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Module 3: Digestive Tract Disorders > Part 3: Colitis, IBS, Bloating, Acid Reflux, Digestive Disorders, Colon Polyps, > Flashcards

Part 3: Colitis, IBS, Bloating, Acid Reflux, Digestive Disorders, Colon Polyps, Flashcards

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What is colitis?

A

Inflammation of the colon.

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Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for INFLAMMATION (5 items)

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EPA/DHA
Curcumin
Gingerols,
Bromelain
Resveratrol

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Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for FUNGI (6 items)

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VCO
MCFAs
Oregano
Olive leaf
Honokiol (magnolia)
Resveratrol

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Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for WOUNDS (2 items)

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Ascorbic acid
Zinc citrate

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A major cause for bloating is (2 items)

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Lactose intolerance
Lactose malabsorption

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Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for INTESTINAL WALL (1 item)

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L-glutamine

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7
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Another name for stomach rumble is…

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Borborygmi

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What should people with bloating issues avoid? (6 things)

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Dairy products for most Asians
Gluten-rich grains: wheat, oat, rye, barley
Skin from fruits
Skin from beans, seeds, nuts
Uncooked cruciferous veggie
Sorbitol-added food items

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Natural remedies for bloating are? (5 items)

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Spices: fennel seeds, ginger root, peppermint, cinnamon
Sodium bicarbonate + apple cider vinegar
Digestive enzymes
Activated charcoal
Anti-inflammatory foods for reversing IBS, Colitis, etc

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What is GERD?

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Is Obesity an important risk factor for the developing GERD?

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Yes. In particular Central Obesity (stomach area)

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What are the complications observed in GERD?

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Erosive esophagitis
Esophageal adenocarcinoma

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What percentage of the population suffers from GERD?

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40%

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What digestive disorders are linked to HYPERTHYROIDISM?

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Frequent bowel movements
Poor absorption

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What digestive disorders are linked to Hypothyroidism?

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Constipation
Slow digestion

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16
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What are the dangerous substances found in farmed salmon?

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Fat
DDT
Viruses
Insecticides
GMO corn and animal by-products
Artificial colouring
Flame retardants (linked to low IQ, hyperactivity)
PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

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What is a colon polyps?

A

A benign growth on the lining of mucous membrane of colon

18
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Polyps is more commonly found in which age group?

A

Advancing age (elderly)

19
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The 4 types of colon polyps

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Inflammatory - Irritable Bowel Disease like Chron’s or colitis
Hyperplasia - abnormal cell growth, low cancer risk
Adenomas - most common form of polyps and potentially cancerous
Tubulovillous (villous) adenoma - highest risk of cancer

20
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The natural remedies for colon polyps are similar to the prevention of what cancer?

A

Colon cancer

21
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Natural remedies for colon polyps and colon cancer are

A

Allicin
Beta Carotene
Curcumin
DHA/EPA
Diosgenin
EGCG (Green tea extract)
Ellagic Acid
Ginsenosides (ginseng)
Graviola seeds
Luteolin
Quercetin
Resveratrol
Sulforaphane
Tocotrienols
Vitamin D3
Probiotics

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