Author: Dr. Steroids

More than 35 years ago a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tommy John, was desperate enough to try a risky surgery in an attempt to save his career. Dr. Frank Jobe, a noted Hollywood surgeon performed the surgery, and, two years later John was back in the major leagues. In 1977 he won 20 games, 21 games in 1979, and 22 games in 1980. The surgery was more than just a success. In the words of Will Carroll, author of Saving the Pitcher, “Since the invention of the breaking ball there has been no more significant development in baseball…

The PGA Championship always seems to be the “red-headed step-child” of the four majors in golf. It gets little play and it’s at the end of the season. Then Dustin Johnson went to the 18th green with a shot at putting for the title. He missed the putt and had to wait to play a 3-hold playoff. But the PGA rules official tapped him on the shoulder — Dustin had broken the rules. Well, that’s what the PGA says. I know there’s a rulebook for a reason, and golfers are given a “rule sheet” for every tournament, but the “spirit”…

This week, Sluggers and Slugs will cover the past week’s highlights (or low-lights if you’re a Los Angeles Dodgers fan).  We will also look at some of this week’s important match-ups, say goodbye to another team, and pick candidates for the most underrated award in baseball – Coach of the Year. Week 19 Highlights The week started off with the NL Central division leaders squaring off and Brandon Phillips giving us all some bulletin board material – calling the St. Louis Cardinals “little bitches.”  These comments fueled a bench-clearing brawl between the Cards and Cincinnati Reds.  Pitcher Johnny Cueto was…

The world’s oldest seed bank in St. Petersburg, Russia, is within a month of being destroyed.  If neither the president nor prime minster step in, this vital collection of plants and seeds will be lost forever. So what?  Why should you care about some strawberries and raspberries?  Let’s look at the reasons that Pavlovsk in particular, and biodiversity in general, are so important to our health and the health of our planet. Russia’s Proud History During the siege of Leningrad during World War II, which lasted nearly 900 days, scientists chose to lose their lives rather than eat the seeds…

The Stability Ball, often referred to as the Swiss Ball, was originally developed by chiropractors and physical therapists in Switzerland during the 1960s. It was used in patient therapies to both strengthen and stretch muscles. By creating an unstable surface, the stability ball forces you to engage your core muscles throughout each exercise or stretch in order to maintain your balance. The constant shifts to maintain your form and position result in improved balance, coordination, and flexibility. A stability ball can be used for both an intense workout and a dynamic stretch routine. Last time I gave you the tools…

New flash, people: Tiger doesn’t have it anymore.  He lost it.  I don’t know where it went, but it’s gone. I’ve had to listen for years and years that Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time.  Yet, he’s only won 14 majors, and Jack Nicklaus has won 18. I’ve shouted at my radio, pointed my finger at the TV, and been so pissed at the lack of respect for the history of the game that I can’t stand it anymore. If you want know how far Tiger has fallen back, all you have to do is watch coverage…

Without question football is the most popular sport in America, and what takes it to an even higher level is playing fantasy football. The great thing about Fantasy Football, besides the fact that you get to talk mess with your buddies, is that it can make even a Monday Night Football game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars meaningful. Fantasy seasons are made or broken on late round acquisitions, but you can’t win the league without a good foundation. You must set the foundation of your team in the first five rounds by drafting two running backs, two wide…

Ok, I know I said I’d give you my top five favorite seeds, and I did that. However, I must have either wanted a round number or flat out forgotten an article on pumpkin seeds. I blame it on pregnancy brain. I guess the reason doesn’t so much matter; today is a bonus for you seed lovers! Pumpkin seeds are way up there on my list of favorite foods, especially come autumn. Perhaps it’s my longing for fall that brought pumpkin seeds to the front of my mind. This time of year I start craving pumpkin desserts, blue jeans, changing…

Sex is one of the greatest ways to spend time, express love, and release excess energy.  Maintaining a healthy body can lead to a healthier sex life.  This not only refers to frequency, but also the personal desire and upkeep of private personal equipment. Research done by The British Medical Journal showed that overweight women were 30% less likely to have a sexual partner than women within a healthy weight range. Today, men and women who are physically fit or even skinny are objectified as the sex symbols of our time.  This is the common trend portrayed in movies, television,…

Eggs are cheap, easy and versatile. Unfortunately, they’re also among the top-ten food allergies, contain high levels of cholesterol and sometimes come from animals who are treated abominably, although not always the case. And, they are easily replaceable. You know by now that I prefer to eat high levels of plant food, preferably raw. It should come as no surprise that where there are substitutes for animal products, especially fast and inexpensive ones, I’ll take them. Egg allergies are serious. They cause skin rashes and hives, gastrointestinal problems, asthma, and anaphylaxis.  Allergies aside, there are plenty of reasons to skip…