Body Mind Spirit Flashcards
Which organ is far more sensitive to biochemical imbalances than any other organ of the body?
The brain
The mind and memory neurotransmitter is
acetylcholine.
If you are depressed, you may well be low in ?
B vitamins, which are necessary for methylation.
People on very low-fat diets are more likely to develop?
hormonal imbalances.
Steroid (sex) hormones are made from fat (stearic acid)
*Neurotransmitters are made from proteins.
Eating seeds or nuts with fruit will help:
‘slow-release’ the carbohydrate.
Recommended if you have dysglycemia
Taking L-tryptophan and 5-HTP supplements with protein-rich foods does or does not improve absorption?
DOES NOT improve their absorption. They should be taken away from protein rich foods so that they are not competing for absorption and more can reach the bloodstream. Take away from other food or with fruit.
The four aspects of mental illness are:
Environment, genes, sense input, and mind frame.
One of the 13 common causes of mental health problems is:
Blood sugar problems.
Which amino acid can be converted into niacin and needed to make serotonin?
Tryptophan
Which amino acid supplement helps the body make GABA, the relaxing neurotransmitter, which can
reduce mania?
Taurine
Symptoms of a serotonin deficiency include:
Depression, sleep problems, anxiety.
What is the definitive symptom of hypothyroidism?
A drop in body temperature.
List two anti-nutrients that interfere with the ability to absorb essential nutrients and their effects.
1.Mercury- very toxic element, which disturbs brain function and makes you crazy.Effects include -
Headaches and memory loss.
2.Lead- Children are most susceptible, especially up to age 12 and can create irreversible brain
damage.Effects include- hyperactivity and aggression.
Name the four families of fats that the brain and nervous system are dependent on.
- Saturated and monounsaturated fat
- Cholesterol
- Omega 3 (polyunsaturated) fat - esp EPA and DHA
- Omega 6 (polyunsaturated) fat - esp GLA and AA
(The first two types of fat can be made in the body but the omegas have to be topped up through diet.)
List the five essential foods needed to tune up your brain.
- Balance your glucose - fuel for the brain
- Essential fats - these keep your brain well oiled
- Phospholipids - these memory molecules give to the brain
- Amino Acids - these are the brain messengers
- Intelligent nutrients - these include vitamins and minerals that fine tune your mind.
List five symptoms of excess toxins and inflammation
- Watery, itchy eyes, red eyelids or dark circles under the eyes
- Itchy ears, frequent ear infections or ringing in the ears.
- Excess sweating and strong body odour
- Indigestion and bloating
- Joint or muscle aches or pains or arthritis
Why do diabetics develop nerve, eye and brain damage?
Because when blood sugar levels go above the maximum threshold, which is what happens in diabetes,
glucose become toxic to the brain. The reason this happens is that an excess of glucose, much like
oxidants, damages nerve cells and stops them working properly. This happens because glucose reacts
with proteins in the brain and nervous system. This reaction, calledglycation,stops the protein from
moving freely and membranes start to get thicker and ‘gunked up’, slowing down brain communication.
Excesses of glucose also cause inflammation in the brain, which is the bodys way of saying that
something is wrong.
Provide the seven general guidelines that ensure someone is eating low-GL carbohydrates.
- Choose whole foods
- Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
- Avoid sugar and foods that contain sugar
- Combine protein foods with carbohydrate foods
- Avoid overly processed food
- Choose whole grains
- If you drink juice, dilute it (50/50)
In relation to the new model of health, identify and explain the four aspects of mental health and
the four contributors to mental illness:
Environment
Genes
Sense Input
Mind Frame
List six of the 13 common causes of mental health problems:
- Blood sugar problems (dysglycemia)
- Food and chemical allergies and intolerances
- Faulty methylation and B vitamin deficiency
- Essential fat deficiency or imbalance
- Heavy metal toxicity and metallothionein deficiency
- Pyroluria and porphyria
