Heavy Metals in Cancer Patients.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

The Malwa region of Punjab leads India in growing grains, and leads India in high cancer rates. Excessive use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides has led to water and soil contamination. The cancers are related to gender, as well as to agricultural. Genetic factors increase breast cancer rates, but toxic minerals, such as cadmium (Cd), […]

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Supplements: Manganese

Miscellaneous: Aluminum, Arsenic, Barium, DNA, Hair analysis, India, Lead, Phosphate fertilizers, Punjab, Strontium, Toxic metals, Uranium

Sous-Vide Cooking for Health.

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

“…the choice of cooking method is far from trivial…” Not only does proper nutrition mean choosing a good variety of food to eat. It means that the processing and cooking of foods should be designed for maximizing the preservation of beneficial chemicals which they contain. Cooking prolongs the storage time of foods, kills bacteria, improves […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Nutrition

Supplements: Amino acids, Anthocyanins, Antioxidants, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Minerals, Polyphenols, Potassium, Vitamin B, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamins, Zinc

Foods: Barley, Beans, Boiled, Cereals, Cooked food, Legumes, Meat, Peas, Steamed

Miscellaneous: Anti-nutrients, Ash content, Bacteria, Lectins, Phenolics, Phytates (phytic acid), Sous-vide, Tannins, Temperature, Vacuum

Choline, Methyl Donors, and Epigenetics.

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

The DNA* of nearly every cell of a human body is normally identical and defines the body’s genetics. The identical DNA is able to form the wide variety of tissues of the body by epigenetics. DNA expression is altered by epigenetics to create different tissues, such as heart muscle and liver cells. This can happen […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Diabetes, Fetus, Obesity, Pregnancy

Supplements: Betaine (trimethylglycine) (TMG), Choline, DNA, DNA/RNA, Methionine, Methylfolate ', Phosphatidylcholine, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Foods: Eggs, Meat

Miscellaneous: Environment, Epigenetics, Histone modification, Methyl, Methyl donor

Avacadoes as Food for Mothers and Young Children.

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Good nutrition is of major importance to a child’s growth and development during the first 2 years of life. Dietary needs of infants (6-12 months) and toddlers (12 months to 2 years) are different from those of older children. PREPREGNANCY, PREGNANCY, and BREASTFEEDING. Foods mothers eat before and during pregnancy are important to the health […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Breastfeeding, Cancer, Childhood, Hypercholesterol, Hypertension, Infancy, Malnutrition, Neurodevelopment, Oxidation, Pregnancy, Stroke, Toddler

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Antioxidants, Essential fatty acids, Fiber, Folic acid (folate), Glutathione, Iodine, Iron, Minerals, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Oleic acid, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin K, Vitamins, Zinc

Foods: Apple, Avocado, Banana, Cereals, Complementary diet, Fruits, Grape, Meat, Mother's milk, Salt, Sugars, Transitional diet, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Na/K, Sodium, Supreme Court

Boswellia Cream for Radiation Skin Burns.

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Adjuvant therapy* with radiation may be given after surgery for breast cancer even though all detected cancer was removed. The goal is to destroy any unseen malignant cells and improve chances of cancer cure. From 85 to 95% of patients receiving adjuvant therapy develop moderate to severe skin reactions with damage to deeper layers of […]

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Zinc, Molybdenum, and Esophageal Cancer.

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Two different populations in two countries were studied for incidence of esophageal cancer (EC) and exposure to zinc (Zn) and molybdenum (Mo). The incidence is high among males in South Africa, especially among black males in Eastern Cape, South Africa (RSA)*. It is very low in the West Bengal state of India. Extensive studies in […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Esophageal cancer, Molybdenum deficiency, Zinc deficiency

Supplements: Molybdenum, Zinc

Foods: Grains, Maize, Rice

Miscellaneous: China, Hair analysis, Iran, Nitrosamine, South Africa, Toe nail analysis

The Lowly Onion.

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Let’s consider the lowly onion! It may not appear to be much, but wait until you see all the nutritional and medicinal effects produced by an onion (Allium cepa). No wonder it’s so widely used around the world. Onions have been shown to be anti-hypertensive in a number of animal studies. Onions contain prebiotics, poorly […]

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The Symbiosis of Pineapples and Onions.

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

If you think that pineapple and red onions don’t go well together, we may change your mind. First, consider the word symbiosis, because things often work better and stronger when they are together than they do when separate. This article shows that extracts of pineapple (bromelain) and onion (N-acetylcysteine or NAC) both work to reduce […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Gastrointestinal cancer

Supplements: Bromelain, Digestive enzymes, N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

Foods: Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), Garlic, Jalapeno pepper, Limes, Onion, Pineapple, Red onion, Salsa, Tomato

Miscellaneous: Anti-carcinogenic, Symbiosis

Milk Thistle, Silymarin, and Liver Protection.

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

The liver is important due to its role in bile production, energy production, vitamin storage, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Nutrients absorbed from the intestine are delivered to the liver along with the absorbed toxins (including alcohol, drugs and pharmaceuticals). This makes the liver vulnerable to damage. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has […]

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SAM (SAMe) and Alcoholic Liver Disease.

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Alcoholism is a major cause of liver disease and death in the U.S. Among adults, 52% are “regular drinkers”. Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) includes fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis. Epigenetic* mechanisms have been shown to play a role in ALD, and this review focuses on abnormal nutrient availability causing histone modifications which may […]

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