GLOSSARY

A

accommodative insufficiency A condition is characterized by difficulty in changing focus from near to far.

acidophilus (Lactobacillus acidophilus) A beneficial bacteria living in your digestive system. Usually included in probiotics.

adaptogens Herbs which help promote natural response to stress. They can also be used to enhance the immune system.

adrenal cortex In this book, adrenal cortex describes a supplement made from dried adrenal glands. It supports your adrenal glands by providing the necessary nutrients it may be missing.

adrenal cortex extract A supplement containing both the adrenal cortex and the medula. The medula is where adrenaline and noradrenaline are made. This extract may contain some of those hormones which you don’t want. You want to get adrenal cortex.

adrenal glands The adrenal glands regulate your ability to fight stress.

adrenal medulla The part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline.

adrenaline A hormone your body uses to respond to stress. It is the basis of the “fight or flight” response.

agonize (medical term) Acts as a replacement in cell receptors and mimics their response.

alanine aminotransferase (ALT) A liver enzyme. Elevated levels may indicate liver damage.

alkalinize Causes to become less acidic.

alpha lipoic acid (ALA) The main chelator used in the Andy Cutler chelation protocol.

Alzheimer’s disease A specific form of dementia.

amalgam In this book, amalgam refers to the silver dental fillings that are a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) A motor neuron disease causing slow paralysis and death. Also know as Lou Gehrigs disease.

androgen A steroid hormone usually associated with males, however females require androgen also.

anorexia An eating disorder characterized by low weight, fear of gaining weight and food restriction.

antagonize (medical term) Blocks receptors in cells and and produces no physiologic effect.

anxiety disorder A mental disorder characterized by anxiety and fear.

aspartate aminotransferasen (AST) A liver enzyme. High levels of AST may indicate liver damage.

atherosclerosis Also called arterial sclerosis or hardening of the arteries. The arteries become narrower due to plaque buildup and slowly disrupt blood flow.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for you to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. You may also be restless and almost constantly active.

autism spectrum disorder ASD is a developmental disorder that affects communcation and behavior. It can be diagnosed at any age.

autoimmune disease Autoimmune disease is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking parts of your body, such as organs, tissues and cells.

B

ballast A material carried in the hold of a ship to provide stability.

barometer An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Best Bet Diet Also know as the Best Bet Ketogenic Diet. It is based on a book written by Sally Clark.

biguanides A class of drugs used for type 2 diabetes.

biochemistry Biochemisry is the study of chemistry as it relates to the processes in living organisms.

biopsy A biopsy is the procedure of taking a sample of tissue to check for disease.

bipolar disorder Formerly known as manic-depression. It is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Bisphenol A (BPA) A common chemical in plastics.

bite-wing x-rays These are the ones where the dentist puts a piece of plastic in your mouth that you bite down on. These are the types of x-rays most likely to show amalgam chips.

Body Ecology Diet (BED) Developed by Donna Gates, this diet specializes in healing your intestinal tract.

boils Boils are painful lesions filled with pus that form when bacteria infects a hair follicle.

brain fog Brain fog is an inability to concentrate which feels like a hangover without the pain.

bulimia Also known as bulimia nervosa. It is an eating disorder which involves periods of overeating followed by purging, sometimes through self-induced vomiting or using laxatives. ##

c

canula A device to provide clean air while you are getting your amalgam fillings removed.

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A person wearing a canula.

cardiomyopathy When your heart muscle become enlarged, thick or rigid, making it difficult for it to pump blood.

cardiovascular Pertaining to your body’s heart and blood stream.

chlorella A type of algae. It moves mercury around your body without actually getting rid of it. It is not allowed on ACC protocol.

chronic fatigue syndrome Also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a catch-all diagnosis for a set of symptoms including fatigue that does not improve with rest, brain fog and pain.

circadian rhythm Physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle. They do things like signal you to sleep when it gets dark and wake when it gets light.

colloidal Colloidal describe a mixture of microscopic particles of a substance that are suspended in a liquid.

convergence insufficiency An eye muscle coordination problem. It happens when your eyes are unable to move inward together while reading.

cortisol A steriod hormone your body produces to recover from stress. When given as a medication, it’s called hydrocortisone.

crowns A dental crown is a type of dental restoration that reproduces the entire tooth. You may get a crown when the amount of damage done by decay makes it impossible to use a filling.

D

dementia A category of brain disorders that cause loss of memory and ability to think. It can make it impossible for you to live independently.

deranged mineral transport Deranged mineral transport is a term Dr. Cutler defined to describe the way mercury interferes with how the body uses minerals.

dimercaptopropane sulfonate sodium (DMPS) DMPS is a secondary chelator. It removes mercury from your blood stream, but not your cells. It also chelates antimony and arsenic. It should only be taken orally on the schedule described in this book.

dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) DMSA is a secondary chelator. It removes mercury from your blood stream, but not your cells. It can also chelate lead, cadmium, antimony and arsenic. It must be taken on the schedule described in this book.

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)DMSO is a supplement which may cause problems for people who are thiol intolerant.

dysbiosis When the healthy bacteria in your gut get displaced by less healthy ones.

dyslexia An impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or phrases despite intact vision.

E

ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Often recommended by doctors, EDTA is not used in ACC protocol. Small amounts of EDTA used as preservative in food is usually ok.

electrolytes These are minerals that your body needs to function.

emulsified oil of oregano (EOO) EOO is a time released version of oil of oregano.

epilepsy In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior and sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness.

erethism mercurialis The medical name for mad hatter s disease.

exponentially Changing (usually increasing or decreasing) at a very fast rate.

F

FAILSAFE diet FAILSAFE stands for Free of Additives, Low in Salicylates, Amines and Flavour Enhancers. Developed by Sue Dengate, based on research from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Austrailia. It restricts additives, including some natural ones like annato.

Feingold diet Officially called the Feingold Program. Developed by Dr. Ben F. Feingold, it is an elimination diet. You remove artificial color, flavors and fragrances, some specific preservatives and artificial sweeteners. You may also restrict foods containing salicylates.

fetotoxicity Describes substances that can damage your unborn baby.

fibromyalgia A syndrome characterized by pain, and muscle tenderness at specific points (trigger points).

FODMAP FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols. These are specific carbohydrates that can cause digestive problems. The Low-FODMAP diet restricts foods containing these carbohydrates.

G

GAPS diet Derived from the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride.

genotoxicity Describes a substance that will damage DNA.

glaucoma A disease that increases the pressure inside your eye, causing irreversible damage.

glutathione A peptide (a type of amino acid) which your body needs. However, supplementation with glutatathione is not recommended in the ACC protocol.

Gluten Free /Casein Free (GFCF) GFCF is a diet originally recommended for children with autism spectrum disorders. It restricts foods with gluten (a protein found in some grains) and casein (a protein found in dairy products).

Gluten Free /Casein Free /Soy Free (GFCFSF) GFCFSF is the GFCF diet with the additional restriction of soy based foods.

gout Gout is a disorder that causes intense pain, redness and tenderness, in joints, often of the big toe. The joint may also feel hot to the touch. Gout is caused by lead.

grape seed extract A supplement made from grape seeds used to help with allergy symptoms and yeast die off.

H

hepatic Describes things related to the liver.

Hoyer lift A mechanical lift used to move you from your bed to a chair or wheelchair. It is used for people of very limited mobility.

hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone is the name used for cortisol when it is a medication.

hypertension Another name for high blood pressure.

hypothalamus The hypothalamus is a small part of your brain that helps regulate hormones. It also helps you regulate you heart rate and body temperature.

I

iatrogenic Something caused by your health care provider or medical treatment.

idiopathic A disease or symptom that your health care provider does not know the cause of.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) An antibody formed by your body in response to allergies. Your allergist may check for them in a blood test.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) An antibody formed in your body in response to acute and chronic inflamations, autoimmune diseases and immune deficiencies.

inlay A dental inlay is similar to a filling and a crown, but it only covers the top of your tooth.

insulin resistance syndrome Another name for metabolic syndrome.

intention tremor An uncontrolable shaking when you attempt to use a muscle, e.g. to lift a cup.

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation, or both.

intravenous (IV) Describes substances delivered directly into a vein.

K

ketogenic A diet low in carbohydrates, high in fats and medium in protein, which causes the body to produce ketones.

L

leaky gut A condition caused by substances which would normally be filtered by the intestines getting into the blood stream. It can cause immune sensitivity to food components. Leaky gut syndrome is not considered a real disease by regular doctors.

lethargy A state of disinterestedness, listlessness, and indifference, resulting in difficulty performing simple tasks or concentrating.

lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) A condition where the body’s defense system attacks healthy cells and tissues, instead of viruses and bacteria.

M

malaise A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being, manometer A instrument that measures differences in pressure.

mercaptans Another name for thiols.

metabolic syndrome A name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.

metabolism The chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism. These changes make energy and the materials cells and organisms need to grow, reproduce, and stay healthy. It also helps get rid of toxic substances.

methionine A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions. Not recommended on the ACC protocol.

methylation Methylation is a process that goes on in every person. It helps recycle various chemicals in your body and turns other processes on and off. If methylation was not happening in your body,you would be dead.

mixed metal intoxication When you are sick with more than one toxic metal.

Master Mineral Solution (MMS ) Using this supplement is equivalent to drinking bleach. DO NOT USE IT.

mood instability Rapid changes in mood, going from happy to sad or angry without obvious reasons.

multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) A condition characterized by bad reactions to preservatives in foods, or scents and smells in general.

multiple sclerosis (MS) A nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells.

N

N-acetylpenicillamine Some practictioners will tell you this is a safe chelator. DO NOT USE IT.

neurological Having to do with the nervous system.

neuropathy A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. It usually begins in the hands or feet and gets worse over time.

neutrophils A type of white blood cell. ##

O

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) A common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.

onlay A dental onlay is similar to a filling and a crown. An onlay extends down the side of your tooth.

oral allergy syndrome (OAS) Where you react to certain fruits and vegetables having proteins related to other substances you are already allergic to, like pollen.

orphan drug An orphan drug is a drug developed to treat rare diseases. To encourage pharmaceutical companies to make them, these drugs are not given the rigorous testing that normal drugs are, .

osteoporosis In osteoporosis, your bones become weak and break easily.

P

pallor Pale skin.

Parkinson’s disease A progressive disorder of the nervous system marked by muscle tremors, muscle rigidity, decreased mobility, stooped posture, slow voluntary movements, and a mask-like facial expression.

Passivate To treat or coat a metal in order to reduce it’s chemical reactivity.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a womans ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. Women with PCOS are at higher risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Penicillamine Some practictioners will tell you this is safe to use. DO NOT USE IT.

pituitary gland The pituitary gland is part of the system that regulates the hormones in your body.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) A group of symptoms that start one to two weeks before a womans period. Symptoms can include weight gain, acne, pain, food cravings and mood swings.

R

renal Having to do with the kidney.

ringworm A type of fungal skin infection.

root canal A root canal is when the dentist removes the living inside of your tooth. It allows you to keep the hard, enamel outside of the tooth.

round In the ACC protocol, a round is the amount of time you continuously take a chelator. The minimum round is three days and the intervening two nights (approximately 64 hours).

rubber dam A rubber dam is a thin sheet of latex or nytril used to isolate your tooth undergoing amalgam removal from the rest of your mouth. ##

s

Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a rare condition where immune cells form lumps, called granulomas, in organs in the body. It mostly affects the lungs and lymph nodes.

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality.

selenomethionine Selenomethionine is a supplement that provides selenium.

sensory integration disorder A disorder which involves problems with motor coordination that lead to poor balance and clumsiness, and poor hand-eye coordination.

serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) Another name for AST.

Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) Another name for ALT,

social communication disorder A disorder where you have difficult participating in verbal and nonverbal communication. This can include things like taking turns in a conversation, following the rules for communication or storytelling, or learning to use the formal and informal forms of “you” (for languages other than English).

solder A meltable metal alloy used to connect two other pieces of metal. Used in plumbing and electrical work.

specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) A diet that limits complex carbohydrates. First developed in 1924 by Sydney V. Hass to treat celiac disease, it was popularized by Elaine Gottschall in her book Breaking The Vicious Cycle: The Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

sulfhydryl Another name for thiol.

T

T3 Also known as triidothyronine, One of the hormones released by the thyroid gland.

T4 Also known as thyroxine. One of the hormones released by the thyroid gland.

thiamin tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide (TTFD) Sometimes recommended as a thiamin replacement. DO NOT USE IT.

thimerosal A mercury based compound used in the manufacturing and preservation of vaccines.

thioctic acid Another name for alpha lipoic acid (ALA).

thiol A specific type of molecule containing sulfur.

thyroid A small gland located at the front of your neck. It produces hormones to control your metabolism.

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) A hormone that causes the thyroid to release T3 andT4.

tocotrienols A specific form of vitamin E.

transdermal A way of delivering drugs and supplements through the skin.

tremor An involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.

U

urinalysis A test of your urine. It is often done to check for a urinary tract infections, kidney problems, or diabetes.

United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The US agency that researches health questions and provides policy guidance to the United States Government.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The US agency that develops and enforces regulations with regard to environmental law.

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The arm of the government that regulates products such as foods, drugs, biologies, medical devices and cosmetics. It enforces laws regarding these and other products.

V

vertigo The sensation of moving when you aren’t moving. It includes dizziness, feeling like you are about to fall or feeling like you are floating.