Abscisic acid: A plant hormone related to vitamin A
Acetylcholine: An essential neuro-transmitter in the nervous system
Acai berry: Euterpe oleracea, comes from the Brazilian palm tree of the Amazon rainforest
Alfalfa: Medicago sativa, a perennial plant
Alopecia areata: A skin condition resulting in patchy and sometimes complete hair loss
Alphatocopherol: The most active of the eight forms of vitamin E
Amla fruit: Emblica officinalis gaertn, also known as Indian gooseberry
Ames Bacterial Mutagenicity Test: A test for determining if a chemical is mutagenic and potentially cancer-causing
Amino acids: Part of the enzyme and hormonal system, essential for proper nutrition
Amygdalin: A water-soluble compound naturally found in whole foods, fruit seeds, beans, and grass
Amylase: A digestive enzyme
Anticarcinogenic: Substances that work against the formation of cancer
Antimutagenic: An agent that hinders mutations or changes to a cell’s DNA structure
Antioxidant: A collection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and enzymes
Antiseptic: A disinfectant
Arginine: An amino acid necessary for infants
Atherosclerosis: A build-up of cholesterol or other fatty substances along the walls of the arteries
Autoimmunity: A condition where the body’s immune system attacks and damages normal body tissue
Autointoxication: An ancient belief that undigested foods accumulate in the colon causing toxic-producing mucus that, when absorbed into the bloodstream, poisons the body
Autolyzing: When the body processes its own fats and protein for energy because it has been deprived of foods for an extended period of time
Auxin: A substance found in the roots of wheatgrass that encourages cell repair
Avitaminosis: A disease developed from chronic vitamin deficiency
Barley: A cereal grass similar to wheatgrass
Beta-carotene: A processor of vitamin A, an antioxidant compound in plants
Biochemistry: The study of chemical substances and how they work within the body
Bioflavonoid: A group of antioxidants found naturally in plants
Biosolids: Sewage sludge
Biotin: A member of the vitamin B complex that is needed for the metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates
Bloat: See gastric dilation-vovulus (GDV)
Boron: A trace mineral that plays an important role in brain activity
Bran: The outer coating of a grain kernel
Business assets: Business purchases that have long-term value
Business plan: A document that outlines the key functional areas of a business
Calcium: A mineral that works in the body to aid enzyme activity; helps build bones and teeth
Candida yeast: A fungus that causes an infection in the body often referred to as a yeast infection
Carcinoma: A malignant tumor
Celiac: A disease of the digestive organs in which the small intestine is damaged and the absorption of nutrients from food is hindered
Cereal grasses: Grasses that produce a starchy, edible grain
Chelator: A chemical that bonds with and removes toxins from substances
Chlorella: A dark-green micro-algae
Chlorophyll: A pigment in plants that gives them their rich, green color; absorbs sunlight into the plant to create energy
Chromium: A metallic substance that works with insulin in the metabolism of blood sugar
Choline: Lecithin, a nutrient in the B vitamin family, which is responsible for the manufacturing of acetylcholine
Cobalt: An essential mineral that helps the body to produce vitamin B12
Colon hydrotherapy: Also known as colon irrigation; eliminates toxins from the colon by flushing the waste matter out with water
Company brand: Personal image that appeals to the target audience and sets the business apart from the competition
Competition: Other businesses with the same product group
Composting: The biological breakdown of organic wastes by microorganisms and earthworms
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA): A polyunsaturated fatty acid with close chemical make-up to linoleic acid
Copper: Helps with iron absorption, increasing energy levels in the body
Corporation: Consists of an individual or a group of individuals who own shares in a company and are protected by the company from legal liabilities
Cortisol: A hormone manufactured by the adrenal gland in response to stress
Crop residues: Materials left in the field after a crop has been harvested; the material left after a product has been processed for use
Cyanuric acid: A water-soluble compound formed by heating urea
Dental fluorosis: A condition caused by too much fluoride
Dermatitis: An inflammation of the skin due to an allergic reaction
Detoxify: The process of ridding the body of toxins or pollutants
Dextromethorphan (DXM): A drug found in medicines and suppressants
DHA: A form of omega-3 that is more readily assimilated by the body
Distillation: The process of boiling water to produce steam
Domain name: The designated, registered name of your website
Drug iatrogenesis: Adverse effects of prescription drugs
Dulse: A sea vegetable
Durum wheat: A tetraploid wheat type
E-commerce site: A website that allows you to sell merchandise or information
Einkorn: A type of ancient wheat
Embryo: The part of a seed that grows into a new plant if germinated
Emmer: A type of ancient wheat
Emulsified cosmetics: Cosmetics that include ingredients that do not blend with one another
Endosperm: The main part of the seed from which white flour is processed
Enema: The process of introducing liquids into the colon or rectum by way of the anus for the purpose of elimination
Entrepreneur: A person who organizes a business and assumes risk for it
Enzymes: Help control the metabolic processes of the body
Essential fatty acids: Fats or organic acids that the body needs but cannot produce itself
Ethionine: A toxin that can damage the liver
Ethylene gas: An odorless hormone that causes fruit to ripen and decay
Exfoliation: The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin
Fasting: Temporarily abstaining or resting from all or some food and/or beverages
Fermented food: Food produced or preserved by microorganisms
Fermenting: The chemical decomposition (breaking down) of organic substances
Filler: An ingredient added to fill a space or add weight or size to a substance
Fluoride: A form of the chemical element fluorine
Folate: Helps produce and maintain body cells and helps protects against cancer
Folic acid: Vitamin B9 folic acid and folate are paired together; folic acid (along with vitamin B12) helps with the manufacturing of nerve transmitters and the formation and division of all body cells
Free radicals: The by-products of metabolism; unbalanced molecules that can damage healthy cells by altering them and causing them to malfunction
Gallstone: Solid particles from bile components in the gallbladder
Gastric dilation: The swelling of the stomach from gas
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV): A gastrointestinal disease affecting primarily large and giant dog breeds; also called bloat
Germ: See embryo
Germination: Takes place when a plant emerges from a seed and begins to grow
Ginseng: An immune stimulant
Globin: A blood protein
Guarana: A nutritious fruit from the Amazon rainforest
Gluten: Nutritional protein found in some cereal grains
Goitrogen: A naturally occurring substance that can interfere with the functioning of the thyroid gland
Goji plant: A woody perennial classified in the nightshade family of plants; nightshade is the common name for the Solanaceae plant family, some of which are edible while some are poisonous
Grains: The seeds of cereal grasses
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (GCSF): A hormone used to help the blood marrow produce stem cells and white blood cells
Grass Juice Factor: The nutrient found in all cereal grasses
Green blood: See wheatgrass
Green gold: See wheatgrass
Groats: Oat straw
Growth factors: Natural substances that promote cell growth
Healing crisis: A reaction of the body to the detoxification process
Hematological toxicity: A blood disorder, such as anemia, which can be potentially life-threatening
Hemolytic: An agent that opens red blood cells and releases hemoglobin
Hemorrhoid: Portions of the anal canal that help control bowel movements; can become inflamed and infected
Herbicides: Chemical weed killers
Hernia: The expulsion of an internal organ through a damaged portion of the abdominal cavity
Histidine: An amino acid necessary for infants
Holistic: Alternative health practice for the treatment of ailments
Homocysteine: An amino acid; excessive amounts of homocysteine in the blood can increase the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease
Homeopathy: A form of alternative medicine
Homeostatic agent: An agent that controls balance
Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body to regulate the activity of cells or organs
Hydrogen peroxide: A natural by-product of oxygen metabolism
Hydroponically: A method of growing plants without soil
Hypoglycemia: A condition where blood sugar levels are too low
Induction period: The time for contracting a disease after exposure to infecting agent
Inorganic: When plants are grown using chemicals or synthetic fertilizers
Insoluble fiber: Fiber that is not water-soluble
Intangible assets: Business assets that represent values that cannot be physically touched
In vitro: Tests done in a controlled environment outside of the organism, such as a test tube
In vivo: Tests conducted within a cell or an organism
Iodine: Important for healthy reproduction
Iron: Essential for the metabolism of the B group vitamins
Isoleucine: An amino acid
Jointing theory: A concept patented by Charles Schabel to determine the maturity of the wheat plant; the precise timing of wheatgrass sprout growth
Kamut: A versatile plant closely related to the wheat plant
Kelp: A sea vegetable
Kernel: Large cereal seeds
Ketone toxins: Pollutants in the bloodstream
Ketosis: A toxic condition in the body that can cause organs to fail
Lactobacillus: One of the bacteria that promotes colon health
Laetrile: The trade name for a substance allegedly synthesized and patented by Dr. Ernest Krebs, Jr., a California biochemist, for treating “disorders of intestinal fermentation;” chemically related to amygdalin, a naturally occurring substance found in some fruit seeds
Latrogenic injuries: Injuries resulting from medical treatment or advice
L-cavanine: A substance that can cause abnormal blood cell counts, spleen enlargement, or recurrence of lupus in patients with a controlled disease
Lecithin: Fatty substances found in animals and plant tissues
Leucine: An amino acid
Liability insurance: Protects you and your business from unseen circumstances that could be financially devastating
Linolenic acid (ALA): An omega-3 fatty acid, an essential fatty acid vital to human health
Lipase: A digestive enzyme
Limited liability company (LLC): A cross between a partnership and a corporation
Lysine: A genetically coded amino acid, vital for good nutrition
Living food: Food that is still growing
Macronutrition: Nutrition, or caloric intake based on protein, carbohydrates, and fat, the three main components of food
Mange: A contagious skin disease caused by mites, a tick-like organism
Magnesium: Essential for the conversion of stored blood sugar into energy
Manganese: Helps with the building of bone and is needed to manufacture thyroxine
Marketing: The means of letting your audience know about your business and its product or service
Marketing strategy: Helps to identify how you will reach your prospective audience
Melamine: A chemical compound used in cleaning products, plastic, foam, and fertilizer
Melanoma: A skin tumor
Menagerie: A collection of common and exotic animals kept in human captivity
Methionine: An amino acid
Micronutrition: Includes trace minerals and phytochemicals
Microorganisms: Organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye
Miso: A flavorful Japanese condiment made from aged soybean
Molluscum contagiosum: A common viral infection of school-aged children involving small, itchy spots that appear on the child’s skin
Molybdenum: An essential trace element in plant metabolism that helps with the assimilation of iron
Mustard greens: The pungent, peppery leaves of the mustard plant
Myelin sheath: The membrane surrounding a nerve fiber
Myelotoxicity: A potentially life-threatening bone marrow disease caused by chemotherapy
Myoglobin: The red pigment in muscle and blood cells
Naturopathy: A form of alternative health
Naturopathic: Pertaining to alternative health; a physician that works with natural medicines
Nephron: The filter in the kidneys
Niacin: Vitamin B3; plays a key role in cell restoration
Ning: A program that allows you to create your own social network
Nitrogen: A major plant nutrient benefitting plant growth
Nonpathogenic: A term referring to substances, such as bacteria that do not cause harm to the human body
Non-emulsified cosmetics: Cosmetics that include blend ingredients
Noni: An evergreen shrub related to the coffee tree
Nonpathogenic: Does not cause harm to the human body
Novel food: A food product or ingredient that was not used significantly in the European Union before May 15, 1997
Oat grass: A pasture grass that grows from oat grain seeds
Omega-3: Essential fatty acids needed by the body
Organic: Plants grown without using chemicals or synthetic fertilizers
Organic soil: Soil that is nutritionally balanced
Osteoarthritis: Joint arthritis
Overhead: The costs required to run the business
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs: Medicines that can be purchased by the consumer without a doctor’s prescription
Oxalates: Naturally occurring substances found in plants, animals, and humans
Oxidation: A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance interacts with oxygen; turns food dark
Partnership: Formed when two or more individuals decide to join together to operate a business
Pantothenic acid: Vitamin B5; works with the enzymes responsible for the metabolism of proteins, fat, and carbohydrates and the synthesis of fatty acids and amino acids
Pasteurization: A process that uses high temperatures to destroy bacteria in foods
Pathogens: Organisms that cause disease
Pectin: A fibrous structure found in plants that is useful in gelling foods and drinks
Penicillin: An antibiotic derived from mold
Peptic ulcers: Open sores in the lining of the stomach
Performance status: Time period between blood transfusions
Perlite: Mineral formed from volcanic glass used in gardening
Peroxidase: An antioxidant that detoxifies the body by eliminating hydrogen peroxide
Phenylalanine: An amino acid
Phosphorus: Works along with the B group vitamins to help the body to use energy from starches and fats
Photosynthesis: The process of turning light energy into chemical energy
Plant mats: The intertwined root mats from the wheatgrass blades after they have been harvested
Phytochemicals: Micronutrition derived from plant nutrients
Potassium: Balances body acids and water and helps with the function of muscles and nerves
Poultice: A treatment for pain or inflammation
Predigested food: Food fermented outside the body
Profit margin: A company’s net profit divided by total sales
Prophylactic: Preventive measure
Protein: Made up of amino acids; a part of every cell, muscle, tissue, and bone; builds and maintains tissues in the body
Protein blends: Products composed of more than one type of protein
Protease: A digestive enzyme
Purgative: Acts on the body as a cleanser, usually evacuating the bowels
Purines: Naturally occurring substances found in plants, animals, and humans
Pyridoxine: Vitamin B6; needed for proper food assimilation as well as the metabolism of protein and fat; also helps the body to absorb vitamin B12
P4D1: A compound found in young cereal grasses that works to repair DNA molecules and strips the protein sheath off cancer cells
Raw food: Food that is not cooked
Raw foodist: A person whose diet consists of 75 percent or more raw and living foods
Refined grains: Grains that have been significantly modified
Rejuvelac: A fermented wheatberry drink
Resource guarders: Dogs who are overly possessive about a possession
Rheumatoid arthritis: A disease that causes joint inflammation
Riboflavin: Vitamin B2; important for proper cell growth and general body health
Roughage: Fiber that helps with the elimination process
Rye: A member of the wheat family that resembles barley and oats
Sanitarian: An on-site inspector of restaurants and food preparation facilities
Scenedesmus: Algae similar to chlorella
Sea vegetables: Various types of sea plants, like seaweed, that grow in the ocean
Seborrheic: Relating to seborrhea, which is a skin disorder commonly known as dandruff
Sebum: An oily substance secreted by the skin
Seed: Consists of an embryonic plant, its food store, and a covering called the seed coat
Selenium: Works as an antioxidant enzyme in the body
Share: A divided portion of the value of a company
Sludge: Matter taken from sewage systems and industrial waste plants
Social networking sites: Social websites characterized by individuals reaching out to those they already know for the purpose of socializing or keeping in touch
Sodium: The major moderator of the body’s water and mineral balance
Sole proprietor: Someone who operates the business as an individual
Spelt: An ancient form of the common wheat grain
Spina bifida: The incomplete development of the backbone and spinal cord
Spinach: A nutrient-dense, dark, leafy vegetable
Spirulina: Blue-green algae; a form of bacteria
Sprouts: Sprouted seeds
Sulfur: Helps regulate oxygen, which is important for proper brain function
Sulfured and pasteurized fruits: Contain sulfur dioxide as a preservative
Super food: A term given to food with an exceptionally high nutrient content
Superoxide dismutase (SOD): A powerful anti-aging enzyme that presents a high defense against the free radical damage of red blood cells and works to eliminate radiation damage in cells; also keeps the superoxide balance in check
Tamari: A flavorful Japanese condiment made from aged soybean
Tangible assets: Business purchases that have a physical existence
Thalassemia: An inherited blood disorder in which the patient has difficulty producing hemoglobin or produces defective hemoglobin; characterized by abnormally small red blood cells
Thiamine: Vitamin B1; encourages growth and strengthens the heart muscle
Threonine: An amino acid
Thrombin: Protein in the blood that acts as a coagulate, causing blood to clot
Thyroid hormones: Regulate metabolism, which affects a person’s weight
Tryptophan: An amino acid
Thyroxine: The main hormone of the thyroid gland
Triglycerides: A major form of fat in the body used for energy
Ulcerative colitis: An inflammation of the large intestine and rectum
Urea: A substance in the urine
Vermiculite: Naturally occurring mineral; expands when heat is applied
Valine: An amino acid
Villi: Finger-like projections in the walls of the small intestine
Virtual assistant: A professional online service provider
Vitamins: Organic molecules that play various roles within the body
Vitamin B12: Water-soluble vitamin present in some foods
Vitamin B17: Laetrile, a chemically modified form of amygdalin, which is a substance found in seeds
Vitamin C: An essential antioxidant that aids wound healing and strengthens the body’s resistance to infection
Vitamin E: Fat-soluble vitamin used as an antioxidant to protect the body from carcinogens; short name for tocopherols and tocotrienols
Vitamin F: Essential fatty acids in the form of omega-3 and omega-6; needed for tissue repair
Vitamin K: Produces thrombin and liver proteins responsible for blood clotting
Volvulus: Refers to a twisting of the stomach on its axis (line of connection to the body)
Water soluble: Able to be dissolved in water or another solvent
Weevils: Small beetles that sometimes attack wheat and other grain products
Web hosting: The space allowed to you for the publishing of your website
Wheat: A grain in the cereal grass family gramineae
Wheatberries: Wheat seeds for making flour or sprouting
Wheatgrass: The young blades of the common cereal wheat plant
Wheat grass: A variety of cereal grasses such as oats, barley, and rye that are grown in open fields
Wheatgrass juice: Dark, green liquid that is expressed from wheatgrass and converted into energy; a blood-cleansing agent
Yeast infection: See Candida yeast
Zinc: Helps the immune system to function properly