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Environmental Poisons II
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01/29/2017

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... and ... counteract pesticides.
Definition
vitamin c, selenium
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Lead is counteracted by ...
Definition
calcium
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... protects against mercury.
Definition
Selenium
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Chlorine is couteracted by ...
Definition
vitamin A
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The spleen works to break down/process things from the ...
Definition
skin
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The liver works to break down/process things from the ... and ...
Definition
internally and bone
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T/F: without glyphosate, the biotech industry would be an orphan.
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true
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T/F: Roundup, a monsanto product, is a glyphosate and is available in many guises since the patent has expired.
Definition
true
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Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide that ties up ... rather than killing the plant directly.
Definition
nutrients
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T/F: glyphosate can survive for long periods of time in the soil.
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true
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T/F: glyphosate is specific to one mineral nutrient.
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false
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T/F: glyphosate toxicity causes the plant to not be able to utilize the nutrients in the soil even if the nutrients are present.
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true
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T/F: Glyphosates leave super pathogens in the soil, which also attarcks other plants later on in the rotation cycle.
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true
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A microfungal organism has been identified, and there is strong evidence that this infectious agent promotes disease in both ... and ...
Definition
plants and mammals
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This micro-fungal like organism is found in high concentration in:
Definition
all of the above (pig and cattle placentas, roundup ready soybean meal, roundup ready corn meal, fermentation feed products).
Term
T/F:It is easy to eliminate genes as in GMO from perenial, insect polinated plants.
Definition
false
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The most extensively used herbicide in the history of agriculture is ...
Definition
glyphosate
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Genetically modified maize varieties induce a state of ... toxicity.
Definition
kidney
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A plant's ability to defend itself from soil borne pathogens is diminished by the use of ...
Definition
glyphosate
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Numerus animal studies suggest reproductive problems as a side effect from ... exposure and consumption of ...
Definition
glyphosate,gmo foods
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What percent of canola and US soybeans are GM roundup ready?
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90%
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What percent of corn and cotton are GM Roundup Ready?
Definition
70%
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Most dioxin exposure comes from dietary intake of ...
Definition
animal fats
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T/F: House and senate bills subject small, local food systems to he same broad federal regulatory oversigt that would apply to industrial food operations.
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true
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Which farming practice gives back to the earth more than is taken?
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biodynamic
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In biodynamic farming, there are six preps; name 3 of the 6 along with the planet organ and results of each prep.
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1. yarrow -- venus, kidneys, permits plants to attract trace elements for best nutrition).
2. valerian-- saturn, spleen, stimulates compost so that phosphorus components are properly used by the soil.
3. Stinging Nettles --mars, gallbladder, stimulates soil health by providing plants with individual nutrition components needed, enlivens the soil.
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... counteracts radioactive material in the soil and heals the soil from glyphosate.
Definition
CPP
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... is very important to reduce damge of GM foods.
Definition
CPP
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EMF stands for ...
Definition
electromagnetic fields
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EMFs are a type of ...
Definition
radiation
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The brain's environment needs to be extremely ... for nerve cells to function properly.
Definition
stable
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Microwave exposure, in research tests, found that rodent's brain cells were killd, and neurons associated with ... were stimulated.
Definition
Alzheimer's
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T/F: EM radiation can cause breaks in DNA strands, and this could lead to genetic damage and mutations that can be passed on for generations.
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true
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T/F: Cell towers also emit radiation in the microwave spectrum.
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true
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T/F: water pipes can be a major source of EMF's.
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true
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T/F: Cells in the body can react to environmental toxins, such as EMF's, as harmful invaders.
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true
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Constant environmental stress, such as being exposed to EMF's, can cause cell membranes to be locked in an inactive state, resulting in ... where nutrients cannot .. the cell, and toxins cannot...
Definition
oxidative, get in, get out
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Electrosensitivity can be reduced by providing ...
Definition
probiotic/gut barrier strengthening
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Numerous research studies have shown that cell phone usage greatly increases the chance ...
Definition
brain tumor
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T/F: The younger the child is when they start using a cel phone, the higher the risk of brain tumors.
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true
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T/F: Doorway or tiny ports in the cell membrane's surface are electrically activated.
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true
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T/F: Cells cannot recognize extremely subtle differences in electric fields.
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false
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T/F: Enzymes and molecules can recognize and process different electromagnetic frequencies and amplitudes.
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true
Term
What organs work closely with the amygdala to modulate body physiology in response to emotions?
Definition
hippocampus
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T/F: Ionizing radiation causes DNA damage that can lead to cancer, and the effects are cumulative.
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true
Term
Children are far more susceptible to damage from cell phone use than adults, because their:
Definition
A. cells divide at a faster rate.
B. Skulls are thinner and smaller in volume.
C. Radiation penetrates deeper into their brains.
D all of the above (correct answer)
Term
T/F: Flying at night reduces radiation exposure
Definition
true
Term
T/F: astaxanthin can limit damage from ionizing radiation.
Definition
true
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... emitted by cell towers essentially cripple the navigations skills of worker bees.
Definition
Electromagnetic waves
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... ... is attributed with saying, "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then men would only have four years of life left."
Definition
Albert Einstein
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T/F: Satellite radio uses electromagnetic waves.
Definition
true
Term
Chemical sensitivity is now being referred to as ... ..., because electromagnetic radiation is now included in the environmental toxins.
Definition
membrane sensitivity syndrome
Term
T/F: everything we say, do, think, and feel affects everything else, because everything is a vibrational field that is affected by other vibrational fields.
Definition
true
Term
List 10 naturopathic approaches to EMF's:
Definition
1. Salt lamps
2. Chlorella
3. positive thinking/laugh
4. breathing techniques
5. reducing use of cellphones
6. melrose
7. yarrow environmental formula
8. orgonite
9. good fats
10. homeopathic antidotes
Term
Vitamin C and Selenium are two protective nutrients against:
Definition
arsenic
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Cadmium is countered by ...
Definition
zinc, calcium, vitamin C, sulfur amino acids, all of the above (correct answer).
Term
T/F: Drinking chlorinated water destroys intestinal flora and good bacteria.
Definition
true
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T/F: dioxin is easily absorbed through the skin and soles of the feet.
Definition
true
Term
Excitotoxins cause cells to become "...".
Definition
stimulated/excited to death
Term
List two examples of excitotoxins:
Definition
MSG, aspartame
Term
Sodium fluoride is a by product of what industry?
Definition
aluminum
Term
What nutritive significantly reduces the toxic effect of sodium fluoride?
Definition
manganese
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T/F: The plastics, polystyrene 6 and polycarbonate 7, are endocrine disrupters.
Definition
true
Term
T/F: Petrolatum is used to enhance the skin's absorption of other ingredients in a product.
Definition
false
Term
.... are the most common flame retardant chemicals to date.
Definition
Bromated Flame Retardants (BFRs)
Term
BFR's are lipophilic meaning they accumulate in the ....
Definition
fat tissues
Term
T/F: Triclosan is a chlorinated phenolic compound that has been found to have both estrogenic and androgenic activity.
Definition
true
Term
The common honeybee pollinates ... different crops in the US alone, including fruits, vegetables and tree nuts.
Definition
130
Term
T/F: Harmful organic contaminates, such as PCB's and dioxin, in farm raised salmon are significantly lower than wild salmon.
Definition
false
Term
List two benefits of chlorophyll.
Definition
alkalization
detoxifies
Term
T/F: Boron is important to brain function, especially improving memory, understanding and hand eye coordination.
Definition
true
Term
Selenium deficiency may be made worse if there is not enough:
Definition
iodine
Term
T/F: The most common medical intervention is the use of the synthetic oxytocin drip.
Definition
true
Term
The oxytocin system has important functions, including:
Definition
all of the above, which includes role in sociability, capacity to love others and self, potential for aggression towards others and oneself.
Term
T/F: Baby monitors with DECT technology, placed in your baby's bedroom will expose them to more pulsing microwave radiation than living near a mobile phone mast.
Definition
true
Term
T/F: eden foods is currently the only food maker who does not use BPA in the lining of the cans.
Definition
false
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