FE & LNT Flashcards

1
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Qualifying Question(s) for Repeated Muscle Challenge (Fatty Acids)

Contraindication

A

Do you have any injuries or recent surgery in these areas?

  • CONTRAINDICATED
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Do Chapman Reflex for Stomach/Duodenum

LNT?

A

Go from client’s Right to Left
6th Intercostal
A>P
1 Finger

LNT

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3
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Steps in FE Introduction

A
  1. Explain: assess organs
  2. Ask permission to touch
  3. Explain 0-10: TENDERNESS INDEX
  4. Check Anatomical INCH
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4
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Define Anatomical Inch

A

Length of CLIENT’s thumb, first joint

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5
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Do Oral pH FE (Fatty Acids)

LNT

A
  • Qualifying Questions (2)
    Use pH tape

no LNT

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Do Bennett’s Reflexes (Small Intestine - Digestion)

LNT?

A
  • From client Left
    1. Landmark: Navel
    2. Imagine a 2-3” CIRCLE around navel
    3. Divide into 4 QUANDRANTS
    4. First Round: use FLAT of FINGERS in each quadrant
    5. 2nd Round, only if resistance located: palpate A>P

LNT

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7
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When LNT for Fatty Acids, always first …

A

Refer to Gallbladder

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8
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Do Ileocecal Valve FE (Large Intestine - Digestion)

LNT?

A
  • Move to client’s RIGHT
    1. Landmark: halfway Right ASIS & navel
    2. Palpate A>P using SLIGHT circular (clockwise) motion

LNT

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9
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What organ: Chapman’s Reflex 8th, 9th, 10th Ribs

both Right and Left

A

Small Intestine

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10
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LNT: Digestion (Gallbladder)

Name products, in order of use

A
  1. Beta-TCP (thins bile)

2. Beta-Plus (normally for those w/o GB)

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11
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What organ: Murphy’s Sign

A

Liver/Gallbladder

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12
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Do Chapman’s Reflex for Small Intestine (Digestion)

LNT?

A
  • From client Left
    1. Find TIPS of the 8th, 9th, 10th Ribs
    2. Tenderness BETWEEN ribs

LNT

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13
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Do Sanchez-Cuenca Test

A
  1. Client seated
  2. Take 60sec pulse
  3. Stand Up
  4. Wait 15-30sec
  5. Take 60sec pulse again
  6. Compare results: > 5 points = positive allergic tension
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14
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Name the different (LNT) patterns for Adrenal function (3)

A
  1. Hypo Adrenic
  2. Hyper Adrenic
  3. Switching Adrenal

LNT depends on type

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15
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Do Ridler’s Reflex HCl Point (Stomach - Digestion)

LNT?

A
Go from client's Right to Left
Zyphoid 
Inferior 1" 
Lateral 
1 Finger

No LNT

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16
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LNT: Digestion
ALWAYS work N to S
List Order of Organs and
first 3 LNT Products

A
  1. Stomach
  2. Gallbladder
  3. Pancreas
  4. Small Intestine
  5. Ileocecal Valve
  6. Large Intestine/Colon

1st: Water
2nd: Sea Salt
3rd: Livotrit (bitters)

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17
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LNT: Digestion (Small Intestines)

Name products, in order of use

A
  1. IPS (duodenum)

2. check workshop guide

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18
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Qualifying Question(s) for Posterium Ilium 
(SUGAR HANDLING)

Contraindication?

A
  • Short Leg
    1. Ever had a leg diagnosed as shorter? Which one?
    2. Any back, hip, knee, or ankle injury?

CONTRAINDICATED

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19
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Do Ridler’s Reflex Enzyme Point (Pancreas - Digestion)

LNT?

A
Go from client's Left to Right
Zyphoid
Inferior 1"
Lateral
1 Finger

No LNT

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20
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Do Dr.DeJarnette’s Sign for Liver (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  • Client SEATED
    1. Landmark 3rd Rib, Right side
    2. A>P with 1 Finger

LNT

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21
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LNT: Digestion (Pancreas)

Name products, in order of use

A
  1. Bio-6 Plus (pancreatic enzymes)

2. Bromelain Plus CLA

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22
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Qualifying Question(s) for Inguinal Ligament Tenderness

Any Contraindication?

A
  1. Show where on self
  2. Any discomfort?
    * CONTRAINDICATED
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23
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Qualifying Question(s) for INTRODUCTION

Contraindication?

A
  1. EXPLAIN re FE and Palpitations
  2. Ask PERMISSION
  3. TENDERNESS INDEX 0-10
  4. Measure ANATOMICAL INCH

CANNOT perform if permission refused

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24
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List Steps: FE Exam Fundamentals

A
  1. Set Up station
  2. Introduction (4 items)
  3. Perform FE (Digestion to Fatty Acids: 18
    * Know Qualifying Questions
  4. LNT: first, explain to client how and why my choice(s)
  5. Explain client’s concerns to Proctor
  6. Explain to Proctor choice and reasoning for LNT
  7. LNT to completion
  8. Create & Explain RECOMMENDATIONS to client
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25
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Do Posterior Ilium FE (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  • Qualifying Questions (2) - contraindication
    1. Visually measure any difference in length of legs at heels

LNT

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Do Paradoxical Pupillary Reflex (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  • Qualifying Questions (5) - contraindication
    1. Have client cover both eyes while keeping eyes open
    2. Remove hand, Shine pen light
    3. Check how long Pupil HOLDS and then begins to PULSE
    4. Max 20sec

Score: HOLD
20+ sec = EXCELLENT
10sec then pulses = FAIR
Constricts, pulses, then enlarges after 5sec = POOR
Constricts, pulses, then enlarges immediately = FAIL
Larger Immediately = EXHAUSTION

No LNT

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27
Q

What organ: Chapman Reflex 6th RIGHT

A

Liver/Gallbladder

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28
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What organ: Ridler’s Reflex Enzyme Point

A

Pancreas (Digestion)

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29
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Special Note re LNT for Bennett Reflexes (what organ?)

A

Small Intestine

LNT only the Quadrant with HIGHEST number

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30
Q

Do Murphy’s Sign (Gallbladder - Digestion)

LNT?

A
  • From client Left to Right
    1. Ask client to bend knees
    2. Ask client for 3 deep breaths
    3. Start 1.5-2” away from ribs
    4. 1st palpate: A>P
    5. 2nd: Inferior to Superior + Lateral (Gallbladder)
    6. 3rd BREATH: Slightly compress against tissue
    7. Allow client to lower knees

No LNT

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31
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Do Chapman Reflex for Adrenals (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
* Both Right and Left
Have client do a CRUNCH
1.  Landmark: navel
2. 1-2" Lateral + 2" Superior
3. LOBSTER CLAWS

LNT

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32
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Do Chapman Reflex for Pancreas/Spleen (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  1. Stand on client’s LEFT
  2. 7th Intercostal space
  3. A>P with 1 Finger

LNT

33
Q

Do Ragland’s Postural Hypotension (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  • Qualifying Questions (3)
    1. Blood Pressure Supine (both Systolic & Diastolic)
    2. Blood Pressure Standing (only Systolic)
    3. Measure Difference
Score:
\+6-10  = EXCELLENT
0-+5   = FAIR
-1-10   = POOR
-11-20 = FAIL
> -21  = EXHAUSTION

No LNT

34
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Paradoxical Pupillary Response (SUGAR HANDLING)

Any Contraindication?

A
  1. Eye surgery recently?
  2. EVER had head trauma, head injuries, neurological issues, or experienced seizures?
  3. Are you now wearing coloured contacts?
    * CONTRAINDICATED
35
Q

Do Inguinal Ligament Tenderness FE (Sugar Handling)

LNT?

A
  • Qualifying Question (1): show on self (skip w discomfort)
  • Both L & R (do Left side first, from client’s Left)
    1. Landmark ASIS
    2. Palpitate in violin motion from ASIS to Pubic Bone

LNT

36
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Oral pH (Fatty Acids)

Contraindication?

A
  1. Have you had anything to eat or drink past 30min?
  2. Tobacco, Gum, or Mints past 30min?
  3. Have any oral or gum infections?

Contraindicated or do later

37
Q

Order of Organs tested for Sugar Handling FE

A
  1. Adrenals
  2. Pancreas
  3. Liver
38
Q

First rule of LNT Liver

A

Always first address FAT DIGESTION

39
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Ragland’s Postural Hypotension (SUGAR HANDLING)

Contraindication?

A
  1. Do you know your regular Blood Pressure?
  2. Do you get dizzy upon standing from supine or seated?
  3. I will support you upon standing.
40
Q

LNT: Digestion (Stomach)

Name additional products after first 3, in order of use

A
  1. Gastrazyme (chew)
  2. Betaine
  3. Bio-6 Plus (pancreatic enzymes)
  4. HCl-Plus (ONLY if Betaine AND Bio-6 work well)
41
Q

Items for Set Up of FE station (12)

A
  1. Water
  2. Cups (zinc, water, spit)
  3. FE FORM
  4. Pen & Clipboard
  5. Tissue
  6. Stethoscope
  7. Blood Pressure Cuff
  8. Pen Light
  9. Zinc
  10. Iodine
  11. Q-Tips
  12. pH tape
42
Q

Do Repeated Muscle Challenge FE (Fatty Acids)

LNT?

A
  • Qualifying Questions (1) - contraindication
    1. Postural Muscle
    2. Non-Postural Muscle
Score: REPS
> 20  = No Deficiency
15-19 = Mild Deficiency
9-14  = Moderate Deficiency
0-8   = Severe 

LNT

43
Q

FE Qualifying Questions: When? Digestion-Detoxification

A

@ 14 points

  1. Sugar Handling: RAGLAND’s HYPOTENSION
  2. Sugar Handling: PUPILLARY RESPONSE
  3. Sugar Handling: POSTERIOR ILIUM (Short Leg)
  4. Sugar Handling: INGUINAL LIGAMENT
  5. Fatty Acids: ORAL PH
  6. Fatty Acids: REPEATED MUSCLE CHALLENGE
  7. Mineral: LOWENBURGS
  8. Mineral: IODINE
  9. Mineral: ZINC
  10. Endocrine: MEDIAL HEEL and INSIDE ARCH
  11. Endocrine: CHAPMAN for OVARIES and UTERUS
  12. Endocrine: BREAST TENDERNESS
  13. Immune: TOE TOUCH
  14. Immune: INTERNAL HIP ROTATION
  • NONE in (4) Digestion, Hydration, Cardio or Detox
44
Q

LNT: Digestion (Ileocecal Valve)

Name products, in order of use

A
  1. Probiotics

2. Garlic Plus

45
Q

LNT: Large Intestine

A
  1. ANYTHING that worked further North
  2. Chlorella Caps
  3. Marshmallow Root
  4. Slippery Elm
  5. Physillum Seed Husks
46
Q

How to handle a Digestive Reaction to Nutritional Therapy

A

Support their digestion

47
Q

How to handle a Sensitivity or Allergic Reaction to Nutritional Therapy

A

Find an alternate therapy

48
Q

How to handle a Healing Reaction to Nutritional Therapy

A

If Mild/Moderate Symptoms: give client option to cut back dosage or work through it

If Severe: recommend the client call you

49
Q

First FE examination is:

A

Sanchez-Cuenca (pulse twice)

50
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Lowenburg’s Test (MINERAL BALANCE)

Any Contraindications?

A

Any vascular or circulation problems like varicose, edema, etc

CONTRAINDICATED

51
Q

Do Lowenburg’s Test (Mineral Balance)

LNT?

A
  • ASK Qualifying Question (Contraindicated)
    1. Client Seated - Leg @ 90 degree
    2. Use Leg that cramps more often
    3. Blood pressure cuff around largest part of Calf
    4. Instruct client to let you know at ONSET of TWINGE
    5. SLOWLY inflate cuff
    6. Deflate immediately once threshold met
    7. Wait 30sec then REPEAT

Scores:

1) > 240 = OPTIMAL
2) 200-239 = SUFFICIENT
3) 150-199 = DEFICIENT
4) < 150 = VERY DEFICIENT

LNT

52
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Iodine Status Test (MINERAL BALANCE)

Any Contraindications?

A

Allergies to Shellfish or Iodine?
Hashimoto?

CONTRAINDICATED

53
Q

Do Iodine Status Test

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question (Contraindicated)
    1. Apply 5cm x 5cm patch
    2. Ask Client to monitor next 24 hours COMPLETELY gone
    3. Will send you an Email

No LNT

54
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Zinc Status Test (MINERAL BALANCE)

Any Contraindications?

A

Eat or drink anything other than water within last 30min?

CONTRAINDICATED (do later)

55
Q

Do Zinc Status Test

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question (Contraindicated)
    Swirl gently in mouth, hold 30 sec, and then swallow

Scores:

1) Immediate, strong, bad taste = EXCELLENT
2) Immediate but not bad taste = FAIR
3) No immediate taste but after 10-15sec, mineral taste = POOR
4) Tastes like water = DEFICIENT
5) Tastes sweet = VERY DEFICIENT

No LNT

56
Q

Do Chapmans Reflex for Kidneys (HYDRATION)

LNT?

A
  • Similar to Chapmans for Adrenals: ChinUp andClaws
    1. Navel
    2. 1” Lateral + 1” Superior
    3. A>P
  • Both R and L

LNT

57
Q

Do Pituatary/Hypothalmus Point (ENDOCRINE)

LNT?

A

SEATED

  1. Locate V ridge on forehead
  2. Single finger A>P

No LNT

58
Q

Do Costal Margins: Thyroid (ENDOCRINE)

LNT?

A
Approach from Above, Angled (V SHAPE)
Curved Hands
Start at Clavicle
Rocking Motion, top to bottom
Then across Bottom of Ribs
Then Up the Medial of Both Ribs
Check for General Tenderness

LNT

59
Q

Do Chapman Reflex: Thyroid/Heart (ENDOCRINE)

LNT?

A
  • Right side for Thyroid and Left side for Heart
    FROM ABOVE
    1. 2nd Intercostal Space, VERY near sternum
    2. A>P

LNT

60
Q

Do Pretibial Edema: Thyroid (ENDOCRINE)

LNT?

A

Flattest part of Tibia
1/4” - 1/3” up TIBIA from Ankle
A>P
Check for Indentation

Score:
NONE = Disappears Immediately
MILD = Disappears within 10sec
SEVERE = Remains longer than 10sec

No LNT

61
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Medial Heel & Inside Arch FE (REPRODUCTIVE)

Contraindication?

A

Pregnant? Any chance?

Contraindicated

62
Q

Do Medial Heel and Inside Arch (Reproductive)

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question (Contraindicated)
    MEDIAL HEEL:
    1/2 way between Ankle Bone & Heel Bone
    Support with other hand
    Lobster Claw

INSIDE ARCH:
Gently bend foot
Apex of Arch, FEEL for “pea”

No LNT (chronic points)

63
Q

Do Iliotibial Band: Chapman Reflex for Uterus/Prostate (Reproductive)

LNT?

A
  1. Support leg hard on table
  2. Where client’s fingers end outside of leg
  3. Palpate

LNT

64
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Chapman Reflex: Ovaries/Testes (REPRODUCTIVE)

Contraindications

A

Show where the next points are on yourself and ask if client comfortable.

Client can choose to do by self or NOT AT ALL

65
Q

Do Chapman Reflex: Ovaries/Testes (Reproductive)

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question
    1. Ask client to locate the top of PUBIC SYMPHYSIS
    2. INNER Points, R & L
    3. 1 Finger on each point
    4. A>P
    5. Then other side

LNT

66
Q

Do Chapman Reflex: Uterus/Prostate (Reproductive)

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question
    1. From Chapman Reflex for Ovaries/Testes, slide fingers over to OUTSIDE points
    2. 1 Finger on each point
    3. A>P

LNT

67
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Breast Tenderness FE (Reproductive)

Contraindications

A

For WOMEN ONLY

  1. Do you experience any breast tenderness during your period?
  2. Are you currently menstruating?

FOR ALL:
Demonstrate palpations on yourself using the PINKIE side of hands and have them copy you.

NO Contraindications

68
Q

Do Breast Tenderness FE (Reproductive)

LNT?

A

Have client palpate around the circumference of the breast using PINKIE side of hands

LNT (for MEN, Estrogen dominance)

69
Q

Do Chapman Reflex: Sinuses (IMMUNE)

LNT?

A
  1. 1st Intercostal Space (R and L)
  2. Cavity of sternum and clavicle
  3. A>P LATERALLY from sternum
  4. Other side

LNT

70
Q

Do Chapman Reflex: Lungs (IMMUNE)

LNT?

A
  1. 3rd & 4th Intercostal Spaces (R and L)
  2. Very near sternum
  3. A>P
  4. Move down to 4th
  5. Other side

LNT

71
Q

Do Histamine Point FE (IMMUNE)

LNT?

A
  1. Right Side
  2. 1/2 way between Xyphoid and mid-Mammary
  3. Locate 6th intercostal space
  4. Move up ONTO 5th RIB and lateral
  5. Point is @ 5:00 on edge of Pectoral Muscle
  6. A>P
  7. Check if muscle Contracts or Relaxes

No LNT

72
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Toe Touch FE (IMMUNE)

Contraindication

A

Any lower back problems or injury?

Contraindicated

73
Q

Do Toe Touch FE (Immune)

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question
    1. Feet shoulder width apart
    2. Measure CM from end of fingers to floor (don’t strain)

LNT

74
Q

Qualifying Question(s) for Internal Hip Rotation

Contraindication

A

Any ankle, hip, or knee problems?

Contraindicated

75
Q

Do Internal Hip Rotation FE (Immune)

LNT?

A
  • Ask Qualifying Question
    1. Cradle ankles with each hand
    2. Gently ROLL INWARD
    3. Measure rotation in DEGREES

LNT

76
Q

When LNT for Cardiovascular B and G Types, how do you deal with a SWITCHER?

A

Treat as G-Type (Hypertension)

77
Q

Match Cardiovascular B and G Types to either Hypertension or Hypotension

A

B Type = HYPO

G Type = HYPER

78
Q

Do Balance Test FE (Detoxification)

LNT?

A

First, Eyes OPEN
Next, Closed ONLY IF able to stand > 20sec when OPEN

Scores:
20+ sec = EXCELLENT 
11-19       = SATISFACTORY
6-10       = POOR
0-5        = FAIL

No LNT