Cholesterol a crystalline substance that is soluble in fats; produced by all
vertebrates. It is a necessary constituent of cell membranes, and facilitates the
transport and absorption of fatty acids. It can be synthesized in the liver and
is a normal constituent of bile. It is important in metabolism, serving as a
processor of various steroid hormones. Excess cholesterol is a potentially big
threat to health. This occurs in acidosis (inflammation) where adrenal cortex
weakness is observed.
Chronic 1. an advanced state of hypoactivity of tissue, organs and glands; 2.
the stage before degeneration and cancer.
Chyme the mixture of partly digested food and digestive secretions found in
the stomach and small intestine during digestion of a meal. It is a varicolored,
thick, but nearly liquid mass.
Cimcifuga means “to drive away bugs,” neutralizes rattlesnake bites,
scorpion stings. (Plantain, Black Cohosh, Borage, Wood Betony.)
Cod Liver Oil natural oils from cod fish which contain essential fatty acids
and vitamins A and D; also contains the Omega-3 oils.
Coenzyme a molecule that works with an enzyme to enable the enzyme to
perform its function in the body. Coenzymes are necessary in the utilization
of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are considered coenzymes as they affect
the ability of an enzyme to activate.
Colitis inflammation of the colon.
Coloring Agents herbs used for coloring or dyeing purposes (Bilberry—
dark blue or purple; Blood Root—deep red or bronze; Turmeric— golden
yellow).
Colostrum a clear fluid, rich in antibodies and nutrients, produced in the
breasts as the first
“milk.” Colostrum stimulates and builds the immune system of the infant.
Complex Sugars where two or more simple sugars (glucose, fructose, or
galactose) are combined. Starches and artificial sugars are a good example of
complex sugars (dextrose, maltose, sucrose, etc.). Complex sugars lead to the
overproduction of mucus and carbonic acid, which congest and acidify the
body.
Compounds 1. a substance composed of two or more units or parts
combined in definite proportions by weight and having specific properties of
its own. Compounds are formed by all living organisms and are of two types,