Nutrition: A Vital Component of Integrative Health-Care Flashcards
Conventional Medicine
Directed at ___ of ____, not ___ or _____
Highly ____ - ______oriented
Directed at relief of symptoms, not cure or prevention Highly fragmented – “specialty-oriented”
Diet-Disease Connection
It is well-accepted that a poor diet increases the risk of several chronic, life-threatening, diseases.
It is well-accepted that a poor diet increases the risk of several chronic, life-threatening, diseases.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine, also referred to as integrated medicine and integrative health, is a ____ of practices and methods of _____ medicine with ____ treatment.
It emphasizes treating the __ ___ with a focus on ____ and ____ rather than ___ ____
Integrative medicine, also referred to as integrated medicine and integrative health, is a combination of practices and methods of alternative medicine with conventional treatment. It emphasizes treating the whole person with a focus on wellness and health rather than treating disease.
Well-balanced nutrition is essential, not optional, for both mental and physical well-being.
Well-balanced nutrition is essential, not optional, for both mental and physical well-being.
The Five Hungers of the Brain
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Pleasure Calories Protection Efficiency Longevity
Obesity “Obesity is not just a physical problem. It is an all-inclusive ____ that has been linked to fifty five different medical complications, including many affecting the ____”
“Obesity is not just a physical problem. It is an all-inclusive disorder that has been linked to fifty five different medical complications, including many affecting the brain.”
OBESITY
Dysfunctional ____ release tissue ___ ___ ___
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Insulin ____ + ____ in the Body
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____ glucose and____ in the blood –> Increased risk of ____and ___ ___
Inflammation in ___–> ___ ___/possible___
OBESITY Dysfunctional adipocytes release tissue necrosis factor-alpha Insulin Resistance + Inflammation in the Body Increased glucose and lipids in the blood Inflammation in brain Increased risk of diabetes/heart disease Cognitive decline/possible dementia
When Food Cravings Win… They are related to
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When Food Cravings Win… They are related to Hunger Mood Sleep status Stressors Over exertion,…and so on…
Project Leap
____ ___ ___ ___ thru ____ ___ and ___ ____
Lowering endometrial cancer risk is thru activity, nutrion and preventative mediciens
Stress Management
____ techniques
___lifestyle/healthy habits
___ ___
Relaxation techniques Balanced lifestyle/healthy habits Physical activity
Creativity and Health Find a hobby!
Find a hobby!
Being mentally absorbed in a hobby raises the level of certain brain chemicals…
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Endorphins Norepinephrine Dopamine
Humor can lower levels of ____ hormones
____, and ____
Humor can lower levels of stress hormones,cortisols, and epinephrine.
The Healing Power of Pets
Lower __ __
Reduce risk of __ __
Reduce___
Lower blood pressure Reduce risk of heart attack Reduce anxiety
Physical Activity New research reveals that a regular exercise routine can ____ your life, combat ____, and more.
New research reveals that a regular exercise routine can lengthen your life, combat depression, and more.
How Can Spirituality Affect Your Health?
Offering social supports, such as religious outreach groups.
Improving coping skills through prayer and a philosophy that everything has a purpose.
Offering social supports, such as religious outreach groups. Improving coping skills through prayer and a philosophy that everything has a purpose.
Life is a Gift… What happens to us is not all in the… Genes or Destiny It is mostly a matter of… CHOICE!
What happens to us is not all in the… Genes or Destiny It is mostly a matter of… CHOICE!
Eat a variety of foods- 5-fruits/vegetables a day! (or more)
Eat a variety of foods- 5-fruits/vegetables a day! (or more)
Why Drink More Water? Six Health Benefits
Maintain the____ of body fluids
Control ___s
____ ___
Improves ___ ___
Helps ___ ___
Helps maintain __ __ ___
Maintain the balance of body fluids Control calories Energize muscles Improves skin appearance Helps kidney function Helps maintain normal bowel function
