Fibromyalgia and Hair Analysis.

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Fibromyalgia is an illness in which there is generalized pain, fatigue, and muscle aches. It is seen more often in women than men, and the cause is unknown. Many studies have been done without a generally accepted etiology of the problem being found. The studies have relied on blood and urine tests, primarily. Hair analysis […]

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Conditions: Calcium deficiency, Copper deficiency, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Iron deficiency, Magnesium deficiency, Manganese deficiency, Pain

Supplements: Antioxidants, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin D

Miscellaneous: American College of Rheumatology, Body mass index (BMI), Hair analysis

Melatonin and Children.

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Melatonin is a chemical produced by the pineal gland of the brain. It is dispersed throughout the body and has multiple functions. These include regulation of circadian rhythms, adjustment of seasonal changes, antioxidant activity, blocking cancer, anti-inflammatory properties, and anticonvulsant effects. Common use is for sleep disorders and jet lag. It works as a sedative […]

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Conditions: Anxiety, Anxiety-related sleep disorders, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Inflammatory bowel syndrome, Jet lag, Pain, Sedation, Sleep, Sleep disorders

Supplements: Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), Melatonin

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Stimulation of the Endocannabinoid System

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The eCB receptors are widely expressed in the body and associated with the nervous system cells and immune system cells. The basic messages of the eCB system are “relax, eat, sleep, forget, and protect.” The system modulates neuroplasticity, neuroprotection, immunity, inflammation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. Cells of obese people have increased eCB tone, and eCB antagonists […]

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Diet in Rheumatic Disease.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Gout, an inflammatory disease of hyperuricemia (high uric acid,) is caused by monosodium urate crystals in joints and other tissues. It is associated with the metabolic syndrome and the consumption of high purine foods. The risk of gout is increased by high protein diets and by alcohol. Low purine diets are difficult for many people […]

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Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Gout, Hyperuricemia, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Supplements: Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Omega-9 fatty acid, Probiotics, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E

Foods: Bacon, Beef, Beer, Black currants, Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Cabbage, Chocolate, Citrus fruit, Coffee, Corn, Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Fructose, Green peppers, Meat, Milk, Nut oil, Nuts, Olive oil, Oranges, Parsley, Pork, Potatoes, Rose hips, Rye, Safflower oil, Shrimp, Strawberries, Sunflower seeds, Vegetable oils, Vegetables, Wheat, Whole grains, Wine

Miscellaneous: Aspartame, Caffeine, Elimination diet, Food coloring, Mediterranean diet, Monosodium glutamate, Purines, Uric acid (urate)

Meltdown in Fukushima: The Human Factor.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

In 2011, when disaster hit at Fukushima, the Prime Minister of Japan reported that his government was on full alert at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear Power Station. The accident was a previously unknown event of an earthquake followed by a tsunami–followed by a nuclear accident. The Japanese government’s reaction followed the known stages of grief. […]

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Conditions: Anger, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Grief, Muscle pain, Neuralgia, Neuritis

Supplements: Iodine

Miscellaneous: Air, Cesium, Chernobyl, Earthquake, Fukushima, Icarus, Ikaria, Ionizing radiation, Japan, Radiation, Radioactive, Radioactive iodine, Suevert (Dr. Rolf), Tsunami, U.S. Department of Energy, Uric acid (urate)

Hop and Multipotent Bioactive Compounds.

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hop (Humulus lupulus) is a plant which contains many bitter chemicals. Hops contain weak acids which have many actions, such as anticancer, antioxidant, anti-angiogenesis, apoptotic and detoxification. They are anti-inflammatory and work against diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and the metabolic syndrome. Ninety percent of hops go to the brewing industry. Female hop plants form cones […]

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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Stress.

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

In 1936, Hans Selye defined the “general adaptive syndrome” as the response that the body makes to deal with stress. Under stress, the brain focuses on the event that seems to be threatening. Heart output, respiration, catabolism and the most useful flow of circulation are increased. The responses to stress are behavioral, endocrine, autonomic and […]

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The Vitamin D Epidemic and It’s Health Consequences.

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Without sun exposure, 1000 IU daily of cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is required for both children and adults. A deficiency of vitamin D in children causes poor mineralization of the collagen matrix, leading to rickets. In adults, secondary hyperparathyroidism can result from a deficiency of vitamin D. This causes the loss of bone structure and mineralization […]

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Vitamin D for Prevention of Diseases.

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The major source of Vitamin D in humans should be from sunlight. Measurement of 25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the blood is the proper way to determine if the patient is receiving enough vitamin D, with 20 ng/mL being a daily dose believed to be sufficient to prevent bone disease. A healthy level of Vitamin D is […]

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