According to the Islamic prophet Mohammad, it will cure every disease except death. Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian queen, was said to use it regularly to beautify her skin and hair. Although many natural substances have a "cure-all" reputation that often proves to be … [Read more...]
Keep the muscle, lose the body fat by Jerry Brainum
One of the primary problems with dieting to lose body fat is the associated loss of muscle mass. Indeed, although the public has been led to believe that athletes and bodybuilders use various anabolic drugs to help build larger muscles and get stronger, that's … [Read more...]
Acid Test: The acid/alkaline nutrition controversy by Jerry Brainum
An ongoing controversy among those who study nutrition science is whether there is a need to adjust the alkaline levels of the body. The gist of the controversy is that the modern-day diet is so far away from resembling the optimal diet set by evolution … [Read more...]
Creatine for women by Jerry Brainum
Only a fool would fail to notice the differences between men and women. I'm not talking about the obvious physical differences, but rather the way men and women react differently to various aspects of life. While you cannot generalize, women do tend to be more … [Read more...]
Can Lithium stop the murders and insanity? By Jerry Brainum
Mass murders seem to be a regular occurrence these days. While big city statistics say that the murder is down, whenever some nut job decides to kill himself and take a lot of innocent people with him, you can bet it will make the headlines. Some people, including … [Read more...]
Building more muscle: What really works by Jerry Brainum
When I first began training the sources of information about how to organize a workout, what were the best exercises to build muscle mass, and how to eat to promote added muscle mass and strength were minimal. The Internet wasn't even a concept back then, so … [Read more...]
Alpha-GPC: Can it make you stronger and smarter? by Jerry Brainum
The year is 1969, the place is Vince's gym in Studio City, California. A recently arrived immigrant to the United States is training in Vince's small gym when he looks up and spots one of his bodybuilding idols. Coming through the front door of Vince's is Larry Scott, … [Read more...]
Natural ways to treat PMS by Jerry Brainum
By all accounts, Dr.Geraldine Richter was a respected member of the community, that community being Arlington, Virginia. Richter, a 42-year-old orthopedic surgeon, and mother of three young children had a thriving medical practice and had never been in trouble with the … [Read more...]
Late Night Eating: Bad, good, or no effect? by Jerry Brainum
Bodybuilding, fitness, and sports activity are plagued with a seemingly endless supply of myths and misinformation. The ascension of the Internet as the primary source of information has only added to the confusion related to diet, exercise, and health. One reason for … [Read more...]
Alternative protein sources: Pea and Rice, how do they compare with whey protein? by Jerry Brainum
When I first began training, the choices in protein supplements were far more limited compared to today. One common source of protein back then was liver tablets and powders. Liver tablets were a staple of competitive bodybuilders in the 60s and 70s. Three-time … [Read more...]
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