Kristen Sparrow, MD

Inflammation-Associated Co-morbidity Between Depression and Cardiovascular Disease.

Curr Top Behav Neurosci. 2017;31:45-70. doi: 10.1007/7854_2016_28. Inflammation-Associated Co-morbidity Between Depression and Cardiovascular Disease. Halaris A1. Author information 1 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience,...

Brain TRPV1 channel-mediated calcium influx: the immunomodulatory pathway of acupuncture in neuroinflammation

This kind of research is essential for mapping out what the mechanism might be in acupuncture’s effectiveness against neuroinflammatory disease such as Alzgeimer’s and Depression. ...

Medications Linked to Disrupted Microbiome even years after use

Antibiotics and 6 Other Medications Linked to Disrupted Gut Microbiome This article can be filed under “something to keep in mind.”  It was a difficult...

Acupuncture’s Neuroimmune Global Effects

I don’t have access to this full article yet, but it touches on what I’ve been interested in for a long time.  The immune effects...

Acupuncture in Depression: Role of Astrocytes

Astrocytes, key glial cells that maintain brain homeostasis, are increasingly recognized as central to the development of depression. This review explores how acupuncture, as an...

Gabapentin use on the rise, especially in older patients

I covered some of the hazards in my book, Radical Resilience.  I’m glad to see rising awareness of the hazards that come with a gabapentin...

Walk THIS Way to Improve Longevity

Hong Kong Where Walking Is the Best Transport CLICK ON PHOTO Longer Walking Bouts May Reduce Mortality October 28, 2025 A study of 33,560 adults...

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Electroacupuncture and the Vagus Nerve

This 2025 study explored how electroacupuncture (EA) improves autism-like behaviors in mice by acting through the gut-brain axis and vagus nerve. Using a valproic acid–induced...

Island Where People Go for Longevity

Use prevention for long life. Exercise, acupuncture, sauna The quest for longevity is age old and still as relevant as ever.  This is just one...

Anti-Aging Skin Strategies: Supplements, Topical and More

My YouTube video on science-backed supplements, topical products and my own tips for your skin.