The chronic fatigue syndrome: A Comprehensive approach to its definition and study.
Author Fakuda K Date 1994 Journal Ann Intern Med Abstract The complexities of the chronic fatigue syndrome and the methodologic problems associated with its study indicate the need for a comprehensive, systematic, and integrated approach to the evaluation, classification, and study of persons with this condition and other fatiguing illnesses. We propose a conceptual framework […]
Adaptogenic properties of six rasayana herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Author Rege NN, Thatte UM, Dahanukar SA Date 6/1999 Journal Phytother Res Abstract Plants from all over the world such as Eleutherococcus senticosus, Panax ginseng, Raponticum carthamoides, Rhodiola rosea, Withania somnifera and Ocimum sanctum have been extensively evaluated for their adaptogenic potential. However, none of them has been successfully introduced as an adaptogen in the […]
Immunotherapy with Chinese Medicinal Herbs. II. Reversal of Cyclophosphamide-induced Immune Suppression by Administration of Fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in Vivo.
Author Chu DT Date 1988 Journal J Clin Lab Immunol Abstract partially purified fraction (F3) with an estimated molecular weight of 20,000 to 25,000 derived from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Astragalus membranaceus, was found to possess a potent immunorestorative activity in vitro. Its capacity to aborogate the local xenogeneic graft versus host reaction (XGVHR) […]
Regulation of sex hormone-binding globulin production by isoflavonoids and patterns of isoflavonoid conjugation in HepG2 cell cultures.
Author Loukovaara M, Carson M, Palotie A Date 9/1995 Journal Steroids Abstract The effect of the isoflavonoid phytoestrogens daidzein, equol, and genistein on sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, SHBG mRNA transcript levels, and SHBG gene methylation was studied in HepG2 cell cultures by fluoroimmunometric SHBG assay and Northern and Southern hybridizations, respectively. The effect of […]
Endometriosis: a disease of oxidative stress?
Author Murphy AA, Santanam N, Parthasarathy S Date 1998 Journal Semin Reprod Endocrinol Abstract Our central hypothesis proposes that oxidatively damaged red blood cells (RBCs), apoptotic endometrial cells or undigested endometrial tissue may signal the recruitment and activation of mononuclear phagocytes. Women with endometriosis are prone to respond to this stimulus with an inadequate macrophage […]
High fibre diet in symptomatic diverticular disease of the colon.
Author Leahy AL. Date 5/1985 Journal Ann R Coll Surg Engl Abstract Over the past decade fibre supplementation has achieved widespread acceptance in the management of symptomatic diverticular disease, although the efficacy of this treatment has been debated. We have conducted a retrospective review of 72 patients admitted to hospital with symptomatic diverticular disease over […]
Inhibitory effects of some spice essential oils on Aspergillus ochraceus NRRL 3174 growth and ochratoxin A production
Author Basilico MZ Date 10/1999 Journal Lett Appl Microbiol Abstract Inhibitory effects of essential oils of oregano (Origanum vulgare), mint (Menta arvensis), basil (Ocimum basilicum), sage (Salvia officinalis) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum), on the mycelial growth and ochratoxin A production by Aspergillus ochraceus NRRL 3174 were studied. Cultures were incubated on yeast extract-sucrose (YES) broth, […]
Orlistat, a new lipase inhibitor for the management of obesity.
Author Heck AM, Yanovski JA, Calis KA. Date 3/2000 Journal Pharmacotherapy Abstract Orlistat, a weight-loss agent with a novel mechanism of action, recently was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of obesity. It inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract to decrease systemic absorption of dietary […]
Review article: olestra and its gastrointestinal safety.
Author Thomson AB, Hunt RH, Zorich NL Date 12/1998 Journal Aliment Pharmacol Ther Abstract Olestra is a fat substitute made from sucrose and vegetable oil. Olestra is neither digested nor absorbed, and therefore adds no calories or fat to the diet. Because the gut is the only organ that is exposed to olestra, the potential […]
Effects of indirect light and propranolol on melatonin levels in normal human subjects.
Author Mayeda A, Mannon S, Hofstetter J, Adkins M, Baker R, Hu K, Nurnberger J Jr. Date 10/1998 Journal Psychiatry Res Abstract An indirect lighting protocol was developed to measure nocturnal melatonin suppression by light in normal human subjects. Goals were to minimize both discomfort due to staring intensely at a bright light source, and […]
