Author: Dr. Steroids

I know that we’re all making the switch to rechargeable batteries for our small electronics, but our bodies need good ol’ alkaline. The alkaline diet is said to be a cure for everything from allergies to cancer, depending on the sufferings of the individual. However, there’s also massive disagreement as to what constitutes alkalinity and what foods should be on the “safe” list. Let’s look at the theory of alkaline foods, why they help the body heal, and dive into the respective restrictions of the diet. What Is Alkaline Food? Acidic and Alkaline Fruits In addition to citrus fruits, dates,…

Its distinct aroma can make your mouth water, and I’d bet you have some in your spice rack right now. Cinnamon, one of the oldest spices known to man has long been used, not just as a flavor enhancer, but also for its medicinal qualities. Its unique healing abilities are derived from essential oils, such as cinnemaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate and cinnamyl alcohol, that come from the cinnamon tree bark. Cinnamon is an anti-oxidant, and its essential oils have strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It has also been used centuries over for its qualities as a sedative and pain reliever. Cassia…

We need to start with two things: 1.  I’m a Laker fan. 2.  I honestly believe what I’m about to say to be true—it’s not just because I’m a Laker fan. I think the Boston Celtics are harboring an internal conflict. I’m not saying they aren’t a great team—they are a fine basketball team. The only problem is that they have come about their greatness with a suspicious amount of ego. Every player in every professional sports must have a healthy ego, but the Celtics’ players take it too far. The odd combination of unneeded ego and an average coach…

I have received quite a few good comments and emails from my readers and those that I have exposed. I said to myself , I could show both sides , but felt no need to give those morons the attention they want. Especially since they hide behind fake email addresses, and call me the bitch. I have to say, your not doing your job as a bloggist if your not getting useless threats . So hear are some of the good ones: I wanted to thank you for taking interest in my case, and although I do not use steroids…

Aerobic Gymnastics, also called SportAerobics, is the competitive side of aerobic exercise.  Most people hear “aerobics” and think of a step aerobics class. Loud, fast music and somebody shouting into a PA while you try to not crash into the person next to you. This is far from that reality. A step aerobics class would merely be the beginning of a journey into competitive aerobics. The circuit is large and there are many ways to compete. If you remember the cheesy aerobics competitions form the 80’s you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the new paradigm. There are rules and regulations. There…

One of the most feared and hated words in bodybuilding is “plateau.” It’s happened to everyone who has lifted for more than a couple of years, and for some it’s happened even sooner if you allow yourself to get into a rut. Some bodies adapt more quickly, which is one reason people turn to cross-training. There’s a way to keep lifting and still change your body, and you don’t have to go to the lighter-weight-more-reps route. Heck, you don’t even have to turn to P90X or CrossFit. You just need to change your perception that all weights are the same…

Do you know what Jack of nursery rhyme fame did after he and Jill fell down the hill? Up got Jack, and home did trotAs fast as he could caperHe went to bed and bound his headWith vinegar and brown paper. One of the oldest headache remedies in the book, and still effective, is a handkerchief or kraft paper soaked in vinegar and bound around the head. It’s just one of many natural headache cures to try if you want to deal with the throbbing drug-free. Acupressure There are several acupressure techniques I use to combat headache pain, depending on…

The 2010 MLB Rule 4 First-Year Player Draft begins on June 7th. This 50-round circus is the only draft of any major sport that takes place during the season—but that is not the problem. Some of the major problems are highlighted in a great column by SI’s, Tom Verducci. Verducci states the problems as being the fact that you can’t trade picks, over spending in later rounds, and the drafting of too many high school players. In this draft alone, thousands of kids will never make it to “The Show.” To make things worse, hundreds of these kids drafted aren’t…

Last week we did an introduction to the primal lifestyle and talked about the diet portion. This week we’re going to look at the exercise recommendations and the other aspects of the primal lifestyle like sunshine, sleep and medicines. Primal Fitness There’s no one accepted definition of what exactly primal fitness is. Some people are outside, lifting rocks and hurling sticks. Others are in the gym, doing Crossfit and P90X. That seems to be quite a disparity, but I’m not really sure it is. The principle at the heart of primal fitness is that of “kill or be killed,” which…

We do the best we can to eat well, and that often means limiting the amount of fat we use in cooking. The problem is that fat equals flavor, and we need to replace the flavor that fat provides. We often turn to exotic salts and seasoning blends in search of a replacement, but they can present their own set of problems. Let’s look at the importance of real salt, how to use herbs, and some easy recipes for homemade blends. The Chemical Problem They’re cheap, fast and easy—what’s not to love?  But, there are actually two major problems with…