Heart and Health: Does Red Yeast Rice Really Work As A Natural Statin?

by drspar | All, Heart Health

Have you heard of red yeast rice? Made by culturing rice with strains of yeast, red yeast rice has been used in Chinese medicine and cooking for over 1,000 years. Because it contains cholesterol-lowering substances called monacolins—most notably monacolin K, which has...

4 Simple Ways to Improve Heart Health

by drspar | All, Heart Health

When it comes to heart health, much of the power is in your hands. Lifestyle choices can be so helpful that they may protect you even if, as I write about here, you’re genetically predisposed to developing heart disease. One study found people who ate more fruits and...

Top Foods that Cause Cancer (You Probably Think They’re Safe!)

by drspar | All, Cancer & Chronic Disease

When you’re placing items in your cart at the grocery store or reading the menu at a restaurant, you’re probably not thinking about whether or not your choices are carcinogenic (unless you live in LA)—but maybe you should. Many of the foods you eat every day have been...

Reverse the Signs of Aging: How Anti-Aging Supplements Work to Keep You Feeling Young

by drspar | All, Anti-Aging

One of the most valuable lessons we learn in our lives is that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This concept definitely holds true when it comes to supplements, particularly those purported to reverse aging. Who really believes they can pop a...

A Modern Approach to Aging Gracefully With These 4 Steps

by drspar | All, Anti-Aging

We all want to believe that we get better with age, but growing older can often make a guy feel more like a broken-down beater than a classic car. Luckily, it is possible to handle the process with strength and integrity. Try a modern approach to aging gracefully with...