Dandelion Root and Human Melanoma Cells.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Melanoma of the skin has become the prevalent form of cancer seen in North Americans from ages 25 to 29. It is resistant to most of the standard therapies, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Dandelion root (Tarraxacum officinale) is an herb known to be anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and antioxidant. It is a frequently-used detoxifier used in […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Differentiation, Glyphosate (Roundup) poisoning, Inflammation, Liver toxicity, Melanoma, Multidrug resistance (MDR), Oxidation, Radiation therapy, Viral infection

Supplements: Dandelion (Taraxicum officinale), Phosphatidylserine (PS)

Miscellaneous: Metformin, Nitric oxide (NO), Reactive oxygen species, Skin, Synergistic

“Cacao Seeds” as “Super Foods.”

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

“Super Fruits” are designated as such because of their antioxidant capacity, content of polyphenols* and other nutritional chemicals which are linked to certain health benefits. The authors present chocolate as being a Super Fruit. The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit with seeds from which cocoa powder and chocolate are extracted. In this article the […]

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Pathology of Organs in Animals Fed Genetically Modified Food.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Genetically modified (GM) soybeans are prepared to be sold as Roundup Ready (RR) products. The Roundup herbicide can be used to kill weeds, but will not kill RR soybeans. Large amounts of these soy products are sold as food for people and as feed for animals destined for human consumption. Diet changes can alter the […]

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Conditions: Inflammation, Liver disease, Necrosis

Foods: Chicken, Kidney, Liver, Soy, Soybeans

Miscellaneous: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Pancreas, Roundup herbicide (glyphosate)

Arginase: a Key Enzyme in Allergic Asthma.

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Allergic asthma causes obstruction of bronchi and airway hyperresponiveness (AHR.) Eventually, there are inflammation and remodeling of the airways. The enzyme, arginase, may play a part in this. Reduced availability of arginine may be involved, resulting in problems with bronchoconstriction from reduced levels of nitric oxide (NO.) Arginine deficiency results in increased levels of peroxynitrite, […]

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Conditions: Asthma, Bronchoconstriction, Inflammation

Supplements: Arginine, Citrulline, Ornithine, Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Miscellaneous: Arginase, Nitric oxide (NO), Nitric oxide synthetase, Peroxynitrite, Polyamines, Prolines, Putrescine, Spermidine, Spermine, Urea

L-Arginine in Airway Inflammation in Asthma.

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid. Sufficient arginine may not be available in asthma due to an imbalance between the nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and the arginase enzymes. A deficiency of arginine may cause the airway the hyperresponsiveness (AHR) seen in asthma. The arginase enzyme is increased in asthma. Nitric oxide (NO) is produced […]

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Conditions: Airway hyperresponsiveness, Allergic airway inflammation, Asthma, Inflammation

Supplements: Arginine

Miscellaneous: Arginase, Arginase inhibitors, Nitric oxide synthetase, Peroxynitrite

Botanical Medicines for the Urinary Tract.

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Botanical diuretic herbs include Solidago spp. (such as goldenrod,) Levisticum officinale (lovage) root, Petroselinum crispus (parsley) fruit, and Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) leaf. The three types of plant diuretics include cardiac glycosides, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and plants containing methylxanthine. Nettles leaf can reduce blood pressure in patients with congestive heart failure. The leaves and […]

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Phytosome Complexes of Silymarin, Curcumin, Etc.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

One class of very useful plant medicines is made up of polyphenols, mostly flavonoids. Polyphenols absorb poorly into water or lipids. The phytosome forms of polyphenols have improved oral absorption and are safe. They are used as anti-inflammatories, anti-neoplastics, for detoxification and for weight loss.Polyphenols bind strongly to phospholipids, even in intact plant tissue. Phosphatidylcholine […]

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Cancer Chemoprevention by American Ginseng.

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Ginsenosides are the main active ingredient of ginsengs. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is not as well studied, scientifically, as are Asian ginsengs (Panax ginseng.) American ginseng is known to treat many systems in the body and is used for cancer chemoprevention and for controlling tumor growth. Steaming or heating American ginseng seems at alter the […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Cancer, Inflammation, Multidrug resistance (MDR)

Supplements: American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium), Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Eleuthero (Eleuthrococcus senticosus)

Miscellaneous: Chemoprevention, Ginsenocides, Saponins

Probiotics and Diverticular Disease.

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host.” Probiotics are common supplements. It is believed that probiotics can reduce the inflammation of the intestine seen in diverticular disease (DD.) DD of the intestine is very common in Western countries. The symptoms are inflammatory and consist of pain […]

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Conditions: Diarrhea, Diverticular disease, Inflammation

Supplements: Probiotics

Miscellaneous: Microperforation

Macronutrients in Atherosclerosis and Insulin Resistance.

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

We now have a global epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This is believed to be the cause of the increase in atherosclerosis. There is now an increased interest in the effects of macronutrients on insulin sensitivity and resistance, oxidative stress and inflammation, appetite control and the development of atherosclerosis. This review covers […]

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Conditions: Appetite, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Inflammation, Insulin dependence, Obesity, Oxidative stress

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Flavonoids, Paleolithic diet

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