Enhancement of Amygdala Neurons with Bacopa Monniera.

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

In the process of learning, new neurons grow in certain parts of the brain which handle sensory information. Memories are the result of changes of the ability of neurons to transfer information to other neurons of circuits started by previous neural activity. These circuits become “memory traces.” The hippocampus and the amygdala of the brain […]

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Conditions: Dementia, Learning impairment, Memory deficit

Supplements: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bacopa (Bacopa monniera), Bindweed (Convolvulus plurcaulis), Celastrus (Celastrus paniculatus), Gotu kola (Centellla asiatica), Huperzine A, Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Sweet flag (Acoras calamus)

Miscellaneous: Amygdala, Ayurvedic medicine, Brain, Cholinesterase, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Conduction, Hippocampus, Neurons

Endogenous Cardiotonic Steroids.

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Endogenous cardiotonic steroids (ECS) are similar to digitalis. Humans produce ECS similar to ouabain. These chemicals alter the sodium pump (Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase.) ECS regulate cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, fibrosis, immunity, carbohydrate metabolism, and nervous and mental functions. They are involved in hypertension, preeclampsia, end-stage kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus. They can be therapeutic. […]

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Conditions: Apoptosis, Breast cancer, Congestive heart failure, Diabetes, Hypertension, Kidney (renal) failure, Pre-eclampsia

Supplements: Potassium

Foods: Salt

Miscellaneous: Conduction, Endogenous cardiogenic steroids, Na/K pump, Nobel Prize, Ouabain, Sodium pump

Biopterin Levels, Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) is a necessary cofactor for the synthesis by the body of neurotransmitters containing amines (catecholamines), such as dopamine and serotonin. BH4 is needed to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine and to convert tyrosine to L-DOPA. The conversion to L-DOPA is the “rate limiting step,” (the step that controls the speed of the reaction) in […]

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Conditions: Aging, Bipolar depression, Delusions, Depression, DOPA responsive dystonia, Hallucinations, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, Schizophrenia

Supplements: 5-OH tryptophan, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Tyrosine

Miscellaneous: Amines, Biopterin, Brain, Catecholamines, Conduction, Dopamine, l-DOPA, Neurotransmitters, Nitric oxide (NO), Serotonin

Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain.

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Peripheral neuropathy is most commonly caused by diabetes mellitus and neuropathy doubles the risk of amputation in diabetics. Evening primrose oil is a source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA.), which leads to more eicosanoids that dilate blood vessels in the diabetic. Eicosanoids also cause an improvement of nerve function as evidenced by improved nerve conduction testing. […]

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