I generally try to avoid watching the news. I think it’s distracting and doesn’t offer much of any value to my life. There always seems to be a: murder, kidnapping, natural disaster, scandal, robbery, trial, change in the weather pattern, disease outbreak, etc. – going on somewhere. If I attempted to track every single crime […]
Research
Fasted Cardio Benefits vs. Fed Cardio
What is fasted cardio? Fasted cardio refers to performing cardiovascular exercise while in a fasted state. Fasted cardio differs from fed cardio in that the body burns fat stores for energy instead of glycogen stores. Fasted Cardio Benefits (Possibilities) After reviewing the available research in which the physiologic effects of fasted cardio were documented, I’ve […]
Creatine for Brain & Cognitive Enhancement: An Underrated Nootropic?
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]