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What herb can be used as a Phytoestrogen fot menopausal symptoms and PMS.
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Black cohosh
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This herb can be used topically for minor burns, and shallow wound healing.
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Aloe vera
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This herb is a topical pain reliever, anti-inflammatory for arthritis and treatment for post-herpetic neurolgia and neuropathy.
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Capsaicin
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This a popular herb for inomnia and nausea usually as a tea.
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Chaomomile
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Chondroitin sulfate is an herbal remedy for what condition?
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it is an anti-inflammatory for arthritis.
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This herb, once thought to prevent colds, was proven ineffective in 2005.
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Echinacea
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This herbal was banned by the FDA because of the danger it poses to the heart and increase chance of stroke.
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Ephedra
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Flaxseed oil could possible be used for what indications?
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constipation, it also a possible anti-inflammatory, and a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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This herbal can lower you blood pressure and cholesterol, it is an antiinfective and it can enhance your immune responce.
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Garlic
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This herb is predominately given for nausea and motion sichness.
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ginger
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This herbal has been known to improve mental function and memory in elderly and alsheimer's patients and is an antidepressant, and ansiolytic, and antioxidant.
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Ginko Biloba Extract
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Ginseng is an antistress and antifatigue and is contraindicated for what?
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long term use, those with hypertension, pregnancy, and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, and mental changes.
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Glucosamine is an antiflammatory for arthritis but is contraindication for ?
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those with elevated cholesterol, and can cause insulin resistance, and higher Blood sugar in diabetics.
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What herbal was banned in many countries for it's possible links to irreversible liver dammage?
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Kava
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Herbal that is used as an anti-infective, for cough, antiinflammatory, menopausal symptoms and PMS, peptic ulcer.
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Licorice
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This herbal can boost your immune system and used for insomnia, improves sleep cycles, Rx for jet lag, and is an antioxidant.
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Melatonin
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What is the herb SAM-e used for?
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as an anti-inflammatory for osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and as an antidepressant.
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A middle aged man with BPH might be told to take this herbal.
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Saw Palmetto
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This herbal, besides being a phytoestrogen and relieving menopause sumptoms, also has cancer-preventing qualities.
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Soy
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St. John's Wart is used for .
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Mild to moderate depression but not severe depression or bipolar disorder.
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Valerian root can be taken on short-term basis only for what?
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anxiety and insomnia
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What is an antioxidant?
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any compound that fights against the destructive effects of free radical oxidants. The combine to and neutralize free radicals before they can do damage.
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What are the antioxidant vitamins?
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vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene.
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What are the antioxidant minerals?
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copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc.
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List the major minerals needed by the body.
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Calcium, potassium, sodium, cholorine, magnesium, iron, iodine, and zinc.
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List the signs of Ca dificiency.
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Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Rickets (in children), Muscle pathology, heart disease, slow clotting time.
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Ca can be found which foods?
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milk, cheese, yogurt, sardines, salmon, green vegetables except spinach.
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Signs of deficiency of this mineral include muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, lethargy, and mental confusion, and Toxicity is the same.
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Potassium (K)
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K can be found which foods?
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oranges, bananas, dried fruits, tomatoes.
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Toxicity of this mineral can result in an increase in blood pressure.
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sodium
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this minerals main role is to maintain fluid balances in the body.
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sodium
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A person with low chlorine levels might present with what symptoms.
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Imbalance in gastric acidity and blood pH
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What are the best sources for magnesium (Mg)?
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Green vegetables and whole grains.
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A person dificient of this mineral might present as pale, weak, lethargic, vertigo, air hunger, irregular heartbeat.
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iron
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Toxicity of this mineral can cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney damage and erosion of the gi tract.
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iron
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Iron can be foun in abundance in what foods?
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meat, liver, eggs, poultry, spinach, dried fuits and beans, and prune juice.
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What is the mineral that is a major component of thyroid hormornes and dificiency causes Goiter and Hyopothyroidism.
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Iodine
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Sources of Iodine include.
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Freshwater shellfish and seafood, and iodized salt
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The functions of this mineral include wound healing, mineralization of bone, insulin glucose regulation, normal taste and it is an antioxidant.
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Zinc
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Sorces of Zinc include.
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Meat, liver, oysters, poultry, fish, whole-grain bread and cereal.
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Name the fat soluble vitamins.
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Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
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Name the water soluble vitamins.
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Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and C, folacin (Folic acid), and niacin (nicotinic acid)
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Signs of vitamin A (beta carotene) dificiency include.
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Retarded growth, Faulty bone and tooth development, night blindness, dry skin, Dry eyes (xerophthalmia)
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Beta carotene can be found in which foods?
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Oily saltwater fish, dairy products, eggs, dark-green leafy plants, deep yellow or orange veggies and fruits.
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This fat soluble vitamin is responcible for absorption of calcium, muscle function, and healthy pones and teeth.
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Vitamin D
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What are good sources of cholecalciferol (Vita D)?
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Fish oils, fortified milk, plants, fortified cereals.
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Vita E is responcible for what?
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decreases platelet clumping, normal metabolism and tissue protection, and antioxidant powers.
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Good sources of tocopherol (Vita E) are.
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Plants, vegatable oils, seeds, nuts, wheat germ, cereals.
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This fat soluble vitamin is one of the clotting factors in our body.
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Vita K (phytonadione)
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Good sources of Vita K are.
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Egg yolk, cheese, liver, vegatable oil, green leafy vegetables, cabbage, broccoli
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Blood in urine and stool could be a sign of a dificiency of this Vitamin.
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Vita K
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What is the RDA for Vita A?
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800-1,00 units/day or RDI 700-3,000 mcg
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What is the RDA for Vita D?
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400 units/day or DRI 5-15 mcg
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What is the RDA for Vita E?
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30 units/day or DRI 15-1,000 mg/day
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What is the RDA for Vita K?
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60-80 mg/day or DRI 90-120 mcg/day
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What is the RDA for Vita B^1 or thiamine?
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1-1.5 mg/day
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What is the RDA for Vita B^6 or Pyridoxine?
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1.6-2 mg/day
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What is the RDA for Vita B^12 or Cobalamin?
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2 mcg/day
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What is the RDA for Folic Acid?
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400 mcg/day
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What is the RDA for Niacin?
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15-19 mg/day
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What is the RDA for Vita C?
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75-90 mg/day
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