Nycc Nutrition I Ruddy Final Exam

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co-enzymes essential for utilization of vitamins

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minerals

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fcn for body fluids, healthy nerve fcn., formation of blood and bone & regulation of muscle tone

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minerals

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increase absorption of Ca, Mg and Phosphorus -
prevents urine loss of these (CMP)

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Boron

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Toxic at 5mg. per day, used for

DJD, RA, Osteoporosis

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Boron

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MOST ABUNDANT mineral in body

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Calcium

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source of potassium

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bananas

*500 mg/day but can cause gastritis

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Why should you check with patient with HEART PROBLEMS before giving potassium as a supplement?

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K+ may cause arrythmias

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helps protect against cancer by activating glutathione peroxidase

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selenium

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source of selenium

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Brazil nuts

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Improves glucose control in NIDDM (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)

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Vanadium as vanadyl sulfate

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What co-factors for vanadium

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B6 & Chromium

VBC (Vacation Before Christmas)

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V.B.C.
Vacation Before Christmas

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Vanadium + B6 + Chromium

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MASTER mineral

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Zinc!

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master mineral for HEALING, taste and enzymatic function

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Zinc!

*component of 300 enzyme systems

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source of zinc

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lean red meat

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zinc, the master mineral of healing, taste and enzymatic function, is NOT found in

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carbohydrates

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What should you add when taking zinc, the master mineral, and why?

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Cu+

*because zinc inhibits Cu+ absorption leading to anemia and lowered HDL levels

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during a workout, what 2 minerals do you lose?

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chromium and zinc

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Cu+ raises HDL's
_________ inhibits Cu+ and that lowers HDL's (bad).

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zinc

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_________-tasting herbs are medicinal.

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bitter

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helps decrease cholesterol and increase appetite, esp. in cancer patients

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alfalfa

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what is possible issue with alfalfa?

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allergies

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used for minor burns and wound healing

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aloe vera

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eyes!
cataracts, macular degeneration, night blindness, retinopathy

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bilberry

*WWII B-52 Bomber pilots

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very safe herb, no contraindications

contains ANTHOCYANOSIDES (same found in blueberries)

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bilberry

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native to India, this plant tree resin (guggal) inhibits leukotrienes (LTB-4).

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Boswellia

*leukotrienes inflame so boswellia is good for joints

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as strong as NSAIDS, but does not cause gastritis

inhibits leukotrienes

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Boswellia

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increases the effectiveness of glucosamine

by inhibiting leukotrienes

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Boswellia

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Instead of Biofreeze,
use Bruce's Aloe and Ivy extract

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Glucosamine is the sugar that helps build up cartilage.
Boswellia helps glucosamine do this, inhibiting leukotrienes.

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ACNE
Psoriasis
GOUT, RA

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Burdock.

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blood purifier because diuretic

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Burdock

*clears uric acid crystals

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Can be used to treat painful joints as in Gout, R.A.

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Burdock

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Toxicity: stimulates uterine contractions in late stage pregnancies

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Burdock

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Insomnia
Nervousness
Cough

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Catnip, INC

*Insomnia, Nervousness, Cough

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regrowth of NERVOUS TISSUE

bursitis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, RA, shingles

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Cayenne or Capsicum

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canker sores, colic, diarrhea
eczema, gingivitis, INSOMNIA
IBS, peptic ulcer
(basically sores, shit and sleep)

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Chamomile

*allergy to daisies could be problem

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The only diuretic that works without depleting K+

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Dandelion

*every other diuretic works in Loop of Henle, blocking K+

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increases WBC production, especially lymphocytes and macrophages

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Echinacea

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Although it increases WBC production, it should only be taken 10-14 days at a time

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Echinacea

*toxic to scleroderma & lupus pts

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treats blepharitis, conjunctivitis and otherwise irritated eyes

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Eyebright

*blepharitis is clogging of ducts along underside of eyelids

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What's Dr. Ruddy's favorite cure-all plant?

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GARLIC

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atherosclerosis, CHF, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia,
chronic yeast infections

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GARLIC

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may increase the urinary excretion of NAC

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zinc

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competes with iron, Ca++ and Mg as well as Copper absorption

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zinc

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anthra-quinone is active ingredient

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aloe vera

*used internally for constipation

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inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators, mainly leukotrienes

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boswellia

*avail. only by prescription in Europe, freely avail. in US

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herbs for RA

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Burdock, Cayenne (Capsicum)

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monoterpine oil is active ingredient of this sedative made as tea

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catnip

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pregnancy support, rich in vitamins and minerals and is the only diuretic that works without depleting K+

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dandelion

*taraxacin is active ing.

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Increases activity of lymphocytes and macrophages
Increases interferon production (Killer T-cells)

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Echinacea

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blepharitis

*active ingredient iridoid glycosides and flavanoids

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Eyebright;-)

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athersclerosis
CHF
Hypercholesterolemia
chronic yeast infections
IMMUNE FUNCTION

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GARLIC

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why does garlic need to be crushed or chewed to be effective?

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chewing releases subsets of Allicin called ALLYSULFIDES and VINYLDITHINS

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How does garlic affect blood and vessels?

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Decreases platelet stickiness, triglycerides and adherence to lumenal walls of vessels

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increases FIBRINOLYSIS

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garlic

*fibrinolysis means breaks up clots

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antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal

Has 1% the strength of penicillin

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garlic

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decreases risk of stomach, esophageal and colon cancers

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garlic

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MS and Migraine help!

Improves circulation, especially in the, um... brain.

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<<<<<Ginko Biloba>>>>>>

depression, CVI, diabetes, alzheimers -brain antioxidant

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Garlic decreases platelet stickiness peripherally - _________ decreases platelet stickiness CENTRALLY

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<<<<<Ginko Biloba>>>>>>

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improves circulation, especially in brain

inhibits platelet stickiness centrally

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<<<<<<ginko biloba>>>>>>>

*remember centrally because it is targeting the brain circulation

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Asian herb used for alzheimers, atherosclerosis, chemo and radiation therapy, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgiam male reproductive

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Asian ginseng

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alzheimers, chemo and radiation therapy, chronic fatigue and
FIBROMYALGIA

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ginseng

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ginseng toxcity

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hyperactivity, esp. with caffeine or insomnia

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ginseng is not to be take for more than 7 days at a time. Who should not take it at all?

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pregnant or lactating women

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used by American Indians to treat inflammation and irritation of the MUCOUS membranes

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Goldenseal

*an alkaloid (hallucinogen) family

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Common cold, Crohn's disease, recurrent ear infection, UTI's and inflammation of mucous membrane

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Goldenseal

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wide spectrum against Chalmydia, E. coli, Salmonella

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Goldenseal

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Goldenseal and Ginseng should or should not be taken by pregnant women? What else about these?

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NOT!

And neither should be taken daily

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does not prevent heart attacks but DOES INCREASE coronary blood flow

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Hawthorn (Crataegus)

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helps with angina, atherosclerosis, CHF, hypertension and MI

especially rehab after MI

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Hawthorn

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Increases cardiac blood flow, as well as contractions
Inhibits ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) so drops b.p.

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Hawthorn

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Heart attack (MI) patients would benefit from _______ because it improves heart muscle strength and heart blood flow.

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Hawthorn

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Toxicity of Hawthorn?

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none

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from evergreens, help with UTI's

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Juniper

(gin probably got you a UTI in the first place; it's the least juniper can do!)

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active ingredient in juniper?

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4-Terpinol:
increases urine production in humans

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NOT to be used for more than 6 weeks or by someone with KIDNEY DISEASE

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Juniper

(if you have kidney disease, stay away from the gin - stick to whiskey)

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helps with asthma, bronchitis, fibromyalgia, indigestion, peptic ulcers
DEMULCENT (cough syrup)

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza)

*some are highly allergic

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strong antioxidant but increases blood pressure and water retention when pure so leave out the glycyrrhizan from _________!

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Licorice

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Burdock is a blood purifier but it causes

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uterine contractions

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Burdock is a blood purifier that can cause uterine contraction. What is also a blood purifier but has no known side effects?

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RED clover

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Sable berries are used to help with benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate)

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Saw Palmetto

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Men need ________+ zinc.

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saw palmetto

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Saw Palmetto shrinks the prostate but does not decrease levels of

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PSA

*no know toxicity of saw palmetto

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used for depression, mood enhancement and is a MAO-inhibitor (increases levels of serotonin)

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St. John's Wort

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Hypericum perforatum, not to be taken by pregnant women or lactating women

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St. John's Wort

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Toxicity of St. John's Wort:
(very important)

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Photophobia
NOT to be mixed with tannins, casseine, yeast or pickled herring

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Used for acne to prevent scarring, ATHLETE'S FOOT
superficial yeast infections

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Tea Tree Oil

*very good for killing superficial bacteria and FUNGUS

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Used for INSOMNIA

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Valerian root

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What regulates CNS sedation and what binds to them?

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GABA-A receptors

Valerian root

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Valerian is not to be taken by

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pregnant or lactating women