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| Adaptogen |
| |
a
substance that produces a normalizing effect on the body;
it can both lower or raise levels of physiological response
to a wide range of biological, chemical and physical influences.. |
| Alkalizing |
| |
the process of changing pH (potential for Hydrogen) to
a less acidic or more alkaline state. |
| Allergic
contact dermatitis |
| |
is due to skin contact
with substances that most people don't react to - most
commonly nickel, perfume, rubber, hair dye or preservatives.
A dermatologist may identify the responsible agent by
patch testing. |
| Anion |
| |
a negatively charged ion.
Ie/ When Coral Calcium is introduced to liquid it becomes
an anion or ionized. |
| Arthritis |
| |
inflammation of the joints.
Several forms exist, but osteoarthritis is the most common
followed by rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Atopic
dermatitis |
| |
is particularly prevalent
in children; inherited factors seem important, as there
is nearly always a family history of dermatitis or asthma. |
| Bioavailability |
| |
the extent to which a
metabolite or drug can be utilized by its site of action.
Ie/ some forms of calcium have higher bioavailability
than others. |
| Bone
Density |
| |
concentration of bone
mass - made up primarily of calcium and other minerals.
Measurable radio graphically. |
| Bone
Loss |
| |
A progressive demineralization
of bones - also called osteoporosis. |
| Bone
Spur |
| |
an
often painful calcium deposit on found on the bone. Most
commonly it is found on the heel, but can be found on
any bone including neck, spine, arms and legs. |
| Calcium |
| |
the
essential mineral found in largest quantities in the human
body. |
| Calcium
Deposit |
| |
calcification
of a small area of soft tissue or bone. This deposit is
usually soft to begin with but may harden with time. |
| Calcareous |
| |
having
the qualities of or containing calcium carbonate. In the
case of Coral Calcium, having a special digested form
of calcium carbonate that is highly bio-available. See
Cancer Study for varying results. |
| Chelation |
| |
process
of binding a metal to another substance. Of ten done with
calcium to enhance absorption. Although chelation helps,
it is not as bioavailable as the natural organic form
in which calcium is found in coral. |
|
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| Contact
irritant dermatitis |
| |
is
provoked by handling water, detergents, solvents or harsh
chemicals, and by friction. Irritants cause more trouble
in those who have a tendency to atopic dermatitis. |
| Cortisone
Creams |
| |
also
referred to as corticosteroid or steroid creams, are used
with great success to treat most skin disease since the
1950's. They work by suppressing the immune system causing
an anti-inflammatory effect. |
| Cluster
headaches |
| |
are
relatively uncommon, but cause excruciating, sharp-as-knife
pain around one eye. Attacks occur daily in clusters of
weeks or months , then disappear completely for months
or years. 90% of sufferers are males, most aged 20-30.
See your doctor if you think you have a cluster headache. |
| Coelenterate |
| |
an
animal of the phylum coelenterate, consisting of invertebrates
that are radially symmetrical as hydras, jellyfish, and
coral. |
| Coral |
| |
the
hard, calcareous, white, red or black, skeleton of any
or a variety of marine invertebrate animals. Collectively
they form reefs. In the case of Coral Calcium from Okinawa,
it is all the Sango variety. |
| Coral
Calcium |
| |
this
sometimes confusing term refers to ground up Coral, whose
main constituent is Calcium (usually 1/3) and the balance
includes about 70 minerals. |
| Coral
Polyp |
| |
a
sedentary coelenterate animal, or colony, as in coral. |
| Element |
| |
the
simplest kind of homologous substance that cannot be decomposed
by chemical means. |
| Ion |
| |
a
positively or negatively charge particle. |
| Migraine
headaches |
| |
produce
moderate to severe pounding or throbbing pain, common
on one side of the head. Migraine pain is often accompanied
by nausea, vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity to light
and/or sounds. |
| Minerals |
| |
naturally
occurring inorganic substances of non-biologic origin.
Minerals can be found in organic or biologic hosts such
as in Coral Calcium. |
| Mineral
Interference |
| |
the
process in which one mineral inhibits the biochemical
activity of another. |
| Mineral
Wheel |
| |
a
circular representation originally developed by scientists,
Ashmead, Graff and Ashmead in 1985 explaining the chemical
interrelationships between minerals in the human body. |
| Osteoporosis |
| |
a
disorder in which bony tissue is depleted of minerals
and elements. |
| Plantar
Fasciitis |
| |
is
a condition that is sometimes called a heel spur. This
condition causes pain on the bottom of the heel when putting
weight on the foot. |
| PPM |
| |
parts
per million; a unit of measurement that indicated the
concentration of one substance relative to another. |
|
|
| Psoriasis |
| |
is
a disorder of the skin which typically consists of red
patches covered by silvery-white scales. |
| Rash |
| |
a
common expression referring to any number of red or inflamed
skin conditions When you hear about face rash, diaper
rash, road rash, allergic rash, red rash, hand rash etc,
most often "rash" refers to a form of eczema or dermatitis. |
| Rebound
headaches |
| |
occur
in patients whose persistent headache pain causes them
to overuse headache medication. This may cause symptoms
to worsen instead of improve. See your doctor if you are
taking maximum recommended doses without relief. |
| Rosacea |
| |
is
a facial rash that occurs in middle aged men and women
- especially those with fair-skin, blue eyes and of Celtic
origin. Rosacea affects the cheeks, nose and forehead
- rarely does it involve the trunk and upper limbs. |
| Sango
Coral |
| |
local
name for Coral types found in Okinawan reefs. |
| Seborrhea |
| |
is
the name given to excessively oily skin. It is due to
overactive sebaceous glands and can affect both males
and females. The oil produced by the skin is called sebum. |
| Seborrhoeic
dermatitis |
| |
appears
to relate to Malassezia furfur yeasts that live on the
scalp, face and sometimes elsewhere. It is a common, harmless,
scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas.
Dandruff (also called pityriasis capitis) is seborrhoeic
dermatitis of the scalp. |
| Sinus
headaches |
| |
are
relatively uncommon, contrary to popular belief. Most
people who think they have sinus headaches actually suffer
from tension headaches or migraines. |
| Tension
headaches |
| |
are
sometimes called muscle contraction headaches. The pain
is usually a dull ache on both sides of the head and has
been described as feeling like a tight band across the
head. |
| Toxic
Essential Minerals |
| |
minerals
that are essential for human life, yet become toxic when
found in excessive amounts in the body. Ie/ antimony,
arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, lithium, manganese, molybdenum,
nickel, selenium, vanadium, and zinc. |
| Trace
Minerals |
| |
a
mineral or element that is present in minute but detectable
quantities; usually less than .01% of the body. |
| Whole
Food |
| |
a
naturally occurring food that has many elements combined
- as opposed to single entity nutritional supplements.
Ie/ Coral calcium is a whole food source of calcium compared
to calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. |
| Vitamins |
| |
organic
substances that are essential in metabolic processes. |
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