Lead in Our Drinking Water.

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lead in public water supplies of older cities is a very serious health hazard for citizens today. Lead has been a contaminant of civilizations for thousands of years. The toxic effects of lead have been studied in people of all ages, and there is no tolerable lower level of lead allowable in children. In fact, […]

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Conditions: Acidosis (acidity), Immune dysfunction, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Neuropsychiatric disease, Osteoporosis, Soil contamination

Supplements: Chelation therapy, Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Miscellaneous: Chelation, Drinking water, Homeopathy, Lead paint, Orthophosphates, Plumbing, Washington DC

Stress and the Gut.

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hans Selye, a hero in the study of stress, defined stress as “an acute threat to the homeostasis of an organism”. Homeostasis is internal balance. Stress leads to responses which protect the stability of the body and defend the organism’s survival. The gastrointestinal and the immune systems easily respond to stressors, and we are learning […]

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Fucoidan and Cancer.

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

In spite of the wide variety of cancer types, there a few basic mechanisms in their cellular behaviors. Most cancers develop because of acquired genetic changes allowing cancer cells to have survival advantages. To survive the ability to develop new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is necessary, and cancers usually develop the ability to metastasize. Poor immunity […]

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Ginseng Review: Part II.

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Ginsengs are adaptogens, increasing resistance to all kinds of stress, increasing vitality and the ability to work. Ginsengs reduce high blood glucose levels and support immunity. Korean red ginseng promotes the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis). The major components of ginseng are ginsenosides, which promote wound healing by angiogenesis. Diabetic rats treated with Korean […]

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Catechins in Ashwagandha.

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has long been used as a traditional medicinal plant in India for many problems. It is called Indian ginseng. Recent studies have shown that it is beneficial to the immune system and has antitumor effects. It is useful for arthritis, stress, and problems of aging. Abundant evidence indicates that free radical production […]

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Barley Beta-Glucans as Prebiotics

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Good diets are important for preventing and curing diseases, and included in such diets are probiotic organisms. Beneficial probiotics belonging to the Lactobacillus (L.)* and Bifidobacterium (B.)* classes are being used more often in food preparation today. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are becoming more important since they stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Immune dysfunction, Immune modulation, Stress

Supplements: Beta glucan, Bifidobacterium sp., Fiber, FOS (fructooligosaccharide), GOS (galactooligosaccharides), Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus species, Prebiotics, Probiotics

Foods: Barley, Barley flour, Cereal grains, Fungi, Mushrooms, Pasta, Rice, Sorghum, Triticale, Wheat, Yeast

Miscellaneous: Pediococcus, Polysaccharides

Polyamines and Tumor Spread.

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Polyamines, including spermine and spermidine, can be produced by nearly all cells, especially in those with rapid growth. High polyamine levels are seen in blood and urine of many cancer patients and can be eliminated by successful treatment of the tumors. However, they increase with tumor relapse. (The complete role of polyamines in cancer invasion […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Immune dysfunction, Metastases

Supplements: Arginine, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Miscellaneous: Invasion, Metalloproteinase, Microbiota, Polyamines, Proliferation, Spermidine, Spermine

Properties of Beta-Glucans.

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Beta-glucans are soluble fibers found in cell walls of the following: bacteria, yeasts, mushrooms, algae, lichens, oats and barley. Most people consume food which contains carbohydrates consisting of both water soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers slow the absorption of sugars in the gut and are useful in diabetes. Insoluble fibers are cellulose, lignin, and […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia, Immune dysfunction, Irradiation, Septic shock

Supplements: Agaricus mushroom (Agaricus blazei), Algae, Arabinose, Beta glucan, Fiber, Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), Pectin, Rhamnose, Saccharomyces cerevisae, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Xylose

Foods: Barley, Beans, Corn, Mushrooms

Miscellaneous: Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignans, Phellinus baummi, Polysaccharides, Tremella sp.

Uncertainties for Endocrine Disrupters.

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

A prominent current theory is that endocrine disrupters are hormonally active compounds found in the environment that have environmental and human health effects. The Environmental Protection Agency held a convention on the subject in 1995 and identified the problems as being reproductive, neurological, immunological and carcinogenic risks from endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC’s). The best known EDC […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Immune dysfunction, Neurological damage, Reproductive disfunction

Supplements: Phytoestrogens

Miscellaneous: Androgen, Bisphenol, Diethylstilbesterol, Endocrine disruptors, Environment, Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), Estrogen, Gene expression, Herbicides, Organochlorine toxicity, Pesticides, Thyroid gland

Boost Immunity and Prevent Infection in the Elderly.

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The author studied nutritional strategies in treated older adults to reduce their increased risk of immune dysfunction, with a goal of reducing the risk of infections. Immune senescence is the natural decline of immunity with aging and nutritional strategies have been of benefit in relieving immune senescence. Up to 65% of hospitalized elderly patients are […]

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Conditions: Aging, Anorexia, Depression, Dermatitis, Edema, Immune dysfunction, Immunosenescence, Infection, Malnutrition, Pneumonia, Urinary tract infection, Venous stasis ulcer, Viral infection, Wounds

Supplements: Cranberry juice, Multivitamins, Selenium, Trace elements, Vitamin E, Zinc

Miscellaneous: Antibiotics

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