Many people suffer from sleep-onset insomnia. It can be incredibly frustrating when you’re ready for bed, but sleep just won’t come. To help you drift off, you might try supplements like magnesium or phosphatidylserine, an Epsom salt bath, reading or journaling (with orange glasses on, of course), mind distraction activities, or various relaxation techniques. Chamomile…
Testing your strength levels each year isn’t just about structural balance—it’s also essential for determining the optimal training frequency for your lifts. The Recovery Test Method Select one major lift per month to test, such as:✔ Squat✔ Deadlift✔ Bench Press✔ Pull-Up✔ Parallel-Bar Dip Each month, follow this structure: The next month, repeat the process with…
Back in 2000, I had the chance to spend time with Dr. Mel Siff at his ranch in Colorado. He shared many secrets on advanced recovery techniques, including contrast hydrotherapy. Here are a few key points he mentioned: According to Siff, “it is not simply the temperature of a given modality, but also the level…
restore (r-stôr, -str): Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University A question I often receive is: “I’ve read so much about the importance of restoration, but to be honest, my life is crazy right now! How can I realistically fit this stuff in?” This is a common dilemma and one of the primary reasons…
There I was, in the middle of a “Yin & Restorative” yoga class, standing out like a sore thumb. Dressed in a black Otomix tank top and camouflage shorts, I was surrounded by a sea of Lululemon. Did I get some attention? Absolutely. But it wasn’t just my appearance—it was my flexibility. With several poses,…
Foam rolling, a popular form of self-myofascial release, is often touted for its potential benefits—one of which is reducing pain during workouts. The irony, of course, is that foam rolling itself can be quite painful, especially when you’re just starting out. Pain Tolerance and Foam Rolling Pain tolerance plays a role in how you approach…
When people ask me what supplements to take for a joint-related injury, I have several recommendations—proteolytic enzymes, hyaluronic acid, and bamboo silica, to name a few. But one secret weapon I often suggest is gelatin. If you’re injured, take gelatin twice a day: once in the morning and again before bed. If you want to…
The Controversy of Hydrogen Peroxide IV Drips JP: What can you tell us about hydrogen peroxide IV drips? Dr. S: This is a very controversial topic. Right now, there’s a big lawsuit in Florida where a woman allegedly died from hydrogen peroxide therapy, and her family is suing the physician. The American College of Advanced…
The other day, I was horsing around with my 5-year-old son. We were wrestling for a bit, and when the fun was over, I noticed my nose was bleeding. He must have scratched me by accident—no big deal. It healed, but it took a full week before the mark was completely gone. If my son…
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts it, the lymphatic system is essentially a drainage system that takes out the garbage. Think of it like a garbage disposer in your sink—it takes waste in from one end and disposes of…