Trauma
What are two types of trauma?
Psychological: Trauma that disrupts your feelings of safety, trust, control, or self-worth.
Physical: bodily injury (MVA, fall, sport injury, burn, violence)
What's the role of the liver?
1. Removes toxins, drugs, ETOH, and waste products from the bloodstream.
2. Breaks down carbohydrates (for quick energy and stores glycogen for later), fat (into usable energy), and proteins (turns ammonia into urea for the kidneys to remove)
3. Stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, B12) and minerals (iron, copper)
4. Bile production (digests fat)
5. Blood: Maintains blood clotting and stores extra blood
Where can you get vitamin D? Name 2 sources.
Sunlight, diet (fatty fish, fortified milk), and supplements (vitamin D, calcium)
What kind of "drug" is caffeine?
Stimulant
What is a way to cope with trauma?
Journaling, meditation, exercise, therapy, support groups, distraction hobbies, practice mindfulness, practice guided imagery, and many more.
What is dual diagnosis?
Substance abuse and mental health diagnosis
Name one fat-soluble vitamin that the liver stores. Only one.
Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
What crucial VITAMIN and MINERAL are important in the bone?
Vitamin D and calcium
I should avoid caffeine ____ hours before my bedtime.
Roughly 10-12 hours
To promote good sleep hygiene, what color light could be used (ie phone, tablet, computer, Kindle)?
Yellow light
Try to put away electronics at least 1 hour before bedtime!
What percentage of men with substance use disorder are affected by trauma?
A. 10-20%
B. 50-70%
C. Up to 95%
C. Up to 95%
What is fatty liver?
Excess fat of the liver either by alcohol or non-alcohol related conditions (obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)
Symptoms: upper right abdominal pain, fatigue, bloating, nausea
Stages: inflammation --> fibrosis --> cirrhosis --> end-stage liver disease --> liver cancer
Name at least 4 functions of bones.
1. Support and structure
2. Shield vital organs
3. Movement
4. Blood cell production
5. Mineral storage
6. Produce hormones and regulate metabolism
What is the maximum daily amount of caffeine for adults?
Up to 400 mg.
Kids under 13 years old should not have caffeine.
The max amount for teenagers is 100 mg/day.
What foods can help clean your liver?
According to Dr. Berg,
1. Cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, collard greens cabbage, turnips, radish)
2. Eggs
3. Sprouts
4. Garlic
5. Beets
6. Fatty fish
7. Lemon
What is neuroplasticity?
Brain's ability to rewire and build new pathways in response to new experiences
What is cirrhosis?
Widespread scarring of the liver. Scars do not reverse, but treatment can slow the progression.
Signs/symptoms: jaundice, swollen legs, itching, confusion
Stages: inflammation --> fibrosis --> cirrhosis --> end-stage liver disease --> liver cancer
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff?
A serious brain disorder with memory loss and confusion.
Wernicke encephalopathy = confusion, unsteady gait, eye movement abnormalities (medical emergency)
Korsakoff syndrome = severe memory loss, confabulation, apathy (chronic phase)
What can excessive consumption of energy drinks do to your heart?
Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) can lead to death.
Just say something heart related...
Name four healthy alternative ways (i.e. food, drinks, etc.) to boost your energy and focus.
Herbal tea (any), caffeinated tea (any), matcha, lemon water, smoothies, dark chocolate (in moderation), exercise, and many more
Choose one part of the brain from below. Explain how trauma can affect that part of the brain.
Amygdala, prefrontal cortex, stress hormones, or hippocampus
Amygdala: hypervigilance, panic, fear, irritability
Prefrontal cortex: impulsivity, difficulty concentrating, poor decision making under stress
Stress hormones: trouble sleeping, calming down, elevates blood pressure/heart rate, muscle tension, digestive changes
Hippocampus: difficulty learning or retaining information
How can someone contract hepatitis A, B, and C?
Hepatitis A: contaminated food and water
Hepatitis B: bodily fluids
Hepatitis C: needles (ex. drug use, tattoo)
Fill in the blank with these keywords: osteoblast, osteoclast
What cell breaks down bone? _______
What cell builds new bone? _______
What cell breaks down bone? OsteoCLAST
What cell builds new bone? OsteoBLAST
Does caffeine block or stimulate adenosine?
Caffeine BLOCKS adenosine production. Adenosine is a brain chemical that promotes relaxation and sleepiness.
What type of exercise can strengthen bones?