Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

A group of 727 people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) and multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) were studied. This was to define more clearly these syndromes and to identify their common chemical biomarkers*. Two-thirds of the subjects were women and the average age was 47. Blood samples were checked for histamine as a cause for the inflammation […]

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Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Electromagnetic hypersensitivity, Inflammation, Insomnia, Multiple chemical sensitivities

Supplements: Histamine, Melatonin

Miscellaneous: Antimyelin antibodies, Biomarker, Blood-brain barrier, Limbic lobe, Thalamus, Ultrasound

Electromagnetic Fields and Radio-Frequency Radiation.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Humans are increasingly exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) due to electronic devices. These fields are generally referred to as ‘electrosmog’. Common symptoms are fatigue, headache, trouble concentrating, sleep disorders, and dizziness. EMFs are caused by cordless phones, cellular phones, laptops, notebook computers, smart meters, and power lines. Exposure to these fields is rising at the […]

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Stress and the Gut.

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hans Selye, a hero in the study of stress, defined stress as “an acute threat to the homeostasis of an organism”. Homeostasis is internal balance. Stress leads to responses which protect the stability of the body and defend the organism’s survival. The gastrointestinal and the immune systems easily respond to stressors, and we are learning […]

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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

Echinacea Against Aging and Cancer?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Echinacea is an herb that has long been believed to improve immunity and the authors confirmed this by multiple studies on mice. The authors believe that the results will apply to humans because of our 97% genetic similarity to mice. Daily use of Echinacea extended the life of aged mice, reduced leukemia in mice and […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cancer, Leukemia

Supplements: Arabinogalactans, Echinacea sp., Melatonin

Miscellaneous: Adaptive immunity, Alkylamides, Asteraceae spp., B cell lymphocytes, Bone marrow, Immune system, Natural killer (NK) cells, Prostaglandins, Spleen, T cell lymphocytes

Melatonin in Oncology.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

NOTE: The herb, kudzu, has antiaromatase activity. KEY WORDS: Adenocarcinoma, Antiaromatase, Antiestrogenic, Antioxidant, Breast cancer, Chemotherapy, Hormone-dependent cancer, Kudzu, Melatonin, Neoplasia, Obesity, Oncology, Oxidative stress, Radiation, Radiotherapy, Steroid hormone treatment. PMID: 22500582. Summary #822.

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Conditions: Adenocarcinoma, Breast cancer, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Irradiation, Obesity, Oxidative stress, Radiation therapy

Supplements: Antioxidants, Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Melatonin

Miscellaneous: Anti-aromatase, Antiestrogenic, Aromatase enzyme, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Oncology, Radiation

Natural Killer Cells in Aging and Longevity.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

With aging physical changes occur to cells in the body which are adaptive to the normal physical deterioration which occurs over time. With aging, the deterioration of immunity, called immunosenescence, is balanced by mechanisms seen in centenarians that allow some people to live to very old age. An example of an adjustment in immunosenescence is […]

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Conditions: Aging, Apoptosis, Autoimmune disease, Cancer, Immunosenescence, Inflammation, Stress

Supplements: Melatonin, Zinc

Miscellaneous: Adaptive immunity, Bone marrow, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, Innate immune system, Liver, Lymphocytes, Metallothioneins, Natural killer (NK) cells, Spleen, Thymus gland

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and It’s Treatment.

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Heartburn is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in which acid stomach contents flow up the esophagus. Resultant symptoms are chest pain, belching and difficulty swallowing. Additional problems include pneumonitis, laryngitis, cough, middle ear infection, sleep disturbance, asthma and dental erosions. Up to 20% of U.S. adults have some GERD symptoms. On the other hand, people who […]

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Sleep Insufficiency Among Electronics Workers.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

The researchers of this article proposed to study the effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic forces (ELF-EMFs) in electronic equipment repairers, especially at 50-60 Hz frequency. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were tested as an indicator of oxidative stress. Melatonin levels were tested to determine the degree of sleep sufficiency in these workers. Melatonin is a hormone […]

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Conditions: Gastroesophageal reflux, Oxidative stress, Sleep, Stress

Supplements: Antioxidants, Melatonin, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Vitamins

Miscellaneous: Computer, Electromagnetic fields (EMF), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Mitochondria, Radio, Reactive oxygen species, Tape recorders, Television

New Antiaging Strategies.

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

The aging process can be one of deterioration, resulting in weakness, susceptibility to disease and environmental problems, loss of mobility, and age-related physiological changes. These can lead to cancer, infections, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. This doesn’t have to happen. The theory of remodeling in aging says that people who live to very old […]

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Conditions: Aging, Anorexia nervosa, Breast cancer, Cancer, Diabetes, Fasting, Infection, Malnutrition, Neurodegenerative disease, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease

Supplements: Carnosine, Glutamine, Melatonin, Trace elements, Zinc

Miscellaneous: Amyloid, Ayahuasca, Deprenyl, Element, Fibroblasts, Hypothalamus, Metallothioneins, Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, Nitric oxide (NO)

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