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New Muscle Recovery Research: Protein Drinks May Help

Athletes for centuries have been trying to figure out how to recover quicker after a big workout. New muscle recovery research may show an answer, although one that needs a bit more research. Turns out that swigging that protein drink may help. The concept is simple – protein is a building block of muscle, so…read more

Fat Stem Cell Treatment? Skin Aging Improved in New Study

Fat stem cell treatments are all around the web now, many claiming small miracles. One that’s become popular is reinjecting the fat stem cells back into the face for rejuvenation. Does this work? A new study shows that it seems to work well enough in rats. Stem cells live throughout the body. The two most…read more

Can Weightlifting Improve Knee Cartilage Health?

I get asked all the time by patients how best to improve knee cartilage health. There is no shortage of products, therapies, and exercises that claim to improve cartilage. Now a new study weighs in on an activity that most would think would beat up cartilage, may actually make it thicker. Cartilage is one of…read more

GMO Food Research: Pigs Fed Genetically Engineered Crops are Quite Messed Up

GMO food research is finally starting to accumulate despite industry push back. I’ve blogged on the possible dangers of Roundup Ready crops and how this may be linked to gluten sensitivity and arthritis. Now a researcher who is funded by the Australian Government (and not big Agriculture) is reporting startling findings about what happens to…read more

Patellofemoral Syndrome Surgery Recovery: Reduce Recovery Time by Using Your Own Stem Cells

I recently had a video sent to me by one of our NY/NJ area network providers, Rob Kramberg, M.D. This was sent to him by a grateful patient who was so concerned by repeat patellofemoral syndrome surgery recovery, she skipped the revision surgery and had her own stem cells injected instead. I loved the video…read more

How to Improve Stem Cells: Pay Attention to Homocysteine!

I get asked almost on a daily basis how to improve stem cells by patients who are contemplating a stem cell injection. While many things are important such as diet, exercise, and supplements, does a little known blood marker associated with heart attacks make a difference? What is homocysteine and why does it matter when…read more

Fish Oil Side Effects: Is the Latest Oil Spill in Your Fish Oil Caps?

Are there fish oil side effects you don’t know about? I’ve blogged many times about the benefits of fish oil. However, I’ve also noted that some sources of fish oil may be dangerously contaminated with arsenic. Now a new study has found that virgin Alaskan salmon oil may also have an unwanted surprise-bits of Exxon…read more

High Protein Diet Bodybuilding: Can You Add Muscle Mass by Pounding Protein?

High protein diet bodybuilding methods have been around since the days of Arnold working out on Venice Beach. But do they work? A new study says not to build muscle, but surprisingly you can eat a lot of protein calories without gaining fat! The concept is simple. Protein can be refashioned by the body to…read more