Abbreviations and Acronyms
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# 5-HTP -- 5-Hydroxytryptamine
{tab= A }
AA -- Alcoholics AnonymousAA -- Arachidonic Acid
AAIA -- Allergy Asthma Information Association
AANP -- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
ACE -- American Council on Exercise
ACTH -- Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
ACV -- Apple Cider Vinegar
AD -- Alzheimer's Disease
ADA -- American Dietetic Association
ADC -- AIDS Dementia Complex
ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder
ADH -- Antidiuretic Hormone
AD/HD -- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD -- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADI -- Acceptable Daily Intake
AGE -- Advanced Glycation Endproduct
AHA -- Alpha Hydroxy Acid
AI -- Adequate Intake
AI -- Asbestos Institute
AIDS -- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
ALA -- Alpha-Lipoic Acid
ALS -- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
AMA -- American Medical Association
AMP -- Adenosine Monophosphate
AMTA -- American Massage Therapy Association
AP -- Action Potential
ARC -- AIDS-Related Complex
AQI -- Air Quality Index
ASETL -- American Society of Elemental Testing Laboratories
ATP -- Adenosine Triphosphate
{tab= B }
BCAA -- Branched Chain Amino AcidBCC -- Basal Cell Carcinoma
BCE -- Before Common Era
BED -- Binge Eating Disorder
BGH -- Bovine Growth Hormone
BHA -- Butylated Hydroxyanisole
BHT -- Butylated Hydroxytoluene
BLS -- Basic Life Support
BMI -- Body Mass Index
BMR -- Basal Metabolic Rate
BP -- British Pharmacopoeia
BPH -- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Hypertrophy
BRAT -- Bananas, Rice, Apples, Toast
BSB -- Black Sect Tantric Buddhism School
BSE -- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease)
BSE -- Breast Self Exam
BV -- Biological Value
BVO -- Brominated Vegetable Oil
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CAM -- Complementary and Alternative MedicineCAPE -- Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
CBC -- Complete Blood Cell Count
CCB(s) -- Calcium Channel Blockers
CCK -- Cholecystokinin
CCNM -- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
CCO -- Cancer Care Ontario
CCOF -- California Certified Organic Farmers
CCM -- Contemporary Chinese Medicine
CCS -- Canadian Cancer Society
CD -- Crohn's Disease
CDSA -- Comprehensive Digestive and Stool Analysis
CFIDS -- Chronic Fatigue and Immune Deficiency Syndrome
CHD -- Coronary Heart Disease
CHFA -- Canadian Health Food Association
CFM -- Cross-Flow Microfiltered
CGF -- Chlorella Growth Factor
CHF -- Congestive Heart Failure
CJD -- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CLA -- Conjugated Linoleic Acid
CMO -- Cerasomal-Cis-9-Cetylmyristoleate
CMTO -- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
CMV -- Cytomegalovirus
CNA -- Canadian Naturopathic Association
CNME -- Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
CNS -- Central Nervous System
CoA -- Coenzyme A
Co-Q10 -- Coenzyme Q10
COG -- Canadian Organic Growers
COPD -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CP -- Creatine Phosphate or Phosphocreatine
CPAP -- Continuous Positive Airways Pressure
CPR -- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPT -- Continuous Performace Test
CRAP -- Corporately Regulated Arsenal of Pharmaceuticals
CS -- Chondroitin Sulfate
CSPI -- Centre for Science in the Public Interest
CT -- Computed Tomography (Scan)
CTS -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CVA -- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
CVD -- Cardiovascular Disease
CWB -- Canadian Wheat Board
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D -- dextro, "right-handed"DCIS -- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
DCF -- Dose Conversion Factor
DDD -- Degenerative Disc Disease
DDT -- DicholoroDiphenylTricholoroethane
DFE -- Dietary Folate Equivalents
DHA -- Docosahexaenoic Acid
DHEA -- Dehydroepiandrosterone
DIM -- Diindolylmethane
DJD -- Degenerative Joint Disease
DKP -- Diketopiperazine
DLA -- Di-homo Gamma Linolenic Acid
DLE -- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
DM -- Diabetes Mellitus
DM -- Dextromethorphan
DNA -- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DP -- Diastolic Pressure
DRI -- Dietary Reference Intakes
DSM -- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
DTCA -- Direct to Consumer Advertising
DTR -- Dietetic Technician Registered
DV -- Daily Values
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e.g. -- (exempli gratia), for exampleE1 -- Estrone
E2 -- Estradiol
E3 -- Estriol
EBV -- Epstein-Barr Virus
ECF -- Extracellular Fluid
ECG -- Electrocardiogram
ECT -- Electroconvulsive Therapy (Shock Treatment)
EDS -- Electro-Dermal Screening
EDTA -- Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid
EEG -- Electroencephalogram
EFA -- Essential Fatty Acid
EFM -- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
EI -- Environmental Illness
EKG -- Electrocardiogram
ELISA -- Enzyme-Linked Immunoadsorbent Assay
EM -- Environmental Medicine
EMDR -- Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMS -- Electronic Muscle Stimulators
EMS -- Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome
EPA -- Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA -- (United States) Environmental Protection Agency
EPI -- External Pernicious Influences
Epi -- Epinephrine
EPO -- Evening Primrose Oil
ERCP -- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
ERT -- Estrogen Replacement Therapy
ESCOP -- European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy
ETC -- Electron Transport Chain
EWG -- Environmental Working Group
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FAE -- Fetal Alcohol EffectsFAO -- (United States) Food and Agriculture Organization
FAS -- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FDA -- (United States) Food and Drug Administration
FFA -- Free Fatty Acids
FIR -- Far Infrared Light
FOS -- Fructooligosaccharides
FM -- Fibromyalgia
FSH -- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
{tab= G }
GAD -- Generalized Anxiety DisorderGAG -- Glycosaminoglycans
GALT -- Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue
GAS -- General Adaptation Syndrome
GC -- Gas Chromatography
GDM -- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GDU -- Gelatin-Dissolving Unit
GE -- Genetically Engineered
GEO -- Genetically Engineered Organism
GERD -- Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
GH -- Growth Hormone, e.g., somatotropin
GI -- Gastrointestinal
GIFT -- Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
GIH -- Somatostatin
GLA -- Gamma Linolenic Acid
GMO -- Genetically Modified Organism
GMP -- Good Manufacturing Processes
GRAS -- Generally Recognized As Safe
GS -- Glucosamine Sulfate
GTF -- Glucose Tolerance Factor
GTN -- Glyceryl Trinitrate
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HAB -- Homöopathisches ArzneibuchHBOT -- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HCA -- Hydroxycitric Acid
HDL -- High-Density Lipoproteins. "Good" cholesterol.
HEPA -- High Efficiency Particulate Air
HFCS -- High-Fructose Corn Syrup
hGH/HGH -- Human Growth Hormone
HIV -- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HPLC -- High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
HPCUS -- Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States
HPV -- Human Papilloma Virus
HR -- Heart Rate
HRT -- Hormone Replacement Therapy
HT -- Healing Touch
HTLV -- Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus
HVP -- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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i.e. -- (id est), that isIACL -- International Aloe Certification Laboratories
IASC -- International Aloe Science Council
IBD -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS -- Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
IDDM -- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Ig -- Immunoglobulin
IGT -- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
IHN -- Inositol Hexaniacinate
IMAC -- Interim Maximum Acceptable Concentration
INER -- Institute of Naturopathic Education and Research
INFACT -- The Infant Feeding Action Coalition
IPM -- Integrated Pest Management
IPT -- Insulin Potentiation Therapy
IQ -- Intelligent Quotient
ITP -- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
IU -- International Units
IUD(s) -- Intrauterine Devices
IV -- Intravenous
IVF -- In Vitro Fertilization
IVU -- International Vegetarian Union
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JAMA -- Journal of the American Medical AssociationJRA -- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
{tab= K }
KS -- Kaposi's Sarcoma
{tab= L }
L -- levo, "left-handed"LBW -- Low Birthweight
LCIS -- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
LDL -- Low-Density Lipoproteins. "Bad" cholesterol.
LH -- Luteinizing Hormone
LOAEL -- Lowest-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level
LOEL -- Lowest-Observed-Effect Level
LPL -- Lipoprotein Lipase
LSD -- Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
LSH -- Luteum Stimulating Hormone
{tab= M }
MAC -- Mycobacterium Avium-intracellulare ComplexMAC -- Maximum Acceptable Concentration
MAO -- Monoamine Oxidase
MAP -- Master Amino Acid Pattern
MCS -- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
MCU -- Milk-Clotting Unit
MDRT -- Multiple Drug Rescue Therapy
ME -- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
MEOS -- Microsomal Ethanol-Oxidizing System
MHPD -- Marketed Health Products Directorate
MMR -- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (Vaccine)
MMA -- Methyl Methacrylate
MRI -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Scan)
MS -- Muscular Dystrophy
MSG -- Monosodium Glutamate
MSM -- Methylsulfonylmethane
MVP -- Mitral Valve Prolapse
{tab= N }
N-MPTP -- N-Methyl-1,2,3,4 TetrahydropyridineNAC -- N-acetylcysteine
NAD -- Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
NAG -- N-acetyl Glucosamine
NAHEE -- National Association for Humane and Environmental Education
NCCDS -- National Cooperative Crohn's Disease Study
NCIC -- National Cancer Institute of Canada
NDI -- Negligible Daily Intake
NE -- Niacin Equivalents
NERD -- Non-Erosive Acid Reflux Disease
NHP -- Natural Health Product
NHRT -- Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
NIA -- National Institute on Aging
NIDDM -- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NK (cell) -- Natural Killer Cell
NMH -- Neurally Mediated Hypotension
NOAEL -- No-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level
NOEL -- No-Observed-Effect Level
NPLEX -- Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations
NPU -- Net Protein Utilization
NREM -- Non-Rapid Eye Movement
NS -- Nervous System
NSAID(s) -- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug(s)
NST -- Neuro-Structural Integration Technique
NTA -- Nitrilotriacetic Acid
nvCJD -- (new variant) Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
NVICP -- National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
{tab= O }
OA -- OsteoarthritisOA -- Oxindole Alkaloids
OCD -- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCIA -- Organic Crop Improvement Association
OFRF -- Organic Farming Research Foundation
OMC -- Octylmethoxycinnamate
OMTA -- Ontario Massage Therapist Association
ONHP -- Office of Natural Health Products
OPC(s) -- Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins
ORAC -- Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
ORT -- Oral Rehydration Therapy
OTC -- Over The Counter
{tab= P }
PABA -- Para-Aminobenzoic AcidPAP -- Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
PBB -- Polybrominated Biphenyl
PBDE -- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
PC -- Phosphatidylcholine
PC -- Prostate Cancer
PCB -- Polychlorinated Biphenyl
PCM -- Protein-Kcalorie Malnutrition
PD -- Parkinson's Disease
PDCAAS -- Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score
PE -- Phosphatidylethanolamine
PEM -- Protein Energy Malnutrition
PER -- Protein Efficiency Ratio
PF -- Pharmacopée Française
PFOA -- Perfluoroocatonoic Acid
PGA -- Prostaglandin of the A type
PGE -- Prostaglandin of the E type
PGE2 -- Prostaglandin E2
PGI2 -- Prostacyclin, Prostaglandin I2
PID -- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PKU -- Phenylketonuria (disease)
PMDD -- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PML -- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
PNDS -- Post-Nasal Drip Syndrome
PMU -- Pregnant Mare's Urine
PNI -- Psychoneuroimmunology
PNS -- Parasympathetic Nervous System
POA -- Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids
POP -- Persistent Organic Pollutants
PPM -- Parts Per Million
PREMARIN -- Pregnant Mares' Urine
PS -- Phosphatidylserine, Phosphatidyl Serine
PTSD -- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PUFA -- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
{tab= Q }
QAI -- Quality Assurance International
{tab= R }
RA -- Rheumatoid ArthritisRAST -- Radioallergosorbent (Test)
RBC -- Red Blood Cell (Count)
RBP -- Retinol-Binding Protein
RD -- Registered Dietitian
RDA -- Recommended Daily Allowance
RDA -- Recommended Dietary Allowance
RE -- Retinol Equivalent
REM -- Rapid Eye Movement
RNA -- Ribonucleic Acid
RO -- Reverse Osmosis
RSI -- Repetitive Strain Injury
RSV -- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
{tab= S }
SAD -- Seasonal Affective DisorderSAMe -- S-adenosyl Methionine
SCC -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
SDAT -- Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
SHBG -- Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
SIDS -- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SJW -- Saint John's Wort
SLE -- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SNS -- Sympathetic Nervous System
SOD -- Superoxide Dismutase
SPF -- Sun Protection Factor
SSRI -- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
STD -- Sexually Transmitted Disease
{tab= T }
TB -- TuberculosisTB -- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
TBS -- Traumatic Birth Syndrome
TBW -- Total Body Water
TCM -- Traditional Chinese Medicine
TDI -- Tolerable Daily Intake
TDS -- Total Dissolved Solids
TE -- Tocopherol Equivalents
TEF -- Thermic Effect of Food
TENS -- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
TH -- Thyroid Hormones
THBQ -- Tertbutylhydroquinone
THC -- Tetrahydrocannabinol/Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
TIA -- Transient Ischemic Attack
TLC -- Thin Layer Chromatography
TM -- Transcendental Meditation
TMJ -- Temporomandibular Joint
TOA -- Tetracyclic Oxindole Alkaloids
TSH -- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
TT -- Tellington Touch
TT -- Therapeutic Touch
TVP -- Textured Vegetable Protein
{tab= U }
UHT -- Ultra High TemperatureURT -- Upper Respiratory Tract
USDA -- United States Department of Agriculture
USP -- United States Pharmacopeial Convention
UTI -- Urinary Tract Infection
UV -- Ultraviolet
{tab= V }
VAERS -- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting SystemVLDL -- Very-Low-Density Lipoproteins
VUNA -- Vegetarian Union of North America
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WBC -- White Blood Cell (Count)WHI -- Women's Health Initiative
WHO -- World Health Organization
WWW -- World Wide Web
{tab= Z }
ZIFT -- Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
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