Water, Herbs and CFG Flashcards

1
Q

Water makes up ____/____ of our bodies and we can only go _______ without it.

A

2/3
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DAYS

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2
Q

Why are older people more affected by dehydration?

A

DECLINE IN KIDNEY FUNCTION

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3
Q

Name the drinks we think are hydrating, but are actually dehydrating?

A
ALCOHOL
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CAFFEINE
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HIGH SUGAR (SODA)
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4
Q

Water neglect can lead to mm cramping, and ___________.

A

HEADACHES

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5
Q

Water is essential to support the ___________ system, and flush __________ from the body.

A

IMMUNE
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TOXINS

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6
Q

______________ occurs when sodium in the blood drops dangerously low, leading to headaches, blurred vision, cramps, brain swelling, possibly coma and death?

A

HYPONATRAEMIA

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7
Q

List 1-7 of 14 herbs and herb oils?

A
  1. ALOE VERA - burns
  2. GINSENG - energy, intellectual performance
  3. ECHINACEA - supports immune sys
  4. GARLIC - supports immune sys
  5. ST JOHN’S WORT - anti-depressant, anti-viral
  6. TEA TREE OIL - acne
  7. VALERIAN ROOT - sedative
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8
Q

List 8-14 of 14 herbs and herb oils?

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  1. CANNABIS - analgesic, neuro pain, appetite
  2. JUNIPER - UTI’s
  3. OREGANO - anti-spasmatic, expectorant (cough)
  4. CAYENNE - relieve pain and itching
  5. CHAMOMILE - indigestion, heartburn, IBS
  6. DANDELION - diuretic that don’t deplete potassium
  7. HAWTHORN - improves coronary blood flow
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9
Q

Fruit and veg should make up _____% of your plate.

A

50

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10
Q

Proteins should make up _____% of your plate.

A

25

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11
Q

Whole grains should make up _____% of your plate.

A

25

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