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18 Cards in this Set
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PRESCRIBING ISSUES (3)G
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Generally smaller doses are needed.
ABSORPTION - Normal aging changes will impact the reduction of mucosal surface area in the digestive tract, reduction in blood flow, and changes in secretions, all these changes will affect the absorption capabilities of the digestive system. DISTRIBUTION - with aging, the balance between body water and lean body mass decreases while body fat increases. These changes favor the distribution of fat soluble constituents over water soluble. ELIMINATION - liver metabolism, liver function and elimination at other areas in the body are less efficient with age. |
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General Nutrition 4
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1. Co-enzyme Q-10 promotes optimum heart function improving oxygenation of the tissues,
2. Spirulina, greens , chlorella, and barley grass, provide energy and the ability to improve the oxygen carrying ability of red blood cells . 3. Lecithin is useful to enhance the elasticity and healing power of the brain and nervous system. 4. Calcium and magnesium are required for strong and healthy bones. 5. n-acetylcysteine, folic acid and vit b12 - lower homecysteine levels, sucessfully used to treat alzheimers. |
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OSTEOPOROSIS
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progressive reduction in bone mineral density, mass and strength, resulting in marked bone thinning and vulnerability to fracture
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Harpagophytum procumbens
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antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, bitter tonic, cholagogue, liver tonic
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Osteoporosis later signs
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• Loss of height
• Deformed spinal column with humps • Fractures (especially of hip, arm or wrist occurring with a minor injury • Severe backache • Hip fracture • Sudden back ache with cracking sound indicating vertebral fracture |
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Filipendula ulmaria
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anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
astringent, diuretic, diaphoretic, mild urinary antiseptic, antimicrobial, antacid, stomachic |
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Osteoporosis Causes for women
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1. Low stomach acid
2. Vit D def – conversion, lacking enzyme or disrupted by caffine and alcohol 3. The low levels of oestregene and progesterone after menopause. 4. Lack of exercise – exercise stimulates osteoblasts 5. Lack of sun exposure – low vitamin D – low Ca 6. High protein diet – too acidic 7. Poor Diet - Soft drinks, Refined sugar – acidity 8. Not enough green leafy vegetables: lack of vitamins and minerals, including Ca, vitamin K and boron 9. Low Mg, Vit C, B6, B12 & Folate |
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Salix Alba
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anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
astringent, tonic, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, |
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Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment
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1. Regular exercise
2. Stop smoking 3. Reduced coffee and soft drinks 4. Try to stay in sunshine 5. Take supplements: Ca, vitamin D, Mg, boron, silicon (it is responsible for cross linking collagen strands thus strengthening the connective tissue matrix of bone) , Vit B6 and B12, folic acid • Green leafy veg: rich in Ca, vitamin K and boron – asparagus, oats, Brassica family • Mg rich foods: seaweed, almonds, cashews, black strap molasses, brown rice, rye, tofu, Brewers Yeast, dark green leafy vegetables • Eat whole foods and take some super foods • Reduce salt, sugar, animal protein, soft drinks, alcohol and coffee |
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GLAUCOMA (Acute)
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the intra-ocular pressure is increased due to impaired or obstructed drainage of aqueous fluid, damaging the optic nerve and may cause loss of vision.
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Cimifuga racemosa
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anti-rheumatic, emmenagogue, anti-spasmodic, alterative, sedative, relaxing nervine, tonic, mild analgesic,
oestrogenic, uterine tonic spasm, muscular rheumatism, myalgia, lumbago, sciatica, hysteria, whooping cough, chorea, rheumatism, menopause, PMT, whooping cough, tinnitus 1. All musclo-skeletal problems – rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica / neuralgia, facial and intercostal neuralgia, cramps, lower back pain, stiffness and soreness after exercise. 2. Normalises female reproductive system, delayed or painful menstruation, secondary amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, ovarian pain, ovarian insufficiency, uterine cramps, breast pains, migraine of hormonal origin, menopausal symptoms, female infertility. Suppresses luteinising hormone LH. 3. Tinnitus. Cimicifuga has been shown to have anti-spasmodic and CNS depressant activities. It is also a peripheral vasodilator and can lower blood pressure. NOT in pregnancy, except at birth |
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Glaucoma S&S
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1. Red swollen hard eyeball
2. Excruciatingly painful 3. Impaired vision (may see haloes around electric lights or have narrowed peripheral vision) 4. May have headache 5. The pupil is dilated (one more than the other) and fixed 6. Green shadow on the iris 7. A person may be nauseous and vomiting |
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Viburnam opulus
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antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, mild sedative, analgesic, smooth and skeletal muscle relaxant
astringent, cardiac tonic, uterine relaxant, |
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GLAUCOMA (chronic) - Causes, Herbs 3 & Actions, vits
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High BP, steroids, stress, dietary deficiencies, poor collagen integrity, damage from past inflammations, frequent use of medications (antihistamines, tranquilizers, etc.). 56 drugs, including steroids, can cause glaucoma!
Herbs: Specific: Vaccinium myrtyllus - antioxident, anti-inflammatory, vesoprotective,collogen enhancer Ginkgo Biloba, Coleus Forskohlii - indicated in some books, as external application. Avoid B2 and herbs rich in B2 such as Licorice Anti-inflammatories - Curcuma Longa, antioxidents. |
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Apium graveolens
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Antirhumatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic, nervine
main use is in the treatment of gout, rhumatism and arthristis. |
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Red Flags (ophthalmology):
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• A sudden loss of sight in a non-red eye, big floaters, “flashers” - can be retinal detachment
• Watch for any impaired or blurred vision in diabetic person - diabetic retinopathy • Watering and photophobia with no red eye - serious, could be retinal damage • Headaches, visual disturbances and pain in the eye - could be glaucoma, shingles, temporal arteritis • Blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision - can be glaucoma or MS • Watch out for any unexplained or severe visual disturbance, painful eyes |
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CATARACT what is and S&S
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gradual loss of sight following chemical disturbance in the lens protein resulting degeneration and opacity of the lens.
Signs and Symptoms • Very slow onset (usually associated with aging) • No pain • Slow decrease in vision • Diabetes - diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. High levels of sugar in blood make lens less transparent |
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Cataract Treatment
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Vaccinium myrtillus - anthocyanoside flavonoids content, bilberry anthocyanosides enhance collagen integrity, stabilize capillary permeability
Antioxidants Vit E Vit C EFA's grape seed extract can have a therapeutic impact on even the most miniscule of blood vessels, and since it aids in the blood and fluid circulation in the eyes it is also considered a good choice as a herbal preventive remedy |
