Alpha Lipoic Acid and Diabetes.

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) has long been championed by Dr. Lester Packer of Berkeley, California, for the prevention and treatment of complications of diabetes. Examples are nerve damage and kidney disease. It is a natural antioxidant, one of the strongest for fighting inflammation in our bodies. It is sometimes known as thioctic acid, and it […]

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Conditions: Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Kidney disease, Nerve damage, Peripheral neuropathy, Proteinuria

Supplements: Alpha lipoic acid, Antioxidants, Thioctic acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E

Foods: Beef, Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Green peas, Heart, Kidney, Spinach, Yeast

Miscellaneous: "The Antioxidant Miracle", Packer (Dr. Lester)

Chelation Review.

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Chelation is the formation of bonds between metals and other molecules. Chelation therapy is one way to remove the following toxic metals from the body: arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. These metals cause chronic disease and can be removed from the body to prevent kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and neurological problems. Metals are bonded to […]

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Vitamin D and Erectile Dysfunction.

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitamin D is a hormone produced by human skin in response to the Sun and to other sources of ultraviolet-B (UVB) light. Our vitamin D blood levels are lower in the winter due to the lower angle of the sun and the resulting reduced amount of natural UVB light. Blood levels are “highest in late […]

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Toxicity of Lead.

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

“There is no safe level of exposure to lead.” Many people living today have lead in their bodies from leaded gasoline, from lead-based paints, and from old plumbing containing lead. Problems from lead overdose include blood abnormalities (such as anemia), impaired heart function, bone disease, kidney dysfunction, impaired fertility, and nervous system toxicity. Lead toxicity […]

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The Stream of Life-Urinary Alkalization.

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

If blood flow is the “River of Life”, the urine might be the “Stream of Life”. Urine purifies the blood of toxins and acid wastes. The acid/base balance of the body is of primary importance to all body functions, as chemical reactions in plants and animals work best at specific acid/base levels (called pH). Excessive […]

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Treating Cadmium Toxicity with Garlic and Ginger.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

We are exposed to the toxic metal cadmium through occupational exposures, food, air, water, and products of industry. Cadmium can cause damaged enzymes, altered lipids, free radicals, tissue oxidation, impaired membrane functions, and reduced ability to repair DNA. Symptoms include increased blood pressure, anemia, osteoporosis, heart problems, protein in the urine, kidney malfunction, liver disease, […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Cadmium toxicity, Cardiac disease, Death, Emphysema, Hypertension, Kidney disease, Liver disease, Osteoporosis, Proteinuria, Pulmonary edema

Supplements: Garlic (Allium sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Foods: Garlic, Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Tomatoes

Miscellaneous: Free radicals, Water quality

Urine acidification, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Diet alters the acidity of the body. High intake of protein produces sulfuric acid, causing acidosis with urine acidification. This alters human bone health adversely with resulting elimination of calcium. The metabolic syndrome includes abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, and possible cardiovascular disease. Metabolic acidosis causes increased production of cortisol, […]

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Conditions: Abdominal obesity, Acidosis (acidity), Bone disease, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, Hyperuricemia, Insulin resistance, Kidney disease, Liver disease, Metabolic acidosis, Obesity

Supplements: Cysteine, Methionine

Miscellaneous: C-reactive protein, Cortisol, Diet, HDL-cholesterol, High protein, pH, Phenolics, Uric acid (urate)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Oxidative stress mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is believed to be the cause of diabetic kidney damage (nephropathy). ROS can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA is an antioxidant which has been shown to aid in prevention of diabetic nephropathy. This study was done to demonstrate the ability of ALA to protect […]

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Conditions: Diabetic nephropathy, Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney disease, Oxidative stress, Renal (kidney) disease

Supplements: Alpha lipoic acid

Miscellaneous: Albumin, DNA, Lipids, Mitochondria, Proteins, Reactive oxygen species

Nitric Oxide in Hypertension and Kidney Disease.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The arginine-nitric oxide (NO) pathway plays an important role in hypertension. NO is important in maintaining tone and allowing relaxation of blood vessels. The production of NO from arginine is controlled by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS). It has been demonstrated that a mild elevation in blood pressure causes an increase in NO, while […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Glomerulosclerosis, Hypertension, Inflammation, Kidney disease

Supplements: Arginine

Miscellaneous: Eicosanoids, Kidney, Nitric oxide (NO), Nitric oxide synthetase

Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Recent decades of research have documented the health hazards resulting from obesity. We now know that excess fat tissue in the body can act as its own hormone system with detrimental effects on the body. This hormone system can worsen diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and kidney disease. Being overweight has a […]

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Conditions: Acidosis (acidity), Aciduria, Albuminuria, Diabetes, Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulosclerosis, Hypertension, Kidney disease, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Overweight, Proteinuria, Weight loss

Miscellaneous: Bicarbonate

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