Vitamin E in Osteoporosis Prevention.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Dr. Gary Pack

Although osteoporosis may be caused by a variety of factors (endocrine, mechanical and metabolic), it is now believed that there may be an inflammatory component. Osteoporosis is associated with other inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. C-reactive protein blood levels can be used as an indicator of inflammation in […]

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Conditions: Allergic airway inflammation, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bone disease, Inflammation, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Smokers, Systemic lupus erythematosus

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Vitamin E

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, C-reactive protein, COX-2, Cytokines, IL-1, IL-6, Osteoblasts, Osteoclasts

Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitamin D deficiency is seen more in residents of the northeastern United States and people with more skin pigmentation. This deficiency is associated with increased risk of fractures and is beginning to be associated with increased risk of several types of cancer, including colon, breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. The main marker used in testing […]

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Conditions: Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon cancer, Fractures, Osteoporosis, Ovarian cancer, Prostate cancer

Supplements: Vitamin D

Miscellaneous: Skin pigmentation, Sun

Lead Exposure of the Elderly.

Posted on September 11, 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: Homeopathic Plumbum metallicum can be used to remove lead from the body. Adequate glutathione must be present for detoxification of lead. KEY WORDS: Blood lead, Blood pressure, […]

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Conditions: Blood pressure, Cataracts, Cognitive impairment, Dementia, Elderly, Hypertension, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Osteoporosis, Renal (kidney) disease

Supplements: Calcium

Miscellaneous: BMD (bone mineral density)

Opiates and Androgen Deficiency.

Posted on August 7, 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: Analgesia, Androgen deficiency, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Depression, Endocrinopathy, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Follicle stimulating hormone, Gonadotrophins, Hair, Hot flashes, Hypogonadism, Libido, Luteinizing hormone, Opioid and opiate, Opioid associated […]

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Conditions: Androgen deficiency, Depression, Endocrine dysfunction, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Hot flashes, Hypogonadism, Libido, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Pain

Supplements: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Miscellaneous: Analgesic, Follicle stimulating hormone, Gonadotrophins, Luteinizing hormone, Opiate, Prostate, Testosterone

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Bone Health.

Posted on July 23, 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: Artisanal manufacturing process, Bioavailable, Bone health, Bone mass, Calcium, Dairy, Diet, Italian, Lactose free, Lipids, Northern Italy, Nutrition and nutrients, Osteoporosis, Prebiotic, Probiotic, Protein, Parmigiano Reggiano […]

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Conditions: Bone disease, Fractures, Osteoporosis

Supplements: Calcium, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Vitamin D

Foods: Dairy, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Miscellaneous: Diet, Italy, Lactose, Lipids, Nutrients, Western diet

Sea Buckthorn Benefits.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

KEY WORDS: Acne, Adaptogen, Angina, Angiotensin, Antioxidants, Baldness, Cancer, Carotenoids, Cataract, Cheilosis, Collagen, Flavonoids, Gastric ulcer, Glossitis, Gout, Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Inflammation, Lycopene, Lymphatic leukemia, Lymphocyte aggregation, Lymphocyte proliferation, Nitrogen fixation, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Phytosterols, Polyneuritis, Prostatitis, Proteolytic, Psoriasis, Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides Linn.), Stress, Urinary stone, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, […]

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Conditions: Acne, Angina, Baldness, Cancer, Cataracts, Cheilosis, Glossitis, Gout, Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Inflammation, Lymphatic leukemia, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Polyneuropathy, Prostatitis, Psoriasis, Stomach ulcer, Stress, Urinary stones (urolithiasis), Wounds

Supplements: Antioxidants, Bioflavonoids, Carotenoids, Collagen, Lycopene, Plant sterols (Phytosterols), Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Vitamin K

Miscellaneous: Adaptogens, Angiotensin

Dietary Acid, Paleolithic Diet and Health.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

The study of the diets of our ancestors from 50,000 to 100,000 years ago is believed to be relevant for us today, because our genes were naturally selected at that time. There has been some evolution of humans over time, but our basic chemical and physiologic functioning is unchanged. Our early Paleolithic ancestors came from […]

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Conditions: "Diseases of Civilization", Acid-base balance, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Cancer, Degenerative disease, Diabetes, Hypernutrition, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Sedentary life style

Miscellaneous: Epigenetics, Evolution, Genetics, Hunter-gatherer diet, Insulin, Inuit Native Americans, Paleolithic, Paleolithic diet

Milk Thistle and Silymarin Review.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Milk thistle (MT) (Silybum marianum) is an herb with a 2000 year history of use. Silymarin (SIL) is an extract of milk thistle. It consists of flavonoids and lignans. The main flavonoid is silibinin. SIL has no toxicity to the fetus before birth or to the child during breastfeeding. SIL is used, primarily, in liver […]

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors in Natural Food Compounds.

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an enzyme which converts carbon dioxide (CO2) to bicarbonate and a proton (hydrogen ion.) This is necessary to many physiologic processes, such as acid-base balance, breathing, and tumor development. A number of CA forms are targets for inhibition in treatment of cancer, edema, glaucoma, obesity, epilepsy, and osteoporosis. Resveratrol, catechin, silymarin, […]

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Conditions: Acid-base balance, Cancer, Edema, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Obesity, Osteoporosis

Supplements: Curcumin, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Resveratrol, Silymarin

Foods: Red wine, Tea

Miscellaneous: Carbonic anhydrase, Hydrogen, Polyphenols, Sulfonamide

Vitamin D and Bone Status in Factory Workers.

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitamin D (VD) is necessary for normal use of calcium by the body, including mineralization of bone. The blood test for VD in the body is serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (S-25OHD.) Adequate intakes of calcium and of VD are necessary to maintain normal parathyroid activity, as tested by serum intact parathyroid hormone (S-iPTH) levels. The daily […]

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Conditions: Elderly, Fractures, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Premenopausal, Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Supplements: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin D, Zinc

Miscellaneous: 25-dihydroxyvitamin D, BMD (bone mineral density), Parathyroid gland, Parathyroid hormone (parathormone), UV (ultraviolet) light

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