Lesson 13 - Chapter 18 Flashcards
What problems are associated with sugar intake?
Yeast overgrowth
Alcoholism
Anxiety
Depression
Which food helps heal anemia, the liver, the intestines, and breath?
Wheatgrass
Benefits of fasting
Reduction of allergies
Creativity
Better sleep
Anti-aging effects
Juices most helpful in weight loss include:
Grapefruit
Lemon
Cucumber
Greens
Alcohol intake and abuse is damaging to the heart and blood vessels and leads to cardiovascular diseases and dysfunctions
True
Carbohydrate metabolism is affected by alcohol and can lead to hypoglycaemia and diabetes
True
How to alcoholism cause fat to build up in the liver?
It slows fat metabolism
Nutrients that can help reduce sugar cravings
B vitamins
L-glutamine
Chromium
Zinc
During detox, more toxins are released from the body. Greater intake of what things will provide protection against those toxins?
Water
Fibre
Antioxidants
What adds to increased toxicity?
Poor digestion
Reduced liver function
Poor elimination through the kidneys
What is the most important detoxifier?
Water
Which herbs are useful in detox as a laxative?
Senna leaf
Licorice
Dandelion
Swear, sebaceous glands, and tears are part of which detox system?
Skin and dermal
How do we acquire toxins from the environment?
Inhaling, ingesting, physical contact
The liver helps transform many toxic substances into harmless agents
True
What are potential symptoms of sugar detox?
Fatigue
Anxiety
Irritability
Palpitations
What herb is a blood purifier and increases fluid elimination and sweat?
Cayenne pepper
What is the most important detoxification organ?
Liver
What are some negative effects of caffeine?
Anxiety
Heartburn
Palpitations
Kidney stones
It is recommended to take nutritional supplements during a fast
False
What nutrients support liver detox
B3 B6 A C Zinc Selenium
Regular exercise is important during a cleanse as it stimulates sweating and encourages elimination through the skin
True
An acidic diet causes more nicotine cravings than an alkaline diet
True
People who over consume protein seem to crave sugar and carb foods
False
Many of the toxins that we ingest or make are stored where:
In the fatty tissue
Internally, the body produces toxins through its normal every day function
True
Arthritis, allergies, obesity, many skin problems, fatigue, pains, coughs, immune weakness, headaches can all be related to toxicity
True
