Mental War, the Convoluted World of the Vet and the Veterans Administration
by Daniel D Lion Over the course of the last 14 years the United States has fought two major wars that mentally and physically disabled our fighting force for decades.…
Rainwater Harvesting, Off the Grid Style
Rainwater Collection System. Now this is cool stuff. The best thing about rainwater is that it is free from pollutants as well as salts, minerals, and other natural and man-made…
10 Years of Discovery and Post-Workout Nutrition
Over the past 10 yrs I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on various post-workout proteins, drinks, and concoctions. I have spent an immeasurable amount of time reading exercise…
Why Many Combat Vets LIE to the VA
On March 12 of 2015 I gave a speech for the “Grand Rounds” at the VA Hospital in Washington DC. One of my main points was the lack of trust…
Energy Pathways and Metabolism
Sports nutrition is built upon an understanding of how nutrients such as carbohydrate, fat, and protein contribute to the fuel supply needed by the body to perform exercise. These nutrients…
Essential Medical Kit: What You Need in Your Bag for Ultra Running or Hiking
In the 22 plus years I’ve known Don, we have had some amazing runs together. I still recall getting caught in a heavy storm off the Northern California Coast as…
The Caustic Cocktail – GI-tract Cleaner
The Caustic Cocktail. Armor for your immune system, your gut, and all kinds of good shiznit! This my “go to” daily gulp and in no way is it meant as…
Celox or Quik-Clot
by Frank Moss OPINION PIECE Which one should be used and why from a users perspective. Quick-Clot (US Based) made by Z-Medica uses Kaolinite which is a kind of clay…