Review of Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Sinusitis and other Allergies.

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Allergic rhinitis, or runny nose due to allergy, has been studied for treatment with spirulina and butterbur (Petasites hybridus) with some evidence for benefit. Cingi did a double blind study of spirulina and found it improved nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal congestion, and itching in allergic rhinitis. Guo, R., et al, reviewed the literature for evidence […]

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Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, Allergies, Gluten allergy, Inflammation, Sinusitis, Sneezing

Supplements: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus), Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), Nettles (Urtica dioica), Probiotics, Spirulina, St. John's Wort (Hypericin perforatum)

Miscellaneous: Homeopathy, Hypericin

Gluten-Related Disorders.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Celiac disease (CD) is the best known gluten-related disease, but more people are on gluten-free diets than actually have CD. The three forms of gluten-related diseases follow: (1) allergic or wheat allergy (WA), (2) autoimmune disease, including CD, dermatitis herpetiformis, and gluten ataxia, (3) immune-mediated gluten sensitivity. Wheat, rice and corn are the most widely […]

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Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, Autoimmune disease, Baker's asthma, Celiac disease, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Gluten ataxia, Gluten sensitivity, Wheat allergy, Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anapylaxis (WDEIA)

Foods: Barley, Corn, Gluten-free diet, Rice, Rye, Wheat

Miscellaneous: Gluten-free diet, Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Alternaria and Allergic Asthma.

Posted on October 8, 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: Allergen, Allergic asthma, Alt a 1 toxin, Alternaria alternate, Asthma, Respiratory symptoms, Rhinitis, Risk, Spore count. PMID: 22697004. Summary #880.

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Conditions: Allergic asthma, Allergic rhinitis, Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory symptoms

Miscellaneous: Alternaria fungi

Allergic Rhinitis and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.

Posted on September 10, 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. NOTE: Anti-VEGF treatments include Matcha green tea powder and curcumin (turmeric). Click on anti-angiogenesis to read about more natural treatments for increased VEGF. KEY WORDS: Airway inflammation, Allergic […]

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Conditions: Allergic airway inflammation, Allergic rhinitis, Angiogenesis, Asthma, Inflammation, Retinopathy, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rhinosinusitis, Vascular permeability

Miscellaneous: Antigens, Respiratory tract, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Environment Toxins, Allergy and Asthma.

Posted on September 6, 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: Air pollutants, Allergic rhinitis, Allergy, Asthma, Chemicals, Environmental chemicals, Environmental toxicants, Glutathione, Glutathione transferase, Hypersensitivity disorders, Immune system, N-acetylcysteine, Pesticides, Solvents, Sulforaphanes, T cells. PMID: 22502619. […]

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Conditions: Air pollution, Allergic rhinitis, Allergies, Asthma, Environmental pollution, Hypersensitivity

Supplements: Glutathione, Glutathione peroxidase, Glutathione transferase, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Sulforaphane

Miscellaneous: Air, Environmental toxins, Pesticides, Solvents, T cell lymphocytes

Skullcap and Eleuthero as Anti-Inflammatories.

Posted on July 23, 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. NOTE: Eleuthero was previously known as Siberian ginseng. It is not a true ginseng. KEY WORDS: Allergic rhinitis, Anti-inflammatory, Cytokines, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Herb, Mucosa, Rhinosinusitis, Skullcap (Scutellaria […]

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Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, Inflammation, Rhinosinusitis

Supplements: Eleuthero (Eleuthrococcus senticosus), Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Herbal medicine, Staphylococcus aureus, T cell lymphocytes

Nettle Extract (Urtica Dioica) and Allergic Rhinitis.

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (including allergic rhinitis.) Tiny hairs under the leaves, containing formic acid and histamine, cause stinging when touched. The plant is called stinging nettles. It grows wild in Europe and the United States. Nettle was found in this study to inhibit a […]

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Conditions: Allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergies

Supplements: COX-2 inhibitors, Nettles (Urtica dioica)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Antihistaminic

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Review of Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Sinusitis and other Allergies.

Gluten-Related Disorders.

Alternaria and Allergic Asthma.

Allergic Rhinitis and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.

Environment Toxins, Allergy and Asthma.

Skullcap and Eleuthero as Anti-Inflammatories.

Nettle Extract (Urtica Dioica) and Allergic Rhinitis.

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