A Traumatic brain injury or concussion is normally graded on a severity continuum ranging from mild, moderate, or severe. Mild concussion or traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can lead to long-term cognitive and emotional difficulties and behavioral disturbances. Because...
A recent article in Outside magazine highlighted the problem of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) outside of the NFL, namely in extreme sports. The article spoke of many X Games athletes who committed suicide because of CTE related issues. Some of these athletes...
Cycling and Concussions A cyclist shaking off a crash while lying on the side of the road has a split-second choice: either get up fast, because the peloton is speeding away, or quit. While event rules and protocols vary, the decision to start pedaling again is...
Cycling and Concussions Broken collarbones and road rash are the most common injuries in bicycle racing but there is growing concern about concussions. With the advancing mentality that the general audience watches for huge impacts, and more risk, this motivates the...
This article is about cycling, family, friends, love, courage and my friend John Mahoney. I met John through my good friend Peter Defty at the Bob Roll Moab Cycling Conference where I was scheduled to speak. From the moment I met John, I knew he was a special person....
TianChi is a potent blend of a unique category of Chinese Herbs called adaptogens – herbs that facilitate your body’s “adaptation” to stress. They help your body maintain, build or mend it’s own natural healthy processes, even if you’re exposed to a wide range of...
