Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Aspirin, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen Inhibit Muscle Growth

Do you ever have some aches and pains when you work out? Maybe you have some generalized aches and pain and you want to go to the gym so you pop a couple ibuprofen or aspirin or acetaminophen then head off to your work out.

The problem is, if you want your muscles to grow, these seemingly simple over the counter drugs (they're called NSAID or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) will inhibit a natural cascade of reactions that will halt the growth of your muscles following a workout.

There is research that conclusively shows that taking NSAIDs after exercise-induced muscle damage significantly reduces levels of the prostaglandin PGF2-α, which is intimately involved in the protein synthesis that occurs post-exercise; we work out, tear down our muscles, and the anabolic process of tissue repair and hypertrophy is dependent on levels of this prostaglandin. The NSAIDS interfere with this and thus you've pretty much wasted your time in the gym if your goal was to get bigger, better, stronger, faster muscles.

For more on this specific action of these simple NSAID that you can pick up at the local convenience store, read this for all the gory details and the references for the above statements. For my fellow sports medicine physicians and therapists, it's a well referenced article that you can easily incorporate into your presentations.

The other side of this is that national statistics show that Between 3,200 - 16,500 people die every year from bleeding ulcers as a result of NSAIDS. Here's another real scary fact: With NSAIDs taken in the previous week you DOUBLE your chance of Congestive Heart Failure. Here's a quote from the article:

Use of NSAIDs (other than low-dose aspirin) in the previous week was associated with a doubling of the odds of a hospital admission with CHF (adjusted odds ratio, 2.1; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-3.3). Use of NSAIDs by patients with a history of heart disease was associated with an odds ratio of 10.5 (95% confidence interval, 2.5-44.9) for first admission with heart failure, compared with 1.6 (95% confidence interval, 0.7-3.7) in those without such a history. The odds of a first admission to a hospital with CHF was positively related to the dose of NSAID consumed in the previous week, and was increased to a greater extent with long half-life than with short half-life drugs. Assuming these relationships are causal, NSAIDs were responsible for approximately 19% of hospital admissions with CHF


Here's another interesting fact: Eating veggies, fruit and clean lean natural meats (staying away from Cow dairy) promotes your body's natural processes to reduce inflammation. Taking Fish oils also promotes your body's natural anti-inflammatory pathways. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper joint function reducing nociception (pain or other aberrant nervous system input from abnormal function) and restoring mechanoreception (normal sensation from normal function).

So, the choice is yours, eat a healthy diet, take Omega-3 fish oils and go to your chiropractor to help relieve your aches and pains, or take the chances I pointed out above.


'nuff said

Dr. T

References:

  1. http://www.pinnaclefitness-online.com/Fitness-research/research_current.htm
  2. http://www.healthsentinel.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2668:more-hospitalized-from-nsaid-bleeding-than-all-american-war-casualties&catid=5:original&Itemid=24
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10737277


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.


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Monday, October 11, 2010

Kettlebell Workouts With The Master - Adam Cronin

One of my very good friends and personal trainer Adam Cronin doing a crazy kettlebell "Kettle-beach" workout. Now, don't try this at home, he's the master, he's been doing this for 10+ years and has literally written the book on kettlebell training. Yes, you always start out with the basics, but this shows a level of mastery that I don't know if you've ever seen before with kettlebell workouts.

Kettlebell workouts are great for all aspects of exercise and rehabilitation. This just shows where you can go with it once you've mastered it. And yes... he trains the trainers. So if there's a kettlebell class in your gym, it's likely he trained your trainer or trained the person that trained them. Enjoy







Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.


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Friday, October 8, 2010

Stretching Before Your Workout - Maybe It's Time To Re-Think This

In 2007 I wrote a blog article that made the case for stretching not being the best thing for you prior to working out or sports. Stretching after your event was best. Here's another great blog that makes the same case but with more recent science behind it. Anyone that works out, trains or physically active should read.

Warm up, do a light set then get into your workout. Warm down after exercise then stretch.

'nuff said. Click on the link and enjoy the article.

Dr. T

PS: Check out my new SportsInjuryTV blog on you tube. I'm still working on the audio levels and getting better at being on camera, but it's a cool venue and I think you'll like it. Subscribe to it because it will make me feel good!




Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.


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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

5 Spices That Can Help You Lose Weight

In my workshop lectures on nutrition I have one power point slide that says "The Medicine of the Future Will Be The Foods of our Past" and next to this is a pictures of a caveman standing tall and looking proud.

The more I read about nutrition, the more that statement holds true. This nice little article I read this morning affirms the benefits of Cinnamon, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Mustard Seed & Ginger. Spices that are easy to add to anyone's daily routine.

The case has been made that wherever the Standard American Diet goes, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer follow soon after. Which means, our health is influenced greatly by the food we eat.

To read more about these powerful spices we take for granted, click here and be amazed at what a simple food can do for your health.

Do you want to be a healthier person? simply eat different today and tomorrow you will be.

Healthfully yours

Dr. T



Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The ICE File - From SportsInjuryTV.com - Weekend Warrior Show

From: Sports Injury TV - The Weekend Warrior Show

So recently I started a "SportsInjuryTV.com" video blog on Your Tube but for some reason You Tube s taking way too long to put up the video. So I embedded it here on my trusty old Natural Sports Medicine Blog.... Enjoy - Todd



The I.C.E. file

Something each and everyone of us should have in our cell phones, and even more important for athletes, people who exercise regularly and people with potentially serious health conditions. About 3 weeks ago another cyclist died on the Rickenbacker causeway on Key Biscayne. Although this time is wasn’t from a car hitting the cyclist, this older gentleman had a heart attack and fell off his bike. Those riding with him administered CPR but couldn’t save his life. I was wondering about all of the triathletes, cyclists, runners and others training in the gym by themselves and what would happen to them in case of an emergency.

So, I know I sound pretty serious about this but it something I think is important. “ICE” is an acronym and stands for In Case of Emergency. If you should ever have a health problem and are unable to communicate, this is where the paramedics, police, fireman, emergency room doctor or good samaritan will find your vital information.

So I want you to take out your cell phone (yes…right now) and:

  1. Open a new contact file named ICE
  2. In your ‘ICE’ file I want you to put the following info:
  3. Your full name & year of birth
  4. Your home and work phone numbers
  5. Your home and work address
  6. Phone numbers of your spouse/significant other (who you want contacted in case of an emergency)
  7. Parents & in-laws phone numbers
  8. Name/phone # of your family doctor
  9. Any allergies you may have
  10. Any medications you take
  11. Any conditions you have
  12. Your blood type if you know it.
  13. The name of your health insurance as well as your policy and group numbers
  14. Press Save

The purpose of this is to give emergency personnel vital information about yourself in case you are unconscious or are unresponsive. Vital information like allergies, medications, health conditions, phone numbers of your relatives and health insurance information may make a critical difference in a life saving situation. So put as much or as little information as you feel necessary. I know some people are worried about identity theft. Personally, I’m more concerned with making sure I’m okay in a life threatening situation. So, put as much information you feel is necessary about yourself and those you want contacted in case of an emergency.

More and more paramedics and EMTs are looking for this info in emergency situations. As I always say, prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Make sure you are prepared ‘just in case’. Sometimes in these situations, the slightest piece of information or just saving a few extra minutes could make the difference between life and death.

'nuff said

Dr. T


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Swim A Mile In 6 Weeks

Dr. Todd Narson; NaturalSportsMedicine.com

While I was training for my first triathlon back in July (2010) one of the highlights of getting myself back into "shape" was when I was able to complete my first mile swimming in the pool. Since then, I have done it almost weekly when I train and now I'm going for more.

Most people tell me they always wanted to do a triathlon but cannot swim for a hill of beans. Well, today some guys in the pool turned me onto a great basic swim training program that will help you go from Zero to 1650 in just 6 weeks (1650 yards in the pool = 1-mile, why? Good question but that's what "they" say)

So to all those who are interested in getting into triathlons and are apprehensive about the swim, here's a great little plan to get you up to speed in just 6 weeks.

If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste this into your browser: http://www.ruthkazez.com/SwimWorkouts/ZeroTo1mile.html

Enjoy

Dr. T


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Getting A New Name

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Now that consumers have taken the time to educate themselves that things like high fructose corn syrup (as well as all added sugars) are harmful to their health, the corn refiners association try a brilliant way to re-frame high fructose corn syrup, to be called "Corn Sugar".

The new name kinda resembles and has that same feel as Cane Sugar don't ya think?

I know I've written some harsh thing about high fructose corn syrup before, but what most people don't realize is that table sugar (sucrose) is also bad(some arguments have been made for it being just as bad). Most people who think they know about food and health think that a safe alternative is Agave Nectar, but they'd be wrong. It's all sugar and agave nectar is higher in fructose (the real eveil villian) that table sugar or HFCS. Bottom line, they're all delivering fructose in an un-natural form to your body and it's all very bad for you.

The only way humans should eat sugar is while it exists in the fruit they're biting into. Bar none!

But now we have to learn about another ingredient, corn sugar. So educate yourself now and know that corn sugar = high fructose corn syrup.

While we're on the re-naming thing, I want you also to look out for "Interesterified oil" in your foods. This is the new fat that the commercial food industry is going to and it is slated to replace hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils. But, this isn't an equal exchange, early studies show that it's a worse form of fat than the hydrogenated oils are. Click to see previous post on interesterified oils

Bottom line is, don't depend on the companies that make the food to have your health as their main interest. Don't depend on the FDA either. Take the time to educate yourself and become the food renegade I know you can be.

Personally, I'd find a few local farms or farm co-ops and support them by buying direct.

'nuff said

Dr. T

References:
1. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corn-refiners-petition-fda-for-use-of-corn-sugar-as-alternate-name-to-high-fructose-corn-syrup-102845349.html

2. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/01/new-high-fructose-corn-syrup-scam.aspx


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine. For more info: www.NaturalSportsMedicine.com


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