Allergic Rhinitis and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. NOTE: Anti-VEGF treatments include Matcha green tea powder and curcumin (turmeric). Click on anti-angiogenesis to read about more natural treatments for increased VEGF. KEY WORDS: Airway inflammation, Allergic […]

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Conditions: Allergic airway inflammation, Allergic rhinitis, Angiogenesis, Asthma, Inflammation, Retinopathy, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rhinosinusitis, Vascular permeability

Miscellaneous: Antigens, Respiratory tract, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Therapy of Atopic Eczema.

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Anti-inflammatory, Atopic eczema (dermatitis), Calcineurin inhibitors, Chronic skin disease, Emollient, Flare prevention, Immunosuppression, Proactive, Skin barrier stabilization, Topical corticosteroids, Ultraviolet. PMID: 22879707. Summary #843.

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Conditions: Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Flare, Immunosuppression, Inflammation

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Calcineurin, Corticosteroids, Skin, Skin barrier, UV (ultraviolet) light

Fermented Fish Oil and Atopic Dermatitis.

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. NOTE: Fermented fish oil is available on the internet. KEY WORDS: Allergic skin inflammation, Anti-allergic, Atopic dermatitis, Cytokines, Differentiation, Ferment, Fish oil, Immune cell, Inflammation, Omega-3, Polyunsaturated fatty […]

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Conditions: Allergic skin inflammation, Allergies, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Differentiation, Inflammation, Proliferation

Supplements: Fermented fish oil, Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Miscellaneous: Anti-allergic, Cytokines, Ferment, Immune system, T cell lymphocytes

Skullcap and Eleuthero as Anti-Inflammatories.

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. NOTE: Eleuthero was previously known as Siberian ginseng. It is not a true ginseng. KEY WORDS: Allergic rhinitis, Anti-inflammatory, Cytokines, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Herb, Mucosa, Rhinosinusitis, Skullcap (Scutellaria […]

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Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, Inflammation, Rhinosinusitis

Supplements: Eleuthero (Eleuthrococcus senticosus), Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Herbal medicine, Staphylococcus aureus, T cell lymphocytes

Sea Buckthorn Benefits.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

KEY WORDS: Acne, Adaptogen, Angina, Angiotensin, Antioxidants, Baldness, Cancer, Carotenoids, Cataract, Cheilosis, Collagen, Flavonoids, Gastric ulcer, Glossitis, Gout, Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Inflammation, Lycopene, Lymphatic leukemia, Lymphocyte aggregation, Lymphocyte proliferation, Nitrogen fixation, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Phytosterols, Polyneuritis, Prostatitis, Proteolytic, Psoriasis, Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides Linn.), Stress, Urinary stone, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, […]

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Conditions: Acne, Angina, Baldness, Cancer, Cataracts, Cheilosis, Glossitis, Gout, Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Inflammation, Lymphatic leukemia, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Polyneuropathy, Prostatitis, Psoriasis, Stomach ulcer, Stress, Urinary stones (urolithiasis), Wounds

Supplements: Antioxidants, Bioflavonoids, Carotenoids, Collagen, Lycopene, Plant sterols (Phytosterols), Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Vitamin K

Miscellaneous: Adaptogens, Angiotensin

Tryptophan and Fatigue in Lung Cancer.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Amino acid, Anemia, Antidepressant, Bronchus cancer, Cancer, Coping, Depression, Fatigue, Hemoglobin, IDO, Immune activation markers, Immunity, Inflammation, Kynurenine, Kynurenic acid, Lung cancer, Neopterin, Neurotransmitter, Psychological test, […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Bronchial cancer, Cancer, Depression, Fatigue, Inflammation, Lung cancer

Supplements: Amino acids, Neopterin, Tryptophan

Miscellaneous: Hemoglobin, IDO (Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase), Immune system, Kynurenic acid, Neurotransmitters, Quality of life, Serotonin

Natural Killer Cells in Aging and Longevity.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

With aging physical changes occur to cells in the body which are adaptive to the normal physical deterioration which occurs over time. With aging, the deterioration of immunity, called immunosenescence, is balanced by mechanisms seen in centenarians that allow some people to live to very old age. An example of an adjustment in immunosenescence is […]

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Conditions: Aging, Apoptosis, Autoimmune disease, Cancer, Immunosenescence, Inflammation, Stress

Supplements: Melatonin, Zinc

Miscellaneous: Adaptive immunity, Bone marrow, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, Innate immune system, Liver, Lymphocytes, Metallothioneins, Natural killer (NK) cells, Spleen, Thymus gland

Citrus and Cancer Prevention.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

About one-third of all cancers are diet-related, so cancer prevention strategies usually focus on foods which reduce the development of malignancy. Beta-cryptoxanthin is a carotenoid related to vitamin A, and hesperidin is a flavonoid, both of which are known to inhibit cancer formation in various tissues. Of interest, fruits and vegetables contain only small amounts […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Colon cancer, Inflammation, Lung cancer, Tongue cancer

Supplements: Carotenoids, Hesperidin, Vitamin A

Foods: Citrus juice, Citrus pulp

Miscellaneous: Beta cryptoxanthin

Polyphenols and Atherosclerosis.

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Diets rich in polyphenols appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and flavonoids (commonly called bioflavonoids) are the dominate type. Citrus flavonoids have been found to strengthen capillaries. Quercetin and catechins are flavonoids commonly found in foods. Wine, green tea and chocolate contain catechins. Flavonoids are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. They reduce a number of […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Capillary fragility, Cardiovascular disease, Inflammation, Neurodegenerative disease, Oxidation

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Quercetin

Foods: Green tea (Camellia sinensis)

Miscellaneous: Antibodies, Aorta, Catechins, Macrophage, Polyphenols

Supplemental Immune Support and Surgery.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nutrition based programs are being devised to increase recovery of patients after surgery. Products being used include omega-3 fatty acids, arginine, glutamine and medium chain triglycerides (MCT). More emphasis is being placed on boosting immunity and less emphasis is being placed on replacing energy. High doses of some nutritional component are “immune-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anabolic, and […]

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Conditions: Health, Infection, Inflammation, Surgery

Supplements: Arginine, Glutamine, Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid

Foods: Coconut oil, Cooking oils

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory