by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition
Your health is your best asset, and your diet can have a huge impact on it. You probably have a general idea of which foods you should be eating—vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish—but what about which ones to avoid? Here’s a list of 16 potentially cancer-causing...
by drspar | All, Anti-Aging
Because our bodies make less growth hormone as we get older, people sometimes wonder if synthetic human growth hormone—often marketed as a miracle drug that can increase muscle mass, boost libido, improve energy levels, and more—may be the anti-aging solution they’re...
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...
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...
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...
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...