Ginger, Liver and Heavy Metals.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Exposure to heavy metals causes living cells to undergo stress with the production of charged particles. This leads to tissue and organ damage. Supplementation with antioxidants has been reported to help in cases of heavy metal toxicity. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a cooking herb which has medicinal uses, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neutralization of […]

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Natural Promotion of p53 Protein Activity.

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

TP53 is a “tumor suppressor gene” in cells which produces a protein called p53. It is a tumor inhibitor which triggers apoptosis in abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. It has been said that p53 protein is the ultimate tumor suppressor in the human body, and that a cell which has normal p53 will not […]

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Ginger and Cognitive Function.

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) was tested to see if there was any effect on the cognitive function of 60 normal, middle-aged women. Ginger has been used in Middle Eastern medicine as a cognitive enhancer. Herbs such as ginger, which are strong anti-oxidants, are believed to be memory enhancers. Memory can be impaired by oxidation resulting from […]

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Conditions: Cognitive impairment, Inflammatory disease, Memory deficit, Oxidation, Oxidative stress

Supplements: Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Foods: Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Miscellaneous: Electroencephalogram (EEG), Evoked potentials

Natural Angiogenesis Inhibitors and Cancer-Part 2.

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Adipocytokines are polypeptides produced by fat cells.They are associated with obesity, hyperinsulinemia, chronic vascular disease and cancer.The adipocytokines which promote angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF,) hepatocyte growth factor (HGF,) leptin, tumour necrosis factor alpha, heparin-binding epidermal growth factor, insulin-like growth factor and interleukin-6 (IL-6.) Whole plant extracts […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer, Chronic myelogenous leukemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Inflammation, Multidrug resistance (MDR), Obesity, Vascular disease

Supplements: Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Curcumin, Daidzein, Dong quai (Angelica sinensis, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), European mistletoe (Viscum album), Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), Genistein, Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Ginseng, Grape seed extract, Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Lapacho (Pau d'arco), Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae), Quercetin, Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Resveratrol, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Miscellaneous: Anti-angiogenesis, Anticoagulant, Arachidonic acid, COX-2, COX-2 inhibitor, Epidermal growth factor, Prostaglandins, Tyrosine kinase, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Anti-Hypertensive Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

High blood pressure (hypertension,) with blood pressure over 140/90, is a risk for stroke, kidney disease and heart disease. Alternative therapy is beneficial in hypertension, especially in early, mild hypertension that doesn’t need prescription treatment. Certain foods and herbs have chemical and relaxation functions similar to anti-hypertensive medications. A specific cause of essential hypertension cannot […]

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Natural Angiogenesis Inhibitors and Cancer-Part 1.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) is a target for cancer therapy. Angiogenesis is necessary for cancer growth and a continued supply of oxygen and nutrition for cancers. Rapid tumor growth occurs after blood vessels develop. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a protein formed by cancers which promotes angiogenesis. VEGF is, probably, essential […]

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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

Plant Synergy in Malaria Treatment.

Posted on July 31, 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: Antiplasmodial, Artemisia annua, Artemisinin, Chinchona alkaloids, Curcuma longa, Curcumin, Ginger, Immunomodulatory, Interactions, Malaria, Medicinal plants, Piper nigrum, Piperine, Synergy, Traditional medicine, Whole plant extracts. PMID: 21411015. […]

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Conditions: Malaria, Plasmodium

Supplements: Artemisinin, Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Curcumin, Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Piperine (black pepper extract), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Wormwood (Artemisia annua)

Miscellaneous: Immunomodulatory, Medicinal plants, Quninine (Chinchona species), Traditional Medicine

Anti-Angiogenesis Review.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Angiogenesis is a normal process of forming new blood vessels. It takes place in growth, menstrual cycles, healing, etc. It is necessary for cancers to grow and to metastasize. It occurs in macular degeneration and hinders the vision. Blockers of angiogenesis are beneficial in cancer, macular degeneration and other disease processes. Dr. Judah Folkmann studied […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Cancer, Wounds

Supplements: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), Arginine, Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Benfotiamine, Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), Copper, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Dong quai (Angelica sinensis, Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), European mistletoe (Viscum album), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Gotu kola (Centellla asiatica), Green tea, Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Hops (Humulus lupulus), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Lysine, Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Proanthocyanidines, Quercetin, Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Resveratrol, Selenium, Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), St. John's Wort (Hypericin perforatum), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Vitamin D, Wormwood (Artemisia annua), Zinc

Foods: Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Cruciferous vegetables, Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Matcha green tea, Mate (Ilex paraguayensis)

Miscellaneous: COX-2, COX-2 inhibitor, Exercise, Folkman (Dr. Judah), Li (Dr. William), Proton pump inhibitors, Vegan

Plant Extracts for Treating Malaria.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

There are nearly 1300 plants used to treat malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) around the world, and they are often used in combinations. Researchers have long debated over whether it is best to use whole plant treatments or isolated extracted chemicals. Whole plant extracts are more effective than using a single extracted chemical as treatment against malaria. […]

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