Lesson 12 - Chapter 17

Question 1

What factors contribute to fatigue?

Answer 1

Allergies
Poor digestion
Toxicity from the colon
Hypoglycaemia

Question 2

Which herbs can be used during the initial phases of infections as a milk Antibiotic in lieu or using pharmaceutical antibiotics ?

Answer 2

Propolis

Myrrh

Question 3

What is the rate at which the body burns calories to maintain its functions at rest?

Answer 3

BMR

Question 4

During weight loss, amounts over the DRIs are needed for iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and molybdenum ?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

To handle the extra toxin load of loosing weight, it is suggested to:

Answer 5

Take extra vitamin c, vitamin e, and selenium

Question 6

Toxins that have been stored in fat tissue can also be released in greater amounts during weight loss?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which condition is associated with weight loss or the inability to gain weird and has other symptoms like rapid heart rate, sweaty palms, and insomnia ?

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Question 8

Which foods often trigger an allergic reaction in the form of migraine headaches?

Answer 8

Alcohol, chocolate, eggs, and cheese

Question 9

What is the best type of practical testing for food allergies?

Answer 9

Elimination diet

Question 10

PMS is aggravated by low blood sugar generated by stress and an intake of refined flour and sugar products

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Low progesterone levels seem to be the main factor in PMS symptoms?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Supplementing magnesium and calcium are helpful in reducing some pms symptoms?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Anxiety symptoms and mood swings and irritability respond well to extra b vitamins

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What are common underlying problems associated with fatigue ?

Answer 14

Low thyroid
Adrenal gland function
Candida

Question 15

What vitamins speed up healing time, like after surgery?

Answer 15

A,
C
Zinc

Question 16

Initiate a detox two or three months post surgery, especially if general anesthesia was used

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is an appropriate diet for people with fatigue?

Answer 17

High in easily digested complex carbs
Adequate amounts of proteins
At least 2 quarts of water

Question 18

A deficiency of which mineral is a common cause of low energy, as it supports proper cell respiration and energy production?

Answer 18

Potassium

Magnesium

Question 19

Which nutrient is needed for normal thyroid function, which supports proper metabolism and energy production?

Answer 19

Iodine

Question 20

Which amino acid has been shown to improve energy and endurance, as it is important to fatty acid metabolism and the efficient use of the fats in the cells?

Answer 20

L-carnitine

Question 21

Cell membranes integrity is essential in preventing the beginning of a viral infection, and is supported by which vitamins?

Answer 21

C
E
A
And EFAs

Question 22

Which nutrient is useful in acute viral infevtions, especially with vitamin A, as the two enhance each other’s effects in providing immune support?

Answer 22

Zinc

Question 23

People with chronic fatigue syndrome can increase energy levels by engaging in regular vigorous exercise?

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fasting one day a week on water or juices can be a valuable tool for many people wanting to lose or maintain weight, in that it re-emphasizes the importance of food choices and food awareness ?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

If taking higher amounts of zinc to help an acute infection, it is important to take extra copper and manganese and possibly iron for several weeks after?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The keys for treating acute viral conditions are:

Answer 26

Rest
Fluids
Vitamin a
Beta-carotene
vitamin 
Zinc

Question 27

Juice fasting is recommended for those with chronic viral infections

Answer 27

False

Question 28

50-75% of people who lose weight on fad diets regain their lost weight and sometimes even more

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Depression can often be helped naturally through the elimination of chemicals, sugar, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, refined foods, in addition to regular exercise

Answer 29

True