Mind Magic by James Doty: Science of Manifestation
One of my classmates from Medical School published a popular book called Mind Magic by James Doty. It tells the tale of his overcoming an impoverished background in rural California, and becoming a wealthy neurosurgeon, only to have it all come crumbling down. Now, a professor at Stanford, he is head of the Dalai Lama…
Read MoreMood 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 off. After reading about the hazards of light pollution, I started using an eye mask from manta.com. My youtube on artificial light at night here. Menculini G, Cirimbilli F, Raspa…
Read MoreThe Avoidable Light That Might Shortening Your Life
This one was clearly off my radar. Here is my YouTube Video on the topic. But this hidden risk is somewhat easy to remedy, either by black out curtains and placing chargers in other rooms, or getting a well fitting and comfortable eye mask. I watched a short clip of an young actress, I wish…
Read MoreDoes Melatonin Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
You can watch my brief YouTube video on the topic here! The latest research from Rhonda Patrick on Melatonin and suggests that melatonin may prevent Alzheimer’s or at least add protection against it. And other ways it can help you. Different from Huberman! Melatonin isn’t just the “sleep hormone”—it regulates over 500 genes and plays…
Read MoreTherapeutic 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 in my book here. A comprehensive review here. For the YouTube video of this blogpost, please click here. Tjen-A-Looi SCY, Fu LW, Malik S, Harris RE, Uchida S. Editorial: Therapeutic…
Read MoreAnti-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 here. here Marques C, Hadjab F, Porcello A, Lourenço K, Scaletta C, Abdel-Sayed P, Hirt-Burri N, Applegate LA, Laurent A. Mechanistic Insights into the Multiple Functions of Niacinamide: Therapeutic Implications…
Read MoreAnti-Aging Skin Topical Treatment That Really Work In Clinical Studies
I went on a deep dive into anti-aging skin care because of a patient with gorgeous skin (not a young person!) and she attributed it to Tretinoin. I had tried tretinoin over the years but it was too irritating for my skin, no surprise since I’ve always had a hard time with any sort of…
Read MoreResistance training fights aging in skin reducing inflammation and boosting matrix
This is a fantastic study that looks at the importance of resistance training in addition to aerobic activity to help with antiaging of the skin. More resources for aging skin here and hereAnti-Aging Skin Oral Supplements. Nishikori S, Yasuda J, Murata K, Takegaki J, Harada Y, Shirai Y, Fujita S. Resistance training rejuvenates aging…
Read MoreSunblock and Skin Aging A Randomized Trial
As one of the most valuable examples of the principle of avoidance being powerful, this study showed that applying sunblock daily (NOT as needed) stopped the skin from aging AT ALL over a period of 4.5 years. That’s good enough for me. The sunblock that I recommend is Roche Posay because it has bemotrizanole, a…
Read MoreAnti-Aging Skin Oral Supplements
You can click through to watch the video or scroll down for the transcript and references. Defy skin aging! #skinwrinkles #skincare #longevity #antiaging #dermatology #supplement It’s never too late to improve your skin! Dr. Brad Stanfield, a data-driven dermatologist, recommends these three supplements based on the latest research. Dr. Brad Stanfield’s video here Learn health…
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