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15 Cards in this Set
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Centenarians in Okinawa vs.
US |
40 out of a 100,000
vs. 10 out of a 100,000 |
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Reducing Inflammation
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Exercise: fat cells
Diet Avoid saturated fats (red meats/diary) Add Fruits and Vegetables with color Oral Hygiene Medications |
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1994 -- bad rxns to perscription drugs was ____ most common killer
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4th
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how many glasses of water a day
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4-5
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H2O good for preventing Bladder Cancer & Cardiovascular Disease
T/F |
T
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Ma Huang
what is it what is it used for? What can it cause (i.e., why is it pulled off market |
Ephedrine: weight loss, increased energy
strokes, M.I.’s, Tachycardia |
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Ginko Biloba
what is it used for? Does it work? drug interactions |
Cerebral Insufficiency: poor memory,absentmindedness, confusion, anxiety, tiredness, vertigo, HA & tinnitus.
Conclusion: “significant improvement” for those over 50 Improves circulation, antioxidant Interactions-ASA |
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Gluco-Chondro
what is it used for & does it work |
O.A -- studies variable
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Flax seed oil
What are they? What is the effect |
Omega-3
Linoleic Lanolinoleic Anti-inflammatory |
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Feverfew
indications: SE: |
Migraines, N/V, arthritic pain, insomnia & indigestion.
possible thrombotic effect |
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Kava Kava
indications: Contra: ASE: |
Anxiety, Stress & Insomnia
Contra: Endogenous Depression, Suicidal, Pregnancy ASE: G.I., pupil dilation. Not taken with ETOH or barbiturates |
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SAMe
Indications: |
depression & arthritis
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Mineral Baths
Epsom Salt Baths: IND: |
IND: Muscular aches, joint pains
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St John’s Wart
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IND: Mild - Moderate Depression, anxiety, inflammation
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Arnica
USE: ADR: |
Bruises, sprains, strains, it has analgesic properties & increases local circulation.
not with antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications |
