Dopamine, Addiction and Parkinsonism.

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Dopamine (DA) neurotransmitter is reduced in a part of the brain (nucleus accumbens) in people with addictive behavior. This also occurs in animal models of drug-dependency to alcohol, opiates and cannabinoids. In human brain imaging studies of addicts to cocaine, heroin and alcohol, there is reduced production of DA in the brain. There is reduced […]

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Lead and Genes.

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lead in the human body can have serious health effects on the nervous and immune systems. B.S. Gillis, et al, studied the action of lead on the manner in which genes work in cells. Human cells were exposed to lead in this study and then tested for abnormalities. Lead altered the activity of 31 different […]

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Conditions: Cognitive impairment, Iron deficiency anemia, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Neurobehavioral disorder

Supplements: Arsenicum album homeopathic, Plumbum metallicum homeopathic

Miscellaneous: Arsenic, Bone, Brain, Communicable Disease Center (CDC), Genes, Hair analysis, Homeopathy, Immune system, Intestine, Lead, Lungs, Nerve Condution Time, Nervous system, Protoporphyrin, Stomach

Micronutrients and the Brain.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

The normal functioning of our brains depend on certain micronutrients* and they should be obtained from the diet. For example, various B vitamins determine how well the nervous system functions. Vitamins B-6 and B-12 are needed for neurotransmitter production. As well, B-12 can delay the signs of dementia in the elderly and also prevent some […]

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Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Cognitive impairment, Cretinism, Dementia, Elderly, Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Micronutrients, Minerals, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamins

Foods: Blackberry

Miscellaneous: Brain, Central nervous system, Diet, Myelin, Neurotransmitters

Phosphatidylserine and the Human Brain.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a complex fatty chemical believed to be important in the functioning of the human brain. This study was a review of the medical literature done on the subject. In all, 127 articles were reviewed regarding PS, cognitive activity, cognitive aging, and retention of normal cognition. PS is necessary for normal nerves and […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cognitive impairment, Memory deficit

Supplements: Phosphatidylserine (PS)

Miscellaneous: Blood-brain barrier, Brain, Electricity, Memory, Myelin, Nerve, White matter

Plant-Derived Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease.

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Parkinson’s disease causes symptoms of muscle rigidity, tremor, slow movements, and trouble maintaining posture. This results from deterioration of neurons which produce a neurotransmitter, dopamine* (DA) in the substantia nigra of the brain. Pharmaceutical treatments attempt to alter dopamine metabolism, and other treatments include deep brain stimulation and stem cell transplantation. There is no cure […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Inflammation, Oxidative stress, Parkinson's disease

Supplements: Curcumin, Ginseng, Liposomes, Resveratrol, Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Miscellaneous: "Dopamine impoverished brain theory", Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Brain, C-reactive protein, Dopamine, Ginsenosides, Neurotransmitters, Polyphenols, RNA, Stem cell therapy, Substantia nigra

Angiogenesis by Asiatic Acid (Gotu kola) in Glioma Cells.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Brain gliomas are malignant tumors causing very poor life expectancy after diagnosis and treatment. These are difficult to control because of active angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels). New blood vessels allow tumors to survive and grow from benign to malignant, and gliomas are considered incurable because of excessive angiogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Apoptosis, Cancer, Glioma, Malignant disease

Supplements: Gotu kola (Centellla asiatica)

Miscellaneous: Anti-angiogenesis, Asiatic acid, Avastin, Brain, Triterpenes, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Benfotiamine and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Glucose metabolism is reduced “drastically” in brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This abnormality may precede any brain symptoms by decades. Diabetes, with disturbed glucose metabolism, is a risk factor for AD. The brain cell pathology of AD is similar to that of thiamine (vitamin B-1) deficiency. Thiamine, important in glucose metabolism, does […]

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Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Cognitive impairment, Diabetes, Diabetic neuropathy, Retinopathy

Supplements: Benfotiamine, Huperzine A, Vitamin B-1 (thiamine)

Miscellaneous: Beta-amyloid, Brain, Cholinesterase, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Fursultiamine, Maze

Copper, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Copper is an essential trace mineral for the human body. Of the 110 mg. in a 70 kg person, 46 mg. is in the bone. Copper-dependent transport systems are important for iron and zinc to be delivered to different parts of the body. In spite of the importance of copper, copper-containing pharmaceuticals* have not been […]

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes

Supplements: Copper, Iron, Trace elements, Zinc

Foods: Glucose

Miscellaneous: Alpha-glucosidase, Antidiabetic, Bile, Bone, Brain, Kidney, Liver, Metalloproteinase, Muscle, Reactive oxygen species, Red blood cells

Lead Toxicity of Ayurvedic Pills in Pregnancy.

Posted on August 30, 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: Detox formulas and Plumbum metallicum homeopathics can be used to remove lead from the body. KEY WORDS: Arsenic, Ayurvedic medicine, Brain, Fetus, Health products, Heavy metal exposure, […]

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Conditions: Arsenic toxicity, Heavy metal toxicity, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Mercury poisoning, Miscarriage, Neurodevelopment, Prematurity

Miscellaneous: Ayurvedic medicine, Brain, Fetus, India, Kidney, Nervous system, Reproductive system

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