Radiation Damage of the Parathyroid Gland.

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

This “Letter to the Editor” reviews the results of irradiation to the endocrine system, especially the parathyroid glands. Sixty-one cleanup workers from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion in 1986 were followed until 2009. They were compared with 687 normal controls. The cleanup workers had a 25% risk of developing hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid gland). The […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Hypercalcemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Irradiation, Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), Radiation damage, Thyroid cancer

Supplements: Vitamin D

Miscellaneous: Chernobyl, Endocrine system, Fukushima, Gonads, Japan, Nuclear power plant, Parathyroid gland, Parathyroid hormone (parathormone), Radioactive strontium, Thyroid hormone

Probiotics for Urogenital Infections.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Urogenital infections are non-sexually transmitted infections, including urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast vaginitis. There is an association between abnormal vaginal flora and the risk of UTIs. Only about 50 microbial species may inhabit the vagina (compared to 800 in the gut). The flora of premenopausal women are dominated by Lactobacillus species. Hormonal changes, pH […]

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Procognitive Activity of Shilajit.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Shilajit is a nutritional supplement from rocky area of northern India and Nepal. It is either a dark brown powder or a thick liquid. It is also found in Russia, Tibet, Afghanistan, and northern Chile (Andean Shilajit). Its action as medicine depends on the origin. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine for rejuvenation. Shilajit is […]

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Conditions: Aging, Alzheimer's disease, Anemia, Arsenic toxicity, Bronchitis, Cognitive impairment, Fungal infection, Genitourinary disease, Immune modulation, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Mercury poisoning, Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), Neuroprotection

Supplements: Antioxidants, Fulvic acid, Selenium, Shilajit

Miscellaneous: Afghanistan, Chile, Earth, High-altitudes, India, Nepal, ORAC, Sherpas, Tibet, White clover (Trifolium repense)

Urinary Stones: Dietary Recommendations.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Urinary stone risk factors can result from improper diet and/or physiologic abnormalities.Recurrence rate of kidney stones is over 50%.Dietary factors are important in kidney stone formation.Dietary recommendations in nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) should be based on a 24 hour urine collection.Diet changes alter the results of urine analysis and alter the type of stones formed and […]

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Conditions: Acid-base balance, Bladder stones, Cystinuria (cystenuria), Hypercalciuria, Hypocitraturia, Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), Urinary stones (urolithiasis), Xanthinuria

Supplements: Citric acid (citrate)

Foods: Almonds, Asparagus, Beets, Black tea (Camellia sinensis), Cashew, Celery, Chocolate, Cocoa, Coffee, Eggplant, Parsley, Peanuts, Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum), Rice bran, Soy, Spinach, Strawberries, Tofu, Tomatoes, Walnuts, Wheat bran

Miscellaneous: Calcium oxylate, Na/K

Nephrolithiasis-Associated Bone Disease.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Urinary stone disease (nephrolithiasis) is a risk factor for bone disease (osteoporosis) and hip fractures. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is common in people with calcium nephrolithiasis. Calcium nephrolithiasis is described as a multisystem disease with complications of urinary stones and osteoporosis. In one study of urinary stone patients, with average follow-up of 19 years, […]

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Conditions: Acidosis (acidity), Alkalosis (alkalinity), Hip fracture, Hypercalciuria, Hypocitraturia, Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), Osteoporosis, Urinary stones (urolithiasis), Vertebral fracture

Supplements: Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D

Foods: Alcohol, Almonds, Asparagus, Bacon, Beef, Beer, Beets, Bread, Cauliflower, Cereals, Chicken, Chocolate, Duck, Kidney beans, Lamb, Lima beans, Mushrooms, Nuts, Peanuts, Peas, Pork, Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum), Salt, Seafood, Sorrel, Spinach, Tea, Turkey, Wheat bran, Whole grains, Yeast

Miscellaneous: Calcium oxylate, Potassium citrate, Purines

Citrus Fruit Beverages and Hypocitraturic Kidney Stones.

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

People with hypocitraturic nephrolithiasis (low citrate urinary stones) benefit by drinking more citrates, either in orange or in lemon juice. Potassium citrate tablets have been standard therapy for urinary stones. Potassium citrate therapy results in reduced stone formation. This study is of the relative benefits of commercially available citrus drinks which are available. Citrate can […]

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Conditions: Hypocitraturia, Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), Urinary stones (urolithiasis)

Supplements: Citric acid (citrate), Potassium citrate

Foods: Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Pineapple juice

Miscellaneous: P450, Potassium bicarbonate

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