I guess I should have figure the ad-hominem attack would be the first response.
Anyway, to discuss the points of the article and comment from the Author.
Drinking raw egg whites, Taoism and Acupuncture are not scientifically proven to do anything they are claiming. Neither are crystals, chi-unblocking or worshiping pink unicorns, but don't let me stop you from doing any of that.
The problem comes when you take an authoritative voice on these subjects, as you do when you write for a health/medical publication (online or not). You have a responsibility to your readers to provide accurate information. If you are writing based on your opinion, make that very clear.
Effects of protein supplementation on DOMS has been studied, as has massage, ice/cryo-therapy, stretching, homeopathy, ultrasound, vitamin C supplements and electrical current modalities. Massage has been shown to reduce the pain (but not swelling or reduced strength) associated with DOMS, but the remainder of these have had no impact whatsoever.
Now, the following should NOT matter to anyone reading this (please, reader, separate the message from the messenger - do some critical thinking). The reason I am interested in this topic and why I read your article is that I am highly active and am always looking for the latest research on these subjects. I currently train around 15-25 hours per week (focus currently is Ironman-distance racing) and am looking to maximize results while minimizing less desirable aspects of said training.
But hey, call me an egghead and stick your head back in the sand. Just don't drag other folks down there with you.
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I guess I should have figure the ad-hominem attack would be the first response.
Anyway, to discuss the points of the article and comment from the Author.
Drinking raw egg whites, Taoism and Acupuncture are not scientifically proven to do anything they are claiming. Neither are crystals, chi-unblocking or worshiping pink unicorns, but don't let me stop you from doing any of that.
The problem comes when you take an authoritative voice on these subjects, as you do when you write for a health/medical publication (online or not). You have a responsibility to your readers to provide accurate information. If you are writing based on your opinion, make that very clear.
Effects of protein supplementation on DOMS has been studied, as has massage, ice/cryo-therapy, stretching, homeopathy, ultrasound, vitamin C supplements and electrical current modalities. Massage has been shown to reduce the pain (but not swelling or reduced strength) associated with DOMS, but the remainder of these have had no impact whatsoever.
Now, the following should NOT matter to anyone reading this (please, reader, separate the message from the messenger - do some critical thinking). The reason I am interested in this topic and why I read your article is that I am highly active and am always looking for the latest research on these subjects. I currently train around 15-25 hours per week (focus currently is Ironman-distance racing) and am looking to maximize results while minimizing less desirable aspects of said training.
But hey, call me an egghead and stick your head back in the sand. Just don't drag other folks down there with you.
January 25, 2010 - 12:00pmThis Comment
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