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01/29/2017

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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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Grave's disease
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Crohn's Disease most often affects what part of the body?
Definition
small intestines
Term
When looking up information on Alzheimer's, under what heading might you need to look first?
Definition
Dementia
Term
What key nutrients are missing when a person's body has accumulated excessive heavy metals?
Definition
minerals
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Addison's Disease is a ... state of the ... glands
Definition
hypoactive, adrenal
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Menstrual blood contains ... x the calcium that regular blood contains.
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40
Term
Inflammation of the joint, usually accompanied by pain, and, frequently, changes in structure.
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arthritis
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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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Rheumatism
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Increased porosity of bone.
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osteoporosis
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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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osteo-arthritis
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What herb could be considered a non-steriodal anti-inflammatory?
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ginger
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Name two homeopathics that should be considered when helping someone with the different forms of arthritis... & ...
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ledum, rhus tox
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What is considered a good Bach remedy to use wit arthritis conditions?
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beech
Term
Which blood type is more likely to develop Osteoarthritis?
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A
Term
Which blood type is more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Definition
O
Term
What is the name of the condition when the body tissues die and ultimately, decay as a result of an inadequate oxygen supply?
Definition
gangrene
Term
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.
Definition
Syphilis
Term
List the 8 symptoms that must occur before someone is said to have Lupus.
Definition
- low wbc count
- butterfly rash
- sores in mouth
- arthritis
- seizures and psychosis
- sun sensitivity
- specific antibodies in the blood
- abnormal cells in the urine
Term
Describe the symptoms that may occur when a person is said to have Meniere's Disease.
Definition
- 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?
Definition
multiple sclerosis
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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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muscular dystrophy
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Which condition involves the neurotransmitter dopamine?
Definition
Parkinson's
Term
This condition appears as patches of silvery scales or red areas on the legs, knees, elbows, scalp, ears, and back.
Definition
Psoriasis
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This condition is a circulatory disorder that results in the hands, and sometimes the feet, being hypersensitive to the cold.
Definition
Raynaud's
Term
This word means located around the tooth.
Definition
Peridontal
Term
An advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the bone supporting the teeth begins to erode as a result of the infection.
Definition
pyorrhea
Term
Inflammation of the gums.
Definition
gingivitis
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Inflammation of the oral tissue, and may affect the lips, palate, and insides of the cheeks.
Definition
stomatitis
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Acute Herpetic Stomatitis is commonly known as ...
Definition
oral herpes of the mouth
Term
aphthous stomatitis is better known as ...
Definition
canker scores
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Muscular Dystrophy has been linked with a significant deficiency in which vitamin?
Definition
vitamin E
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MS is most commonly found in which blood type?
Definition
O
Term
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?
Definition
Lou Gherig's disease
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Describe in one sentence Diabetes insipidus.
Definition
deficiency of hormone vasopressin secreted by pituitary or/and inability for kidneys to proces it.
Term
Describe in one sentence Juvenile Diabetes
Definition
damage of beta cells in pancreas, the body is unable to produce adequete supplies of insulin as a result.
Term
Describe in one sentence Type II diabetes
Definition
non-insulin related type diabetes
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Who discovered that diabetic patients had incompetent ileocecal valves?
Definition
kellogg
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What invader is associated with Diabetes?
Definition
parasites
Term
What mineral is usually very deficient in those who have diabetes?
Definition
potassium
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What two foods are especially good for diabetics?
Definition
cinnamon and artichokes
Term
What two essential oils are especially good for diabetics?
Definition
dill & coriander
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What essential oil is not recommended for those with Diabetes?
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angelica
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What is a good color for someone with Diabetes to wear?
Definition
orange
Term
Brief massive muscle jerks occur.
Definition
myoclonic
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The person may see, hear, or sense things that do not exist.
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simple partial sensory
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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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Generalized tonic clonic
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Most common in children, characterized by a blank stare lasting about 30 seconds.
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absence
Term
A blank stare random activity, and a chewing motion are characteristic.
Definition
complex partial
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jerking begins in the fingers and toes and progresses up through the body.
Definition
simple partial jackonian
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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.
Definition
atonic
Term
Colitis is usually a disease of what part of the body?
Definition
large intestines
Term
What homeopathic remedy is said to be very good for colitis?
Definition
colchicum
Term
Which blood type is more likely to develop colitis?
Definition
O
Term
What food is especially good for colitis?
Definition
okra
Term
Shinny skin on the back of the hand is an indication of a lack of what mineral?
Definition
sodium
Term
Bone cancer is often a serious problem with ... in the bone
Definition
fungus
Term
Who is more likely to develop Osteoporosis?
Definition
white women
Term
Describe the Adrenal test.
Definition
Term
Does the adrenal test help to indicate ... conditions for the adrenals?
Definition
hypo
Term
Which herb is especially good for hypoactive adrenal conditions?
Definition
licorice root
Term
Dowager's hump is due to what condition?
Definition
Osteoporosis
Term
Next to stroke, what is the most common neurological disease?
Definition
epilepsy
Term
what are the two types of gangrene?
Definition
wet and dry
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Which neurological condition is studied by Naturopaths to be linked to vaccines?
Definition
epilepsy
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