Glossary A-Z
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Adrenal Fatigue –a state of exhaustion whereby the adrenal glands have little or no reserves left resulting from a state of constant stress.
AIM program – All Inclusive Method for energetic balancing, clearing frequencies & vibrations that hinder the healing process.
Abraham Hicks – a self empowering teaching that helps you to focus on how you want things to be and to create your own reality.
Andropause – the male menopause
Allergies – a state of hypersensitivity to foods, chemicals or environmental toxins commonly results from having a leaky gut and weak adrenals.
Acupuncture – a system used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to balance the meridians.
Autism – a state that affects a child’s communication often linked to toxicity in the colon, mercury & vaccinations.
Addisons disease – a rare condition that affects the adrenal glands under functioning
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Bio-Meridian Testing – A means of testing using electro dermal principles and the meridian system to assess toxic load, liver function, leaky gut, food intolerances and many other energetic imbalances.
Brain Chemistry – A means of assessing the brain chemical pathways including the neurotransmitters and to find the single nutrient that will balance this naturally.
Bio Identical hormones – The use of natural unadulterated hormones as hormone replacement therapy mainly used in treating menopause & andropause patients.
Biological Terrain – this is the overall state of the body’s internal environment that determines the disease or healing process. Acid & alkaline conditions very much influence this terrain.
Biestrogen – a natural bio identical estrogen preparation composed of 20% Estradiol & 80% Estriol.
Bone Density Scan – A test used to assess and screen for osteoporosis.
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Celtic Sea Salt – a natural unadulterated sea salt rich in minerals.
Cervical dysplasia – a state of early changes in the cervix detected from cervical smears.
Crohn’s disease – an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from anus to mouth, causing a wide variety of symptoms.
Chronic fatigue – A state of feeling constantly tired for no specific reason.
Candida – an over proliferation of fungus in the gastro intestinal system.
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Drainage – the process of eliminating toxic wastes, even at a deep cellular level, out of the body via the main eliminative channels – colon, lymph, kidney, liver& skin.
Detox – the process of reducing the toxic load simply by eliminating further input of toxins or shifting toxins from one part of the body to another. Unlike drainage, detoxing does not necessarily eliminate toxic wastes out of the body especially at a deep cellular level.
DHEA – Di Hydro Epi Androstendione is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogens). DHEA levels in the body begin to decrease after age 30,
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging – a valuable first line screening for breast health using infrared spectrum for early detection of underlying physiological or metabolic processes.
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Estrogen Dominance - describes a condition where a woman can have deficient, normal or excessive estrogen, but has little or no progesterone to balance its effects in the body. Even a woman with low estrogen levels can have estrogen dominance symptoms if she doesn't have any progesterone.
Electro smog detector – a useful device that helps demonstrate how unpleasant the frequencies are emitted from the base units of digital cordless phones even when one is not talking on the phone.
Electro-dermal testing - instruments are a synthesis of advanced electrical and computer technology and the ancient concepts of Chinese medicine. Known as "chi" in traditional Chinese medicine, bioelectric energy is said to flow through a series of circuits called meridians which can be affected by stimulating the topical acupuncture points of the body.
Electro lymphatic Treatments - Electro – Lymphatic Therapy(ELT) is a modern device using the principles of quantum physics with inert gases releasing a beam of negatively charged particles/ions which helps to instantly disperse any areas of circulatory or lymph congestion.
Energetic Balancing - Everything is energy, therefore everything has a frequency. Imbalances are energetic vibrations that are not in harmony with our natural state of well being. Each imbalance has a frequency that can be brought into balance and neutralized by applying a balancing energy.
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Functional Biochemistry – this is a system that evaluates our structural, emotional and biochemical functions using muscle testing or Applied Kinesiology. This is based on the principle that the body does not lie.
Food Therapy – This is a system based on using Food as Medicine to serve the main purpose which is to stabilize blood sugar levels. It uses the main food groups – proteins, fibre & fats – within each meal to achieve this state of being in the “zone”.
Fibromyalgia
Fibroids - uterine fibroid is the most common benign (not cancerous) tumor of a woman's uterus (womb). Fibroids develop with the uterine wall or attach to it. They may grow as a single tumor or in clusters. Uterine fibroids can cause excessive menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and frequent urination
Fungus - Skin fungus infections are hard to recognize. The itching, flaking, redness, and thickened skin of fungal infections can look just like other types of dermatitis or skin allergies. In fact, eczematous skin often becomes infected with fungi. Fungus will often proliferate with a diet rich in fruits, sugars, alcohol, refined carbohydrates and yeast.
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Gall Bladder - The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped muscular sack that acts as a storage tank for bile. The bile is made in the liver by liver cells and is sent through tiny ducts or canals to the duodenum (small intestine) and to the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores the bile to have it available in larger quantities for secretion when a meal is eaten.
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Hydrocortisone
Hay Fever - Hayfever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a very common condition that affects two in every 10 people in the UK. It is caused by an allergy to airborne substances such as grass or hay pollen, which affects the upper respiratory passages (nose, sinus, throat and eyes). It is due to high histamine levels and can seem worse if the adrenal glands are weak or fatigued.
Hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia is the clinical syndrome that results from low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can the severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by a low blood sugar with symptoms that resolve when the sugar level returns to the normal range.
Hair Loss – or thinning hair is often related to low iron, low thyroid, low stomach acid, low protein or in Chinese medicine, weak kidneys.
Holistic GP – a GP who looks at a person’s symptoms in a holistic manner, addressing the patient as a whole being, looking to find that common thread that links all their symptoms together.
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Iodine - Iodine is an essential element that enables the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Iodine is also found to be essential in the estrogen metabolism pathway helping to manage estrogen dominance.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - is a blanket term for a variety of diseases causing discomfort in the gastro-intestinal tract. Commonly this is related to having a leaky gut, food intolerances, (namely to wheat, caffeine, sugar, alcohol) as well as an over proliferation of fungus 7 parasites in certain cases.
Insomnia - Insomnia is a symptom, not a stand-alone diagnosis or a disease. By definition, insomnia is "difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both" and it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep
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Jane Iredale Natural Make up – a company that supplies a new technology natural make up that is good for the skin using only minerals and no harmful chemicals. A line of makeup that is truly non toxic and hypo-allergenic.
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Kinesiology - Kinesiology was originally developed by an American chiropractor called George Goodheart. He found that by testing muscles before and after he made a correction he achieved better results for his patients. It is a blend of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and western techniques that allow a kinesiologist to treat you in a truly holistic manner. Each person’s session is unique to them. Kinesiology can establish connections between imbalances and can establish which is the priority issue to be dealt with and what is the most effective treatment.
Kelp – a sea vegetable naturally high in iodine & other minerals. Sea vegetables are also a good source of fibre when eaten in its whole state.
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Lymph – Lymph is a clear to yellowish watery fluid which is found throughout the body. It circulates through body tissues picking up fats, bacteria, and other unwanted materials, filtering these substances out through the lymphatic system. Fluid retention or edema happens when lymph cannot circulate to pull these fluids out.
Lymphedema - results from a blockage within the lymphatic system interfering with the drainage process.
Leaky Gut – a condition that refers to an inflamed & irritated gut wall lining compromising absorption of nutrients and predisposing to fungal & parasite proliferation as well as putting pressure on the lymphatic system.
Liver Cleanse – is used for removing excess fatty acids and other toxic substances from the liver. A healthy liver can play a crucial role in contributing to the healing of the immune system as it is an important part of digestion and plays the main role in processing toxic and allergy-causing substances in the bloodstream. The Liver Flush can be done at any time, but is commonly done in the Spring and Autumn
Liver Flush Mixture - Mix freshly squeezed citrus juices together (e.g., orange, grapefruit). Mix in as much freshly squeezed lemon (or lime) as possible. The more sour the taste, the better the cleanse. Add 1-2 cloves of fresh-squeezed garlic. Add a small amount of ginger root juice (grate the ginger and squeeze the resultant fibers to obtain ginger juice). Finally, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (use the expensive stuff from a natural foods stores). Shake or blend and drink.
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Menopause - The menopause happens when we stop having periods, and is often referred to as 'the change of life.'The average age for women in the UK to go through the menopause is 52 but it can happen earlier. If it happens under the age of 45, it's called premature menopause and affects one percent of women under 40, and 0.1 percent of women under 30. The menopause happens because of falling levels of the hormone oestrogen which means we stop producing eggs.
Multiple Sclerosis - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. This damage slows down or blocks messages between your brain and your body, leading to the symptoms of MS. It is commonly found to be associated with Metal toxicity & a high toxic load on the colon.
Meditation - Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the reflexive, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness even in the most difficult circumstances.
Melatonin - Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain, that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of melatonin are found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Normally, melatonin levels begin to rise in the mid- to late evening, remain high for most of the night, and then decline in the early morning hours.
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Natural hormones – these are Bio-identical hormones, natural to the body in that the molecular structure of them is identical to the hormones the body naturally produces.
No-Bite – a natural environmentally friendly insect repellant. Particularly effective against mosquitoes and ideal for taking on your travels to tropical climates.
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Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine
Oxygen saturation – This value may be obtained from a blood test & refers to the level of oxygen being carried around in the body. It is often a reflection of iron levels as iron is mainly responsible for carrying oxygen around the body.
Organ Pressure – This refers to the degree of pressure or stress that a specific organ or system may be under and signifies the chronicity of this underlying problem. With the correct drainage remedies, this too can be reduced.
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Psych – K - PSYCH-K® is a set of simple, self empowering techniques to change your beliefs and perceptions that impact your life at a cellular level.
Progesterone - Progesterone has the identical chemical structure to the substance made in a woman's body by the ovarian corpus luteum (gland formed after an egg is ovulated each month). Progesterone is one of the steroid hormones. It is secreted by the corpus luteum and by the placenta and is responsible for preparing the body for pregnancy and, if pregnancy occurs, maintaining it until birth.
Pelvic scan - A Pelvic ultrasound scan is the most effective imaging modality used to examine the uterus and ovaries. There are two methods of performing pelvic ultrasound; Supra-pubic (through a full bladder) and trans-vaginal (via the vagina). The same principles of high frequency sound waves apply in each technique.
Psoriasis - Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, forming thick silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful. It is commonly associated with Vitamin D and zinc deficiency.
Pre Menstrual syndrome - The term premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the physical and emotional symptoms that occur during the one or two weeks before the beginning of menstruation
Polymyalgia - Polymyalgia rheumatica (usually shortened to 'PMR') is a rheumatic condition in which you have many painful muscles, painful stiffness in the morning, especially in your shoulders and thighs. The muscle pain is often widespread and is made worse by movement.
Panic Attacks - panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning and without any obvious reason. It is far more intense than the feeling of being 'stressed out' that most people experience. These can often be related to low blood sugar levels or adrenal exhaustion.
Prostate - Although the prostate is a small gland with no vital function it has the potential to cause men a great deal of trouble as they age. Prostate problems are very common and become commoner with increasing age. Symptoms should be investigated promptly as there is considerable overlap of symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement and prostate cancer.
Parasites - 85-95% of adults have parasites in them but don't know it. Parasites are literally everywhere! They start out in the nastiest of places, like stool. Then they find their way on to your pets. Once on your pets its only a matter of time before they're in your carpet, and with no warning they've worked their way it to your large intestine. Once parasites make it to your large intestine they can live there for years - undetected!
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Quercetin - Quercetin is a phytochemical that is part of the coloring found in the skins of apples and red onions. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant. It is also a natural anti-histamine, and anti-inflammatory.
Quantum Physics - Quantum physics is the study of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and even smaller microscopic levels. In the early 20th century, it was discovered that the laws that govern macroscopic objects do not function the same in such small realms.
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Radiation Disc – a personal protection disc that combats the harmful effects of electro – magnetic radiation generated by mobile phones, computers, digital cordless phones & masts. It works by neutralizing these harmful frequencies.
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Sanum remedies – these are isopathic remedies that help to down regulate any over proliferation of fungus, bacteria or viruses in the body to a healthier, more symbiotic level.
Saliva tests – These are a useful way of assessing the “free” unbound levels of hormones when undertaking Hormone Replacement Treatments including the use of Bio Identical Hormones.
Skin Brushing – Using a natural firm bristle brush, this is a simple way of stimulating the lymph vessels on the surface of the body to open & allow an easier flow of lymph up all the 4 limbs towards the heart.
Sodium Lauryl sulphate - Both Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and its close relative Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are commonly used in many soaps, shampoos, detergents, toothpastes and other products that we expect to "foam up". SLS is also absorbed into the body from skin application. Once it has been absorbed, one of the main effects of sodium lauryl sulfate is to mimic the activity of the hormone Oestrogen.
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Thermal Imaging – A non invasive, painless and radiation free test for breast screening using infrared digital camera to detect asymmetric heat patterns on the body.
Terrain – refers to the state of the body’s underlying physiological & metabolic processes and is the important aspect to address early to reverse a disease process.
Toxic Metals – Mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminium are all examples of toxic metals that interfere with many essential pathways in the body including the brain chemistry and energy pathways.
Thyroid - The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormone
Tri Estrogen – an estrogen that exists naturally in the body as 10% Estrone, 10% Estradiol and 80% Estriol.
Traditional Chinese Medicine – A method of assessing & treating the body using ancient traditional teachings based on the meridian system, pulse assessment and tongue diagnosis.
Time Therapy – forms the fundamental teachings of Manuel Schoch. It helps to put life in perspective by focusing on living one’s qualities, and finding the stillness within to appreciate life with its fullest potential.
Testosterone - Testosterone and other related hormones (DHEA and DHEAS) in the body (also known as androgens) have known physiological roles in both men & women. Firstly, oestrogen is actually made from testosterone and DHEA, and without the ability of our bodies to make testosterone we cannot make oestrogen. Testosterone and DHEA appear to have direct independent effects in different parts of the body, and some women may experience a variety of physical symptoms when their blood levels fall.
Toxic Load – Refers to the level of toxicity accumulated within the cells & tissues – a life time accumulation from the environment, food, water, chemicals, pesticides & toxic metals. This Toxic Load can be objectively measured using the Bio-Meridian system and with the correctly chosen drainage remedies can also be reduced significantly & relatively quickly out of the body.
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Ultrasound - Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body
Ulcerative colitis - Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large intestine, or colon. It usually affects the lower section (sigmoid colon) and the rectum, though it can affect the entire colon.
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Vianesse – A high biological value non whey protein comprised of 80% Lactalbumin & 20% Apple pectin fibre. An excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Valdivia sugar – a natural cane sugar sundried without any adulteration and therefore rich in minerals as nature intended.
Virus - ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic;
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Water - the basis of life. It is essential to drink good quality water to flush toxic wastes out of the body and lubricate the joints & tissues.
Weight issues – being over weight or under weight is a sign of an imbalance on some level and which can be addressed holistically.
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Xenpod – A unique rebounder designed to counteract electrostatic radiation and help move the lymph.
X-Pel – A natural & very effective insect repellant especially against flies & mosquitoes.
Xylitol - Xylitol is the all-natural sugar substitute. Xylitol is good for your teeth, stabilizes insulin and hormone levels and promotes good health.
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Yellow Dock – a herb particularly good for detoxing certain metals out of the body.
Yam – a Chinese root vegetable particularly good for supporting the kidney & spleen meridians.
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Zone – refers to a state of balance & harmony particularly in relation to food and blood sugar levels determined by the amount of fibre, protein & fat in the diet.
Zinc – an important mineral or cofactor required for many pathways in the body especially for the immune system.
