Abstract: A method of administering a food containing at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria to mitigate the symptoms of a specific human disease prior to medical or drug intervention. Another food formulation consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and glucans in appropriate combinations. Other components may be added. The food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels, builds the immune system, and balances the endocrine system. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. The method may be used with other treatment options.

Abstract: A method of improving the outcome or recovery for depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimers progression, or breast cancer. This method consists of administering a food which includes transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and/or glucans in appropriate combinations and dosage levels. The food reduces cortisol levels, enhances the immune system, and balances hormones and cytokines. Dosage amounts are dependent on client weight. Consumption frequency and dosage may be adjusted. Typically, consumption of the food is done in combination with established medical treatments.

Abstract: A method of improving a human's response to vaccination with a vaccine enhancement food. This food contains at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria, and in some embodiments includes glucans. The vaccine enhancement food may be consumed before, during, or after the vaccination. The results are an improvement in the vaccine titer, a slower decay of titer, longer periods of immunity, and fewer needed boosters.

Abstract: A method of improving a human's response to vaccination with a vaccine enhancing food. This food contains at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria, and in some embodiments includes glucans. The vaccine enhancing food may be consumed before, during, or after the vaccination. The results are an improvement in the vaccine titer, a slower decay of titer, longer periods of immunity, and fewer needed boosters.

Abstract: A method of using a fertility enhancement food to improve human fertility. This fertility enhancement food consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and/or glucans in appropriate combinations. The fertility food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels. High cortisol interferes with conception and stable pregnancies. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Consumption frequency may be adjusted in response to cortisol measurements. Typically, consumption of the fertility food begins seven or more days before planned conception.

Abstract: A method of using a medical food containing at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria to mitigate the symptoms of a specific human disease. Another medical food formulation consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and glucans in appropriate combinations. Other components may be added. The medical food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels, builds the immune system, and balances the endocrine system. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Medical foods may be used with other treatment options.

Abstract: Medical foods that create fertility enhancement also improve the health of a fetus or child. Multiple examples demonstrate this in mammals. To maximize this effect, the mother continues to consume the medical food into the gestation period. Both mother and fetus benefit from higher immunity and lower cortisol. Superior colostrum further builds the child's immune system. Good health as an infant foreshadows health advantages in later life.

Abstract: A method of improving a human's response to vaccination with a vaccine enhancement food. This food contains at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria, and in some embodiments includes glucans. The vaccine enhancement food may be consumed before, during, or after the vaccination. The results are an improvement in the vaccine titer, a slower decay of titer, longer periods of immunity, and fewer needed boosters.

Abstract: A method of using a sleep enhancement medical food to improve human sleep quality. This sleep enhancement medical food consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and/or glucans in appropriate combinations. The sleep enhancement medical food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels. High cortisol causes insomnia. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Consumption frequency and dosage may be adjusted in response to cortisol measurements. Typically, consumption of the sleep enhancement medical food is done under professional supervision, and may be combined with other treatment strategies.

Abstract: A method of increasing effectiveness of breast cancer treatment or recovery using a medical food. This breast cancer medical food consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and/or glucans in appropriate combinations. The breast cancer medical food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels and enhances immune function. This method is applied to breast cancer patients with high cortisol levels. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Consumption frequency and dosage may be adjusted in response to cortisol measurements and killer T-cell-counts. Typically, consumption of the breast cancer medical food is done under professional supervision, and may be combined with other treatment strategies.

Abstract: A method of using a medical food to increase human fertility. This medical food consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and glucans in appropriate combinations. The medical food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels. Progesterone increases as cortisol decreases, and progesterone is needed to support pregnancy and ovulation. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Typically, consumption of the medical food begins several days before planned conception.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for sanitizing and recovering mail and other materials is disclosed. The apparatus is employed after a known or suspected biological attack or contamination event, such as anthrax. Multiple X-ray sources penetrate mail and other materials, and destroy the biological agents. The apparatus is taken to the location of the biological problem, as opposed to shipping contaminated materials to a fixed facility for recovery. Many safety and practical advantages result from this approach to bio-terrorism or to biological contamination events. The design of this apparatus leads to a self-cleaning feature. Airflow control prevents escape of toxic biological materials into the environment.

Abstract: A pressurized chuck for semiconductor process and measurement equipment. The chuck is designed to eliminate backside wafer contamination. The pressurized chuck uses a combination of positive pressure under the wafer and clamps above the wafer edge. Wafers are held flat and stable. Preexisting particles on the wafer backside cause no problems with high spots. With a small modification, this chuck can provide an inert gas environment around the wafer.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for sanitizing and recovering mail and other materials is disclosed. The apparatus is employed after a known or suspected biological attack or contamination event, such as anthrax. Multiple X-ray sources penetrate mail and other materials, and destroy the biological agents. The apparatus is taken to the location of the biological problem, as opposed to shipping contaminated materials to a fixed facility for recovery. Many safety and practical advantages result from this approach to bio-terrorism or to biological contamination events. The design of this apparatus leads to a self-cleaning feature. Airflow control prevents escape of toxic biological materials into the environment.