Engaging in bodybuilding is often considered an unhealthy practice. Most of the time, this criticism is related to the use of various pharmaceutical drugs that are popular among those who seek added muscle mass. Such drugs include anabolic steroids, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Is Milk for Babies, or for every body? by Jerry Brainum
As the renowned bodybuilder waded through the crowd of ardent bodybuilding fans gathered at the backstage entrance of a contest venue, he was peppered with questions from the fans. One fan was heard to ask,"How much milk do you drink?" The bodybuilder, who was carrying a large … [Read more...]
Cortisol: The Jekyll and Hyde hormone by Jerry Brainum
To many bodybuilders and athletes Cortisol is a dirty word. Perhaps no other hormone, with the exception of estrogen, provokes such fear in those who are interested in gaining muscular mass and increasing athletic prowess. The fact that, similarly to both … [Read more...]