Welcome to CCNH’s monthly quiz. August’s quiz is about natural health and is written by Frankie Avalon Wolfe (and reflects her uniquely light hearted approach). Check back often to exercise your brain. Now, have fun testing your knowledge and good luck!

1. Our bodies need minerals daily to rebuild new cells and tissue. What common herb has deep, mineral-seeking roots and contains more minerals than any other land plant?

a. garlic
b. alfalfa
c. ginkgo biloba
d. ginseng
e. a 1940 wheat back penny


2. The thyroid gland, which affects metabolism, sleep, brain function and hormone balance, requires the nutrient iodine. An herb that is rich in iodine is:

a. kelp.
b. rosemary.
c. sage.
d. St. John’s Wort.
e. Morton’s table salt.


3. Strict vegetarians concerned about getting vitamin B12 in their diet can get this essential nutrient from the supplement(s):

a. spirulina.
b. bee pollen.
c. barley greens.
d. all of the above.
e. diet pepsi.


4. Which of the following is associated with a reflexology session?

a.	The practitioner uses lotion and stroking methods with the intent to manipulate local tissue and structure.
b.	This modality stores blocked energy along meridian pathways.
c.	Reflexology ignites the body’s own healing mechanisms.
d.	Reflexology points are seldom found on a client’s feet, hands and ears.
e.	Involves sticking your foot in your mouth.

5. What natural substance found in cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts and broccoli, has been scientifically reported to work as well as the commonly prescribed pharmaceutical to prevent the recurrence of estrogen-responsive breast cancer?

a. indole-3-carbinol
b. calcium
c. zinc
d. flavonoids
e. Mrs. Dash

6. In foot reflexology, the big toe represents the:

a. the head.
b. the heart.
c. the bowel.
d. the stomach.
e. the long arm of the law.

7. Probiotics, or friendly flora, (for example, acidophilus and bifidophilus) are found in the gastrointestinal tract and throughout the body. They aid the body in?:

a. malabsorption of nutrients.
b. decrease immunity.
c. supporting intestinal function.
d. all of the above.
e. making health food store owners rich.

8. Mercury is one of the most toxic metals known to man. Exposure can be linked to a variety of central nervous system and brain disorders, autoimmune diseases, birth defects and even death. Which of the following should be limited in order to minimize mercury exposure?

a. vaccinations
b. eating fish, especially from contaminated waters
c. amalgam dental fillings
d. all of the above
e. studying planets, especially Mercury

9. “Excitotoxin” is a term coined by neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock to describe certain food additives that over stimulate brain cells, causing them to die. Examples of excitotoxins include:

a. monosodium glutamate (MSG).
b. aspartame.
c. autolyzed yeast extract.
d. all of the above.
e. Britney Spears videos.

10. A great health habit is to eat at least your age in percentage of raw foods daily, since plant enzymes are found in raw, fresh and unprocessed produce. These enzymes aid in digesting food and maintaining energy levels. At about what temperature does heat begin to kill the enzymes in raw food?

a. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
b. 70 degrees Fahrenheit
c. 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit
d. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
e. Room temperature as soon as the can is opened