Kristen Sparrow, MD

Eye Masks and Why We Sleep from MantaSleep

Good sleep for long life This is from Manta Sleep.  I bought a mask from them a month ago and my deep sleep has dramatically...

Artificial Light at Night Increases Fat in Mice

Study showing that light at night can make fat cell growth worse. It disrupts melatonin and circadian rhythms, which has nasty effect on the body....

Mood and ALAN, Artificial Light at Night

Get your sleep! Artificial Light At Night may be harming you! I monitor my sleep with an oura ring and I think it’s really paid...

The Avoidable Light That Might Shortening Your Life

Sleep for Longevity This one was clearly off my radar. Here is my YouTube Video on the topic. But this hidden risk is somewhat easy...

Dangers of Spinal Implants. False Hope and a Cautionary Tale

The cautionary tale of spinal implants for pain.  As readers of my book, Radical Resilience know, I used the sad story of a pro Baseball...

Does Melatonin Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Good sleep for long life You can watch my brief YouTube video on the topic here! The latest research from Rhonda Patrick on Melatonin and...

Recent Advances In Acupuncture For Pain Relief.

We have discussed Acupuncture and pain over the years.  But this article written by heavy hitters (Qiu Fu Ma, and Vitaly Napadow)  in the Acupuncture...

Acupuncture For Migraine: Mechanisms and Science

I have a large number of migraine patients in my practice.  Acupuncture can be so helpful. (even on celebrities  It works incredibly well, but like...

Anti-Aging Oral Supplements for Skin : Niacinamide

A simple vitamin may be of use in defying skin aging.  I have a serum of 20% niacinamide from Paula’s Choice. More resources for skin...

Therapeutic neuromodulation for aging-related disorders associated with the autonomic nervous system.

Excellent editorial connecting the dots between autonomic balance and age related diseases.  We’ve discussed autonomic activity and health here  and here  and I cover it...