What nutrients are required for Phase I detoxification?
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Folic Acid
What nutrients are required for Phase II detoxification?
Cysteine, Glycine, Glutamine (*for glutathione production - essential and most important antioxidant for neutralising free radicals*)
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Folic Acid
*also sulphur foods, the brassica family, curcumins (turmeric)
General liver function is impacted by ..... (list 4 points)
1) Alcohol
2) Saturated and Trans Fats
3) Drugs (both prescription and recreational)
4) Heavy metals
* to be more specific drug-wise - paracetamol, aspirin, NSAIDs
Why is glutathione important in detoxification?
Crucial step in Phase II detoxification pathway - it is the most important antioxidant for neutralising free radicals
Give examples of the brassica family
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts
What does methylation detoxify?
Excess oestrogens
*retarded by deficiencies in B12 and folic acid
List the 3 main categories of parasites.
1) Protozoa (single-celled organisms)
2) Nematodes (round worms and other worms)
3) Platyhelminthes (tapeworms and flukes)
What natural remedies would you give to somebody with a protozoa infestation?
Golden Seal
Barberry
Oil of Oregano
What 4 things would you give to somebody to prevent parasites?
Garlic
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Apple Cider Vinegar
Turmeric
List the 6 heavy metals
Arsenic
Lead
Cadmium
Mercury
Aluminum
Copper
What does chelate mean?
To create a ring-like complex, or in loose terms 'grab and bond to'
What would you give as part of a heavy metal detox?
Coriander (cilantro) - a mild chelator
Chlorella - chelator
Modified Citrus Pectin
Garlic
Zinc (protects against cadmium and copper poisoning)
DHEA - define!
Dehydroepiandrosterone
A hormone precursor to testosterone and oestrogen (among many other hormones). Synthesised from cholesterol and manufacturedin the adrenal glands.
Negatively affected by stress, cortisol is a direct competitor with DHEA. Healthy levels of DHEA can be maintained with regular fasting and exercise, good quality sleep, high quality nutrients and no stimulants
Who founded Tissue Salts?
Dr Wilhelm Heinrich Schussler
How many tissue salts are there?
12 mineral tissue salts
Who founded Bach flowers?
Dr Edward Bach
How many Bach flower remedies are there?
38 in total:
- 12 healers
- 7 helpers
- second 19
What is the typical dosage of Bach Remedies?
Dosage is minimum of 4 drops x 4 times daily
But you can take more often in acute situations!
What other methods can you take Bach Flower Remedies?
As a room spray
In the bath
In a massage oil
In a bottle of mineral water
In a cream
What is silica good for? (tissue salts)
Skin cleanser
For skin conditioning and cleansing pimples, spots and brittle nails.
Good for:
1) Abscesses and boils
2) Splinters and foreign bodies
3) Clear blind pimples / spots
4) Chronic discharging wounds
Give 4 dietary sources of silica (*CLAS)
Celery
Lentils
Apricots
Spinach
What is the dosage of tissue salts?
There is no simple 'correct dosage' as the amount needed is influenced by the type and severity of symptoms.
Adults:
4 tablets dissolved under the tongue, x3 times daily before meals
Children (3+ years)
2 tablets dissolved under the tongue, x3 times daily before meals
Children (under 3 years and over 3 months)
1 tablet dissolved under tongue, x3 times daily before meals
What is the difference between colonic hydrotherapy and an enema?
Colonics:
- Must be performed by qualified practitioner
- Water is able to reach the ileocecal valve
- A number of washes are performed
- Has more of a re-educating, cleansing, toning function.
Enemas:
- Can be performed by self.- 1 litre only goes to approximately
the top of the descending colon
(splenic flexure).
- The fluid is held for a period of time before evacuating
- Has more of a healing (mucous
membranes) and cleansing
function.
What are the contraindications for colonics and enemas?
• All Inflammatory Bowel conditions.
• Bleeding or painful haemorrhoids.
• Liver disease.
• Kidney disease.
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Pregnancy.
• Infants
• Bowel / rectal carcinoma.
• Recent abdominal surgery (within 6 months).
• Inguinal or other abdominal hernias.
• Long-term steroidal use.
Where are tissue salts absorbed?
In the mouth *the most rapid absorption
What are the four types of toxins?
ENDOGENOUS
EXOGENOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL
NATURAL
The following list of pathways are involved in which Phase of liver detoxification?
What is the chemical and latin name for Calc Fluor?
Chemical name = Calcium Fluoride
Latin name = Calcarea Fluoricum
What is the chemical and latin name for Kali Mur?
Chemical name = Potassium Chloride
Latin name = Kalium Muriaticum
* kali = potassium
* mur = chloride
What is the chemical and latin name for Nat Mur?
Chemical name = Sodium Chloride
Latin name = Natrium Muriaticum
What is the key action of Kali Phos?
Nerve nutrient
*for anxiety, stress
What is the key action of Calc Fluor
Tissue Restorer
*(for dental decay and loss of tissue elasticity)
What is the key action for Nat Sulph?
Water eliminator
*for oedema, diabetes
What is the key action for Silica?
Skin cleanser
*for abscesses/boils, malformed nails
What is the key organ affinity for Mag Phos
Muscles (it is a relaxant) - can help with spasms, restlessness
What tissue salt is used as an anti-inflammatory?
Ferr Phos
*good for tonsillitis and otitis media - has affinity for the blood
Which tissue salt is good for the respiratory organs?
Kali Mur
*a respiratory decongestant - good for common cold, bronchitis
Which tissue salt would you use for oedema or diabetes?
Nat Sulph - water eliminator - affinity for liver and gallbladder
Which tissue salt would you use for heartburn or rheumatism?
Nat Phos - neutraliser - affinity for stomach
What tissue salt would you use on the bones or in poor slow dentition, lack of endurance?
Calc Phos
What tissue salt is for connective tissue?
Calc Fluor (Tissue salt no. 1)
What tissue salt is a good moisture regulator, good for the mucous membranes?
Nat Mur - great in excessive moisture, dryness / clear watery discharge
Other than silica, which has an affinity for the skin, hair and nails, which other tissue salt also has an affinity for the skin?
Kali Sulph
*and Calc sulph - a system purifier (liver and skin)
What sensation on the tongue would be produced with a silica deficiency?
HAIR ON TONGUE FEELING
What tongue sign would be present for Mag Phos deficiency?
Teeth indentations
Swollen clean tongue
What would be shown on the tongue with Ferrum phos deficiency (think of its affinity to the bloodhere!)
Red to dark red with swelling and no coating
What sign on tongue would you see with Calc Fluor deficiency (no.1)?
Cracked, inflammation, swelling, hardness
What sign on tongue would you see with Nat Mur deficiency?
*think Bubbly Mur
Bubbles on sides
Frothy coating
numbness and tingling
What facial signs would appear with a Ferrum Phos deficiency? *think blood
Redness
Red, hot earlobes
Bluish-black circles under the eyes
What facial signs would show with a silica deficiency?
Laugh lines and crows feet
Split hair ends
Wrinkles
Burst veins in whites of the eye
Which tissue salt deficiency would cause pigmentation spots on the face?
Kali Sulph
Which tissue salt deficiency would cause a milky appearance to the skin?
Kali Mur (mur - milky)
Which tissue salt deficiency would cause a waxy appearance and yoghurt appearance?
Calc Phos
Which tissue salt deficiency would cause alabaster-like skin colouring, a dirty appearance and 'age' / liver spots?
Calc Sulph
Which tissue salt deficiency is associated with bad breath, frosted cluster to the eyes due to weak life force, sunken temples and an ash grey appearance (often on the chin)?
