Anxiety, Depression, Headaches and Hypthriodism

Question 1

Anxiety disorders affect approximately \_\_\_\_\_ million American adults.
Select one:
a. 40 
b. 50
c. 60
d. 70

Answer 1

a. 40

Question 2

Women are \_\_\_\_\_\_ as likely to experience anxiety symptoms as men.
Select one:
a. not
b. twice 
c. three times
d. four times

Answer 2

b. twice

Question 3

An imbalance of neurotransmitters \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has been thought to be a cause of generalized anxiety disorder.
Select one:
a. dopamine; serotonin; melatonin
b. serotonin; epinepherine; adrenaline
c. norepinepherine; serotonin; GABA 
d. GABA; serotonin; epinepherine

Answer 3

c. norepinepherine; serotonin; GABA

Question 4

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can contribute to development and worsening of anxiety.
Select one:
a. Vegetables
b. Wheat
c. Dairy
d. Caffeine

Answer 4

d. Caffeine

Question 5

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ at least 5 out of the 7 days a week has been shown to be helpful in co-managing anxiety.
Select one:
a. Drinking 2 glasses of red wine
b. Physical activity 
c. Time-restricted feeding
d. Sleeping in

Answer 5

b. Physical activity

Question 6

Nutritional support with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is recommended.
Select one:
a. protein powders
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin C
d. omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 6

d. omega-3 fatty acids

Question 7

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ produced the greatest reduction in the symptoms of anxiety disorder.
Select one:
a. Yoga
b. Weight training
c. Aerobic exercise 
d. Tai Chi

Answer 7

c. Aerobic exercise

Question 8

Discontinuation of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ consumption is important because it has been shown to lower serotonin and catecholamine levels.
Select one:
a. alcohol 
b. coffee
c. tea
d. soft drinks

Answer 8

a. alcohol

Question 9

Vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid (folate) are helpful in anxiety disorders because they are used for the synthesis of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e 
c. Kava
d. Valerian

Answer 9

b. SAM-e

Question 10

SAM-e is contraindicated in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. major depression
b. postpartum depression
c. bipolar depression 
d. perinatal depression
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Answer 10

c. bipolar depression

Question 11

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in both the United States and Europe.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e
c. Kava 
d. Valerian

Answer 11

c. Kava

Question 12

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is used as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Select one:
a. 5HTP
b. SAM-e
c. Kava
d. Valerian

Answer 12

d. Valerian

Question 13

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ helped in a study of 185 women with anxiety and depression when treating auricular therapy.
Select one:
a. Yoga
b. Massage
c. Acupuncture 
d. Exercise

Answer 13

c. Acupuncture

Question 14

A minimum of 20 minutes daily of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ helped with relaxation in those with anxiety disorders.
Select one:
a. yoga
b. massage 
c. acupuncture
d. exercise

Answer 14

b. massage

Question 15

Women are \_\_\_\_\_\_ as often to experience depression than are men.
Select one:
a. about twice 
b. about three times
c. about five times
d. about ten times

Answer 15

a. about twice

Question 16

St. John’s Wort is contraindicated in those taking antidepressants?
Select one:
a. No, it’s totally safe for all people
b. Yes, may need to avoid recommending for those who are taking antidepressants and blood thinners

Answer 16

b. Yes, may need to avoid recommending for those who are taking antidepressants and blood thinners

Question 17

5HTP directly helps to boost which neurotransmitter?
Select one:
a. dopamine
b. melatonin
c. serotonin 
d. GABA

Answer 17

c. serotonin

Question 18

Meditation acts on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ nervous systems.
Select one:
a. parasympathetic; autonomic
b. autonomic; central
c. central; parasympathetic
d. parasympathetic; sympathetic

Answer 18

d. parasympathetic; sympathetic

Question 19

The three types of headaches are:
Select one:
a. migraines, cluster, and tension-type 
b. migraines, cluster, and sinus
c. tension-type, sinus, and cluster
d. migraines, sinus, and tension-type

Answer 19

a. migraines, cluster, and tension-type

Question 20

Possibly due to fluctuating \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ levels, women are more likely to experience migraines than men after puberty.
Select one:
a. progesterone
b. testosterone
c. estrogen 
d. cortisol

Answer 20

c. estrogen

Question 21

What type of headache responds fairly well to limiting caffeine, maintaining regular sleep, eating regular meals, and minimizing stress with regular exercise and relaxation?
Select one:
a. Sinus
b. Cluster
c. Tension-type
d. Migraines

Answer 21

d. Migraines

Question 22

\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a nutrient that can be used to help with headaches and since about 60% of US adults are already low in this nutrient, it would be a cost-effective place to start that could yield good results.
Select one:
a. Magnesium 
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin B12
d. Vitamin K

Answer 22

a. Magnesium

Question 23

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an herb that has been used in folk medicine for migraines and does have a few studies available. However, it should not be used in pregnancy women because of possible inhibition of platelets and has a history of being used in abortions.
Select one:
a. Ginkgo
b. Feverfew 
c. Ginger
d. Kava

Answer 23

b. Feverfew

Question 24

In the article titled “Association between Headache and Sensitivities to Gluten and Dairy,” Perlmutter says that a food is considered a trigger if it results in a headache at least \_\_\_\_\_ of the time the food is consumed.
Select one:
a. 25% 
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%

Answer 24

b. 50%

Question 25

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are among the many extra-intestinal manifestations of gluten sensitivity and should be considered as non-pharmaceutical intervention.
Select one:
a. Headaches
b. Diarrhea 
c. Rashes
d. Seizures

Answer 25

a. Headaches