Obesity and Prostate Cancer.

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Obesity and prostate cancer have a relationship, but the exact connection is not clear at this time. Obesity seems to increase the risk for prostate cancer. Central obesity is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, lipid abnormalities, hypertension and inflammatory conditions, as in the “metabolic syndrome.” Central fat accumulation by CT […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Inflammation, Insulin resistance, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Prostate cancer

Supplements: Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Miscellaneous: Adipokines, Bioactive peptides, Hormones, Leptin, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Larch Arabinogalactan and Immunity.

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Western Larch, also known as Mountain Larch or Western Tamarack, is an evergreen tree that loses its needles in the fall. It is native to the northwestern United States and British Columbia, Canada. Larch arabinogalactan is a polysaccharide powder made of larch tree wood (Larix species), which is especially abundant in Larix occidentalis (Western Larch). […]

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Neuroprotective Potential of the Bahadori Leanness Program.

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

The Bahadori Leanness Program is a program to lose weight, especially fat and includes a “mini-fast with exercise.” During each 24-hour period there is a 12-14 hour fast with a period of aerobic exercise included. Low fat, high protein and low glycemic index diets are encouraged. The ability to lose fat is aided by burning […]

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Conditions: Arrhythmia, Cancer, Cell death, Fasting, Hypertension, Inflammation, Neuroprotection, Obesity

Miscellaneous: Bahadori Leanness Program, Caloric restriction, Exercise, Lifestyle, Parasympathetic nervous system, Sympathetic nervous system

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Andrographis.

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

An oxygen free radical (OFR) is the form of oxygen that has one unpaired electron and is very reactive. There are other forms of highly reactive oxygen, which do not have unpaired electrons known as reactive oxygen species (ROS.) ROS include singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals, which are constantly being produced by ionizing […]

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Asthma and Indoor Exposure to Allergens.

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Asthma has become the most common chronic disease of childhood. Some countries report higher incidence in the higher income groups. The U.S. reports a higher increase in incidence in lower socioeconomic income groups. Studies in the 1980’s reported a connection between asthma and sensitivity and increased exposure to dust mites with people spending more time […]

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Conditions: Asthma, Bronchoconstriction, Inflammation

Supplements: Arginine

Miscellaneous: Air, Allergens, Alternaria fungi, Dust mites, Electricity, Income

Cancer, Wogonin, Chrysin and Drug Resistance.

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Virchow postulated the connection between chronic inflammation and cancer in 1863. Recently, research findings have been defining the chemical nature of that connection. Dihydrodiol dehydrogenases (DDH) belong to a family of chemicals called aldo-keto reductases. These chemicals play a part in the metabolism of steroid hormone, prostaglandin and zenobiotics (chemicals foreign to our bodies). DDH […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Inflammation

Supplements: Chrysin, Huang chi, Passionflower (Passiflora caerula), Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Wogonin

Miscellaneous: Dihydrodiol dehydrogenases (DDH), Polyphenols

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Stress.

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

In 1936, Hans Selye defined the “general adaptive syndrome” as the response that the body makes to deal with stress. Under stress, the brain focuses on the event that seems to be threatening. Heart output, respiration, catabolism and the most useful flow of circulation are increased. The responses to stress are behavioral, endocrine, autonomic and […]

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Cardiovascular Disease Benefits of a Hunter-Gatherer Diet.

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Evolution over millions of years has determined the nutritional and exercise needs of today’s humans. Our diets and lifestyles have changed a great deal over the past 10,000 years while our genomes have changed very little. The results of these changes have been more obesity, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The Paleolithic diets included wild, […]

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Inflammation, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Rickets

Supplements: Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Foods: Fish, Fruits, Grass, Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Leafy green vegetables, Meat, Nuts, Olive oil, Vegetables, Wild meat

Miscellaneous: Hunter-gatherer diet, Paleolithic diet, Trans fats

Natural Biopolymer: Hyaluronic Acid.

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a polymer with elastic properties, is a polysaccharide formed from N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and glucuronic acid. HA belongs to a group of chemicals called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The activity of a specific form or polymer of HA depends on the size the molecule. HA forms an aggregation center for a large molecule of chondroitin sulfate […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cancer, Cirrhosis, Dry eye syndrome, Inflammation, Liver disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wounds

Supplements: Chondroitin sulfate, Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Biopolymers, Cartilage, Connective tissues, Eye, Glucuronic acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Joint fluid, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, Rooster comb, Skin, Synovial fluid, UV (ultraviolet) light, Vitreous

Purslane: A Plant Source of Omedga-3 Fatty Acids and Melatonin.

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Purslane is a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and melatonin, and it has the highest content of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) of any wild plant that can be eaten. Each 100 gms. of purslane contains 300-400 mg. of ALA, 12.2 mg. alpha tocopherol from of vitamin E, 26.6 mg. of ascorbic acid, 1.9 mg. […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Heart disease, Inflammation

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Glutathione, Melatonin, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E

Foods: Fruits, Purslane, Vegetables, Wild plants

Miscellaneous: Anticancer drugs, Antioxidant, Functional foods, Mediterranean diet