Eating Alive-Part Two Flashcards
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the lymphatic system is a network of what?
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vessels, tissues, organs and cells
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what does the lymphatic system include?
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lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus and lymphocytes
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what is lymph?
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- is the watery substance that runs through the system
- comes from the Latin word lympha, meaning “clear water”
- it is slightly yellowish but clear in colour
- is any tissue or interstitial fluid that enters the lymph vessels
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how is lymph formed?
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when interstitial fluid is collected within the lymphatic system capillaries
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where is the lymph then carried through?
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the vessels and lymph nodes then ultimately carried to the subclavian vein and back into the blood
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what is lymph similar to?
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blood plasma, but contains more white blood cells
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in the limbs, what is lymph rich in?
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rich in protein, especially albumin
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in the bone marrow, spleen and thymus, what does lymph have higher concentrations of?
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higher concentrations of white blood cells
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in the intestine, what is lymph contain?
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contains fats absorbed during digestion
10
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what does much of the toxicity get drained away through?
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the lymphatic system
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the lymph system is much larger than what and why?
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much larger than the blood system as it is designed for waste drainage which is very important to cell health
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what does the lymph system handle and can can it become overloaded?
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handles only cell wastes, when the blood is also dumping toxins from the intestinal tract into the lymph system via the overloaded liver, the lymph system can start to overload too
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what does the lymph system rely on?
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relies on the less consistently used skeletal muscle contractions to squeeze the lymph along
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what can contribute to lymph overload?
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lack of exercise
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sluggish lymph drainage is commonly felt where?
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in the throat area because the lymph is closest to the skin surface there, but usually the overload is in the large intestine, with bad bacteria running rampant
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what is the lymph also home of?
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the immune system, thymus, bone marrow, and spleen (which are glands of the immune system)
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which glands are fortresses in the lymph where the immune system attacks invaders and toxins?
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- tonsils
- adenoids
- lymph nodes
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what happens to large chunks of protein that is not digested well?
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can be targeted as an immune system invader resulting in an overly reactive immune system and various allergies may occur
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what do white blood cells do?
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- float through the bloodstream eating and destroying anything they don’t like
- they are our bodies natural defenders
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explain how WBCs multiply and change shape?
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- can multiply in a day from a few to tens of thousands
- they change shape to slip through the gaps between cells so they can attack from all sides
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there are trillions of WBCs including what?
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- phagocytes
- B cells
- T cells
- macrophages
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explain the thymus
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- master gland of the immune system
- lies in the upper part of the chest
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which WBC is the first to attack an invader and destroy it?
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macrophages
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what does macrophage activity stimulate?
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the helper T cells which then stimulate the B cells and Killer T cells to help fight the invaders
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B cells are produced in the bone marrow and what do they produce?
- antibodies which are then used to fight any invaders
| - these antibodies permanently bind to receptor sites and have a memory for any further encounters
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Killer T cells leave the bone marrow immature and are carried to where?
to the thymus to mature and then attack cells that have been taken over by viruses or even cancer
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what does the thymus gland do?
releases the hormone thymosin and regulates the function of WBCs
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explain the spleen
- is the wrecking yard of the body
- responsible for breaking down the old and damaged blood cells
- is a filter for the lymphatic system and storage for lymphocytes
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in regards to the thymus gland and spleen, when can serious damage occur?
when the lymph drainage of these 2 glands gets overloaded to the point that they malfunction and thus lose control over the T cells
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what are 2 things that can happen if they lose control over the T cells?
- the T cells become under active making the person vulnerable to viruses and disease
- the person starts getting similar types of infections such as warts, cold sores, chronic colds, yeast overgrowth and more
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if the immune system is operating poorly what can develop?
cancer
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what is underlying most cancer?
- long term under functioning of the stomach
- intestinal toxicity
- liver overload
- plugged/sluggish lymphatic system
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what is often the cause of T cells becoming overactive?
malfunctioning spleen
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WBCs can now turn and attack the body leading to what?
may lead to a result in autoimmune diseases
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what specific nutrients help the immune system function properly?
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C
zinc
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studies show that eating sugar effectively paralyzes the immune system and WBCs for how long?
30 mins or more
-this leaves the door open for infections, overgrowth of micro-organisms, further adding toxins, making immune system weaker
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antibiotics are often used at this point and can result in what?
remarkable improvement by killing off invading bacteria, but they have no effect on viral infections
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what is also killed off by antibiotics?
good intestinal flora allowing yeast to multiply unchecked
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yeast gets a foot hold and inhibits what?
the good bacteria from replenishing, further overloading the liver and lymphatic system
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recent discoveries in biochemistry show that toxins can cause major problems due to what?
prostaglandins and free radicals
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how long do prostaglandins last?
- last only a fraction of a second which is hwy they haven't been found until recently
- believed to be one of the strongest compounds made by the body
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how long do free radicals last?
only last a short period of time as well but create havoc on the body when left unattended
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how are prostaglandins formed?
formed when the cell's membrane (which is composed of fats) is hit with a hormone, it triggers an enzyme to turn some of the membrane fat into a prostaglandin
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what does the prostaglandin then do?
stimulates or inhibits the activity of the cell (on-off switch)
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explain good prostaglandins
regulates body homeostasis, as well as influences circulation and immunity
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explain bad prostaglandins
deleterious effect on cell regulation and function
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the type of prostaglandin that is formed is dependent on what?
on the type of fat in the cell which is determined by the type of fat we eat
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proper bile is necessary for what?
to absorb the fatty acids (liver and gallbladder function is important
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explain Delta-6-desaturase
the enzyme that turns essential fatty acids into prostaglandins
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what does aspirin do to delta-6-desaturase?
blocks the function of this enzyme therefore blocking good and bad prostaglandins
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what stimulates the function of the enzyme?
alcohol- but may have the reverse effect the next day due to the chemical residue from the breakdown of alcohol called acetaldehyde which inhibits the enzyme, weakening the immune system
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what is the most important nutrient in the body?
- oxygen
| - it comes in many forms but mostly identified as O2
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how are free radicals formed?
- formed when oxygen breaks apart and each oxygen atom contains one ion therefore making them very unstable and short lived
- in that time of instability, they grab onto electrons usually taken from a cell membrane
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what are some nutrients that attack free radicals?
- alpha-tocopherol: vitamin E
- beta-carotene: vitamin A
- ascorbic acid: vitamin C
- selenium
- zinc
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bile has even stronger free radical scavengers showing what?
the importance of liver and gallbladder function
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WBCs also unleash free radicals on invaders to do what?
to rip apart their defensive membranes so they aren't all bad but it is important to keep them under control
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damage from exposure to radiation and the suns x-rays occurs in the production of what?
production of free radicals which cause physical damage
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sun is healthy in moderation but too much can cause problems what?
when internally there is already too many free radicals in the body
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where else can free radicals come from?
toxins in the intestines if the body is overloaded
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toxins from the intestine can create a number of free radicals. explain.
when the body can no longer keep up with the elimination of these toxins and free radicals, disease occurs
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how can toxins be made?
internally and externally
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explain internal toxins
made internally from microorganisms when breaking down food: endotoxins
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explain external toxins
introduced externally: exotoxins (air quality, etc.)
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what nutrients are needed to combat toxins and free radicals?
- fruits and vegetables: containing the antioxidants vitamin A, C, E, selenium and zinc
- omega 3 and 6 EFAs are also necessary to proper prostaglandin function which lowers allergic response
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when do cells live longer?
with a steady flow of nutrients and quick removal of wastes
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definition of homeostasis
- the ability to maintain health and balance within the cells
- the body can withstand large amounts of abuse and if supplied with nutrients and waste removal, it can maintain homeostasis and health
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when homeostasis is pushed, acute disease occurs and the body reacts via what?
-high fever- to help WBCs become more active
-vomiting and/or diarrhea- to flush out toxins
-lack of appetite- allow the body to focus on cleansing and repair instead of digestion
-fatigue- allow the body to utilize its energy for inward healing instead of motion
acute disease should quickly re-establish homeostasis
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when homeostasis is unsuccessful due to a healing capacity lower than the disease cause, what happens?
the body slowly surrenders and the beginning of chronic disease occurs
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chronic disease is simply what?
the inability of acute reactions to reestablish homeostasis
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what is the blood considered?
considered the body's healing agent and is a product of diet, digestion and assimilation
- these must be improved to improve health
- however, simply improving diet alone is not enough to reverse chronic disease
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what are the keys to good health?
- proper diet
- strong digestion
- complete absorption
- strong blood
- complete circulation
- efficient elimination
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what are methods of detox?
- exercise
- proper food combining
- lymphatic massaging
- vitamins and minerals
- water
- fiber
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a healthy digestive system allows what?
allows the nutrients and strengthening of the immune system to protect us against disease of many types
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balancing of the intestinal flora can improve what?
can improve digestion and health of the immune system and our ability to manage illness and disease
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the truth is, it isn't the food that is the problem, what it is?
- the vitality of the digestive system that is the problem
| - improving diet alone doesn't improve digestion completely
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what increases with poor digestions and poor elimination?
- allergies and sensitivities to foods or external substances
- increasing effectiveness of digestion and absorption will decrease allergies and sensitivities, an in return improve health
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what is the goal of improving digestion?
to get more nutrients in the body without aggravating or irritating the digestive system
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how can we "de-spasm" the stomach to allow it to function optimally?
by eliminating the irritating foods and consuming foods that support digestion
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what are non-foods?
things that most often irritate everyone's digestive system
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non foods are classified as group 1 and include what?
- coffee
- tea
- chocolate
- white sugar
- alcohol
- artificial sweeteners
- preservatives
- salt
- tobacco
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what does group 1 of non foods increase?
-increase stress of the liver and adrenals, and usually result in further weakness of these organs as well as irritating the stomach
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when the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and adrenals have fully recovered from the use of stimulants, what happens?
there is more energy than what the stimulants falsely give
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these stimulants should be eliminated for a period of how long?
at least 3 weeks to help the stomach to de-shock and resume working properly
-an exception is tobacco- tobacco has a much greater negative effect on the lungs, liver and arteries which will not recover until smoking is completely stopped
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what are other irritants to the stomach and digestive system?
- foods that increase irritation and inflammatory response upon consuming
- these are classified as group 2, 3 and 4
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what foods are included in group 2?
- bakers yeast
- peanuts
- brown sugar
- cow products
- pork
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what foods are included in group 3?
- wheat
- tomatoes
- brewers yeast
- mushrooms
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what foods are included in group 4?
lamb, beef, chicken, turkey, eggs, shellfish, fish, soya, lemon, oranges, grapefruit, pineapple, apple, bananas, peaches, currants, raisins, apricots, strawberries, potatoes, squash, rye, oats, rice, corn, alfalfa, eggplants, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, pepper, turnip, walnuts, cashews. brazil nuts, honey, maple syrup, molasses, raw sugar, curry, garlic, vinegar, onions
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there are 3 ways the stomach can be physically irritated, what is the first way?
putting things in it that aggravate it
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what is classified in group 1?
everything
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what is classified in group 2?
for a period of time
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what is classified in group 3?
when signs and symptoms of disease are present
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what is classified in group 4?
when major disease is present, these should be eliminated then tested to see if it causes problems
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what is the second way the stomach can be physically irritated?
- toxins spilling past the liver and into the main bloodstream
- every cell in the body is irritated and therefore sensitized
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what is the third way the stomach can be physically irritated?
- toxic bile from the gallbladder being dumped into the stomach
- this may cause esophagus and intestinal spasm and discomfort
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bile must be made less toxic by doing what?
speeding up digestion, slowing down "bad" flora and improving liver and gallbladder function
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which valve is very important at the stage of decreasing irritation?
ileocecal valve
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how many weeks does it take the stomach to regain function for a reasonably healthy individual?
3-8 weeks by avoiding group 1, 2 and 3
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after a few weeks of elimination of groups 1, 2 and 3, what happens?
- the digestive system should be working better at which time group 2 and 3 may be added back
- occasionally group 1 may be added in for special events, as they will irritate if consistently used
- after 3 weeks, group 3 and 4 can usually be added in without issue
