Which of the following tests can be used to determine which people with schizophrenia will respond well to increased amounts of essential fatty acids?

A. Tryptophan b. Methionine c. Tyrosine d. Lysine

Which amino acid can be converted into niacin?

A. Malnutrition. b. Hypothyroidism. c. Dysglycemia. d. Histadelia.

The most common underlying imbalance in many types of mental health problems is:

A. Hyperthyroidism. b. High histamine blood levels. c. Hyperglycemia. d. High calcium blood levels.

A high basophil count indicates:

A. Mood swings, depression and anxiety, schizophrenia, and disease. b. Learning difficulties, ADHD, autism, and disease. c. Environment, genetic predisposition, personal trauma, and mind frame. d. Environment, genes, sense input, and mind frame

The four aspects of mental illness are:

A. Fast metabolism, shyness, seasonal allergies. b. Excessive thirst, chronic fatigue, dry skin. c. Depression, sleep problems, anxiety. d. Mental fatigue, poor memory, constipation.

Symptoms of a serotonin deficiency include:

A. Tryptophan b. 5-HTP c. Tyrosine d. Taurine

Which natural supplement can be used to boost motivation?

A. Works just as well as tricyclic antidepressants but has fewer side effects. b. Is not as effective for severe depression as it is for mild to moderately severe depression. c. May cause gastrointestinal symptoms, allergic reactions, anxiety, photosensitivity in high doses, upregulation of the liver, and dizziness. d. All of the above

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum):

A. A drop in body temperature. b. Depression and lethargy. c. Anxiety and panic attacks. d. Weight gain.

What is the definitive symptom of hypothyroidism?

A. Avoid any forms of sugar. b. Eat eggs. c. Eat nuts and seeds. d. Avoid combining starches and proteins.

Which of the following is not one of the ten golden rules for maximizing mental health through diet?

A. Depression, sleep problems, mood swings. b. Abnormal fears, compulsions, rituals. c. Poor dream recall, dry mouth, poor concentration. d. Angry or aggressive feelings.

Symptoms of histamine excess include:

Anorexia

What mental illness is most closely associated with a zinc deficiency?

REM state

What state of sleep are people trapped in when they are in a state of psychosis?

Phospholipids

What nutrient is memory's best friend?

Serotonin

What neurotransmitter keeps you happy and banishes the blues?

Zinc

What mineral is commonly depleted in smokers?

Glucose, essential fats, phospholipids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals

List the five essential foods needed to tune up your brain.

A. Being positive in relationships with others. b. Expressing creativity. c. A healthy, nourishing diet. d. All of the above.

Optimal health should include:

A. life wants us to become conscious of the fullness of who we are. b. when our actions are primarily informed by outside influences, life will do all that it can to bring us back into balance with our true nature. c. if our soul is ready to shed a particular pattern, it will make it obvious by attracting it repeatedly d. all of the above

The law of attraction states that:

A. that high-frequency energy can positively affect lower-frequency energy. b. that the energy field contains specific information and memories. c. that energy is independent of space and time. d. all of the above

General energy principles include:

A. Love is divine power. b. All is one. c. Live in the present moment. d. Honour oneself.

The sacred truth of the seventh (crown) energy centre is:

A. refusing them, investigating them, accepting them. b. recognizing them, accepting them, investigating them. c. recognizing them, avoiding them, ignoring them. d. none of the above.

Dissolving core beliefs requires

Base of the spine

Where is the first (root) energy centre located?

A. Liver b. Hear c. Spleen d. Stomach

Which of the following is not an associated organ of the solar plexus?

A. when we first wake up in the morning. b. when we are relaxed. c. when we are practicing yoga. d. all of the above.

Our most intuitive times are:

A. Intuition b. Faith c. Choice d. Fear of change

Which of the following is not a related mental/emotional issue of the fifth energy centre?

A. Doubt b. Aversion c. Affection d. Restlessness

Which of the following is NOT a hindrance to meditation?

A. Self-knowledge b. Self-awareness c. Self-esteem d. Self-love

What is the spiritual aspect of the sixth (brow) energy centre?

A. felt throughout the body as a sort of high alert that leaves us tense all over. b. universally felt as heaviness in the chest, possibly accompanied by a lump in the throat. c. intense tightness in the belly, chest, and throat. d. all of the above.

Fear is:

A. caused by genetic imperfections/alterations. b. caused by a medication or physician c. caused by tissue shrinkage. d. none of the above.

An iatrogenic illness is:

A. when changing our diet for the better. b. when removing foods previously eaten for emotional soothing. IncorrectI'm c. both a and b d. none of the above.

Emotional detoxification will occur

A. Changing your diet b. Embracing social support c. Suppressing emotions d. Adopting a positive mindset

Which of the following is not a factor in healing?

A. light up when we pray. b. are never in balance. c. digest and purify the energies we encounter within and all around us. d. do not include any of the above.

Chakras are energy centres along our spine, in the centre of our forehead, and the crown of our head that:

A. responsibility for making decisions. b. emotional fluidity. c. acceptance of self and others. d. the ability to learn from experience

The third eye chakra is associated with:

A. something is “eating away at us”. b. something is not being expressed. c. something is being withheld. d. both b & c are correct.

Any growth in the body (tumour, cyst, fibroid, stone, etc.) may signify that:

A. lungs, lymphatic system, arms, and hands. b. colitis, PMS, and extreme menopausal symptoms. c. diabetes, gallstones, and liver disease. d. kidney issues, eating disorders, and hiatus hernia.

The fourth chakra is associated with the following organs and tissues:

A. suppressed emotions b. poor air quality c. none of the above d. both a & b

Energy centres may become blocked for the following reason(s):

True

Stress hormones shut down the digestive and immune systems.

False

Low-frequency energy can positively affect higher-frequency energies

False

Integrative Medicine uses holistic modalities to address physical issues while seeking to exclude Western Medicine.

True

Memory and learning play a large part in how we perceive situations and circumstances.

False

Anger arises when there is a perception or expectation of physical or emotional gain.

True

When a child is sick, there will be many possible lessons for the parents.

True

The body needs free-flowing energy to remain healthy and function well. Energy blockages lead to disease.

True

Happiness arises when there is a perception or expectation of physical or emotional gain.

True

Pain and pleasure are our navigation system.

False

When under stress, the hypothalamus sends chemical signals to the pituitary and adrenal glands in order to calm the body.

False

It takes dedication and determination in order to forgive.

False

Sadness is universally felt as a racing mind, leaving an individual unable to relax at all.

False

Personal power is NOT necessary for healing.

False

An individual may feel spiritually connected when they feel disconnected from everything around them.

False

A DNA molecule is a two-dimensional double helix.

False

An addiction is anything we do to engage the emotions.

False

The basic need of the base chakra is to connect to personal values.

True

Signals to our cells can be disturbed by our thoughts.

False

The colour associated with the fourth (heart) chakra is blue.

True

The third chakra is located between the navel and the breastbone

True

Energy permeates all space.

True

The energy field contains specific information and memories.

True

We are more mindful when we see ourselves as multi-dimensional beings that need nurturing in all realms to remain well.

False

The mind and body are separate, and they do not need to be equally addressed in order to help heal from a health condition.

False

Only painful experiences give us intuitive information that guides us back onto our true path.

False

Forgiveness is a human process that is not needed for spiritual growth

True

A healthy human energy field is one that flows freely and is in constant motion—contracting, expanding, flowing, pulsating, radiating, and spiralling in a perpetual dance.

A. connected, harmony b. disconnected, disharmony c. connected, disharmony d. disconnected, harmony

According to Ayurvedic theory, everything in the universe is _______________ and health is achieved when the mind, body, and spirit are in _____________ with each other and with the universe.

True

Affirmations are a potentially effective way to re-program negative beliefs.

Pituitary

The sixth chakra or energy centre is related to the _________ gland.

A. serenity b. tranquility c. stillness d. vibration

Energy has a relatively high or low ________.

True

The law of attraction informs us that, from a spiritual perspective, life wants us to become conscious of the fullness of who we are.

True

Intuition is something we know, or that arises from instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning.

A. restful, aligned, intuitive, natural. b. recognition, acceptance, investigation, non-identification. c. regret, appreciation, intuition, negation. d. none of the above.

RAIN stands for: