In the human body there exists a mechanism that regulates muscle metabolism which is of a more steroidal-hormonal nature. Steroids occur as anabolic and catabolic. Catabolic steroids are known for their muscle breaking properties, while anabolic steroids are the opposite; they are muscle building. In respect to the steroidal-hormonal mechanism, these two types of steroids […]
A Look At Steroid Use Throughout History
Most modern day medicines have well-documented histories of use, misuse, development, and evolution. We have seen the evolution and use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen over the decades and centuries. However, the advent of anabolic steroids has been a recent one. We are still very much in the first century of anabolic agent use, and […]
Could There Possibly be Steroids in MMA?
According to ESPN.com, there are some Mixed Martial Arts fighters who are taking steroids to boost their performance. In the summer of 2009, MMA heavyweight Josh Barnett tested positive for steroids. Some say that he was just a poor scapegoat of the test being effective. However, another top 10 heavyweight, Shane Carwin, tested positive for […]
Role of Steroids In Treating Respiratory Diseases
Patients who are critically ill are often advised to go through a medical process called endotracheal intubation. The patient may experience airway problem which require that he receives a dose of steroids to control this situation. The positive effects include the ability to breathe without the use of respiratory aiding machines. Occasionally, a reintubation process […]
The Domestic Use Of Anabolic Steroids In America
The domestic scenario is one which requires the constant use of steroids to manage some circumstances that would otherwise spiral out of hand. Most of the circumstances that have to be managed in this manner will have to do with the event that there are possibilities of acquiring allergies thanks to the presence of some […]
A Prisoner’s Dilemma In His Steroid Testimony
There is an old prisoner’s dilemma used for statistics classes which demonstrates the variance in sentencing that occurs, based upon the choices made by people accused of crimes. From Wiki: “Two suspects are arrested by the police. The police have insufficient evidence for a conviction, and, having separated both prisoners, visit each of them to […]
Common Risk Factors For Prostate Growth
Listen up, men. This is your prostate talking. I’m the small organ inside you which regulates urinary and other functions. I have an evil plan. One day, I plan to kill you. Okay, take a breath. It’s okay. I’m not the type to sneak up on you while you’re bench pressing and drop a weight […]
Be Prepared For Random Airport Searches
In life, most people like to please others. When an old lady asks you for help across the street, or a co-worker asks you for help picking something up, you immediately help, and enjoy the sense of satisfaction that comes from assisting others in need. However, if you’re walking through an airport and are approached […]