Year 2 Practice paper 1

Question 1

What is the starting dose of vitamin E

Answer 1

Vit E: 150 iu -400iu

Vit B: 50 -300mg Therapeutic

B1: 50 -200mg Therapeutic

B2: 20mg minimum

B5: 250mg - 1000mg. RDA 600mg

B6: 50mg in form of P5P

B12: Min 1000ug

Calcium: 300mg (2x as much as Mg)

Choline: 2000mg

Mg: Recommended starting dose 100mg. RDA 200mg

Manganese: 30mg

Selenium: 50 - 200mg recommended

Vit A: 800mg. Beta carotene 15mg - 30mg.

Question 2

What is the therapeutic dose of Vitamin D

Answer 2

1000 IU

Starting dose 1000IU can increase to 5000 IU

Question 3

Name two superfoods that have high doses of magnesium

Answer 3

Kale, Spinach, Cacao

Question 4

Which antioxidant is stored in the Thymus gland

Answer 4

Vitamin C

Question 5

Which B vitamin helps with the absorption of Zinc

Answer 5

P5P

Question 6

Name two naturopathic techniques used for gallstones

Answer 6

Apple cleansing fast
Caster oil compress
Enema
Drinking olive and lemon juice (encourage bowel movement and cleanse liver)

Question 7

Name two supplements that can improve skin health

Answer 7

Vitamin D
Zinc
B2
Vitamin C (collagen)
Vitamin E and K

Question 8

Name three herbs of superfoods that are useful for male menopause ?

Answer 8

Damiana
Maca
Chaga

Question 9

Give three suggestions for an infertile patient ?

Answer 9

Regulate hormones with adaptogens e.g Ashwaghanda, Maca, Milk thistle, Red raspberry leaf.
Hydration in diet, Omega 3/6, Magnesium to, limit EMF

Question 10

Name three symptoms of underactive thyroid ?

Answer 10

Fatigue
Weight gain
Cold intolerance
Constipation
Depression

Question 11

What foods, supplements or herbs might you suggest for heavy periods

Answer 11

Vitamin C
Iron
Magnesium
Passion flower
Vallerian

B vitamin
Zinc
Vitamin E

Question 12

Name three nutrients that can help with low testosterone

Answer 12

Damiana
Maca
Tongkat Ali
Zinc, Magnesium, B vitamins
Vitamin D

Question 13

Name three symptoms of low Vitamin D

Answer 13

Fatigue
Low mood
Body aches
Muscle weakness, aches, cramps

Question 14

What does the pineal gland do in the body

Answer 14

Regulates the hormones serotonin, melatonin. Receives information about the state of the light-dark cycle from the environment and convey this information to produce and secrete the hormone melatonin.

Question 15

What is zeolite good for ?

Answer 15

Zeolites are a group of crystalline, hydrated alkali-aluminum silicates. They occur naturally in sedimentary and volcanic rocks.

Benefits include:

1) Capture and eliminate toxin
2) Help bind and eliminate heavy metals
3) Help fight cancer
4) Antioxidant
5) Strengthen Immune system
6) Anti viral and anti fungal

Question 16

What benefits does E3 have ?

Answer 16

E3 meaning Earth’s Essential Elements and Live simply for the fact that this supplement is frozen fresh with live Blue Algae.

Physiologically, E3Live may help support overall body/mind balance in numerous ways. Its field of action simultaneously includes the immune, endocrine, nervous, gastro-intestinal and cardio-vascular systems. Nutritionally, E3Live provides 65 vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids It is the most nutrient dense food known to mankind and a rich source of chlorophyll.

Benefits include:
E3 Live is jam-packed with antioxidants to help fight off free radicals that have damaging effects on the body, skin and immune system

Has a seriously high concentration of proteins, vitamins and trace minerals including: Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, B vitamins 1-6 and 12, Chlorophyll and all 9 essential amino acids

Assists and boosts your immune system

Revs up your metabolism

Boosts energy levels

And lastly a incredibly effective anti-inflammatory

Question 17

Name the three symptoms that may occur in the body when low in B6?

Answer 17

Vitamin A: Loss of vision. Especially night
Vitamin C: Scurvy. Bleeding gums, wounds longer to heal
Vitamin D: Rickets. Bones become soft and bent
Calcium: Weak bones
Iodine: Goitre. Hypothyoidism
Iron: Anaemia

B1: Beri Beri. Peripheral neuropathy. Heart failure.
B2: Needed for mitochondria/ energy function. Def normocytic Anaemia
B3: Pellagra (Dermatitis, Dementia, Diarrhoea)

B6: Cheilosis, Stomatitis, Glossitis. important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy

B9: Megaloblastic anaemia and neural tube defects
B12: Megaloblastic anaemia. Neurological defects

Question 18

What herb or super food could help with low blood pressure?

Answer 18

Hawthorne berries and Magnesium can help regulate BP

Foods that help lower BP:
Beets, beet greens, and beet juice
Dark chocolate, Flax oil, Vit E

Question 19

Name two super foods or supplements that are useful for the thyroid gland?

Answer 19

Seaweed, Kelp (iodine)
Nuts (High in selenium)
Nourishing fats (high in omega 3)

Question 20

What two situations wouldn’t you use soaked linseeds?

Answer 20

As linseed mimics the lymphatic fluid do not give if someone has loose stools

Question 21

Describe the concept of the Gerson therapy?

Answer 21

Gerson therapy involves a specific organic vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and enemas.
Gerson believed that cancers and other chronic diseases are caused by changes in your metabolism that happen when toxic substances accumulate in your body.
- The Gerson Therapy aims to restore your health by removing toxins and increasing immunity

Question 22

What is the benefit of taking Suma

Answer 22

Suma is used as an “adaptogen” to help the body adapt to stress by improving the immune system. Suma is also used as a treatment for cancer and tumors, diabetes, and male sexual performance problems; as a tonic to restore body function; and as an aphrodisiac to heighten sexual arousal.

• Good for inflammation
• Good for stress
• Cognitive function
• Helps with digestive disorders
• Sports performance
• Anemia

Question 23

What is the benefit of taking Brocoli for hormones

Answer 23

Broccoli is connected to hormone balance by its effect on how the body breaks down estrogen.
which helps support normal and healthy levels of estrogen in your body.
Recommended to eat during menopause

Question 24

Name three herbs that would be local and seasonal for spring and summer?

Answer 24

Hawthorne

Nettle

Milk thistle

Question 25

What are the benefits of eating a plant based diet ?

Answer 25

Ethical

Less produced and no death of animals

Energy from the earth

Healing herbs

Question 26

What are the benefits of vitamin K ?

Answer 26

Helps regulate blood clotting
Aids in blood sugar regulation
Boosts immunity and digestive health
Reduces risk of osteoporosis

Question 27

Which endocrine gland regulates eating habits ?

Answer 27

The hypothalamus receives and integrates neural, metabolic, and hormonal signals to regulate energy homeostasis. In particular, the adipocyte-derived hormone leptin and the melanocortin pathway have a critical role in the control of food intake.

Question 28

Briefly describe how to do a fast in summer and what time of the month it should be done ?

Answer 28

Fasting can be with water, juices or raw vegetable juices.
E.g An example of a summer cleanse is melon fast. Great for kidneys. At kidney time (5-7pm) drink melon juice. Good for water retention. Can use grapefruit juice and MSM to break down neg fats and cholesterol.

General benefits of fasting:

1) Allows digestive system to rest and strengthen
2) Remove toxins and stressful foods
3) Create stillness and peace in body and mind
4) Body cleanses in cycles 1,3,5,7 days
5) Cleanses are more beneficial on waning to new moon.

Other types of fasts:

Water: Clean diet and has been vegetarian. Good level of EFA needed for cells to absorb water. Not suitable in winter as not cleansing.

Brown rice: Good for stress. Stabilizes the body esp emotions as it reduces cortisol. Can add lemon, turmeric

Green juice: Break down acidity, alkalize the body, good detox for liver and enzymes. Only if liver able to cope.

Urine: Build up to fast. Urine rubs takes pressure from liver and colon. Has to be fresh.

Question 29

What would be the best thing to feed a baby if the mother was unable to breast feed?

Answer 29

Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life there may be times when it is not possible for your baby to receive breastmilk or you feel that it is not the right option for you. If this is the case, the best alternative is infant formula.

Formula provides babies with the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

Question 30

Name three foods or super foods that beneficial for teenagers?

Answer 30

When hormones are shifting during puberty, there is often an excess. The body needs to detoxify and eliminate the excess hormones via the liver and the gut.

We want to make sure that we’re supporting gut and liver health. For liver health, we need to reduce the load on the liver by reducing their intake of processed foods, sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Liver-friendly foods include:
Bitter foods like green leafy veg and lemon juice
Cruciferous veggies such as cabbage, kale, broccoli and cauliflower
Onion and garlic
Culinary herbs such as parsley
Apples
Beetroot

As magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in the body, it’s no surprise that it is helpful with balancing hormones

Another nutrient that goes hand in hand with magnesium is vitamin B6. Some of the ways that B6 helps with puberty include:

Working with magnesium to produce progesterone
Helping to support brain chemical production – specifically serotonin (happy) and GABA (calming)
Supporting clearance of oestrogen in the liver

Another healthy hormone nutrient is zinc. Like magnesium, zinc helps to support girls through the process of puberty in a variety of ways.

Eliminate dairy