Fulvic Acid and Candida Albicans Biofilms.

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Oral diseases, including caries and periodontitis, consist of biofilms* produced by microbes. Biofilms result in microbial resistance so that the microbes are resistant to prescription antibiotics and antifungals. Common mouthwashes and denture cleansers do not remove all biofilms. Even mouthwash products containing chlorhexidine do not remove all biofilms. Thus, new agents are needed to control […]

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Conditions: Candida, Caries, Oral disease, Periodontitis

Supplements: Fulvic acid, Humic acid, Shilajit

Miscellaneous: Antibiotics, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Ayurvedic medicine, Biofilms, Candida albicans, Candida species, Chlorhexidine, Coal, Fungicidal, Heavy metals, Himalayas, Mouthwash

Cranberries and Oral Disease.

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a berry bush which grows in peat bogs of northeastern United States. Cranberry extracts are rich in polyphenols, such as flavonoids, with many health benefits. In the 17th century, cranberries were used to treat scurvy*. Now it is mainly used to treat urinary tract infections in women. In addition, it treats […]

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Plant Extracts for Gingivitis and Caries.

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Functional* foods are especially healthful, and some were evaluated in this study for the ability to reduce the development of gingivitis and caries. Laboratory assays were performed using extracts of foods against types of bacteria commonly associated with oral infections. Caries is one of the most common infections in humans, and is caused by loss […]

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Conditions: Dental caries, Gingivitis

Supplements: Chicory (Chicorium intybus), Medicinal mushrooms, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Foods: Chicory (Chicorium intybus)

Miscellaneous: Biofilms, Cytokines, Diet, Functional foods, Hydroxyapatite, Oral hygiene

Alter Oral Microbes With Foods.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

We believe that diet has a close relationship to health, and we now know that food can be used for preventing chronic diseases. Cancer incidence can be reduced 30% by eating more vegetables and fruits. Such foods are called functional foods (“foods that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition”). Oral diseases, such as caries […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Chronic diseases, Dental caries, Dental plaque, Escherichia coli infection, Gingivitis, Oral disease, Streptococcal infection

Supplements: Boron, Chicory (Chicorium intybus), Copper, Medicinal mushrooms, Selenium, Strontium, Zinc

Foods: Beer, Black tea (Camellia sinensis), Chicory (Chicorium intybus), Coffee, Cranberry juice, Fruits, Functional food, Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Mushrooms, Radicchio (red chicory), Raspberry, Sugars, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Adhesion, Biofilms, Fluoride, Polyphenols

Manuka Honey Resistance.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Honey has been used as a topical treatment for wound infections, and manuka honey* is known to be a broad spectrum antibiotic. Although resistance has been a problem with bacteria which produce biofilms (to protect themselves from antimicrobials) resistance of bacteria to manuka honey has not been demonstrated. Some studies have shown that treatment of […]

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Conditions: Bacterial infection, Infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, Wounds

Foods: Honey, Manuka honey

Miscellaneous: Antibiotic resistance, Antibiotics, Australia, Biofilms, Broad spectrum antibiotic, Manuka tree (Leptospermum scopurium), Mimpenem, New Zealand, Polysaccharides, Rifampicin

Pseudomonas and Cranberry Proanthocyanidins.

Posted on October 2, 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: Matcha green tea powder has more flavonoids than green tea leaf. KEY WORDS: Agar, Bacteria motility, Biofilm, Cranberry proanthocyanidins, Flagella, Green tea, Hydrophilic, Pomegranate, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Swarming […]

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Supplements: Green tea, Proanthocyanidines

Foods: Agar, Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus), Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Matcha green tea, Pomegranate

Miscellaneous: Biofilms, Tannins

Cranberry Proanthocyanidins in Candida Albicans.

Posted on October 1, 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: Anti-inflammatory, Biofilm, Candida albicans, Cranberry, IL-6, IL-8, Oral candidiasis, Oral epithelial cells, Proanthocyanidins, Saliva. PMID: 22248175. Summary #867.

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Conditions: Candida, Inflammation

Supplements: IL-6, Proanthocyanidines

Foods: Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Biofilms, Candida albicans, IL-6

Fungal Biofilm Resistance.

Posted on July 3, 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: Antifungal, Biofilm, Candida albicans, Efflux pump activity, Extracellular matrix, Fungal, Infection, Persisters, Resistance, Stress response. PMID: 22518145. Summary #802.

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Conditions: Candida, Fungal infection, Infection, Multidrug resistance (MDR), Stress

Miscellaneous: Biofilms

Biological Dental Plaque Control.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Suppression of the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria is important for oral plaque control. Plaque biofilm control is important for control of problems with teeth and gums. Teeth brushing and flossing are important in control of plaque, but most people do not brush and floss properly. Chlorhexidine in mouth washes helps control plaque, but can […]

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Conditions: Bacterial infection, Caries, Dental plaque, Periodontitis

Supplements: Lactobacillus salivarius, Probiotics

Miscellaneous: Antibiotics, Biofilms, Chlorhexidine, Lactobacillus salivarius, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Vaccines

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