The standard procedure for most injuries often involves anti-inflammatories, painkillers, and the RICE method—rest, ice, compression, and elevation. But what if this approach is slowing down recovery instead of promoting it? A Different Approach to Healing Instead of following the conventional method, I recommend the opposite: This approach, which I call METH (Movement, Elevation, Traction,…
Dr. William Wong’s talk on systemic enzymes is an oldie but a goodie! Whether you’ve heard it before or not, it’s worth revisiting—you’ll discover just how powerful these enzymes can be for injury recovery and overall health. The Secret to Faster Healing When it comes to recovering from an injury, I swear by a two-pronged…
As 2019 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at our most popular and impactful articles of the year. These posts sparked conversation, challenged the norm, and offered practical strategies to help you train smarter. Here are the top 10, plus a bonus: 1. Heavy Hip Thrusts Are Dangerous One of the most…
If you’re dealing with nagging aches or full-blown injuries, BPC-157 might be the secret weapon you’ve been looking for. As I explained in Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries, BPC-157 is a powerful peptide with impressive regenerative properties. It’s becoming increasingly popular behind the scenes among serious lifters and athletes for one simple reason—it works!…
A few years ago, I shared the story of Arzhang and his horrific fall off Mt. Aconcagua in the Southern Andes. Through hard work and perseverance, Arzhang climbed his way back into shape and is now setting personal records. If you haven’t read it, check out Climbing to New Heights: An Inspirational Story. Now here’s…
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife duo began training with me in November of 2017. Despite having different health histories and training goals, they wanted to work out together. So, I designed a program that addressed their individual needs while allowing them to train side by side. How did I do it? Learn the thought…
Last week, my son suffered a buckle fracture during karate and now has to wear a splint for a month. We’re going to try to speed up the healing process with vibrational therapy and low-level laser therapy. In addition to using a vibrational platform, he also uses an electric toothbrush twice a day, and occasionally…
METH is a highly effective way to treat injuries—and no, I’m not talking about methamphetamine. METH stands for Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat, and it works fast to promote healing. The old-school RICE method? It might reduce pain temporarily, but it actually delays healing. Forget RICE. METH is the way to go. Don’t believe me?…
When you think of getting an injection to deal with an injury, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, it’s a cortisone injection. Most of us have had one at some point—and most of us know how much it tickles. We’ve learned over the years that cortisone injections aren’t always effective, can…
Here are the top three articles that caught the most attention this year: 1. 8 Injections That Heal InjuriesThis article received over 140,000 views on its first day of release—and it’s been going strong ever since! If you haven’t read it yet, give it a quick look. It might help you heal a nagging injury….