Treatments: Nutrition and Botanicals

Question 1

Tx for Celiac

Answer 1

• Digestive Enzymes (DPP-IV)
• Gluten Free Diet
• Multi

Question 2

Tx for IBS

Answer 2

• Fiber (Psyllium Husk)
• Peppermint Oil (enteric coated)
• Melatonin
• Probiotics (B. Bifidum for adult, L. Rhamnosus for peds)

Question 3

Tx for Crohns

Answer 3

Boswella Serrata
Artemisia Abainsthium
Fish Oil (3g)
Probiotics
Curcumen
Vit D
Food Allergy Elimination

Question 4

Tx for Ulcerative Colitis

Answer 4

Probiotic Bacteria
Probiotic Yeast
Fish Oil
Curcumin
Aloe Vera
Wheat Juice
Ayurvedic Meds
Healthy Diet
Food Allergy Elimination

Question 5

Tx for Non Ulcer Function Dyspepsia

Answer 5

Digestive Aids

• Beta Hydrochloride
• Enzymes
• Bile Salts
• Probiotics

Peppermint/ Caraway Oil
Artichoke Leaf Extract
Ibergast

Question 6

Causes of Estrogen Dominance

Answer 6

Obesity (weight loss not treatment)
Hyperinsulinemia
Impaired hepatic estrogen metabolism
Innapropriate absorbtion in gut

Question 7

Diets that increase Estrogen Elimination

Answer 7

High Fiber
Low Fat
Vegetarian

Question 8

Balancing Program for Estrogen

Answer 8

High Fiber
Low Glycemic
Low Fat
Vegetarian
Increased Phytoestrogen
B Vitamins (B6)
Exercise
Reduced environmental factors

(Alcohol ^ Estrogen)

Question 9

Tx for Hypochlorhydria

Answer 9

Betaine Hydrochloride 
(GERD & Peptic Ulcer= contraindications)

Question 10

Tx for Dysbiosis

Answer 10

Probiotics
Prebiotics
High Fiber Diet

Question 11

Tx for Peptic Ulcer

Answer 11

DGL Licorice
Zinc (100mg day)
Remove H.Pylori
Avoid NSAIDs

Question 12

Tx for GERD

Answer 12

DLG Licorice
Digestive Aids (HCL)
Smaller Meals
Aggrivators (Spicy foods, caffeine, smoking, acidic foods, chocolate, mint)

Question 13

Tx for Gallbladder

Answer 13

Artichoke Extract (V pain & fat intolerance)
Curcumin ( ^ Galbladder contraction)
Milk THistle
Vit C
Concentrated Lecithin
Concentrated Bile Acids

Dietary

• Wight loss (not rapid)
• Low cholesterol, vegetarian, high fiber, longevity)
• Drink Coffee

Question 14

Cranberry

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Answer 14

Scientific Name= Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Parts Used= Ripe Fruit

Preparation= Juice, or Powder

Active= Flavonoids (anthrocyanides/Proantrhocyanides)

MOA= Active parts inhibit adhesions of pathogens to epithelium

Question 15

Tx for UTI

Answer 15

Cranberry Juice/Pill
Vit A (200,000 iu)
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Antibiotics

Question 16

Saw Palmetto

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Answer 16

Scientific Name= Serona Rapens

Parts Used= Ripe Fruit

MOA=

• Antiadrenergic
• Antiproliferative
• Antiinflammatory (V eicosanoids)
• Dont use in tea form, need fatty acids)

Question 17

Supplements for Genitourinary Health

Answer 17

Saw Palmetto
Pygeum Bark (best with B sitosterol)
Nettle Root
B-Sitosterol
Rye Pollen Extract

Question 18

Psygeum Bark

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Answer 18

Name= Prunus Africanus, African Plum

Active= Fat soluble sterols & Triperpenes

MOA=

• Antiproliferative
• Anti inflammatory

Question 19

Nettle Root

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Answer 19

Name= Urtica Dioica, Stingling Nettle

Active= Unknown

MOA=
- Antiproliferative, Anti Androgenic