Echinacea Root Extracts and Cancer Cells.

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Echinacea (Asteraceae family) species is known to be immunostimulatory and was studied in patients with advanced cancer.This is believed to be the first study of echinacea on cancer cell lines in the laboratory. Cytotoxic effects and the ability of echinacea to cause apoptosis (a natural cell suicide) in cancer cells were evaluated. The three common […]

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Supplements: Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia), Echinacea (Echinacea pallida), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), Echinacea sp.

Miscellaneous: 5-lipoxygenase, Apoptosis, Asteraceae spp., COX-2, Eicosanoids

Menopause: Oxygen Stress and Dietary Antioxidants.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Menopause is a permanent loss of menstruation after a period of amenorrhea (abnormal stoppage of the menstrual periods) lasting more than one year. The usual range of age of onset is age 40 to 55 and symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, arteriosclerosis, and deterioration of the skin suggestive of estrogen deficiency. Hormone replacement therapy […]

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The Vitamin D Epidemic and It’s Health Consequences.

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Without sun exposure, 1000 IU daily of cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is required for both children and adults. A deficiency of vitamin D in children causes poor mineralization of the collagen matrix, leading to rickets. In adults, secondary hyperparathyroidism can result from a deficiency of vitamin D. This causes the loss of bone structure and mineralization […]

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Vitamin D for Prevention of Diseases.

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The major source of Vitamin D in humans should be from sunlight. Measurement of 25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the blood is the proper way to determine if the patient is receiving enough vitamin D, with 20 ng/mL being a daily dose believed to be sufficient to prevent bone disease. A healthy level of Vitamin D is […]

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