Author: Dr. Steroids

Tendon problems are a common condition in the United States, and not just among weekend warriors who hit the links or the courts on a regular basis or perhaps weightlifters putting too much metal on the rack. The impact of tendonitis can be felt in the workplace too. Obviously, if you are suffering from this condition, you want to get cured quickly, whether it is to get back to a game you love or a job you need, but you might be surprised to learn that what you thought was a quick and simple cure might actually prolong the problem.…

When the so-called “experts” made their pre-season predictions for the 2009-10 NFL season, teams like the Texans and 49ers were trendy sleeper picks. Not many people though (myself included), expected Marvin Lewis and the Cincinnati Bengals to be 6-2 and in control of the AFC North at the midway point of the season. But somehow they are 4-0 in the division and only a fluke play against the Broncos and two late turnovers at home against the Texans away from being a perfect 8-0. Coming into the season it was hard to believe Marvin Lewis still had a job. In his six full…

Members of the media and fans everywhere have all been speculating as to when Wade Phillips would be fired as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder, Jerry Jones put those rumors to rest on Monday morning by relieving Phillips of his coaching duties. The Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to interim head coach to finish out the season. This decision is a result of the Cowboys losing 45-7 on Sunday night to the Green Bay Packers, falling to 1-7 on the season. Following the loss to Green Bay, Phillips sounded…

Being the other half of someone has its set of challenges. Being patient, thoughtful, and considerate while remaining beautiful, captivating and sexy all at the same time can be hard even the best of us to balance. The idea that women are somehow supposed to be the heart of the home and still remain irresistible vixens invokes two images to mind: Martha Stewart and Angelina Jolie. Although some men may view Martha Stewart as being older — what she represents is what we, as women, think is expected from us. A woman that can cook, clean, is crafty, has a…

If you’ve never heard of amaranth, you’re not alone. This tiny grain was all but eradicated centuries ago. True to its name, however, amaranth has stuck around and is now making a resurgence. While it looks like a pale poppy seed, amaranth is actually a member of a class containing tumbleweeds and wild beets — how rustic! World class nutrition doesn’t hurt, either. Add its gluten-free status to the mix, and you’ve got a winner! The Backstory In Greek, amaranth means “everlasting.” Around since at least 3000 B.C., it was cultivated by the early Mesoamericans along with squash, maize, and…

When Watchmen was released in 2009, it helped to make actors like Patrick Wilson and Malin Akerman into stars.  It also meant that the actors were going to have to be in shape. Playing superheroes isn’t easy, but when you’ve got a good workout routine you can easily convince the viewer that you are Nite Owl or Silk Spectre. The trick is to do the right workout to get the right results. Superheroes are slim and toned.  They don’t build a lot of muscle mass so they do some extra cardio to make sure they don’t bulk up.  Just imagine…

The Houston Rockets fell to 0-5 with a loss to the Spurs last night and all I could think was, “I hate stats.”  Their pretty-boy GM, Daryl Morey, runs the team based on stats and the like. It isn’t working. I think the team was just fine when Hakeem Olajuwon was working the post.  Don’t you?  Instead, everybody on the planet got obsessed with stats.  Fantasy sports and anything math-related has made sports, at times, unbearable to watch. Just look at all the “stat stars” we have in sports.  Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub are supposed to be “superstar” quarterbacks…

The NBA season is a little over a week old and we can already see who can be in and who can be out.  Although some teams are obvious locks to go places, others have surprised us with their savvy play over the first few games of the season. I never would have thought that Emeka Okafor could look good in the NBA.  I never would have thought that Joe Johnson would actually step up. I never would have thought that Eddie House would do an o-for on 3-pointers.  (Then again, I never would have thought LeBron would be lazy…

Plyometrics is a great training tool that combines speed and strength. Other benefits of doing plyometrics are well-defined muscles and a higher metabolism for hours after the workout. For many years people have thought of plyometrics solely as a training tool for athletes, but now bodybuilders, fitness models, and workout enthusiasts are all adding it into their training programs. Usually, when you think of plyometrics, you think of lower body exercises. However, today we are going to focus on the upper body to get a well-defined chest and abdominals. Mixing plyometrics into your upper body routine can also prevent overtraining…

Dating can be like entering a whole different dimension — especially if you’ve been off the market for a while. Now that there’s internet dating, speed dating, etiquette, lingo, and rules of engagement. Long story short,  men and women must be educated before entering the dating realm. Women — the more analytical of the sexes — will psychoanalyze and over analyze every single thing about a man before he even speaks his first word. That’s just the way we are. Men on the other hand, may contemplate certain things but will focus more on the physical interaction and the way…