Stimulation of the Endocannabinoid System

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The eCB receptors are widely expressed in the body and associated with the nervous system cells and immune system cells. The basic messages of the eCB system are “relax, eat, sleep, forget, and protect.” The system modulates neuroplasticity, neuroprotection, immunity, inflammation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. Cells of obese people have increased eCB tone, and eCB antagonists […]

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Protective Nutrients.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Certain nutrients are beneficial when taken in doses above the accepted daily doses. They can reduce inflammation, improve immune functioning, and improve the barrier at the inner lining of the intestine. People who have surgery, cancer, and severe burns as well as immunosuppressed patients can benefit by immune nutrients. Included in this paper are glutamine, […]

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Bromelain Review.

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the fruit and stem of pineapple (Ananas comosus). The usual commercial source is the stem. Bromelain works in a wide range of pH from 5.5 to 8.0 and is well absorbed in the digestive tract. Activities of bromelain include fiber-dissolving, anti-edema, anti-clot and anti-inflammatory properties (with very low toxicity). […]

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Conditions: Bacterial infection, Blood clot, Burns, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol plaque, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Edema, Inflammation, Injury, Sports injury, Surgery

Supplements: Bromelain, Enzymes

Foods: Pineapple

Miscellaneous: Digestive system, Escharase, Escherichia coli, Sodium bicarbonate, Vibrio cholera

Mediterranean Diet Effect.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The Mediterranean Diet (MD) describes general traditional diets of countries around the Mediterranean Sea. It includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, some meat and fish, whole grains, and dairy, with moderate use of wine. These foods are believed to be beneficial in reducing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic problems, some cancers and […]

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Annatto and Diabetes.

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Six percent of the world’s population is believed to have diabetes. It causes blood sugar abnormalities and lipid abnormalities characterized by increased triglycerides, high *LDL-cholesterol, low **HDL-cholesterol, and oxidative stress, resulting in inflammation. Lipid abnormalities play a role in arteriosclerosis. ***Annatto (Bixa orellana) is a plant containing carotenoids bixin (BIX) and norbixin (NBIX). Annatto has […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Hyperglycemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Inflammation, Oxidative stress, Protein oxidation

Supplements: Annatto (Bixa orellana), Antioxidants, Glutathione peroxidase

Foods: Margarine

Miscellaneous: BIX, Glutathione reductase, HDL-cholesterol, Insulin, LDL-cholesterol, Metformin, NBIX

COX Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

COX-1 (cyclooxygenase-1) and COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) enzymes control the onset and progression of a number of cancers. COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors are well known anti-inflammatory enzymes found in plants. Pharmaceutical versions of these two inhibitors are available. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as aspirin, are believed to inhibit cancer by inhibition of COX activity, and long-term […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Cancer, Inflammation, Ovarian cancer

Miscellaneous: Aspirin, Celecoxib, Chemoprevention, COX-1, COX-2, COX-2 inhibitor, Ibuprofen, Proliferation, Synergistic

Heart Effects of Catechins From Green Tea.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Green tea (Camellia sinensis), which contains chemicals called catechins, have many health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity. The dominant catechin is EGCG (epipallocatechin-3-gallate). One cup contains 78 mg. of EGCG, but higher doses are available in capsules. The movement of chemicals such as calcium and sodium across cell walls of heart cells may […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Inflammation, Multiple sclerosis

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Calcium, Catechins, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), Green tea extract, Potassium Bicarbonate

Foods: Green tea (Camellia sinensis)

Miscellaneous: Catechins, EKG (electrocardiogram), Electromagnetic fields (EMF), Element, Heart, Polyphenols, Sodium

Spider-Venom Peptides as Therapeutics.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Very few spiders are harmful to humans. However, some produce simple peptides* and proteins to catch their prey. Moreover, they carry diverse toxins with a wide variety of biological activity. Over 900 spider toxins are known (a small part of the total number). Their actions are neurotoxic, antiarrhythmic, antimicrobial, analgesic, antiparasitic, cytolytic, antitumor, hemolytic and […]

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Fucoxanthin Marine Carotenoids.

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

This article is a review of the ways that fucoxanthin can benefit human health. Fucoxanthin from brown sea weed (such as U. pinnatifida), algae and diatoms is a part of the family of chemicals called carotenoids. Edible brown macroalgae are commonly eaten in parts of Asia. Fucoxanthin has shown many properties, including antioxidant, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Cancer, Diabetes, Inflammation, Malaria, Obesity, Oxidation

Supplements: Carotenoids, Fucoxanthin, Macroalgae, Marine algae, Marine brown algae

Miscellaneous: Anti-angiogenesis, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-obese, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Diatoms, Diet, UV (ultraviolet) light

Black Seed, Thymoquinone and Cancer Prevention.

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Black seed (Nigella sativa), sometimes called black cumin*, is a natural treatment which has been used in Ayurvedic, Chinese, Unani (Japanese) and Arabian medicines. The black seed oil and its thymoquinone (TQ) components are considered to be anti-cancer by actions which alter the genetic changes seen in some cancers. The present study was done to […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Cancer, Inflammation

Supplements: Black cumin, Black seed (Nigella sativa)

Miscellaneous: Thymoquinone

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