Author: Dr. Steroids

The running back spins to his left, jukes back to his right, and, just as he crosses the line of scrimmage, the foot of a lineman the size of a Smart Car lands on his ankle. The crack of bone is audible as the running back lies prone, writhing in pain. Trainers sprint out onto the field, teammates shake their heads or huddle around their fallen fellow, the coach starts sweating. Soon the athlete is carted away, lost to the team, his career interrupted. That scenario plays out in the minds (and nightmares) of NFL coaches, personnel men, and even…

Naturally fermented foods are some of the best nutrition on the planet. You don’t have to take my word for it though, since the Chinese have eaten these foods for around 6,000 years! Whether you prefer sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, or miso, fermented foods can give you a huge nutritional boost for very little cost and effort. Check out the process and why it’s so amazingly healthy and simple! What Is Lacto-Fermentation? Most simply, lacto-fermentation is the process of preserving food by exposing it to the bacteria lactobacillus. You’ve probably heard of it, since it’s the active culture in most kinds…

I wanted to call this column, “I want to freaking write about football,” but I decided against it when I realized I’ll be writing about football until February. Then, I thought I should call it, “Stupid NBA players” but realized that was too obvious. Besides the fact that LeBron stuck it to Cleveland again there were some odd “goings-on” in the NBA.  Certain people shouldn’t be playing in certain places for certain teams. There is just a natural order of things that is not being respected.  You know that movie “Failure to Launch” where Matthew McConaughey gets attacked by a…

What do we know about Brett Favre? He’s one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time, has played in almost every game, loves to gamble with the football, and most notably, he can’t seem to make up his mind. We also know that the “Brett Favre Saga” happens every year because there is nothing else to talk about. The LeBron James “Decision” has given us a little more gossip than usual this NFL off-season, but not enough to fend off the off-season, gray-haired monster that is Favre. On both sides of the fence there are so many things that we can…

College football is a mere 30 days away and it’s time we started talking about who’s moving, who’s shaking, and who’s catching “the boot.” College football could easily turn into a “two-team nation” or we might have a dogfight on our hands before the Big 10 officially becomes the Big 12. Personally, I think it’s going to be a little of both. Besides the obvious “conference expansion talk” there are really good players and teams who have a shot. Well, they would have a shot if their whole season wasn’t blown up by a poll. Between the polls, the scandals,…

Stress. It’s inevitable. Our lives are filled with demands, both internal and external, which impose stress on your system. If we’ve been well trained by our culture, we reach for salt, sugar, and fat when we’re stressed. Everyone knows that it’s not wise to fill up on chips, ice cream, and doughnuts when things seem to be going south, but do you know what options will actually help your mind and body relax and perform better? Check out my recommendations for defusing the stress bomb and getting back to your life! There are several methods of reducing stress, such as…

All reports are pointing to one thing–Brett Favre will retire for a third time. This time he will retire from the Minnesota Vikings after stringing them along all offseason. Adam Schefter has reported that someone close to the situation said Favre has informed the Vikings that he’s done. This is after Minnesota sent Brad Childress down to Mississippi this summer to check on Favre. Favre will leave the game with the record for consecutive games played, TDs, passing yards, and a Super Bowl ring. Plus, he’s leaving his teammates with text messages that say, “This is it”. It appears the…

A young man who recently wore a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey to a Cleveland Indians game was escorted out of the stadium for his own safety. This got me thinking about how this Miami Heat-wave better work out this season for the Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who also coached the Heat big 3 in the 2008 Summer Olympics, said having all of that talent (James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh) is a problem he would love to have. Coach K also said in an interview on “PTI, (Pardon The Interruption)” that the thing that stood out…

The trade deadline came to a close this past weekend and things were moving faster than Shakira’s famous hips. The importance of the has proven its value in recent years. Due to the deadline, the consistent choking in Alex Rodriguez’s chase for his 600th home run was put on the back burner. C.C. Sabathia pitched the Milwaukee Brewers into the playoffs in 2008. That same year, the Boston Red Sox traded away Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers where he put together one of the best 50 game stretches ever and propelled the Dodgers to the NLCS (National League…

Swiss balls, also referred to as stability balls are one of today’s top fitness tools. This one, inexpensive piece of equipment can improve the strength of your abs, the lower back, butt, thighs, and more. Using the stability ball creates an unstable surface, forcing you to engage your core throughout every exercise in order to maintain your balance. The constant shifts to maintain your form and position result in improved balance, coordination, and flexibility. The stability ball can be used alone, with free weights, or in combination with a medicine ball. Where Did It Come From? The Swiss ball was…