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Acronyms and Abbreviations
- 5-HTP
- 5-hydroxy tryptophan
- is an effective replacement for tryptophan. It is a breakdown product of tryptophan, an essential amino acid
present in most protein foods.
- ACE
- angiotensin-converting-enzyme - ACE inhibitors
are a class of drugs.
- ADD
- Attention Deficit Disorder - Your child does not
need to be sick ! It is diet, lifestyle and environment that are responsible for your child's problems!
- ADHD
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Disorder - Same as ADD
- ADP
- adenosine diphosphate -
- Ag
- Silver
- AIDS
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - a
failure of immune function thought to be caused be a virus that can be transmitted by sex, shared needles, and transfusions of tainted
blood products. Patients often die of opportunistic infections against which the immune-deficient body cannot defend itself.
- Al
- Aluminum
- ALC
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine - It is the acetylated ester
form of the amino acid, L-Carnitine.
- ALD
- Adrenoleukodystrophy - A genetic, X-linked
condition in which the body over-produces very long-chain saturated fatty acids (20- to 28-carbon chains) that destroy the
myelin
which is the insulation of nerves in the central nervous system. The disease is usually fatal in childhood, but its effects can be slowed down with
a mixture of 20% erucic acid and
80% oleic acid (Lorenzos oil).
- As
- Arsenic
- ATP
- Adenosine Tri Phosphate - Sixty percent of the
food you eat is used to produce your source of energy called ATP. It is made when two Hydrogen atoms combine in your cells with Oxygen converting a
compound into ATP.
- Au
- Gold
- Be
- Beryllium
- BHA
- Butylated Hydroxyanisole - an artificial preservative added to oils to slow down deterioration;
it replaces vitamin E, which is removed during oil processing.
- BHT
- Butylated Hydroxytoluene - an artificial
preservative added to oils to siow down deterioration;
it replaces vitamin E, which is removed during oil processing.
- Bi
- Bismuth
- BPH
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Fifty to sixty
percent of all U.S. males over 40 years of age have enlarged prostates.
- C
- Carbon
- C-RS
- Candida Related Syndrome - Illness caused when
Candida bacteria overrun the intestines and sometimes colonize other parts of the body. See CRS.
- Cd
- Cadmium
- CDSA
- Comprehensive Digestive Stool
Analysis - A laboratory test often required in order to verify the presence of unwanted microbial organisms in
the intestine.
- CF
- Cystic Fibrosis - A genetic condition usually fatal in early adulthood, in
which the secretion of thick mucus in respiratory and digestive systems (due to an
error in chloride metabolism) inhibits oxygen and nutrient absorption.
- CFIDS
- Chronic Fatigue and Immune
Dysfunction Syndrome - See CFS
- CFS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - An illness
characterized by prolonged, debilitating fatigue and multiple nonspecific symptoms such as headaches, recurrent sore throats, muscle and joint
pains, and cognitive complaints. Profound fatigue, the hallmark of the disorder, can come on suddenly or gradually and persists or recurs
throughout the period of illness.
- CMO
- Cetyl-myristoleate - a medium-chained fatty acid (oil)
- Co
- Cobalt
- CoA
- Co-Enzyme A - Co-enzyme A plays a central role in the production of energy in
your cells via a biochemical pathway called the Krebs' cycle. This involves
the production of energy from fats & carbohydrates.
- CoB1
- Co-Enzyme B1 - Allithiamine is a more bio-available form of Vitamin B1.
Allithiamine is a fat soluble thiamine derivative as opposed to thiamine HCL which is water soluble only. In comparative absorption studies it
was shown that allithiamine is absorbed & penetrates the cell membrane far better than thiamine HCL, the usual supplemental form. Water soluble
forms of thiamine have limited absorption through the gut and alcohol & malabsorption markedly reduce intestinal absorption of thiamine HCL.
- CoB2
- Co-Enzyme B2 - Riboflavin-5-Phosphate is the active co-enzyme form of vitamin B2.
- CoB5
- Co-Enzyme B5 - Pantetheine is the biologially active form of pantothenic acid
(vitamin B5.) It is the precursor to co-enzyme A (CoA.)
- CoB6
- Co-Enzyme B6 - The active co-enzyme form of B6 is pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P.)
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease - Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.
- CoQ10
- Co-Enzyme Q10 - Co-enzyme Q10 is a vital antioxidant which, according to
numerous scientific and clinical studies: produces energy in cells, protects tissues -
such as the heart and other vital organs - from free radical damage, supports proper cardiovascular function, strengthens the immune system,
inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and nourishes gum tissue.
- Cr
- Chromium
- CRS
- Candida-Related Syndrome - Candida Albicans:
A dimorphic fungus that is an opportunistic pathogen of humans. A common aetiological agent for
candidiasis and thrush. This species is found as a part of the normal gastrointestinal flora. See LGS. Candidiasis is more of a function of immunity
than anything else. That is why sugar is so devastating in the fight against Candida and why small amounts of fruit are not.
- CSF
- Cerebro-Spinal Fluid - A clear, colorless
fluid that contains small quantities of glucose and protein. Cerebrospinal fluid fills the ventricles
of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.
Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid can be accomplished using lumbar puncture. The presence of white blood cells or bacteria within the cerebrospinal
fluid can indicate a bacterial infection (meningitis).
- Cs
- Cesium
- Cu
- Copper
- CVA
- Cerebrovascular Accident - A Stroke
- CVD
- Cardiovascular Disease - collective term for
diseases of the heart and arteries. CVD includes atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, strokes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, peripheral
arterial disease, emboli, heart failure, heart enlargement, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, abnormal blood clotting, and other conditions.
- D.C.
- Doctor of Chiropracty - See Chiropractic
- D.O.
- Doctor of Osteopathy - See Osteopathic
- D6D
- Delta-6-desaturase - the enzyme that converts
w6 linoleic acid (LA) to gammalinolenic acid (GLA), and w3 alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) to stearidonic acid (SDA).
- DGLA
- Dihomogamma-linolenic acid -
a fatty acid, the second w6 derivative; made from GLA; DGLA is the parent of hormone-like series 1 prostaglandins which have many beneficial
effects on health.
- DHA
- Docosahexaenoic acid -
a 22-carbon fatty acid with 6 double bonds in its chain. It is found in large concentrations in cold-water fish and marine animals, and also in
retina, brain, adrenals, and testes. It can be manufactured in healthy human tissue from the essential alpha-linolenic acid (18:3w3).
- DLPA
- D-L phenylalinine -
Contains 50-50 blend of the D & L forms of phenylalanine, an essential amino acid.
- DMG
- N,N,DimethylGlycine - DMG is a normal
physiological compound found in very low levels in foods such as cereal grains, seeds, & meats. It is an
intermediate in the metabolism of choline & the amino acid, glycine.
- DMSO
- DiMethyl SulfOxide -
An industrial solvent sometimes used topically to reduce pain and swelling, and as a drug-delivery system, because it penetrates the skin quickly
and deeply without damaging it. You can get DMSO at any veterinarian or health food store. Do not use it at a greater strength than 50% since
the higher strengths might be irritating to sensitive skin.
- DNA
- Deoxyribonucleic acid - the genetic material
that carries the instructions for most living organisms.
- DPA
- Docosapentaenoic acid -
the last member of the w6 family. It may pinch-hit for w3 deficiency.
- DX
- Diagnosis
- EAV
- ElectroAcupuncture by Voll - A diagnostic
device (also called a Dermatron or Vollmeter), invented by Dr. Reinhold Voll, which is based on acupuncture meridians.
- EBV
- Epstein Barr Virus - A species of
Herpetoviridae that is responsible for infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever).
- EDS
- ElectroDermal Screening - It measures
resistance on the acupuncture points/channels. Very interesting, but not always easy to interpret the results.
- EDTA
- Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid -
a chelating (claw-like) molecule used to remove heavy metals and calcium from the human body. It is one way of treating heavy metal toxicity and
atherosclerotic deposits in arteries.
- EEG
- ElectroEncephaloGram - A diagnostic test
which measures the electrical activity of the brain (brain waves) using highly sensitive recording equipment attached to
the scalp by fine electrodes.
- EFA
- Essential Fatty Acid -
either of 2 fatty acids that the body requires, cannot make from other substances and must therefore get from foods. The names of these 2 EFAs
are linoleic acid (LA; 18:2w6) and alpha-linolenic acid (LNA: 18:3w3).
- ENT
- Ear Nose and Throat specialist
- EPA
- Eicosapentaenoic acid -
a 20-carbon fatty acid with 5 double bonds in its chain. It is found in large quantities in cold-water fish and marine animals. The oil of Chinese
water snake is the richest known source of EPA. EPA is the parent substance from which the body makes series 3 prostaglandins that decrease
inflammation, water retention, and blood pressure by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory, water-retaining, artery-
constricting series 2 prostaglandins.
- ER4YT
- Eat Right For Your
Type - Dietary principles espoused by Peter D' Adamo based on a person's blood type.
- ETA
- Eicosatetraenoic acid -
an intermediate in the conversion of the w3 essential fatty acid to EPA.
- FAS
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - The developmental
effect of maternal alcohol consumption on children: wide spaced eyes, mental retardation, motor problems, emotional lability.
- FDA
- Food and Drug Administration -
government agency charged with controlling the safety of foods and drugs. Has come under fire for biased enforcement favoring drugs over nutrients
- FMS
- Fibromyalgia Syndrome or
Fibromyotisis - A disorder
characterized by
muscle pain, stiffness, and easy fatigability. An estimated 3 million Americans are affected.
- Ga
- Gallium
- GABA
- gamma aminobenzoic
acid or gamma aminob
utyric
acid - A non-essential amino acid. GABA receptors are part of the brain's neuro-inhibitory pathway. When activated,
these receptors help hyperpolarize
the nerve cell membranes by allowing chloride ions to enter the cell or potassium ions to exit. This hyperpolarization of the cell inhibits nerve
activity.
- GAS
- General Adaptive Syndrome - the body's mechanism
for responding to stress of all different kinds.
- Ge
- Germanium
- GERD
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease - frequent heartburn (two or more times a week), food sticking, blood or weight loss may be associated
with a more severe problem known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
- GLA
- Gamma-linolenic acid -
A substance made from the essential linoleic acid (18:2w6) by healthy cells, also found in hemp, borage, and evening primrose oils. GLA may help in
conditions in which the body's ability to make it from linoleic acid may be impaired. Its best successes are in arthritis and premenstrual syndrome.
- GRAS
- Generally Recognized As
Safe -
The classification used by the FDA to denote a food substance that is considered to be safe for human consumption.
- GTF
- Glucose Tolerance Factor -
A combination of chromium, niacin (vitamin B3), and amino acids. Found in brewers yeast, GTF improves the body's ability to metabolize
glucose.
- GWS
- Gulf War Syndrome - A mysterious disroder similar
to FMS and MCS, contracted by the veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict
- H2S
- Hydrogen Sulfide - A colorless, very flammable gas. In low concentrations it smells like "rotten eggs"
- Hb
- Hemoglobin
- He
- Helium
- Hg
- Mercury
- Hz
- Hertz - cycles/pulses per second
- IBS
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Common
symptoms of this bowel flora imbalance and leaky gut syndrome are bloating and gas after meals and alternating constipation with diarrhea.
- IC
- Interstitial Cystitis - A chronic inflammatory condition of the
bladder. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, but it occurs more
commonly in females.
Symptoms include difficulty urinating, pain
on urination, urinary urgency, and increased frequency of urination.
- In
- Indium
- LEAR
- Low Erucic Acid Rape -
Rape oil, which is refined into Canola oil.
- LES
- Lower Esophageal Sphincter - Normally, a
muscular valve at the lower end of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter or "LES" -- keeps the acid in the stomach and out of
the esophagus. In gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, the LES relaxes too frequently which allows stomach acid to reflux, or flow backward
into the esophagus.
- LGS
- Leaky Gut Syndrome - The lining of the intestinal
tract is no longer perfectly protecting our inner body from the foreign substances in the outside world.
Dr. Stoll has never seen any kind of diet reverse LGS, although it may help in the short run. Only Skilled Relaxation will reverse it in the long run.
- mcg
- Micrograms
- MCS
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Syndrome
characterized by reactions to environmental pollutants
- Mg
- Magnesium
- mg
- Milligram
- Mn
- Manganese
- Mo
- Molybdenum
- MSM
- Methylsulfonylmethane -
A pure white sulfur powder that comes from the ocean, msm is water soluable.
- MVP
- Mitral Valve Prolapse - MVP is a FAD diagnosis
about something that is a normal variation of a normal heart. It NEVER causes any symptoms and
that diagnosis will never be made after 10-15 years from now to the embarassment of those who have made it something else to worry about in patients
who have a complex of symptoms.[Dr. Stoll]
- N
- Nitrogen
- NAC
- N-Acetylcysteine - A sulfur-containing nutrient,
a derivative of the amino acid cysteine.
- NaCl
- Sodium (Na) Chloride (Cl) - Salt
- NADG
- N-acetyl-D-glucosamine
- has a polysaccharide-marine protein fraction with a tremendous affinity & similarity to human skin. NADG comprises
part of the shells of crabs, shrimp & oceanic micro-organisms. One form of NADG is used to make artificial skin for burn victims & to make suture
thread. It has also been used to treat dermatitis & rashes.
- NH3
- Ammonia
- Ni
- Nickel
- NMDA
- n-methyl-d-
aspartate - NMDA receptors are part of the brain's neuro-excitatory pathway. When activated, these receptors
allow calcium and
sodium ions to pass freely into the nerve cells.
- NO
- Nitric Oxide - This gas molecule, itself a neurotransmitter, has been
associated with stimulation of the NMDA receptor system when released into the nervous system.
- NSAIDS
- Non-Steroidal Anti-I
nflammatory Drugs - ASA, ibuprofen, indomethacin, etc.
- P
- Phosphorus
- P-5-P
- Pyridoxal-5-phosphate - The active co-enzyme
form of B6
- Pb
- Lead
- PEA
- Phenylethylamine - A neurotransmitter has Ritalin,
amphetamine-like effects, which means it is mentally & physically stimulating. Studies have
shown some depressed people have lower levels of PEA. These people will need phenylalanine to help with their depression.
- PCOS
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome -
- PDR
- Physicians Desk Reference
- pH
- power of Hydrogen - The degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution
- RBC
- Red Blood Corpuscles - A common marker in blood tests
- RDA
- Recommended Dietary Allowance - Quantities of
essential nutrients that the FDA considers adequate. Considered by many to be so low that following them long-term is almost a guaranty of poor health.
- RNA
- Ribonucleic acid
- SAMe
- S-Adenosyl-Methionine - SAMe is a natural
substance found in every cell of your body. It can be synthesized from the combination of the amino
acid L-Methionine, folic acid, vitamin B12, & trimethylglycine provided all the ingredients are present & performing.
- Sb
- Antimony
- Se
- Selenium
- Sn
- Tin
- SSRI
- selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors - A class of drugs used to treat depression.
- TCM
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Te
- Tellurium
- Ti
- Titanium
- TMJ
- Tempero-Mandibular Joint Syndrome - habitual
clenching of the jaw muscles .
- U
- Uranium
- UTI
- Urinary Tract Infection - Annoying urinary
tract infections (UTIs) are becoming a common female problem. Research has revealed that UTIs can
be quickly cured and prevented with cranberry. It acidifies the urine and inhibits bacteria from adhering to the wall of the bladder.
- V
- Vanadium
- W
- Tungsten
- WBC
- White Blood Cells - A common marker in blood tests
- Zn
- Zinc
- Zr
- Zirconium
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