Lesson 13 - Chapter 18 Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What problems are associated with sugar intake?

A

Yeast overgrowth
Alcoholism
Anxiety
Depression

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2
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Which food helps heal anemia, the liver, the intestines, and breath?

A

Wheatgrass

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3
Q

Benefits of fasting

A

Reduction of allergies
Creativity
Better sleep
Anti-aging effects

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4
Q

Juices most helpful in weight loss include:

A

Grapefruit
Lemon
Cucumber
Greens

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5
Q

Alcohol intake and abuse is damaging to the heart and blood vessels and leads to cardiovascular diseases and dysfunctions

A

True

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6
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Carbohydrate metabolism is affected by alcohol and can lead to hypoglycaemia and diabetes

A

True

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7
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How to alcoholism cause fat to build up in the liver?

A

It slows fat metabolism

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8
Q

Nutrients that can help reduce sugar cravings

A

B vitamins
L-glutamine
Chromium
Zinc

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9
Q

During detox, more toxins are released from the body. Greater intake of what things will provide protection against those toxins?

A

Water
Fibre
Antioxidants

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10
Q

What adds to increased toxicity?

A

Poor digestion
Reduced liver function
Poor elimination through the kidneys

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11
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What is the most important detoxifier?

A

Water

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12
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Which herbs are useful in detox as a laxative?

A

Senna leaf
Licorice
Dandelion

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13
Q

Swear, sebaceous glands, and tears are part of which detox system?

A

Skin and dermal

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14
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How do we acquire toxins from the environment?

A

Inhaling, ingesting, physical contact

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15
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The liver helps transform many toxic substances into harmless agents

A

True

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16
Q

What are potential symptoms of sugar detox?

A

Fatigue
Anxiety
Irritability
Palpitations

17
Q

What herb is a blood purifier and increases fluid elimination and sweat?

A

Cayenne pepper

18
Q

What is the most important detoxification organ?

19
Q

What are some negative effects of caffeine?

A

Anxiety
Heartburn
Palpitations
Kidney stones

20
Q

It is recommended to take nutritional supplements during a fast

21
Q

What nutrients support liver detox

A
B3
B6
A
C
Zinc
Selenium
22
Q

Regular exercise is important during a cleanse as it stimulates sweating and encourages elimination through the skin

23
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An acidic diet causes more nicotine cravings than an alkaline diet

24
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People who over consume protein seem to crave sugar and carb foods

25
Many of the toxins that we ingest or make are stored where:
In the fatty tissue
26
Internally, the body produces toxins through its normal every day function
True
27
Arthritis, allergies, obesity, many skin problems, fatigue, pains, coughs, immune weakness, headaches can all be related to toxicity
True