Acronym Directory

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Here are most of the acronyms used on this list. Haven't checked for

missing ones -- and apologies in advance (AIA) for any errors ;-) -=mark=-

5-HTP = 5-hydroxytryptophan

ATPase = Adenosine Triphosphatase

BGH = Bovine Growth Hormone

BTW = By the way

CBC = Complete blood count

CEC = Cation Exchange Capacity

CFIDS = Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome

CFS = Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CHO = Carbohydrate

CLA = Conjugated Linoleic Acid

CRT = Cathode Ray Tube (televisions, computer screens)

DC = Doctor of Chiropractic

DHA = Docosahexaenoic Acid (see EFA)

DLPA = DL-Phenylalanine

DPT = Diptheria (vaccine)

EFA = Essential Fatty Acid(s)

EKG = Electrocardiogram

EPA = Eicosapentaenoic Acid (see EFA) or Environmental Protection Agency

(U.S.A.)

ER = Emergency Room

ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate

FDA = Food and Drug Administration (U.S.A.)

FMS = Fibromyalgia Syndrome

GABA = g-amino butyric acid

GF = Grass Fed (as in beef)

GLA = Gamma Linoeic Acid

GMO = Genetically Modified Organism

IBD = Inflammatory Bowel Disease

LDS = Latter Day Saints

LNA = Alpha-linolenic Acid

LOL = Laugh Outloud

MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level

MCS = Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

ME = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

MLM = Multilevel Marketing

MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccine)

MS =Multiple Sclerosis

MTBE = methyl tertiary-butyl ether

ND = Naturopathic Doctor

NIH = National Institute of Health (U.S.A.)

NT = Nurturing Traditions by Sally Fallon

O-3's = Omega-3

OI (oh-eye) = Orthostatic Intolerance Dysautononias

ORP = Oxidation-Reduction Potential

PDF = Portable Data File (Adobe Acrobat file)

pH = (loosely) Exponent (power of 10) of Hydrogen

PPNF = Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation

PUFA = polyunsaturated fatty acid

RAF = Raw Animal Food

RAVF = Raw Animal and Vegetable Foods

RDA = Required Daily Allowance (vitamin, etc., amount)

RO = Reverse Osmosis

SAD = Standard American Diet.

SP = Standard Process (brand of supplements)

TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine

TIA = Thanks in advance.

TJs = Trader Joe's (food store)

TMR = Total Mixed Ration (food)

URL = Uniform Resource Locator (web page link)

USDA = United State Department of Agriculture

WBC = White Blood Count

WHO = World Health organization

WPF / WAPF = Weston A. Price Foundation