When I first started lifting weights, the two marquee supplements being pimped out by every website, fitness YouTuber, and personal trainer at gyms included: whey protein and creatine monohydrate. Because I ate plenty of protein and knew that creatine could be attained via my diet – I abstained from purchasing either of the aforementioned supplements. […]
NFL Playoffs 2018: Predictions
I’m somewhat of a casual NFL fan (no I don’t watch every game), but each year I like to make predictions week-by-week throughout the playoffs as to who I think will win. I make these predictions for the sake of general fun; sometimes I don’t even watch the games. I do not make predictions under […]
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Gimmick or Legit?
The year of 2017 was relatively miserable for me. I received 5 different diagnoses from 5 different doctors for the same set of symptoms. All of the medical professionals that I saw had done their best to accurately diagnose and treat the insidious bilateral hand pain that unexpectedly emerged in late February 2017. My initial […]
Best Rap Songs of December 2017 (Latest Releases)
Each month I scour the internet to find new rap songs for listening in my spare time. Rap is one of the only genres of music I’ve always enjoyed. Although I enjoy other genres too (electronic, oldies, classic rock, 90s, and many current songs) – I don’t even attempt to keep up with current music […]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom for Nerve Damage & Regeneration
The first time Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) caught my attention was back in 2015. I was on my typical “after-work walk” and geeking out to an episode of SmartDrugSmarts (a podcast) in which a mushroom aficionado, researcher, and expert was discussing the therapeutic potential of Lion’s mane mushroom. Immediately after finishing the episode, I […]