Introduction to Nutrition, Health Perspectives, and Stress Management.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and Supplements in a Balanced Lifestyle.
Antioxidants and Their Role in Health.
Calcium and Magnesium
Essential Fatty Acids
Understanding Cholesterol
Medicinal Herbs
Diet Philosophies
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,Table of Contents
LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION, HEALTH PERSPECTIVES, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT.........................4
Defining Health and Disease ............................................................................................... 4
Types of Diseases ............................................................................................................... 4
Medical Approaches to Health ............................................................................................ 4
Why Consider Alternative Approaches? ............................................................................. 4
A Holistic View of Health ..................................................................................................... 4
Stress Management ............................................................................................................ 4
THE 5 PILLARS OF LIFESTYLE CHANGE...................................................................................................5
Understanding Stress ......................................................................................................... 5
EFFECTS OF STRESS ON HEALTH ...........................................................................................................5
Stress and Aging ................................................................................................................ 5
Lecture 2: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and Supplements in a Balanced Lifestyle ..... 6
Key Micronutrients for Body Systems: .................................................................................... 8
Lecture 3: Antioxidants and Their Role in Health ............................................................. 10
Lecture 4: Calcium and Magnesium ................................................................................. 12
Lecture 5: Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 & 6) ............................................................... 13
Lecture 6: Understanding Cholesterol .................................................................................. 14
Visual Suggestions: ............................................................................................................ 17
UNDERSTANDING YOUR EATING PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................. 22
Definition .......................................................................................................................... 22
Steps to Develop Your Personal Eating Philosophy ......................................................... 22
1. PRE-MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE ..............................................................................................23
Pre-Menopause ................................................................................................................. 23
Perimenopause ................................................................................................................. 23
2. MENOPAUSE OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................23
Timing ............................................................................................................................... 23
Official Definition .............................................................................................................. 23
Hormonal Changes ........................................................................................................... 23
3. ESTROGEN & PROGESTERONE IN MENOPAUSE .................................................................................24
Hormonal Compensation .................................................................................................. 24
Physical Changes ............................................................................................................. 24
Progesterone Deficiency ................................................................................................... 24
4. SYMPTOMS ACROSS BODY SYSTEMS ...............................................................................................24
Genital Organs .................................................................................................................. 24
Urinary Tract ..................................................................................................................... 24
Breasts ............................................................................................................................. 24
Skin & Hair ........................................................................................................................ 24
Mucosa ............................................................................................................................. 24
Skeletal System ................................................................................................................ 24
Cardiovascular System ..................................................................................................... 25
Pelvic Muscles .................................................................................................................. 25
Brain ................................................................................................................................. 25
Other Symptoms ............................................................................................................... 25
5. COPING WITH MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS ...........................................................................................25
5.1 Positive Attitude .......................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Lifestyle Adjustments.................................................................................................. 25
5.3 Diet & Supplements ..................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Herbs, Plants, and Aromatherapy................................................................................ 26
5.5 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) ........................................................................ 26
6. Patience with Natural Remedies .................................................................................... 26
The Microbiome and a Healthy Gut .................................................................................... 26
Incorporating Probiotics ................................................................................................... 29
Fermented Foods .............................................................................................................. 30
T ISSUE REMEDIES: T ISSUE SALTS ............................................................................................... 31
HEALTH QUESTIONS OF THE CELL ........................................................................................................31
BASIC PRINCIPLES ...............................................................................................................................31
Setting the Foundation of Biochemistry ........................................................................... 31
, Schuessler’s Theory ......................................................................................................... 31
Key Concepts ................................................................................................................... 31
HEALTH BEGINS WITH THE CELL...........................................................................................................32
DEVELOPMENT OF TISSUE SALTS .........................................................................................................32
Trituration ......................................................................................................................... 32
BENEFITS OF TISSUE SALTS .................................................................................................................32
Major Advantages ............................................................................................................. 32
Application Methods ......................................................................................................... 32
Dosage Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 32
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS ...............................................................................................................33
THE 12 TISSUE SALTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................33
LECTURE 16: GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS ..............................................................................34
1. Introduction to GMOs and GM Foods ............................................................................ 34
2. Conventional Crossbreeding vs. Genetic Modification ................................................. 34
3. Main Issues of Concern for Human Health .................................................................... 34
4. Safety of GMOs ............................................................................................................. 34
5. Advantages of GMOs .................................................................................................... 34
6. Types of GM Foods Available Internationally ................................................................ 35
7. GMOs in South Africa.................................................................................................... 35
8. Other Advantages of GMOs: Production of Medicines .................................................. 35
9. Future of GM Medicines ................................................................................................ 35
Visual Aid Suggestions:.................................................................................................... 35
Discussion Questions: ...................................................................................................... 35
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