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• Feeling unwell for more than 24 hours after physical activity• Un-refreshing sleep• Significant impairment of short-term memory or concentration• Muscle pain• Pain in the joints without swelling or redness• Headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity• Tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpit• A sore throat that is frequent or recurring
• There is no clear cause• There is a belief that its caused by a combination of several triggers• These include viral infections, nutrient deficiency, stress, hormone
imbalance, extremely low blood pressure, immune system problems, allergies and immune reactions to food and environment, and exposure to toxins
• Common nutrient deficiencies seen in people with CFS are B12, folic acid, Vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, and essential fatty acids
• While fatigue is common, CFS is rare in comparison• It affects only 3,000 in every 100,000 adults• Usually occurs in those between 25-50 years old• More common in women• More common in those who are overweight• Rare in children• May occur in teens after certain illnesses like mononucleosis and
the flu
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• Initial focus of treatment is making patient physically feel better• This is done by addressing any symptoms that are present• In this stage of treatment it is common to use pain relievers,
antidepressants, sleeping pills, physical therapy, and psychological counseling
• The next phase of treatment focuses on coping and making lifestyle changes
• There are close to 100 different autoimmune diseases• More common in women than men• Affects women of childbearing age• Certain diseases affect certain races or ethnic backgrounds (lupus-
African Americans & Hispanics)• Those with a genetic predisposition may or may not develop an
autoimmune disease• This often depends on other risk factors
• Depends on the type of autoimmune disease • There are many different medications available• The first general step in treatment is to relieve any symptoms
present• Other parts of treatment may include replacing the body with
substances that it may no longer be able to make on its own (diabetes-insulin)
• Taking immune suppressing drugs may also help in some cases to control inflammation
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• Each individual autoimmune disorder may benefit from nutrition in different ways
• For example, Celiac flare-ups can be prevented by avoiding gluten in the diet, and diabetes from sugar
• In general it is important to eat a balanced diet of nutrient dense foods
• It is also important to avoid toxins, nutrient deficiencies, processed foods, and foods that may cause an allergic or inflammatory response in the body
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• A combination of symptoms that result when the adrenal glands function below normal
• When this happens, the adrenal gland fails to make necessary hormones such as cortisol
• Affects every organ and system in the body, as well as the metabolism, fluid balance, and sex drive
• Also called hypoadrenia• Not considered an actual diagnosis in the medical community• Recognized more in alternative medicine since the release of the book,
Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome by Dr. James L. Wilson
• Everybody is susceptible to adrenal fatigue • It can affect even the healthiest people • Common in people that have a hard time reacting to and avoiding
stress• Risk factors are very common in life• Very common in general
• Extreme fatigue in the morning and trouble waking up• Feeling tired early in the morning and mid afternoon• Feeling tired for no reason• Hard time recovering from illness or stress• Symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)• Salty and sweet cravings
• Feel better with more energy in the evenings• Low blood pressure• Loss of body hair and body aches• Weight loss, weight gain, or the inability to lose weight
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• Since it’s not recognized in the medical community, there are little medical treatments available
• Getting hormone levels checked can be a great way to see when and how you are affected most
• Making lifestyle modifications such as changing sleep patterns, increasing exercise, avoiding stimulants, managing stress, avoiding toxins and sugars, and increasing nutrients
• Supplements recommended for treatment are melatonin, DHEA, Vitamins C & E, B Vitamins, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, molybdenum, chromium, copper, iodine, adrenal cell extracts, and essential fatty acids
• Other supplements include skullcap, rhodiola, ashwagandha, and green tea
• Avoiding stress is key• Learning how to process and manage uncontrollable stress
(tragedy)• Supporting healthy sleep patterns• Exercising• Avoiding toxins, smoking, and drugs • Practice regular cleansing methods of the mind and spirit
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• Avoiding nutrient deficiencies• Avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and sugar• Avoiding processed foods full of toxic additives and preservatives• Eating a balanced diet of nutrient dense foods• Practice regular cleansing and detox methods of the body
• Chemical messengers of the body• Made in and secreted by the endocrine glands of the endocrine
system• The main endocrine glands include the pituitary, pineal, thymus,
thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, and ovaries• Very potent - a little goes a long way• Affect many processes in the body including metabolism, growth &
development, mood, sexual function, and reproduction• Classified as either steroids or protein
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The Adrenal Cortex produces (Cortical hormones = all steroids):• Aldosterone: Helps the body conserve sodium ions and water• Cortisol: Increases blood glucose and regulates changes in the
body in response to stress• Gonadocorticoids (Sex Hormones): Androgens (male hormones)
and estrogens (female hormones) are secreted in small amounts in both sexes
• Epinephrine & Norepinephrine: Secreted in response to stimulus (stress) and prepares body with “fight or flight” response
The Gonads produce:• Male sex hormones (androgens)
– Testosterone: Important for growth and development of male sex organs, bone and muscle growth, puberty changes (voice/body hair), and increased sex drive
– DHEA: Aids in production of estrogen and testosterone• Female sex hormones
– Estrogen: Important for breast development, fat distribution in hips, legs and breasts, development of female sex organs
– Progesterone: Made in the adrenal glands an is responsible for thickening of uterus to prepare for pregnancy
• Low Progesterone: Vitamin C, chasteberry, bladderwrack, and saffron
• Low Cortisol: Vitamin C & B Vitamins (B1 & B6), licorice root, and grapefruit juice
• High Cortisol: Vitamin C, Phosphatidylserine (PS), fish oil, L-theanine, L-lysine/L-arginine combo, L-tyrosine, Asian & Korean red ginseng, Ashwagandha, and rhodiola
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• Extremely common and frequently overlooked• Over 75% of women suffer from some kind of hormone imbalance • Most common in those with chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies,
regular toxin exposure, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, poor sleep patterns, and increasing age
• Birth control pills• Creams, gels, pills, and patches are given for estrogen,
progesterone, cortisol, and testosterone • Thyroid pills• Self injections for testosterone• Pellet therapy: Pellets injected into the body as a time-released,
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): – Synthetic hormones given by methods mentioned above– Risks involved are stroke, heart disease, blood clots, and breast cancer– Higher risk for postmenopausal women– Once was believed to prevent certain diseases such as osteoporosis
• Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): – Believed to be a better option than regular HRT– Hormones are identical to human hormones– Dosage is customized per patient– Not enough evidence to support them as being safer choices– Constant monitoring/evaluation supplied
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• Lifestyle modifications are some of the best ways to prevent hormone imbalance
• These include increasing exercise, healthy sleep patterns, stress management, avoiding toxin exposure, regular practice of detox, and cleansing methods
• Some of the most common include breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, brain cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, lymphoma, and leukemia
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• Classified by an uncontrolled growth of lung cells• One of the most common types of cancer leading to death• One of the most preventable • There are two major types: Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell
lung cancer• The more common non-small type has many varieties• More than 80% is caused by smoking and genetics
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• Together referred to as colorectal cancer• Classified by an uncontrolled growth of colon or rectal cells• If it begins in the colon it’s called colon cancer, if it begins in the
rectum it’s called rectal cancer• Usually begins as a small polyp which most often are benign• Cancer often doesn’t have symptoms• Exact cause is unknown but risks include family history and poor
• Classified by a cancerous tumor in one or both ovaries due to abnormal cell growth
• Easily spreads to other parts of the body• The most common kind occurs in postmenopausal women• Often has no early symptoms but warning signs include sudden
bloating, belly and pelvic pain, difficulty eating, and urinary problems• Exact cause is unknown but risks include genetics and DNA
• Classified by an uncontrolled growth of cervical cells• Usually caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be
sexually transmitted• Believed that HPV vaccine may reduce the risk• May go unnoticed for years• Symptoms include abnormal bleeding, pain during intercourse and
blood tinged discharge• Can be diagnosed with a Pap smear
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• Classified by a cancerous tumor in the brain• Symptoms include seizures, confusion, behavior changes, and
sleepiness• Benign tumors may also present symptoms• There are many types of brain tumors• Causes include genetics, toxin exposure, radiation, HIV infection,
• An aggressive cancer classified by an uncontrolled growth of pancreatic cells
• Roughly 1 out of 76 people will get it• Usually affects both men and women equally over the age 45• Classified as exocrine pancreatic cancer or endocrine pancreatic
cancer depending on which part is affected• Exact cause is unknown but risks include smoking, family history,
• Classified by an uncontrolled growth of skin cells on the outer layer of skin
• Types include melanoma, basal cell, and squamous cell• The most common type of cancer worldwide• Three times more common in men• Sun exposure is the most common cause• Other risk factors include family history, geography, and skin color
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• Can be classified as Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma• They are both cancers of the lymphatic system• The difference is the type of cells affected• Important to diagnose properly because treatments are different• May be either aggressive or nonaggressive• Can start anywhere in the body and spread easily• Exact cause is unknown but may be triggered by infection or toxin
• There is no clear cure for cancer• There are many treatment options available depending on the type• Patients often receive a combination of different treatments• The goal of treatment is to kill or remove all of the cancer cells
• Some of the most common treatments are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, gene therapy, targeted therapy, and transplants (bone marrow)
• Surgery may be a successful option as long as the cancer is in one place
• Chemotherapy is a drug used to kill the cancer that has many side effects
• Radiology uses radiation to kill the cancer cells and also has many side effects
• Some common treatment side effects include fatigue, endocrine changes, diabetes, incontinence, infertility, hair loss, weight loss/gain, cognitive problems, osteoporosis, pain, sexual dysfunction, and neuropathy
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• Cancers that are associated with certain behaviors are most easily prevented by avoiding those behaviors
• Examples of these are smoking and lung cancer, alcohol and liver cancer, and sun exposure and skin cancer
• Certain types of screening can help prevent cancer development such as breast self-exams and Pap smears
• Other preventative measures include staying active, avoiding environmental toxins, smoking and alcohol, regular detoxification and cleansing, staying at a healthy weight, managing blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
• Eating a balanced diet made up of nutrient dense foods• Increase antioxidants and immune boosting foods such as garlic,
ginger, turmeric, and curry• Increase cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower • Eat a rainbow of fruits and veggies• Follow a plant-based diet• Increase water intake• Avoid or choose higher quality animal products
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• Buy organic• Increase whole grains and fiber• Avoid carcinogens in food such as preservatives, artificial colors and
flavors, nitrates/nitrites, and pesticides• Avoid nutrient deficiencies• Choose healthier cooking methods• Important nutrients include Vitamins A, C, and E, B Vitamins, beta-
carotene, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, and L-cysteine
• Also referred to as diabetes mellitus• A group of metabolic diseases that affects the body’s blood glucose
(blood sugar)• Complications associated with diabetes include extremely high or
low blood sugar, diseases of the small and large vessels in the body (eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart), atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pain in the arms and legs due to low blood supply
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• Classified as an autoimmune disease• The body can’t make insulin therefore can’t breakdown sugar• Occurs when the immune system kills the pancreatic cells that
produce insulin• Also referred to as “juvenile diabetes” or “insulin-dependent
diabetes”• Makes up only about 10% of diabetic cases• May occur at any age but most common in those 20 and under
• Depending on the type, it may be caused by:– The cells not making insulin– Not making enough insulin – Cells not responding to the insulin that is made
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• Obesity• Family history• Race• History of gestational diabetes or baby with high birth weight• High blood pressure• Unhealthy cholesterol levels• Lack of exercise• Genetics in combination with environmental triggers
• Goal of treatment is to prevent high blood sugar without causing it to get too low
• Home test kits are used to check blood sugar • Type 1 Diabetes may be treated with diet, exercise, and insulin• Type 2 Diabetes may be treated with weight loss, diet, and exercise • If Type 2 is not treated properly then oral medication is given
• Portion control - Be aware of proper serving sizes • Avoid foods high in fat and refined sugars• Choose healthier cooking methods• Increase fiber• Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables
• Refers to overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being• Ability to adapt and cope with the normal stresses of life• Void of mental illness (disorder)• Mental illness refers to the many issues of emotional, biochemical,
and perceptual nature• These may include anxiety, ADHD, depression, suicide, addiction,
• Some of the causes may include loneliness, family history, stress, financial problems, nutritional deficiencies, bullying, drug/alcohol abuse, trauma, and abuse
• If left untreated it may lead to suicide or other dangerous behavior• Treatments include understanding the underlying cause of
depression, prescription drugs, therapy, lifestyle and diet changes, and alternative methods
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• Refers to the act of taking ones own life• People who are suicidal often need/want help but won’t ask for it• It is important to recognize warning signs
• Identify and correct any nutrient deficiencies• Mineral deficiencies can be the cause of some mental conditions • Low levels of zinc can affect blood carbon dioxide levels and
emotions • Low levels of magnesium or potassium can cause decreased energy
and depression• Food allergies or intolerances may cause psychological issues• Most common foods include milk, corn, wheat, food chemicals,
• Eat a well balanced diet of nutrient dense food • Avoid nutrient deficiencies• Take and age appropriate multivitamin• Avoid foods that may trigger fatigue and mood swings such as
refined sugars and unhealthy fats• Drink plenty of fluids
• Also called Cardiovascular Disease • The leading cause of death in the United States• Includes a number of different conditions that affect heart’s function
and structure• Other conditions directly linked to heart disease are inflammation,
• Coronary Artery Disease (Atherosclerosis): – A narrowing and hardening of the arteries due to buildup of plaque– Results in a lack of oxygen to heart and organs
• Heart Valve Disease:– Refers to the heart valves not working like they should– Common types are Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) and Valvular Stenosis
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension):– High blood pressure is a main risk factor for heart disease– Refers to excessive pressure caused by the pumping of blood against
the artery walls– The arteries stretch in response to the pressure causing them to
weaken– Ideal blood pressure is no more than 120/80– When the pressure is higher, it causes the heart to work harder– There are many risk factors including smoking, obesity, lack of exercise,
alcoholism, stress, genetics, age, and high intake of sodium
• There are several uncontrollable risk factors including:– Age– Family History – Race - African Americans and Mexican Americans are more prone– Post-Menopause
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• Only half of all patients hospitalized for heart disease have high cholesterol
• Recent evidence doesn’t support the idea that high levels of cholesterol contribute to heart disease
• The Framingham Heart Study, which is the most extensive study on risk factors for cardiovascular disease ever done, found that there is zero correlation between large amounts of cholesterol in the diet and the risk of heart disease
• Lifestyle changes include stop smoking, regular exercise, control blood pressure/cholesterol/blood sugar, stress management, practice good hygiene, meditation, and relaxation techniques
• Other alternative treatments include coping and support, acupuncture, and herbs such as gingko biloba, ginger, and Hawthorne berry
• Eat a plant-based diet• Avoid unhealthy fats, high sodium, cholesterol, and refined sugars• Choose complex carbs and lean proteins• Don’t skip meals (helps to balance blood sugar levels)• Increase heart supporting supplements and foods such as
• Stop smoking• Regular exercise• Maintain healthy weight• Reduce and manage stress• Avoid alcohol and drug use• Manage health conditions• Follow good hygiene methods
• Also referred to as “Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)”• Damage to the brain due to a blockage or bleeding in the brain• This leads to a lack of oxygen to the brain, which kills brain cells
quickly• The abilities that are controlled by the part of the brain that dies are
• Causes of ischemic strokes include blood clots, atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, heart valve problems, congenital heart defects, blood vessel inflammation, heart failure, heart attack, and low blood pressure
• Causes of hemorrhagic strokes include bleeding in the brain, high blood pressure, aneurysm, blood-clotting problems, blood vessel inflammation, trauma, radiation, and blood vessel disorders
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• Alternative methods include mind body medicine (meditation, guided imagery), bodywork (massage, yoga), acupuncture, exercise, homeopathy, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and aromatherapy
• Avoid foods high in cholesterol, refined sugar, and salt • Avoid alcohol and tobacco• Increase whole grains, healthy fats, plant foods, and mild spices
• Knowing and controlling your risk factors• Managing high blood pressure/cholesterol/diabetes• Quitting smoking• Regular exercise• Avoiding drugs and alcohol• Treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if needed• If at high risk, take preventative medicine (anti-platelet/
anticoagulants)
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• Eat a plant-based diet• Avoid diets high in red meats and saturated fats, salt, and sugar• Increase antioxidants, B Vitamins, potassium, and healthy fats
Respiratory diseases that affect the airways include:• Asthma - Characterized by inflamed airways causing shortness of breath • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ) - Difficulty taking
normal breaths• Cystic Fibrosis - Inability to clear mucous from pathways• Bronchitis - Viral infection of the airway leading to chronic cough• Emphysema - Characterized by air getting trapped in the lungs• Common Cold - Viral infection caused by the coronavirus or rhinovirus• Flu - Very contagious infection caused be the influenza virus
Respiratory diseases that affect the air sacs (alveoli) include:• Pneumonia - A bacterial infection of the alveoli• Tuberculosis - A form of pneumonia, caused by the bacteria
Mycobacterium tuberculosis• Lung cancer - May develop anywhere in the lungs• Pulmonary Edema - Characterized by fluid leaking out of the blood vessels
into the alveoli• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - Extreme and sudden
injury to the lungs due to an infection
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There are several controllable risk factors including:• Smoking• Lack of exercise• Toxin/chemical exposure• Uncontrolled chronic disease• Obesity• Poor diet• Allergies
• Respiratory diseases have many different causes including obstruction, restriction, inflammation, fluid buildup, infection, congenital defects, and injury or trauma
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• Avoid smoking and second hand smoke• Wear protective mask in industrial situations• Regular exercise• Deep breathing techniques• Avoid toxin exposure• Good personal hygiene habits• Use a good air purifier
Hyperthyroidism: • Characterized by too much thyroid hormone in the body• Also referred to as overactive thyroid• May or may not cause symptoms• These include weight loss, nervousness, moodiness, increased
heart rate, and sweating
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Hypothyroidism: • Characterized by not enough thyroid hormone in the body• Also referred to as underactive thyroid• More common in women than men• Cause the body to “slow down, ” leading to decreased heart rate,
Goiter:• An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland• May or may not be symptomatic depending on size• May or may not be visible• May be caused by hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism• Iodine deficiency is another common cause