Practice paper 2 Flashcards
What organ in the body deals with fluid balance ?
Kidneys.
What are the recommended daily requirements of water ?
Adult Male 4 pints a day.
Female 3 pints a day.
Why is spring water useful ?
Spring water from source has a good pH of 7+. You can also add lemon/lime to alkalise.
Himalayan rock salt or crystals can also be added.
Which mineral is sodium’s partner in the body ?
Calcium - During the Sun/Day time sodium and calcium enter the cell. They are acid forming minerals. The sun pushes the Na/Ca and lipid into the cell and they displace their opposites (K and Mg). The natural position for Na and Ca is outside the cell. Natural position of K and Mg is inside.
Chloride - Your body needs it to create gastric juices and it’s found right alongside sodium in the fluid surrounding the cells. In fact, chloride works together with sodium to help keep your body fluids in balance.
Name the four electrolytes responsible for fluid balance ?
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Which mineral is magnesium’s partner in the sodium/potassium pump ?
Potassium
The Na/K pump allows mineral exchange in cells.
During the day Na/Ca enters the cell which are acid forming.
Mg/K leave the cell and are alkaline forming.
Body needs 2xMg/K during daytime.
Oil and water enables this cellular exchange. Fat and water carry these electrolytes.
During the night/moon time the Mg/K enter the cell and Na/Ca leave. Irregular sleep patterns due to Mg deficiency.
Briefly describe Herrings Law of Cure ?
- According to the first of Hering’s laws, healing progresses from the deepest part of the organism – the mental and emotional levels and the vital organs – to the external parts, such as skin and extremities.
- Hering’s second law states that, as healing progresses, symptoms appear and disappear in the reverse of their original chronological order of appearance. Homeopaths have consistently observed that their patients re-experience symptoms from past conditions.
- According to Hering’s third law, healing progresses from the upper to the lower parts of the body. For instance, a person is considered to be on the mend if the arthritic pain in his neck has decreased although he now has pain in his finger joints.
Name three foods that have high levels of Magnesium?
Green leafy vegetables (e.g. spinach and kale)
Fruit (figs, avocado, banana and raspberries)
Nuts and seeds (pumpkin)
Legumes (black beans, chickpeas and kidney beans)
Vegetables (peas, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, asparagus, brussels sprouts)
Seafood (salmon, mackerel, tuna)
Whole grains (brown rice and oats)
Raw cacao
Dark Chocolate
Tofu
Name three foods that have high levels of Zinc?
Meat
Shellfish
Legumes (like chickpeas, lentils and beans all contain substantial amounts of zinc).
Seeds: Some seeds like hemp, pumpkin, squash and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of zinc.
Nuts: Eating nuts such as pine nuts, peanuts, cashews and almonds can boost your intake of zinc.
Name three reasons to avoid dairy products?
- Less bloating: Bloating due to dairy products is common in people with dairy sensitivities and allergies.
- Better for respiratory health: Excessive milk consumption has a long association with increased respiratory tract mucus and asthma
- Improved digestion: relief from cramps, stomach pain,, diarrhoea and nausea.
- Clearer skin. Going dairy free with probiotic supplements can treat acne naturally.
- Reduce risk of developing cancer.
- Decrease oxidative stress.
Name three foods that are rich in omega 3 fatty acid ?
Fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines)
Nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts)
Plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil)
Fortified foods (such as certain brands of eggs, yogurt, juices, milk, soy beverages, and infant formulas)
What is the ratio of omega 3 to 6 when decided to take these as a Supplement ?
2:1
We need twice as much omega 3 to omega 6 in the UK
Name three symptoms of zinc deficiency?
Poor neurological function
Weakened immunity
Thinning hair
Decreased libido and infertility
Diarrhoea/leaky gut
Skin problems such as dryness, acne, eczema.
Name three food cravings that a person might experience if they are deficient in essential fats ?
Sugar
Cheese
Fried foods/fatty food
Why might we need to supplement the body with magnesium?
Relieves insomnia. Prepares your body for sleep by relaxing the muscles. Calms the nerves and regulates the NTs that keep you awake.
Protects your heart: Low magnesium increased risk of heart disease. Mg plays a role in keeping calcium out of tissues and getting calcium to your bones.
Combats asthma: used in hospitals for life threatening asthma. Stops the spasms of bronchial muscle.
Improves digestion and alleviates constipation symptoms.
Protects against diabetes.
Supports bone health and improves bone mineral density.
