| false | Schizophrenia is a specific, incurable disease. |
| false | Most cases of Alzheimer's cannot be prevented. |
| true | If you are depressed, you may well be low in B vitamins, which are necessary for methylation. |
| true | Of all the tissues of the body, the brain has the highest proportion of omega-6 fats. |
| true | Many psychiatric patients have borderline scurvy. |
| false | Memory/age decline affects one in ten people. |
| false | Vanadium supplementation is highly advisable for those with manic depression. |
| true | The mind and body are completely interconnected. |
| true | St. John's wort may induce mania in those with manic depression. |
| true | Every thought and feeling we have can both alter, and be altered by, the chemistry of our body. |
| true | More than 50% of people diagnosed with schizophrenia have pyroluria. |
| false | The best way to quit dependence on tranquilizers is ‘cold turkey'. |
| true | One quarter of the dry weight of the brain is DHA. |
| true | Pyroluria is a genetically inherited tendency that increases a person's need for zinc. |
| true | Lithium may be an essential trace mineral. |
| false | Taking L-tryptophan and 5-HTP supplements with protein-rich foods improves their absorption. |
| false | Most fruits are categorized as fast-releasing carbohydrates. |
| true | Calcium is particularly effective at keeping down cadmium and aluminum levels. |
| false | Basic biochemical screening blood tests are routinely done for those with mental illness. |
| false | The set of symptoms that we call depression has one cause and one cure. |
| a. Lipase.
b. Peptidase.
c. Phospholipase A2 (PLA2).
d. Superoxide dismutase (SOD). | Which enzyme, often overactive in schizophrenics, is responsible for breaking down or stripping essential fats from brain membranes? |
| a. Zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins.
b. Magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
c. Calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.
d. Folic acid, vitamin B6, and DHA. | Your body's ability to make dopamine depends on which of these nutrients? |
| a. Gotu Kola
b. Ginkgo Biloba
c. Ginseng
d. Glutamine | Which of the following is a proven brain booster, especially in old age? |
| a. L-tryptophan
b. 5-HTP
c. Taurine
d. L-tyrosine | Which amino acid supplement helps the body make GABA, the relaxing neurotransmitter, which can reduce mania? |
| a. A genetic predisposition to the underproduction of dopamine.
b. A B vitamin and zinc deficiency.
c. A genetic predisposition to the underproduction of GABA.
d. A genetic predisposition to the underproduction of serotonin. | Reward deficiency syndrome can be linked to: |
| a. Acetylcholine.
b. Glutamine.
c. Calcium.
d. Pyridoxine. | People with Alzheimer's disease show a marked deficiency of: |
| a. Vitamin B2, B6, B12, and folic acid
b. Vitamin C
c. Trimethylglycine (TMG)
d. Zinc | You can maximize your body's methylation ability by combining all except which of the following? |
| a. Low estrogen and high progesterone.
b. Low tyrosine and high cortisone.
c. High testosterone and low estrogen.
d. High estrogen and low progesterone | Which hormone imbalance can lead to pre-menstrual syndrome with cyclic depression and anxiety? |
| a. Bipolar disorder test.
b. Hoffer-Osmond Diagnostic (HOD) test.
c. Disperception test.
d. REM state test. | One way to differentiate between a psychotic condition and purely a mood disorder is: |
| a. Glucose-Insulin Tolerance Test (GITT).
b. A blood test measuring essential fat levels in red blood cells.
c. A breath test, which measures the release of carbon dioxide. I
d. EFA skin flush test. | 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: |
