Human Growth Hormone Cost: More Than Just Money—Part 1

by drspar | All, Anti-Aging

Produced by your pituitary gland, natural growth hormone propels our childhood development and helps with cell growth as well as organ and tissue function throughout our entire lives. Because our bodies make less growth hormone as we age, some people turn to synthetic...

Dr. Spar’s TED Talk: Change Your Annual Check Up to a “Check in” and Live Longer

by drspar | All, Press | Media

As I’m sure many of you have, I’ve been watching Ted Talks (on Technology, Entertainment, and Design) for years and have been fascinated by many of the moving speakers. Needless to say, giving my own first Ted Talk was a little intimidating and definitely brought out...

Traveling With the NBA: Helping Players Reach Peak Performance

by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition

As an integrative physician practicing in Los Angeles, I often consult with celebrities. But I never dreamed I’d have the privilege of working with professional athletes—specifically, more than a dozen teams in the National Basketball Association! Every year, the NBA...

Are You Drinking the Best Red Wine for Heart Health

by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition

Have you heard about the benefits of drinking red wine but dismissed the claims as too good to be true? Believe the hype! While you obviously won’t do yourself any favors if you down a bottle every night, moderate consumption of red wine has consistently been shown to...

How Eating Late at Night Could Be More Harmful Than You Know

by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition

I have been more and more convinced about the health benefits of intermittent fasting – limiting your eating to an 8-hour (or so) window within each 24 hour day. But even if that seems too difficult, at least try to limit late-night snacking. Let’s be real—the phrase...