Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

The male prostate is just below the urinary bladder, and it produces fluid which improves the survival of sperm. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate resulting in difficulty urinating, reduced urine flow, frequent night urination, and difficulty emptying the bladder. The PSA* is usually below 10. BPH can cause difficulty […]

View Post

Olive Oil Intake and Cancer Prevalence.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study was a meta-analysis of the literature on studies of the relationship between consumption of raw, uncooked, olive oil and the risk of developing cancer. Since dietary fats alter the risk of cancer development, the authors chose to study the effect of olive oil monounsaturated fat dietary use on cancer risk. The primary fats […]

View Post

Conditions: Breast cancer, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Gastrointestinal cancer, Oxidation

Supplements: Lignans, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Foods: Monounsaturated fatty acid, Olive oil, Virgin olive oil

Miscellaneous: Digestive system, Nutrition, Phenols

Adolescents, Children and Vegetarian Diets.

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

“… a well-balanced vegetarian diet can provide for the needs of a growing child and adolescent …” Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat no animal products, except dairy products and eggs. Vegans eat no animal products. Macrobiotic diets may include animal products, but are made up of grains, legumes, and vegetables. Plant foods can include all essential amino acids […]

View Post

Conditions: Adolescence, Breastfeeding, Eating Disorders, Pregnancy

Supplements: Calcium, Essential fatty acids, Folic acid (folate), Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin D, Zinc

Foods: Bok choy, Cereals, Collards, Dairy, Eggs, Fruits, Grains, Kale, Leafy green vegetables, Legumes, Nut butters, Nuts, Seed butters, Seeds, Soy protein, Vegetables, Wheat protein

Miscellaneous: Diet, Macrobiotic diet, Nutrition, Omnivore, Ovolacto-vegetarian diet, Phytates (phytic acid), Protein, Tannins, Vegan, Vegetarian

Diets of Very Low Food Security Children.

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes results from the consumption of high energy, but nutrient-poor foods. Mexican-origin youth are at increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes at the United States border. The present study is of food insecurity* in Mexican-origin children living along the Texas border (in settlements called colonias). In this […]

View Post

Conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Food insecurity, Nutrient deficiency, Obesity, Poverty

Supplements: Calcium, Dietary fiber, Potassium, Protein, Vitamin D

Foods: Fried foods, Fruits, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Body mass index (BMI), Calories, Diet, Energy, Fats, Mexican, Nutrition, Sodium, Sugar

Nitric Oxide in Health and Disease.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nitric oxide (NO) is a chemical which functions in nearly every cellular activity of the body. NO in the walls of small blood vessels determines the tone of the blood vessels and controls blood flow. Abnormally low NO levels cause “endothelial dysfunction”*, with inability of blood vessel walls to relax. Low NO levels play a […]

View Post

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 […]

View Post

Infant Nutrition.

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The 2009 Infant Feeding Joint Working Group of Canada is the source of this report on nutrition for infants up to six month of age. It results from an intensive search of medical literature. The report emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding to a child’s health while young and into the future. At the same time, […]

View Post

Conditions: Breastfeeding, Gastrointestinal infection, Infancy, Iron deficiency anemia, Otitis media, Sudden infant death syndrome, Upper respiratory infection

Supplements: Iron, Vitamin D

Miscellaneous: Infant Feeding Joint Working Group of Canada, Nutrition, World Health Organization (WHO)

Postmenopausal Women and Potassium Bicarbonate.

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

This article brings hope to both men and women suffering from bone thinning related to aging. This study was done on postmenopausal women who were studied and found to have acidic systems (acidosis) on testing their urine. They were treated with potassium bicarbonate to make their bodies more alkaline and over a period of time […]

View Post

Conditions: Hyperacidity, Osteoporosis

Supplements: Potassium Bicarbonate, Tri-Salts

Miscellaneous: Acid-base balance, Bone, Nutrition

Email:
First Name:	Last Name:
Zip Code:

Library: Viewing all articles on "Nutrition"