyperthyroidism

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avoid stimulants, drink lots of water, increase fibre, decrease refined and simple CHOs, consume abundant of goitrogens, avoid iodine

48
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2 important minerals for the thyroid and their functions

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iodine (ingredient of the thyroid), selenium( needed to convert from inactive to active form)

49
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treatment for UTI

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cranberry: the D manos can prevent bacteria from attaching to bladder wall, also makes urine more acidic, which can help prevent bacteria from entering. Diuretics, parsley, lots of water, beets, asparagus, dandelion greens,

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renal lithiasis:

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kidney stones

51
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treatment for migraines

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B6 is the co-enzyme for the co-enzyme needed to break down tyromine. Seretonin is involved in vasoconstrictions, and B6 inhibits the platelet secretion of seretonin. Therefore bioflavanoids, food sensistivies, 5-HTP, magnesium

52
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how do we absorb B12

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HCL separates it form the meat, we also need intrinsic factor to chaperone it into the SI to be absorbed

53
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what can contribute to vericose veins? diet wise?

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vit C for vessel integrity, antioxidants, EFAs, chronic constipation

54
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what is cushing’s disease

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disease of excess cortisol

55
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addisons disease

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dificiency of cortison and aldosterone

56
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wha do the adrenal glands secrete

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cortisol, adrenalin/noradrenalin, aldosterone, sex hormone

57
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what does the cortex of the adrenal gland secrete

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cortisol and aldosterone

58
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what does the medulla of the adrenal gland secrete

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adrenalin/noradrenalin

59
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why do women with higher body fat have an easier time with menopause?

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estrogen is stored in fat

60
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what to do for endometriosis

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liver support, phytoestrogens (they compete with/displace more harmful estrogens- not harmful bc they are not as strong and are short lived. Flax, soy, alfalfa, brassica/cruciferous (source of indol. which inhinits estroen and legume,s limit bad fats and diary

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diet for fertility surrounding your cycle

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omega 3 from days 1-14. Omega 6 day 15-menses .

multi v, especially folic acid and iron

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