Nature's Remedies
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) homeopathy b) Chinese medicine c) Ayurveda
a) First, do no harm. b) Focus on the person, not the disease. c) Allow time for healing to occur. d) Look for causes.
a) Diet and lifesyle are the cornerstone of healthy living. b) Imbalance in the doshas lead to disease; bringing harmony is the answer. c) The invisible energy force, qi, is responsible for health, growth and development. d) Use body's symptoms to heal disease and illness.
a) earth b) wind c) fire d) metal e) wood
a) heart b) lungs c) liver d) pacreas e) spleen
a) central b) nonexistent c) peripheral d) alternating e) coordinating
a) body including something called defensive qi. The defensive qi b) protects the body from the external causes by opening and closing the pores of the skin. c) protects the body from the internal causes, including emotions. d) protects the body against traumatic injury, poisoning and parasites.
a) looking with unaided eyes b) inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation c) listening and smelling d) questioning e) feeling the patient's body with his or her hands
a) eucalyptus b) lavender c) peppermint d) tea tree
a) echinacea b) chamomile c) cayenne d) ginger e) comfrey
a) allow the body to do its cleaning work; b) drink plenty of fluids; c) take one-half to one dropperful of goldenseal three times a day; d) all of the above
a) compresses b) baths c) internally d) inhalations e) massages
a) Eat a low-fat diet and avoid caffeine. b) Drink plenty of water with a supplemental fiber product, such as psyllium. c) Eat a cup of yogurt containing active Lactobacillus acidophilus culture everyday. d) Drink a quart of cranberry juice every day until symptoms subside.
a) gamma linoleic acid (GLA) b) dong quai c) aspirin d) ginger tea
a) True b) False
a) to relieve multiple symptoms at the same time; b) when the practitioner is unsure which single remedy is the correct one to use; c) to increase the effectiveness of a single remedy; d) to speed up the recovery.
a) coffee cruda b) witch hazel c) pulsatilla d) ipecac
a) red raspberry leaf b) nettles c) alfalfa d) dandelion e) cohosh
a) an infant with a fever of 102; b) child shows signs of respiratory distress; c) diarrhea that lasts longer than 2 days; d) all of the above
a) Most childhood illnesses are not life threatening and will run their natural course without causing any lasting problems. b) Parents who take their child to an alternative healthcare provider should also consult with a pediatrician. c) For ear infections, conventional approach with antibiotics is the most effective answer. d) Children who are given antibiotics at the initial diagnosis of strep throat suffer a higher rate of reinfection than children whose antibiotic treatment is delayed for 3 days
a) angustifolia b) purpurea c) pallida
a) ginseng b) valerian c) saw palmetto d) chamomile e) licorice root
a) cat’s claw b) pygeum c) cayenne d) aloe vera e) feverfew
a) gotu kola b) ginger c) chamomile d) peppermint
a) wind b) heat c) dampness d) dryness e) cold
a) echinacea b) astragalus c) goldenseal
a) barberry b) goldenseal c) Oregon grape root d) gold thread e) elderberry
a) ginkgo biloba b) milk thistle c) St. John's wort d) saw palmetto
a) beneficial. b) harmful. c) both.
a) eating too much chocolate and sugar; b) sebum, a fatty substance released by the glands; c) retinoic acid, generally produced by overactive liver; d) low levels of vitamin B6.
a) excess thirst b) cramps and joint aches c) lethargy and fatigue d) diarrhea
a) vitamin A b) vitamin B6 c) vitamin B12 d) vitamin C
a) vitamin A b) vitamin B6 c) vitamin B12 d) vitamin C e) vitamin D
a) lymphocytes b) monocytes c) basophils d) neutrophils e) cosinophils
a) astragalus b) echinacea c) ligustrum d) shiitake mushrooms e) licorice
a) sympathetic b) parasympathetic
a) 70:15:15 b) 30:30:40 c) 40:30:30 d) 50:25:25
a) magnesium b) potassium c) zinc d) chromium
a) wild American gingeng b) gotu kola c) sarsaparilla d) licorice e) guarana
a) overdependence b) development of antibiotic-resistant organisms c) meningitis d) resultant food allergies
a) mellow b) compensantory c) frustrated d) hyper
a) chamomile b) kava kava c) skullcap d) California poppy
a) low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) b) high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
a) aurum metallicum b) causticum c) gelsemium d) ignatia e) lachesis
a) ginseng b) DHA c) bacopa monniera d) ginkgo biloba
a) ginkgo b) bilberry c) centella d) butcher's broom
a) >70 degrees. b) between 68 and 70 degrees. c) between 65 and 68 degrees. d) 65 degrees or lower.
a) sleep onset b) sleep maintenance
a) a) b) they extend REM sleep which causes "morning hangover;" c) they have side effects, such as impaired memory and coordination; d) they are addictive
a) boosts the immune system; b) potent antioxidant; c) defense against cancer; d) fights AIDS virus; e) enhances sleep and relieves jet lag.
a) take melatonin at least 6 hours before bedtime; b) take melatonin in small doses 3 times a day; c) take melatonin at bedtime in dosage sufficient to last the entire night; d) take melatonin in a timed-release format; e) c and d only
a) it has no negative side effects; b) it has no effect on a person's memory; c) it does not affect a person's performance the next day; d) it does not produce drowsiness; e) it loses its effectiveness over time.
a) pituitary b) pineal c) lymph d) adrenal e) thyroid
a) licorice b) yarrow c) marshmallow root d) oregon grape
a) flax seeds b) dandelion leaf c) ginger d) cleavers
a) hepatic herbs b) diaphoretic herbs c) lymphatic herbs d) expectorant herbs
a) milk thistle b) dandelion root c) psyllium d) phospholipidis
a) turmeric b) burdock c) psyllium d) senna
a) endogenous toxins b) exogenous toxins
a) garcinia cambogia b) gymnema sylvestris c) burdock d) chromium
a) preventing colds and flus. b) fighting yeast infections. c) healing skin irritations. d) curing cancer.
a) check manufacturing date b) check the label for ingredients c) the tongue tingling test
a) reishi b) shiitake c) maitake
a) vitamin B12 b) appetite suppresant c) source of protein d) protective action against radioactivity
a) immune system enhancer b) for treating cancer c) memory booster d) for anxiety and panic disorder e) healing skin abrasions and burns
a) ease motion sickness and nausea b) antioxidant qualities c) spurt growth in young children d) help relieve menopausal symptoms
a) inhibits blood platelet aggregation; b) lowers blood cholesterol levels; c) antibacterial and antifungal properties; d) lowers blood sugar; e) all of the above
a) 5 mg./day b) 8-10 mg./day c) 15 mg./day d) 85 mg./day
a) Zinc is essential for many enzyme activities in the body. b) Zinc has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities to fight off infections. c) It stimulates production of gamma interferon, a cancer- and disease-fighting substance essential for immune strength. d) Zinc is important for the working of the thymus gland, which oversees the workings of the immune system.
a) zinc sulfate b) zinc oxide c) zinc picolinate
a) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) b) fennel and anise c) brewer's yeast d) licorice root
a) Many herbs work best as preventive medicine. b) Because of their similar ingredients, herbal remedies can be taken safely with over-the-counter medicines. c) Pregnant women should be careful with most herbal medicines. d) Many over-the-counter medicines contain ingredients synthesized from medicinal plants.
a) valerian tea b) goldenseal c) chamomile or peppermint tea d) ginger root e) red sage leaves
a) They are very effective in relieving a specific acute condition. b) Superherbs are taken only for a short time to avoid toxicity. c) Superherbs are tonics or generalists, used to maintain a healthy state by fostering equilibrium and balance. d) The concept of superherbs is largely a Western adaptation of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine.
a) bilberry b) garlic c) Siberian ginseng d) nettles
a) white b) red
a) dong quai b) codonopsis c) ashvagandha d) bilberry
a) Sexual tonic acts to enhance sexual desire and function. b) Energy-building tonics are stimulants; they provide energy when one is tired and feeling low. c) A whole-body tonic supports a few systems synchronistically to promote overall health.
a) ease headache pain including migraines b) relieve arthritic pain c) help prevent flus
a) enhance sexual desire and function b) ease muscle tension and emotional distress c) used in soaps, perfumes and creams d) used in hair and skin products for its pleasant scent
a) stimulate lactating glands in mothers with newborn babies b) soothe and heal damaged skin c) prevent insomnia, ease nervousness and tension d) stimulate bile flow and aid digestion
a) estrogen b) testosterone c) DHEA d) melatonin
a) ephedrine b) pseudoehedrine