by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition
Aging. Sigh. It happens to us all, but as you may have noticed, it seems to happen to different people at a different rate, and yes, there are reasons for that. There is a genetic component to how well people age, but it is surprisingly small. Looking just at...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
I’ve written about red light therapy for anti-aging and pain reduction, and blue light for treating acne and depression. These are technology hacks you can use to improve your health and appearance, but blue and red light also play a much more primal role in your...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Lifestyle Medicine
Looking for ways to hack your circadian rhythm so you can sleep better at night and feel more energetic during the day? Here are some quick-and-easy ways to get back into synch with nature, the way your ancestors were: Pay attention to natural cycles. This is a great...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle Medicine
You may have heard that you should avoid computer, phone, and television screens right before bed because they emit blue light that can interfere with sleep (I talk about this in more detail here. However, blue light is also used therapeutically. Does it work? Blue...
by drsstephenson | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle Medicine
If you’ve ever tried an infrared sauna or a red light booth, or even had a red light treatment offered to you at the dermatologist, you may wonder what this therapy is and whether it actually works. Red light penetrates the skin and goes into the cells, stimulating...
