Stretching to prevent injury and soreness »
Stretching is the act of elongation of skeletal muscles, typically done to improve the elasticity of the muscle. It is often done before (and/or after) physical exercise as part of a “warm-up” to promote blood flow for muscle cushioning, or “cool-down” in order to help flush harmful toxins from the muscle. The latter of which [...]
Letter to the Editor - from a defendant in Farmacia de Juicy Phruit »
I was arrested on May 27, 2009 during the “Juicy Fruit” raids. Due to the current legal struggle that I am facing, I choose to stay anonymous at this time, but I do want the truth out there in regards to the majority of the people involved. Let me preface this email by stating that [...]
Ketotifen for fat loss? »
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Weight gain from sleep restriction »
Sleep is the natural state of rest required by almost, if not all, animal life on the planet. It is a time of regeneration and recovery and bodybuilder’s have been well-aware of its benefits for a long time. For example, several anabolic hormones are regulated based on the sleep pattern and insufficient sleep can irregulate [...]
Metabolic Syndrome – is Naringenin the key? »
Naringenin is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits, particularly in grapefruit. It inhibits at least one enzyme of the Cytochrome P450 system, thereby diminishing the body’s ability to break down drugs and toxins. It is for this reason that some fat burners include naringenin or other CYP 450 inhibitors in order to potentiate the stim-effect [...]
Bonds lawyers say the prosecution is relying on hearsay »
Barry Bonds’ lawyers are restating their position that federal prosecutors are attempting to “obtain a conviction based on hearsay” by asking an appeals court to allow alleged positive steroid tests into evidence at his perjury trial. They have asked the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco to uphold the decision to bar [...]
Post-exercise massage may not be of benefit »
Research into post-exercise massage is hit and miss at the best of times. There are often claims that it will increase circulation, aid in the removal of toxins from the muscle tissue, and decrease inflammation. However recent research seems to indicate otherwise. Scientists from Queen’s University in Canada state that the exact opposite occurs - [...]
The secret to long-term low-fat levels? Exercise. »
Let’s not kid ourselves, losing weight, providing we aren’t referring to single-digit competition-ready levels of body fat, is not all that difficult. Providing the dieter sticks to their regime of eating less than they metabolically require for prolonged periods of time they will lose fat. Of course most folk in this day and age find [...]
Nature’s Answer to Obesity: Vinegar »
Vinegar is made by fermenting alcohol in various ways to produce all the different varieties available. It has long been part of traditional medicine used for anything ranging from soothing minor burns, to easing arthritis to promoting restful sleep. While this may come as little surprise to those already in the know about the wealth [...]
Taxpayers foot a $55 million bill for San Francisco steroid cases »
Current estimates of the San Fransicso District Attorney’s office for the prosecution of steroid cases, including Barry Bonds, which has failed to go to trial, are thought to be in the neighborhood of $55 million dollars. In the case of the specific cases pursued by the D.A., it is noteworthy that the alleged crime(s), i.e. [...]
