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Location, signs and symptoms, helpful nutrients Flashcards

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Head: Bulging frontals

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Vitamin D3!! Calcium

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Ears
1. Hard ear wax
2. itching, Ear infection
3. Lobe: vertical ear crease
4. Ringing /Tinnitus
5. Sound sensitivity

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  1. Omega 3 fatty acids/allergies/structure
  2. Vitamin A, C, Zinc, B5, Quercetin
  3. Magnesium, B vitamins, Omega 3, CoQ10 /cardiovascular risk
  4. Niacinamide, B6 / Allergies, TMJ
  5. Magnesium, Zinc
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Eyes
1. Corneal “blood shot”, Burning, Itching
2. Dry, soft cornea, Xerosis, Bitots
3. Eyelid pallor
4. Iris: copper rings
5. Macular degeneration, retinal problems
6. Night blind or senstivity to light
7. Vision dysfunction, poor eye contact

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  1. B2
  2. Vitamin A, Zinc
  3. IRon
  4. Zinc /XS Cu, Wison’s
  5. ZN, Tau, NAC, Bilberry, ALA< Lutein, Lycopene /hydroadrenalism
  6. Vitamin A (beta carotene must convert)
  7. vitamin A, Zinc, omega 3, B1 (Nystagmus)
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Hair
1. Loss of/ thinning, loss of pigment
2. Lackluster, Unruly “Fly away”

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  1. Protein, Zn, Biotin, PABA, EFA’s, Cysteine/Xs vitA, Hypothyroid
  2. Biotin, EFAs, Protein, ZINC, Amino Acids
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Nose
1. Loss of smell
2. sinusitis, post nasal drip

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  1. Zinc
  2. Vit C, Vit A, B5, Zinc, Quercetin, B carotene
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Oral
1. Aphthous Ulcers
2. Cheilosis (corner cracks), Lip fissures
3. Gingivitis, Periodontitius
4. Leukoplakia
5. Swallowing difficulty
6. Taste: Loss
7. Taste: metallic
8. Tongue: coated
9. Tongue: Fissure, Glossitis, Papilla atrophy
10. Tongue: red, Inflamed
11. Tongue: Bald slick, red
12. Voice Hoarse
13. parotid enlargement, dental erosion

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  1. Probiotics, Digestive enzymes/food reaction
  2. B2, Iron/poor nutrition
  3. Vit. c, B vits, B5, Zinc, Quercitin, Zn, CoQ10, Ca, Mg/Pathogens
  4. Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Quercetin
  5. Iron/TMJ
  6. Zinc, toxins
  7. Xz Zinc, toxic metals
  8. FIber, Digestive acid and enzymes, Probiotics
  9. B Cpx, B6, B12, FA, Digestive acid, Enzymes/ Malabsorption
  10. Niacin
  11. B vitamins, B12, Iron/Achlorhydria
  12. Thyroid support: Tyrosine, Cu, Zn, Se, I, Fe/Hypothyroid
  13. Bulimia
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Digestive
1. Belching, Bloating, Gas
2. Bowel inflammation, colitis
3. Constipation
4. Diarrhea, abnormal stools, mucous
5. Gastritis, Gastric Ulcer
6. Nausea, vomiting
7. Stool: yellow

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  1. Digestive acid, Enzymes, Probiotics, Se, Zn/ Food reactions
  2. Probiotics, Glutamine/ food RXNs, pathogens
  3. Fiber, probiotics, Magnesium, Choline
  4. Fiber prob, Prot, B3, Zn, Glutamine, Enzymes/ Foods/Path Xs C, Mg
  5. EFAs, probiotics, Bismuth, Demulscents, H.Pylori
  6. B6, B5/ Xs: Zn, D3, E. toxins
  7. Bile acids, choline, Taurine
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Cardiovascular
1. Abnormal Rhythm, Palpitations
2. Atherosclerosis
3. Cardiomyopathy, CHF
4. Hypertension
5. Hyperlipidemia
6. Varicostities

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  1. Mg, potassium, Taurine, B1, B6, Iron, CoQ10/Xs Tyrosine
  2. C, E, Cr, Se, Mn, Mg, EFA’s, Quercetin, CoQ10
  3. L- Taurine, Se, CoQ10, B1 (CHF)
  4. Magnesium
  5. L-carnitine ! (trigly), B vits, CoQ10, Mg, B3, Fiber / Xs sugars, calories
  6. Vit. E, C, Bioflavanoids, Quercetin
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Extremities
1. Finger prints- not clear- wrinkled
2. Nails: Ridged, horizontal indentations

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  1. Adrenal, Collagen
  2. Protein, broad deficiencies/Maldigest/malabsoprtion
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Hematologist
1. Anemias
2. clotting problems (poor)
3. CRP elevated
4. Fibrinogen elevated
5. Leukopenia
6. Homocystinemia
7. Hyperbilirubinemia, inf jaundice, Gilbert’s
8. Liver: enzymes elevated
9. Liver: Alkaline Phos elevated only
10. Uric acid low

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  1. Macro: B12, FA, Cu, E, B2, MIcro: Iron, B6
  2. Vit. K, Mn
  3. VIt C, Quercetin, Bioflav, Omega 3, Garlic /ASA
  4. Vit. E, EPAs, Se, FA, Garlic / ASA
  5. Copper, C
  6. B6, P5P, MB12, 5MTHFolate, TMG, DMG
  7. Vitamin E, Vit C/ Free radical exposure
  8. B vitamins, inositol, Choline, Greens, EFAs/ Toxins, Liver disease
  9. Vitamin D3 deficiency
  10. Molybdenum/Copper toxicity
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Hormonal (general)
1. Cold intolerance, Hypothyroid
2. Glucose intolerance: Hypoglycemia, diabetes
3. Growth delays
4. Sweating excessively (infant and adults)

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  1. Tyrosine, Iodine, FA, Copper, Se, B5
  2. Cr, Zn, Mn, Mg, B vits, Va, Biotin, Gymnema
  3. Protein !, Fat, Zn!, A!, D3!, B vitamins!/Celiac malabsoprtion
  4. Vitamin D3!!, EFAs, Mg
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Hormonal Female
1. Breast cancer
2. Breast tenderness
3. Hot flashes
4.. Infertility
5. Menstrual cramps, PMS, Heavy bleeding
6. Pregnancy
7. vaginal dryness

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  1. D, E, A, carotenoid, Se, Quercetin, CoQ10, Fiber / Xs fat, trans fat
  2. Vit E, EFAs/ Xs fat, trans fat
  3. EFAs, Mg, Black Cohosh, Ginseng, Boron/ X NIacin
  4. See pregnancy + Tyr, Zn, Iodine (Thyroid supp)/ Acupuncture
  5. Mg, B6, Ca, Potassium, B6, EFAs, Quercetin
  6. B’s!, O3, Mg, D3, Ca, FeCr, Zn, Se, Probiotic, Chol/ Limit A<500 iu
  7. EFA’s
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Hormonal Males
1. Infertility
2. Prostatitis

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  1. Vit E, Zn, C, L-Carnitine, Arginine, EFAs
  2. Zn!, D3!, B6, C, Quercetin!, CoQ10
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Immunity
1. Cancer
2. Chemical Sensitivity
3. Infections
4. Inflammation

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  1. Combo Antiox: C, E, Carotenoids, Se, ,Zn, CoQ10/Xs fats, trans fats.
  2. Zn: Cu, Se, C, E, B2, B vits, B5, Taurine, CoQ10/X exposure
  3. Zn, A, D3, C, Quercetin, EFAs, Cod Liver Oil
  4. A, B’s, C, D, E, quercitin, Turmeric, EFA’s, CoQ10.
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Muscle/Skeletal
1. Arthralgia, Bursitis, Tendonitis
2. Calf tenderness
3. Degenerative joint and discs
4. Legs: Bowed or knock knee
5. Low tone
6. Muscle cramps, spasm, pains
7. Muscle wasting
8. Osteoporosis, periodontosis

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  1. C, B5, D3, Mg, EFA’s, Quercetin, Glucosamine /X nightshades
  2. B2!! B complex, Mg
  3. Vitamin D3!, Cod liver oil, Ca, Mg, Zn
  4. Zn! protein, amino acids, B6
  5. Mg!, Taurine, 5Htp, Inos Ca, Potass, Biotin / X Nighshades
  6. Protein, Aminos, Zn, Se, L-Carnitine, B vits.
  7. Ca, Mg, D3, K, C, EFA’s, Bo, Cu, Zn, Mn, Silica
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Neurological
1. Balance problems (dizzy)
2. Burning foot sensation
3. Carpal tunnel syndrome
4. Foot Drop/Wrist Drop reflex
5. MS
6. Neuropathy, Neurologia, Paresthesias
7. Parkinson’s
8. Raynaud’s
9. Seizures
10. Startle easily, Reflexes Brisk
11. tremors

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  1. B12 (methyl), FA, B6/P5P, B3, qeurcetin/Reposition maneuver
  2. B5 (panthothenic acid) !
  3. B6/P5p, B2/R5P! Mg !, B complex, Quercitin/ X NIghtshades
  4. B1!
  5. Bvits, MB12, FA, B6/P5P, CoQ10, CompNutr/ Gluten? Toxins?
  6. B1, B2, B6/P5P, MB12, FA, E, Cr, Mg, CoQ10
  7. VIt E, CoQ10, B vitamins + Comp Nutrition/X B6 W/L-Dopa
  8. B vitamins
  9. Mg, B6/P5P, B1, D, Ca, Taurine
  10. Mg! Ca, D, B vitamins
  11. Mg, Choline, Inositol/ Limit Tyrosine
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Psychological (Appetite)
1. Eating disorders- Bulimia
2. Poor or Anorexia
3. Cravings for Fats, Butter
4. Cravings for gluten, milk products
5. Cravings for Ice
6. Cravings for salt
7. Pica- Craving non foods

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  1. Digestive enzymes, Probiotics, Zn, B vits/ X trigger foods
  2. Zinc, Vit A, Protein, B vits, B1, B3, Biotin / Toxics
  3. EFA’s, Tyrosine, Iodine, Cu/Zn Bal, Folic
  4. Digestive enzy w /peptidase,Probiotics, Zn / X GFCF
  5. Iron deficiency anemia!
  6. Mg/ Low adrenal Function
  7. Zn, Ca, Mg, Iron, Se, B1/ Toxic metals
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Skin
1. Acne, Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis
2. Folliculitis, Hyperkeratosis
3. Pallor
4. Peeling palms, feet
5. Pigment: hyper
6. Pigment: Hypo (vitiligo)
7. Rosacea

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  1. Zn, A, D, CLO, O3, B vitamins,Niacin!/ Milk Products?
  2. D!, A!, Zn, Omega 3, Cod Liver Oil ? Foods?
  3. Protein, Glucose control,, Amino acids, Zn/ Hypoadrenalism
  4. Omega 3, Vit A, Vit D, Zinc / Yeast problems
  5. B6, B3, Folic Acid + B complex/From HRT, OCP
  6. PABA, Tyrosine, Cu: Zn balance/Autoimmune
  7. B2! + B complex to balance
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Psychological
1. Behaviors: ADD, ADHD
2. BiPolar
3. Depression, Mood disorders
4. Dream Recall-Poor
5. Fatigue
6. Insomnia
7. Memory and cognitive dysfunction

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  1. Mg, Zn, B vits, Ca, Cr, 5HTP, Tyrosine/ Food reactions?
  2. Mg, Taurine, Ca, Zn, Limit B vitamins/ X choline, Tyrosine
  3. Mg, B vits, 5 HTP, Tyrosine, Choline,
    Biotin
  4. B6/P5P
  5. Mg, B vits, Tyrosine, CoQ10, B5/ Hypoadrenalism?
  6. Melatonin! 5Htp, Mg, Ca, Inos, B3, Valerian
  7. Mg, B vits, B12, FA, B6, D, omega 3 Choline
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Respiratory
1. Asthma
2. Shortness of Breath

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  1. Vit D3, Potassium, Qeurcitin, CoQ10/ Milk Products?
  2. Vit D3, Iron
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Urinary/Genitals
1. Cystitis
2. Kidney Stones- Calcium Oxalate
3. Kidney stones- Uric Acid (Gout)

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  1. Buff vit C, Quercitin, Probiotics, If IC: No B’s /Alkaline diet
  2. Mg, B6, Ca citrate, Potassium citrate (if Cit low) / Avoid oxalates
  3. Mg, B6, O3, E, A, D3, FA, Zn, Se, BLK cherry ext. / avoid purines
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High oxalate foods

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Spinach
Rhubarb
Beets
Potato chips
French fries
Nuts and nut butters

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Purines (gout)

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  1. Sugary foods
  2. high fructose corn syrup
  3. red meat, liver
  4. shell fish, shrimp, anchovies
  5. alcohol and beer

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