Nutrition 2-2

Front 1

Depression
Sx

Back 1

- Inability to enjoy things
- Fatigue
- Mood swings, at thimes characterized by unexplained weeping
- Sleep problems
- Appetite disturbances
- Headaches, backaches
- Diffculty concentrating or making decision

Front 2

Depression
Cause

Back 2

- Tension and stress
- Unresolved emotional issues
- Poor diet
- Nutritional deficiencies ( B12, folic acid, B6, B1 tyrosine, and tryptophan)

Front 3

Depression
Rx

Back 3

1. SAMe
2. 5 HTP
3. Saint John's Wort
4. B-complex

Front 4

Diabetes
Sx

Back 4

- Frequent urination
- Strong thirst
- Excessive appetite
- Wt. loss
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Blurred vision

Front 5

Diabetes
Cause

Back 5

- Poor diet
- Chronic stress and the resulting stress hormone imbalance

Front 6

Diabetes
Rx

Back 6

1. Chromium
2. Gymnema sylvestre
3. Cinnamon extract

Front 7

Ear Infection
Sx

Back 7

-Pain
-Fever
-Pus from the ear
-Hearing difficulty in the affected ear
-Nausea and vomiting

Front 8

Ear Infection
Causes

Back 8

-Buildup of wax
-Upper respiratory infections
-Environmental allergies

Front 9

Ear Infection
Rx

Back 9

1. Garlic
2. Echinacea and Goldenseal

Front 10

Eating Disorders
Sx of Anorexia
Sx of Bulimia

Back 10

Anorexia
-Unexplained and unnecessary wt. loss
-Obsessive dining rituals
-Mood swings
Bulimia
-Sores or calluses on knuckles
-Erosion of tooth enamel

Front 11

Eating Disorders
Causes

Back 11

-Dieting
-Chemical imbalance
-Low levels of serotonin
-Nutritional deficiences (e.g.zinc)

Front 12

Eating Disorder
Rx

Back 12

1. Zinc
2. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

Front 13

Eczema
Sx of Acute Eczema
Sx of Chronic Eczema

Back 13

Acute
-Red, dry, swollen and burning skin
-A strong, almost overwhelming desire to sccratch
- blisters, oozes, crusts
Chronic
-Thick, dry skin w/ scaly patches
-Continued itching
-Color Changes

Front 14

Eczema
Causes
-Acute
-Chronic

Back 14

Acute
-Food allergies
-Contact w/ irritants
Chronic
-Heredity
-Stress
-Food allergies or sensitivities
-Candidiasis

Front 15

Eczema
Rx

Back 15

1. Essential fatty acids
2. Burdock root
3. Zinc
4. Vitamin A

Front 16

Endometriosis
Sx

Back 16

-Pain in the abdomen and the lower back, associated w/ menses
-Pain w/ sexual intercourse
-Nausea and vomiting
-Infertility
-Pain w/ urination and bowel movement

Front 17

Endometriosis
Causes

Back 17

-Endometrial cells that travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system
-Imbalanced immune system

Front 18

Endometriosis
Rx

Back 18

1. Natural progesterone
2. Vitex
3. Essential fatty acids

Front 19

Fibromyalgia
Sx

Back 19

-Unexplained, widespread pain that lasts at least three months
-Pain in at least elevel of the eighteen tender points when gentle pressure is applied

Front 20

Fibromyalgia
Causes

Back 20

-Sleep disorder
-Allergies or sensitivities to certain chemicals, food or environment
-Chemical imbalance in the brain, esp. of serotonin
-Virus
-Hormone imbalance

Front 21

Fibromyalgia
Rx

Back 21

1. Magnesium
2. Malic acid
3. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
4. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
5. S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Front 22

Gallbladder Problems
Sx

Back 22

-Right-side abdomen pain and radiatign pain that goes to right shoulder blade
-fever
-Nausea and vomiting

Front 23

Gallbladder Problems
Causes

Back 23

-Drugs such as oral contraceptives and synthetic hormone replacement and some cholesterol-lowering drugs
-Obesity
-Rapid Wt. loss
-Western diet

Front 24

Gallbladder Problems
Rx

Back 24

1. Milk thistle
2. Lipase enzymes
3. Dandelion root
4. Turmeric

Front 25

Headache
Sx of cluster headache
Sx of Tension headache
Sx of migraine headache

Back 25

Cluster headache
-One-side headaches that are intense for a number of days or weeks and then disappear and reappear later

Tension headache
-sensation of tight band around the head
-Tension in the neck or the shoulder

Migraine
-Severe pain, usually on one side of the head
-Vision disturbances that precede or accompany head pain
-Sensitivity to light
-Nausea and vomiting

Front 26

Headache
Causes

Back 26

-Emotional stress
-Fatigue
-allergies
-Eyestrain
-Low blood sugar
-Hormonal imbalance
-Nutritional deficiencies (Magnesium, B6, essential fatty acids)

Front 27

Headache
Rx

Back 27

1. Magnesium
2. Riboflavin (B2)
3. Feverfew
4. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

Front 28

Hearing Loss
Sx

Back 28

-Hearing loss may occur gradually, or it may happen suddenly
-Partial or total inability to hear

Front 29

Hearing Loss
Causes

Back 29

-Accumulation of ear wax
-Food allergies
-Trauma to the ear
-Medication
-Loud noise
-Age-related weakening of the ear structures and the nerves
-High cholesterol

Front 30

Hearing Loss
Rx

Back 30

1. Ginkgo biloba
2. Vitamin B12
3. Vitamin E
4. Cayenne
5. Garlic
6. Bromelain

Front 31

Hemorrhoids
Sx

Back 31

-Pain, itching, burning, or bleeding in the anal area
-Blue or purple patches of hard skin near anus
-Lumpy tissue protruding from the anus

Front 32

Hemorrhoids
Causes

Back 32

-Constipation and straining
-Pregnancy and childbirth
-Lifting heavy objects
-Obesity
-Inactivity, esp standing or sitting for extended periods
-Poor anal hygiene

Front 33

Hemorrhoids
Rx

Back 33

1. Butcher's broom
2. Horse chestnut
3. Collinsonia
4. Witch hazel
5. Bilberry

Front 34

Herpes
Sx

Back 34

-A burning tingling sensation on reddened skin, accompanied by one or more clusters of small fluid-filled vesicles

Front 35

Herpes
Causes

Back 35

-Sexual contact
-Immune system suppression
-Nutritional deficiencies

Front 36

Herpes
Rx

Back 36

1. L-lysine
2. Lemon balm extract

Front 37

Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease
Sx

Back 37

-Symptoms are usually worse after eating
-Heartburn that's worse when bending over or lying down
-Belching
-Pains and muscle spasms in chest
-Acid reflux

Front 38

Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease
Causes

Back 38

-Poor diet
-Food allergies
-Trauma to the stomach area
-Stress

Front 39

Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease
Rx

Back 39

1. Locorice root (DGL)
2. Aloe vera juice
3. Slippery elm
4. digestive enzymes
5. Marshmallow root
6. Probiotic

Front 40

Hives
Sx

Back 40

-Burning or itchy white bumps appear, surrounded by areas of redness and inflammation
-Hives may appear anywhere on the body and may come and go without warning

Front 41

Hives
Causes

Back 41

-Response to an allergen or an irritant
-Certain drugs esp. antibiotics and aspirin
-Infectious agent
-Poor digestion

Front 42

Hives
Rx

Back 42

1. Homeopathic Apis
2.Vitamin C
3. Quercitin
4. Nettle leaf

Front 43

Hypothyroidism
Sx

Back 43

-Fatigue
-Depression and irritability
-Wt. loss
-Aches and pain
-Sensitivity to cold and heat
-Constipation
-High cholesterol
-Hair loss
-Insomnia
-Lowered immunity

Front 44

Hypothyroidism
Causes

Back 44

-Hashimoto's disease and other inflammatory disorders of thyroid
-Iodine deficiency
-Stress
-Hormone imbalance

Front 45

Hypothyroidism
Rx

Back 45

1. Thyroid glandular
2. Pituitary glandular
3. L-tyrosine

Front 46

Impotence, Erectile dysfunction
Sx

Back 46

-Inability to achieve or maintain an erection

Front 47

Impotence, Erectile dysfunction
Causes

Back 47

-Low levels of DHEA and testosterone
-Prescription medications
-A diet that's high in fat and low in fiber
-Stress
-Depression

Front 48

Impotence, Erectile dysfunction
Rx

Back 48

1. L-arginine
2. Panax ginseng
3. Ginkgo biloba
4. DHEA
5. Potency wood

Front 49

Insomnia
Sx

Back 49

-inability to sleep or to sleep thrugh the night

Front 50

Insomnia
Causes

Back 50

-Stress and anxiety
-Aging
-Stimulants, including caffeine
-Indigestion
-Alcohol
-Restless leg syndrome
-Hormonal changes (menopause)
-Vitamin deficiencies (B12, Iron)
-Breathing disorders, asthma, sleep apnea

Front 51

Insomnia
Rx

Back 51

1. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
2. Melatonin
3. Passionflower
4. Valerian
5. Calcium and Magnesium
6. Hops
7. Vitamin B12

Front 52

IBS
Sx

Back 52

-Constipation
-Diarrhea
-Abdominal pain and cramping, usually either relieved by going to the bathroom or brought on by it.
-Nausea
-Headache

Front 53

IBS
Causes

Back 53

-A diet that's high in refined, man-made foods and sugars and low in fiber.
-Food allergies or sensitivities

Front 54

IBS
Rx

Back 54

1. Peppermint oil
2. Digestive enzymes
3. Probiotic
4. Ginger
5. Skullcap
6. Aloe vera juice

Front 55

Lupus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Sx

Back 55

DLE
-A butterfly-shaped facial rash that may spread to the foreheador the scalp.
SLE
-Facial rash
-Fever
-Fatigue and malaise
-Joint and muscle pain
-Sensitivity to the sun

Front 56

Lupus
Causes

Back 56

-Unknown
-An allergic reaction to medication or vaccines
-Viruses
-Bacteria
-Estrogen disruption related to pregnancy or birth-control pills
-Food allergies

Front 57

Lupus
Rx

Back 57

1. Fish oil
2. Plant sterols and steroins
3.Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

Front 58

Menopause
Sx

Back 58

-Cessation of periods
-Hot flashes
-Vaginal dryness and thinning
-Night sweats
-Insomnia
-Dizziness
-Mood swings

Front 59

Menopause
Causes

Back 59

-Eating disorders
-Extraordinarily intense exercise or physical training
-Ovarian disease
-Surgical removal of the ovaries, usually as part of a hysterectomy

Front 60

Menopause
Rx

Back 60

1. Black cohosh
2. Natural progesterone cream
3. Vitex
4. Soy protein powder

Front 61

Multiple Sclerosis
Sx

Back 61

-Deep fatigue
-Blurred vision
-Dizziness
-Impaired speech
-Facial paralysis
-Numbness or weakness in the limbs
-Loss of balance

Front 62

Multiple sclerosis
Causes

Back 62

-Unknown
-Chronic infection
-Long periods of extreme stress
-Poor nutrition (vitamin D deficiency)
-Environmental toxins

Front 63

Multiple sclerosis
Rx

Back 63

1. Fish oil
2. Vitamin B12
3. High-potency multivitamin
4. Plant sterols and sterolins
5. Digestive enzymes

Front 64

Obesity
Sx

Back 64

-Wt. gain and fat deposition
-Increased sweating
-Difficulty breathing

Front 65

Obesity
Causes

Back 65

-Poor diet (high in calories and simple carbohydrates)
-Inactivity
-Hormone imbalance
-Toxins

Front 66

Obesity
Rx

Back 66

1. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
2. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
3. Chromium

Front 67

Osteoporosis
Sx

Back 67

-A stooped posture
-Dowager's hump
-Backache
-Easily broken bones

Front 68

Osteoporosis
Causes

Back 68

-Poor diet
-Hormones
-Smoking
-Nutritional deficiencies
-Eating disorders
-Prolonged stress

Front 69

Osteoporosis
Rx

Back 69

1. Calcium
2. Magnesium
3. Vitamin D
4. Essential fatty acids

Front 70

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Sx

Back 70

-Irritability
-Tension
-Anxiety
-Mood Swing
-Bloating
-Wt. gain
-Breast tenderness
-Headache
-Pelvic discomfort and pain

Front 71

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Causes

Back 71

-Hormonal imbalances
-Poor diet
-Food allergies

Front 72

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Rx

Back 72

1. Vitex
2. Vitamin B6
3. Magnesium
4. Calcium
5. Dong quai

Front 73

Prostate Enlargement
Sx

Back 73

-Frequent urination
-Dribbling
-The sensation of an incompletely emptied bladder
-Burning pain w/ urination

Front 74

Prostate Enlargement
Causes

Back 74

-Hormonal changes
-A diet that's high in fat and low in fiber
-Nutritional deficiencies

Front 75

Prostate Enlargement
Rx

Back 75

1. Saw palmetto
2. Pygeum africanum
3. Nettle root
4. Zinc

Front 76

Prostate Enlargement
Sx

Back 76

-Frequent urination
-Dribbling
-The sensation of an incompletely emptied bladder
-Burning pain w/ urination

Front 77

Prostate Enlargement
Causes

Back 77

-Hormonal changes
-A diet that's high in fat and low in fiber
-Nutritional deficiencies

Front 78

Prostate Enlargement
Rx

Back 78

1. Saw palmetto
2. Pygeum africanum
3. Nettle root
4. Zinc

Front 79

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sx

Back 79

-Fatigue and lethargy
-Increased desire to sleep
-Inability to concentrate
-Wt. gain

Front 80

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Causes

Back 80

-Lack of natural sunlight

Front 81

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Rx

Back 81

1. Saint-John's-wort
2. S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
3. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
4. B-complex vitamins
5. Fish oil
6. Ginkgo biloba

Front 82

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Sx

Back 82

-Sensitivity in one side of the chest, the back or the face
-Fever, chills, or other flu like symptoms
-Extreme pain in the sensitive area
-Clear blisters that break out in the affected area
-Blisters turn yellow and scab over, then fall off

Front 83

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Causes

Back 83

-Herpes zoster virus
-A weakened immune system

Front 84

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Rx

Back 84

1. Vitamin B12
2. Vitamin C
3. Olive leaf extract
4. Echinacea

Front 85

Sinusitis
Sx

Back 85

-Pressure and pain around the cheekbones and the eyes
-Clogged nasal passages
-Thick, greenish-yellow nasal discharge
-Diminished sense of smell or taste
-Toothache
-Fatigue
-Fever

Front 86

Sinusitis
Causes

Back 86

-A respiratory infection
-Food allergies or sensitivity, esp. to milk
-a dental infection
-Any activity that places pressure on the sinuses
-An immune system reaction to a fungal infection in sinus cavity
-systemic candidiasis

Front 87

Sinusitis
Rx

Back 87

1.Echinacea and goldenseal
2. Oregano oil
3. Bromelain
4. Colloidal silver

Front 88

Migraine
Sx

Back 88

-Sever pain, usually on one side of the head
-Vision disturbances that precede or accompany head pain
-Sensitivity to light
-Nausea and vomiting
-May last for several days

Front 89

Migraine
Causes

Back 89

-Emotional stress
-Fatigue
-Allergies
-Low blood sugar
-Hormonal imbalance
-Nutritional deficiencies (magnesium, B6, Essential fatty acids)

Front 90

Migraine
Rx

Back 90

1. Magnesium
2. Riboflavin (B2)
3. Feverfew
4. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

Front 91

Sprains and Strains
Sx
Strains
Sprains

Back 91

Strains
-Acute pain when muscle is in use
-Swelling
Sprains
-Swelling
-Joint discoloration

Front 92

Sprains and Strains
Causes

Back 92

-Over stressing muscles or ligaments, usually through lifting, exercise or by accident
-Muscle imbalance

Front 93

Sprains and Strains
Rx

Back 93

1. Bromelain
2. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
3. Vitamin C
4. DMSO
5. Boswellia
6.Arnica oil
7. Essential fatty acids

Front 94

TMJ
Sx

Back 94

-Clicking, popping or grating noises when chewing or opening the mouth
-Difficulty opening the mouth all the way
-Stiffness, tenderness or pain in the jaw

Front 95

TMJ
Causes

Back 95

-Tooth grinding or clenching (usually, the result of stress or a blood sugar imbalance)
-Misalignment of the teeth or the jaw

Front 96

TMJ
Rx

Back 96

1. Magnesium
2. Calcium
3. Kava
4. B-complex
5. Valerian officinalis

Front 97

Ulcers
Sx

Back 97

-Burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen that usually occurs when the stomach is empty or about an hour after eating. Pain may also come on at night
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea
-Vomiting

Front 98

Ulcers
Causes

Back 98

-Stress
-Medications, including aspirin and NSAIDs
-Smoking
-Alcohol use
-Infection with H. pylori

Front 99

Ulcers
Rx

Back 99

1. Licorice root (DGL0
2. Mastic gum
3. Aloe vera
4. Probiotic
5. Slippery elm

Front 100

Vaginitis
Sx

Back 100

-Itch
-Soreness
-Burning

Front 101

Vaginitis
Causes

Back 101

-Antibiotics
-Poor diet (too many simple sugar)
-Poor hygiene
-STD
-A hormone imbalance

Front 102

Vaginitis
Rx

Back 102

1. Echinacea
2. Vitamin C
3. Oregano oil

Front 103

Varicose Veins
Sx

Back 103

-Swollen, raised veins that may be tender and painful
-Heavy, tight, swollen or fatigued legs
-Bruising in the affected area
-Itchy skin near the varicose veins
-Ulceration over the varicose veins

Front 104

Varicose Veins
Causes

Back 104

-A genetic weakness in the vein or a vein's valve
-A diet thats low in fiber and high in fatty and refined food
-Obesity
-Inactivity
-Liver disease
-A hormone imbalance

Front 105

Varicose Veins
Rx

Back 105

1. Horse chestnut
2. Butcher's broom
3. Grape seed extract or maritime pine bark extract
4. Bioflavonoid complex
5. Bilberry
6. Vitamin E
7. Witch hazel

Front 106

Warts
Sx

Back 106

-Bumpy small mounds of overgrown skin

Front 107

Warts
Causes

Back 107

-Human papilloma virus (HPV)

Front 108

Warts
Rx

Back 108

1. Olive leaf extract
2. Garlic oil
3. Echinacea
4. Vitamin E

Front 109

Stroke
Sx

Back 109

-Paralysis or numbness on one side of the face or the body
-Dizziness
-A sudden, severe headache
-blurred vision or blindness
-Impaired speech

Front 110

Stroke
Causes

Back 110

-High blood pressure
-Diabetes
-Obesity
-Blood that clots too easily
-Oral contraceptives
-Smoking

Front 111

Stroke
Rx

Back 111

1. Garlic
2. Fish oil
3. Vitamin E

Front 112

Psoriasis
Sx

Back 112

-Red, inflamed patches of skin, covered w/ silvery or white scales
-Thick, dry skin in times of remission
-Dull distorted nails
-Blisters on the palms or the hands or the soles of the feet

Front 113

Psoriasis
Causes

Back 113

-Genetics
-A poor diet, esp. one that's low in fiber and EFAs
-Difficulty digesting protein

Front 114

Psoriasis
Rx

Back 114

1. Hydrochloric acid
2. Fish oil
3. Milk thistle

Front 115

Rosacea
Sx

Back 115

-Redness across the nose, the cheeks, the forehead or the chin
-Red pimples or welts

Front 116

Rosacea
Causes

Back 116

-Low levels of stomach acid
-Constipation
-Nutritional deficiencies (Vitamin Bs)
-Hormone imbalance

Front 117

Rosacea
Rx

Back 117

1. B-complex
2. Probiotic

Front 118

Parkinson's Disease
Sx

Back 118

-Tremors
-Rigid or heavy-feeling arms and legs
-"pill-rolling" motion of the hand and thumb
-Difficulty speaking
-A shuffling gait, with the arms close to the body

Front 119

Parkinson's Disease
Causes

Back 119

-Insecticides, pesticides and herbicides
-Heavy metals
-Carbon-monoxide poisoning
-Inflammatory brain disorder

Front 120

Parkinson's Disease
Rx

Back 120

1. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)