Water, Herbs and CFG Flashcards
Water makes up ____/____ of our bodies and we can only go _______ without it.
2/3
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DAYS
Why are older people more affected by dehydration?
DECLINE IN KIDNEY FUNCTION
Name the drinks we think are hydrating, but are actually dehydrating?
ALCOHOL \+ CAFFEINE \+ HIGH SUGAR (SODA)
Water neglect can lead to mm cramping, and ___________.
HEADACHES
Water is essential to support the ___________ system, and flush __________ from the body.
IMMUNE
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TOXINS
______________ occurs when sodium in the blood drops dangerously low, leading to headaches, blurred vision, cramps, brain swelling, possibly coma and death?
HYPONATRAEMIA
List 1-7 of 14 herbs and herb oils?
- ALOE VERA - burns
- GINSENG - energy, intellectual performance
- ECHINACEA - supports immune sys
- GARLIC - supports immune sys
- ST JOHN’S WORT - anti-depressant, anti-viral
- TEA TREE OIL - acne
- VALERIAN ROOT - sedative
List 8-14 of 14 herbs and herb oils?
- CANNABIS - analgesic, neuro pain, appetite
- JUNIPER - UTI’s
- OREGANO - anti-spasmatic, expectorant (cough)
- CAYENNE - relieve pain and itching
- CHAMOMILE - indigestion, heartburn, IBS
- DANDELION - diuretic that don’t deplete potassium
- HAWTHORN - improves coronary blood flow
Fruit and veg should make up _____% of your plate.
50
Proteins should make up _____% of your plate.
25
Whole grains should make up _____% of your plate.
25