Chinese Herbs and Animal Products for Circulation.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Na+,K+-ATPase enzyme is known as the sodium/potassium pump (Na/K pump): it lies across the cell wall and helps maintain differences in sodium and potassium levels inside and outside the cell walls. This alters the sensitivity of heart tissue to electrical stimulation by the nervous system as the pump moves sodium out of the cells and […]

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Catechins in Ashwagandha.

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has long been used as a traditional medicinal plant in India for many problems. It is called Indian ginseng. Recent studies have shown that it is beneficial to the immune system and has antitumor effects. It is useful for arthritis, stress, and problems of aging. Abundant evidence indicates that free radical production […]

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Dietary Polyphenols and Vascular Endothelial Cells.

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

The U.S. Department of Health recommends that we consume five servings of fruit and vegetables daily to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to the fruit and vegetables content of polyphenol chemicals. The way by which polyphenols work has been unknown and most studies to discover this use concentrations of 1-100 micromols, levels […]

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Conditions: Aging, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Cerebrovascular disease, Coronary heart disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Prostatitis, Smokers, Stroke

Supplements: Arginine, Quercetin, Resveratrol

Foods: Apple, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cherries, Citrus fruit, Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus), Fruits, Grapes, Onions, Peanuts, Tea (Camellia sinensis), Vegetables, Wine

Miscellaneous: Gene expression, Nitric oxide (NO), Polyphenols

Coleus Forskohlii, Monograph.

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Coleus forskohlii is a plant used medicinally in Hindu and Ayurvedic medicine. Traditional uses have been for hypertension, congestive heart failure, seizures and other diseases. The active ingredient is forskolin, which clinical studies suggest may be beneficial in asthma, angina, psoriasis and prevention of cancer metastases. The plant Coleus f. is a colorful member of […]

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Cocoa for Copper Deficiency.

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Copper deficiencies have been reported in people on long-term tube feedings due to inadequate copper in the supplement given, which can lead to anemia and low white blood cells counts. The authors have treated a series of patients who have copper deficiencies due to tube feedings with Hershey’s cocoa, which is said to be rich […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Cerebrovascular disease, Copper deficiency, White blood cell deficiency

Supplements: Copper

Foods: Cacao nibs, Chocolate, Cocoa, Mexican chocolate

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Chinese Herbs and Animal Products for Circulation.

Catechins in Ashwagandha.

Dietary Polyphenols and Vascular Endothelial Cells.

Coleus Forskohlii, Monograph.

Cocoa for Copper Deficiency.

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