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This disorder occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, resulting in an overactive metabolic state. |
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Crohn's Disease most often affects what part of the body? |
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When looking up information on Alzheimer's, under what heading might you need to look first? |
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What key nutrients are missing when a person's body has accumulated excessive heavy metals? |
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Addison's Disease is a ... state of the ... glands |
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Menstrual blood contains ... x the calcium that regular blood contains. |
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Inflammation of the joint, usually accompanied by pain, and, frequently, changes in structure. |
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A general term for acute and chronic conditions characterized by soreness and stiffness of muscles and pain in joints and associated structure. |
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Increased porosity of bone. |
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A non-inflammatory, progressive disorder of movable joints, particularly weight-bearing joints. Deterioration of articular cartilage. |
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Degenerative Joint Disease |
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A chronic disease involving the joints, especially those bearing weight. Characterized by destruction of articular cartilage, overgrowth of bone with lipping and spur formation and impaired function. |
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What herb could be considered a non-steriodal anti-inflammatory? |
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Name two homeopathics that should be considered when helping someone with the different forms of arthritis... & ... |
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What is considered a good Bach remedy to use wit arthritis conditions? |
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Which blood type is more likely to develop Osteoarthritis? |
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Which blood type is more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis? |
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What is the name of the condition when the body tissues die and ultimately, decay as a result of an inadequate oxygen supply? |
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Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis is also known as ... or ... |
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ALS or Lou Gherig's Disease |
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When being tested for Lupus, the actual test given was originally the ... test. |
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List the 8 symptoms that must occur before someone is said to have Lupus. |
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- low wbc count - butterfly rash - sores in mouth - arthritis - seizures and psychosis - sun sensitivity - specific antibodies in the blood - abnormal cells in the urine |
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Describe the symptoms that may occur when a person is said to have Meniere's Disease. |
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- dizziness - loss of hearing - nausea - vertigo |
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What disorder is a progressive, degeneration of the central nervous system, including the brain, the optic nerve, and the spinal cord? |
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What disease is a wasting away and atrophy of muscles, especially the muscles that affect the trunk of the body? |
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Which condition involves the neurotransmitter dopamine? |
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This condition appears as patches of silvery scales or red areas on the legs, knees, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. |
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This condition is a circulatory disorder that results in the hands, and sometimes the feet, being hypersensitive to the cold. |
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This word means located around the tooth. |
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An advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the bone supporting the teeth begins to erode as a result of the infection. |
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Inflammation of the gums. |
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Inflammation of the oral tissue, and may affect the lips, palate, and insides of the cheeks. |
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Acute Herpetic Stomatitis is commonly known as ... |
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aphthous stomatitis is better known as ... |
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Muscular Dystrophy has been linked with a significant deficiency in which vitamin? |
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MS is most commonly found in which blood type? |
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Which syndrome is marked by muscular weakness and atrophy with spasticity and hyperreflexia due to degeneration of motor neurons of spinal cord, medulla, and cortex? |
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Describe in one sentence Diabetes insipidus. |
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deficiency of hormone vasopressin secreted by pituitary or/and inability for kidneys to proces it. |
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Describe in one sentence Juvenile Diabetes |
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damage of beta cells in pancreas, the body is unable to produce adequete supplies of insulin as a result. |
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Describe in one sentence Type II diabetes |
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non-insulin related type diabetes |
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Who discovered that diabetic patients had incompetent ileocecal valves? |
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What invader is associated with Diabetes? |
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What mineral is usually very deficient in those who have diabetes? |
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What two foods are especially good for diabetics? |
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What two essential oils are especially good for diabetics? |
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What essential oil is not recommended for those with Diabetes? |
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What is a good color for someone with Diabetes to wear? |
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Brief massive muscle jerks occur. |
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The person may see, hear, or sense things that do not exist. |
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Characterized by sudden cries, a fall rigidity and jerking of the muscles shallow breathing, and bluish skin. |
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Most common in children, characterized by a blank stare lasting about 30 seconds. |
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A blank stare random activity, and a chewing motion are characteristic. |
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jerking begins in the fingers and toes and progresses up through the body. |
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A childhood seizure in which the child loses consciousness for about ten seconds and usually falls to the ground because of complete loss of muscle tone. |
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Colitis is usually a disease of what part of the body? |
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What homeopathic remedy is said to be very good for colitis? |
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Which blood type is more likely to develop colitis? |
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What food is especially good for colitis? |
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Shinny skin on the back of the hand is an indication of a lack of what mineral? |
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Bone cancer is often a serious problem with ... in the bone |
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Who is more likely to develop Osteoporosis? |
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Describe the Adrenal test. |
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Does the adrenal test help to indicate ... conditions for the adrenals? |
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Which herb is especially good for hypoactive adrenal conditions? |
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Dowager's hump is due to what condition? |
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Next to stroke, what is the most common neurological disease? |
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what are the two types of gangrene? |
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Which neurological condition is studied by Naturopaths to be linked to vaccines? |
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