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The STH solution is injected subcutaneously several consecutive times at the same point of injection, a loss of fat tissue is possible. Therefore, the point of injection, or even better, the entire side of the body, should be continuously changed in order to avoid a loss of local fat tissue (lipoathrophy) in the injection cell. One thing has manifested itself over the years: The effect of STH is dosage-dependent. This means either invest a lot of money and do it right or do not even begin. Half-hearted attempts are condemned to failure. Minimum effective dosages seem to start at 4 I.U. per day. For comparison: the hypophysis of a healthy, adult releases 0.5-1.5 I.U. growth hormones daily. The duration of intake usually depends on the athlete’s financial resources. Our experience is that STH is taken over a prolonged period, from at least six weeks to several months. It is interesting to note that the effect of STH does not stop after a few weeks; this usually allows for continued improvements at a steady dosage. Bodybuilders who have had positive results with STH have reported that the built-up strength and, in particular, the newlygained muscle system were essentially maintained after discontinuance of the product. The American physician, Dr. William N. Taylor, confirms this statement in his book Anabolic Steroids and the Athlete, where on page 75 he writes: “Evidence for increased muscle number (hyperplasia) in athletes stems from their statements that the increased muscular size and strength remain after the HGH therapy has been discontinued. In fact, there may be further muscular size and strength gains as the training-induced hypertrophy continues in the month beyond.”
It remains to be clarified what happens with the insulin and LT-3 thyroid hormone. Athletes who take – STH in their build-up phase usually do not need exogenous insulin. It is recommended, in this case, that the athlete eats a complete meal every three hours, result ing in 6-7 meals daily. This causes the body to continuously release insulin so that the blood sugar level does not fall too low. The use of LT-3 thyroid hormones, in this phase, is carried out reluctantly by athletes. In any case, you must have a physician check the thyroid hormone level during the intake of STH. Simultaneous use of ana bolic/androgenic steroids and/or Clenbuterol is usually appropri ate. During the preparation for a competition the use of thyroid hormones steadily increases. Sometimes insulin is taken together with STH, as well as with steroids and Clenbuterol. Apart from the high damage potential that exogenous insulin can-have in non-diabetics, incorrect use will simply and plainly make you FAT! Too much insulin activates certain enzymes which convert glucose into glycerol and finally into triglyceride. Too little insulin, especially dur ing a diet, reduces the anabolic effect of STH. The solution to this dilemma- Visiting a qualified physician who advises the athlete during this undertaking and who, in the event of exogenous in sulin supply, checks the blood sugar level and urine periodically. According to what we have heard so far, athletes usually inject intermediately-effective insulin having a maximum duration of effect of 24 hours once a day. Human insulin such as Depot-H Insulin Hoechst is generally used. Briefly-effective insulin with a maximum duration of effect of eight hours is rarely used by athletes. Again a human insulin such as H-Insulin Hoechst is preferred.
The undesired effect of growth hormones, the so-called side effects, are also a very interesting and hotly-discussed issue. Above all it must be said: STH has none of the typical side effects of anabolic/ androgenic steroids including reduced endogenous testosterone production, acne, hair loss, aggressiveness, elevated estrogen level, virilization symptoms in women, and increased water and salt retention. The main side effects that are possible with STH are an abnormally small concentration of glucose in the Wood (hypoglycemia) and an inadequate thyroid function. In some cases antibodies against growth hormones are developed but are clinically irrelevant. What about the horror stories about Acromegaly, bone deformation, heart enlargement, organ conditions, gigantism, and early death- In order to answer this question a clear differentiation must be made bet
ween humans before and after puberty. The growth plates in a person continue to grow in length until puberty. After puberty neither an endogenous hypersection of growth hormones nor an excessive exogenous supply of STH can cause additional growth in the length of the bones. Abnormal size (gigantism) initially goes hand in hand with remarkable body strength and muscular hardness in the afflicted; later, if left untreated, it ends in weakness and death. Again, this is only possible in pre-pubescent humans who also suffer from an inadequate gonadal function (hypogonadism). Humans who suffer from an endogenous hypersecretion after puberty and whose normal growth is completed can also suffer from Acromegaly. Bones become wider but not longer. There is a progressive growth in the hands and feet, and enlargement of features due to the growth of the lower jaw and nose. Heart muscle and kidneys can also gain in weight and size. In the beginning all of this goes hand in hand with increased body strength and muscular hardness; it ends, however, in fatigue, weakness, diabetes, heart conditions, and early death. What the authorities like to do now is to present extreme cases of athletes suffering from these malfunctions in order to discourage others and to drum into athletes the fact that with the exogenous supply of growth hormones they would suffer the same destiny This, however, is very unlikely, as reality has proven. Among the numerous athletes using STH comparatively few are seven feet tall Neanderthalers with a protruded lower jaw, deformed skull, clawlike hands, thick lips, and prominent bone plates who walk around in size 25 shoes in order to avoid any misunderstandings, we do not want to disguise the possible risks of exogenous STH use in adults and healthy humans, but one should at least try to be open-minded. Acromegaly, diabetes, thyroid insufficiency, heart muscle hypertrophy, high blood pressure, and enlargement of the kidneys are theoretically possible if STH is used excessively over prolonged periods of time; however, in reality and particularly when it comes to the external attributes, these are rarely present. Tests have shown no causal relation between treatment with somatropin and a possible higher risk of leukemia. Some athletes report headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances during the first weeks of intake. These symptoms disappear in most cases even with continued intake. The most common problems with STH occur when the athlete intends to inject insulin in addition to STH. We know two competing German bodybuilders who, because of improper insulin injections, fell into comas lasting several weeks.
The substance somatropin is available as a dried powder and before injecting it must be mixed with the enclosed solution-containing ampule. The ready solution must be injected immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. It is usually recommended that the compound be stored in the refrigerator. With the exception of the remedy Saizcn the biological activity of growth hormones is usually not impaired when storing the dry substance at 15-25C (room temperature); however, a cooler place (2-8 C is preferable. On the black market the price for 4 I.U. each of the compounds Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, and Saizen, in Europe is $80 – 120 for a prick-through vial including the solution ampule. As already mentioned, there are many fakes. It is noted that for the U.S.-American growth hormone compounds, the substance con tent is not given in 1-U. (International Units) but in mg (milligrams). Since I mg corresponds to exactly 2.7 I.U. the 5 mg solution of the compound Humatrope by Lilly contains exactly 13.5 I.U. of Somatropin. The 10 mg solution of the Protropin
compound by Genentech therefore contains 27 I.U. of Somatropin. In American powerlifting and bodybuilding circles Humatrope is usually preferred over Protropin. The reason is that Humatrope is synthesized from a chain of 191 amino acids and thus is identical to the amino acid sequence of the human growth hormone. Protropin, on the other hand, consists of 192 amino acids, one amino acid too many. This might be the explanation for why more antibodies are developed with Protropin than with Humatrope. Growth hormones are on the doping list but they are not yet detectable during doping tests.
Dec
27
Is Cholesterol The Silent Killer?
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Cholesterol in the Body
Contrary to popular belief, the liver creates most cholesterol and only a small percentage is acquired through food. However, the more saturated fat a person eats, the more cholesterol his or her body makes.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that forms a part of each cell in your body. A person’s body needs cholesterol for daily functions, such as making hormones, producing healthy cell walls and making vitamin D. It also produces bile acids that help in digestion.
Although this waxy substance helps your body in a number of ways, excess production of cholesterol can also be risky to your body and to your heart. When this happens, the extra cholesterol spills out and circulates into your bloodstream. Be aware that excessive levels of cholesterol in a person’s blood can causes clogging of blood vessels, while elevating the risk of stroke and heart disease.
Food Based Cholesterol
Cholesterol comes from animal-based foods like dairy products, eggs and meat. The two types of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the bad cholesterol that usually cause the clogging of blood vessels, while HDL is the good cholesterol that is responsible for clearing LDL out of your bloodstream, reducing the risks of heart disease.
The Connection Between Fat and Cholesterol
Saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the three types of fats found in food. Each type of dietary fat affects a person’s blood cholesterol in different ways.
Saturated fats are those found in lamb, pork, beef and other red meat products. Excessive saturated fats in the body can be dangerous to your health because the more saturated fats you eat, the more cholesterol your body produces, which eventually will end up in your bloodstream. Consuming too much saturated fat in the diet is the main cause of excess cholesterol levels in the blood.
Monounsaturated fats are those found in plant oils, such as canola, peanut and olive. Polyunsaturated fats, such as omega-3 fatty acid, can help to slow down blood clot formation and fight heart disease. They are found in fishes and plant oils, such as soybean, corn, safflower and sunflower.
Eating any fat will contribute to weight gain, but in lowering blood cholesterol, substituting saturated fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats will help get rid of newly formed cholesterol in the body. For this reason, people with elevated levels of blood cholesterol need to improve their eating habits to ensure that the right kind of fat enters their bodies.
Bad Cholesterol Can Cause Death Later In Life
In our junk food society we are on the brink of complete disaster because of unhealthy eating. More children today are considered obese and this is a direct result of the eating habits taught to them at an early age. Bad cholesterol rates are rising among the youth of today. We are even seeing cases of coronary heart disease in people in their early 30′s. This must be because the foods we are eating today have high levels of LDL cholesterol and saturated fat.
There are two things you should do to prevent the build up of bad cholesterol in your body: Change your diet, and exercise daily.
So what types of food are good for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood? Foods high in antioxidants and fiber are the types of foods you should be looking for. These include fruit and vegetables, whole grains and similar things. Stay away from foods that are considered fatty. Remember to eat mono- and polyunsaturated fats if you eat fat at all. Most fast food restaurants cook their meals using an alarming amount of oil. Yes I know, it does taste great, but so do bananas, grapes and pears. Maybe next time you having a craving for a nice juicy hamburger, why not go down to the local farmer’s market instead and pick out a new exotic fruit that you have never tried before. You might be surprised!
To find out if you have a excessive level of bad cholesterol in your blood, you should make an appointment with your doctor to be tested. It only takes a couple of minutes and you never know, it might save your life!
As a nation, if we are ever going to get out of our fast food, sugar loving mindset, we need to start with our children. Some schools today who are putting in place new healthier menus in their cafeterias. Is there more that could be done though? Children learn from watching adults, so starting to develop good eating habits will be good for you and your children.
Perhaps the ideal place to start is with the parents and guardians who need to set the example for their kids. There are any number of families out there who practically live off French fries and hamburgers. If those families could reduce the number of times they visit a fast food restaurant by one time in a week, then we will go a long way to reduce the rapidly escalating rate of bad cholesterol in the people of our country.
Dec
27
Key Points for Healthy Nutrition
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Nutrition is very essential and important for everyone. Good
nutrition is the basis of our existence in the human body. If there is no
proper intake of nutrition, a human being can die. Every human body requires a
specific amount of calories and also good proportion of different nutrients and
ingredients to run well in life. If the body gets good nutritious food then
it’s for sure that the body will always remain good. Good nutrition is more
important than ever.
The most important thing about good nutrition is the ability
to allow your body to metabolize the correct nutrients and cell building
blocks. Without a sufficient ingestion of vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, and
carbohydrates, the human body will be unable to make the very components of
itself. These components include bone, muscle, skin, fat, organ tissue and even
blood. All of these parts of the body are made up of the nutrients that you
take in through your food. The basic building blocks for these cells come from
proteins and fats, amino acids and minerals, all of which are found in good
nutritional diet.
There are various benefits of taking good
nutritious food:
- The most common and serious problem
people have because of not taking a nutritious diet is Obesity. By taking a
proper balanced nutritious diet helps everyone in maintaining proper weight.
Obesity leads to many other health diseases like heart diseases, cancer,
diabetes, etc. By maintaining a balanced diet one can stay away from these
diseases. - Another benefit of engaging in a lifestyle of
proper nutrition is the increased energy and lack of fatigue which normally
people feel. Food acts as a fuel for every body. If a person does not take a
nutritious diet he might notice that he is going through spells of fatigue
throughout the day. It normally happens that one moment person feels very
energetic and the just other moment very tired. Feeling of fatigue is because
of
excess of sugar in the diet. Sugar normally harms the body in many ways:
increasing digestive difficulties, such as acid reflux, indigestion, and
problems with bowel movements and including raising your cholesterol level. If
a proper nutritious diet is taken people can limit the intake of sugar and
therefore can also limit the health risks associated with it. - If one follows proper nutritional programs then he
can lead healthy lifestyle. When a person has more energy, then he can do a lot
exercise, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. The risks of illness
and diseases caused due to lack of nutritious food are decreased.
Certain tips for maintaining fine
nutrition:
- A person should always take a balanced
diet. - People should accept the term moderation. People
should not consider any food good or bad as all foods are nourishing if they
are eaten in a controlled manner. - People should take a multi vitamin as even the
healthiest dieter may not get all of the vitamins and nutrients they need from
diet. It is because every body is not always able to absorb nutrients
efficiently from the foods they eat. Thus it is important to take a
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement daily. - There should be proper exercise everyday. People
can maintain their body’s fitness if they just take out 10 minutes for exercise
everyday. - Everybody should take enough sleep. Sleep should
be proper because less sleep can cause disorders and can also gain
weight.
These are not the only ways to have good nutrition diet and
a healthy life. There are herbal supplements, which can help people in having a
good nutritious diet and maintaining their body weight.
Dec
27
Esophagus has an important role in moving the food down in the stomach with the aid of muscle contractions, at the lower end there is a specialized muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter that is tight until the food is above it, then it relaxes to let pass the food and fluids. This way acids, enzymes and other substances from the stomach do not come up in the esophagus to damage the tissue.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease appears when there is an excess of acid in the stomach that comes in the esophagus, because of the little resistance of the lower esophageal sphincter, after a large meal anyone may have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux with inflammation, ulceration, heartburn and even cancer. Those symptoms appear very damaging in some people, but in others although there is tissue damage there are no symptoms.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is more severe after fat foods, smoking, heavy meals. You may try medications and changing your lifestyle, but if you are young and healthy surgery is the best option.
Laparoscopy
Band-Aid surgery or laparoscopy implies video technology with a miniature TV camera so the abdominal organs may be seen and inspected in detail, this procedure has been used to inspect the female reproductive organs.
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
The surgeon folds the stomach of the patient during this procedure, the abdo
men is inflated with carbon dioxide through a small incision and the laparoscope is introduced through one of the incisions, other necessary instruments to suture and dissect are also inserted. The upper parts of the stomach are sutured around both sides of the esophagus and this way the pressure is restored to normal so the reflux of acid won’t take place.
The patient may return to its activies in a week and the incisions heal quickly, for the first two weeks the patient is allowed to eat only dietary. The advantages of the surgical procedure of laparoscopy are that the recovery is fast and there is no subsequent risk of stricture of the esophagus.
Complications
One of the risks is represented by the general anesthesia, of infection and internal bleeding. A complication that causes discomfort is gas-bloat which occurs because of the tightened low muscle of the esophagus which doesn’t allowed food to pass in the stomach. Doctors advise to eat small amounts of food at one meal and to chew it thoroughly.
Other treatment options are: open surgery, proton pump inhibitors drugs, diet modification. The surgery is not recommended to patients with dysmotility, pregnant women, esophageal cancer, extreme obesity. The surgeon will suggest the best possibility for each person taking into consideration its risks and benefits. In cases where the medication fails the laparoscopic fundoplication is the only solution.
Dec
26
Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) Profiles by TerePharmacy
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Active Life: 4-6 hours
Drug Class: Anabolic/Androgenic Steroid (Oral)
Average Dose: Men 50-150 mg/day……Women 50-75 mg/day
Acne: Rare
Water Retention: No
High Blood Pressure: Rare
Liver Toxic: Very low and only in very high dosages
Aromatization: None
DHT Conversion: No
Decrease HPTA function: Low
Comments: Moderately Anabolic/Low Androgenic
Primobolan is an almost pure anabolic with an extremely low androgenic component. The ratio of the anabolic to the androgenic effect is indeed very favorable but, since the overall anabolic effect is only moderately strong, Primobolan tablets have only a limited effect in building up muscle mass and strength. With Primobolan neither fast weight gains nor explosive strength gains occur. Primobolan is therefore mostly taken over a prolonged period since it gives only a slow but also a high-quality muscle gain which mostly remains after use of the compound is discontinued.
An effective daily dose observed in athletes is in the range of 50- 150 mg so that the 25 mg tablets are preferred to the 5 mg tablets. As for the recommended dose, the athlete obtains interesting information from the German package insert by Schering AG for their compound Primobolan S: “Unless otherwise prescribed the following guidelines apply: The dosage should be I – 1,5 mg per pound of body weight/day, that is 4-6 tablets for 100 pound of bodyweight.” A bodybuilder weighing 100 kg should therefore take 200-300 mg daily which would corre-spond to a dosage of eight to twelve 25 mg tablets per day. We believe that this dosage is too high; however, this example shows that a fairly large dosage of the oral acetate form is necessary. The reason is that the Primobolan acetate tablets are not I 7-alpha alky-lated and, during the first pass in the liver, a large part of the substance is destroyed and thus deactivated leaving only a much smaller quantity of the substance to get into the blood.
If Primobolan is the only steroid that is taken, then with respect to strength and muscle buildup, it will usually lead to success in women and steroid novices. This, however, changes greatly when Primobolan is combined with steroids that are moderately too highly androgenic but which themselves do not aromatize or retain water. In such an environment the anabolic effect of Primobolan can develop to its optimum. Masteron, Parabolan, Equipoise, and Winstrol, are par-ticularly suitable. The effect can be optimized by the additional in-take of Oxandrolone. Steroid novices and the less advanced achieve a good strength and muscle gain by taking 50- 100 mg Primobolan S/day and 150 mg Winstrol Depot/week, without retaining water. Even competing athletes report good quality gains with continu-ously “harder” muscles when taking 150 mg Primobolan S/day and 50 mg Winstrol Depot every two days, as well as 76 mg of Parabolan every two days.
The main uses of the Primobolan tablets, however, are in the preparation for a competition and in use by women. Since the acetate form does not aromatize into estrogens and does not cause water retention, the use of Primobolan during competitions is widespread. Acetate table
ts are special in that they actively help burn fat. The Primobolan acetate tablets, however, must never be taken as the only steroid during a diet since, due to its extremely low androgenic effect, significant losses in muscle and strength can occur and there is a risk of overtraining. The above mentioned common steroid combinations are extremely effective when combined with a suitable diet during the preparation for a competition. Due to the fact that the acetate tablets burn fat but, at the same time, that in large part they are already deactivated in the liver, it would be most efficient to apply the compound locally, bringing the substance directly into the blood through the skin in the areas with undesired fat deposits. At first this seems a little adventurous, but it is possible with the DMSO compound. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is one of few substances which are fully absorbed through the skin and distributed through the body It is included in many ointments and gels which are used to treat sport injuries, contusions, swellings, and effusions in order to transport the casing substance through the skin. ln addi-tion, DMSO makes the skin permeable to other substances.
Finely grind up one 25 mg Primobolan tablet with the grip of a knife on your kitchen board, mix it with half a teaspoon of DMSO gel and then apply a thin layer to your skin. It is important that you only apply it; do not rub it in. One or two applications is usu-ally enough. Another way to avoid the liver and consequent destruction of the substance is to grind up the Primobolan tablets in a mortar and consume them together with heated vitamin E oil. The Primobolan/vitamin E mixture reaches the blood similar to Andriol that is the absorption occurs through the lymph system and the solution does not reach the liver through the portal vessel. Since the Primobolan tablets are not I 7-alpha alkylated but have a I 7-beta hydroxy group they are almost non-toxic to the liver. in a high dosage, however, they can influence the liver values resulting in higher biliburin, GPT, GOT, and alkaline phosphatase. Primobolan generally does not cause any significant side effects since it does not aromatize, does not cause water retention, is not I 7-alpha alkylated, and is only slightly androgenic. Blood pressure, liver values, cholesterol level, HDL and LDL values usually remain unaffected, making Primobolan well-liked by health-conscious older athletes. Primo is often an “entry drug” for novice users and, due to its rare side effects, encourages many steroid users to switch to “harder” stuff such as Dianabol, Anadrol 50, and testosterone. Since Primobolan is a precursor of dihydrotestosterone it can accelerate hair loss if such a predisposition exists.
The availability of Primobolan Acetate tablets on the black market is quite poor both in Europe and the U.S. The price for one 25 mg tablet on the black market is about $2.
Trade Names:
Primobolan (o.c.) 5 mg tab.; Schering G, A, B
Primobolan 5 mg tab.; Schering Mexico, Costa Rica, Dom. Rep., Ecuador, E
Primobolan S 25 mg tab.; Schering G, NL; Leiras FI; Berlimed South Africa
Primobolan (o.c.) 50 mg tab.; Schering FR
Dec
26
Cushing’s Syndrome – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Cushing’s syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. Sometimes called “hypercortisolism. It is relatively rare and most commonly affects person aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to15 of every million people are affected each year. Cushing’s syndrome occurs when the body’s tissues are exposed to excessive levels of cortisol for long periods of time. Many people suffer the symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome because they take glucocorticoid hormones such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other inflammatory diseases, or for immunosuppression after transplantation. Cushing’s syndrome is also a relatively common condition in domestic dogs in which causes are the same as the syndrome in humans, and in horses, (where it is almost invariably caused by pituitary neoplasia) characterised by a long, tightly curled coat which does not shed and abnormal fat deposition. The syndrome in horses leads to weight loss, polyuria and polydipsia and may cause laminitis.
Cushing’s disease is the name given to a type of Cushing’s Syndrome caused by too much ACTH production in the pituitary. The most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome is the use of oral corticosteroid medication. Common symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome include upper body obesity, severe fatigue and muscle weakness, high blood pressure, backache, elevated blood sugar, easy bruising, and bluish-red stretch marks on the skin. Risk factors for Cushing syndrome are adrenal or pituitary tumors, long-term therapy with corticosteroids, and being female. Many people suffer the symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome because they take glucocorticoid hormones such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or other inflammatory diseases. Cortisol performs vital tasks in the body. It helps maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular function, reduces the immune system’s inflammatory response, balances the effects of insulin in breaking down sugar for energy, and regulates the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Common findings on routine laboratory tests in people with Cushing’s Syndrome include a hi
gher white blood count, a high blood sugar (often into the diabetic range), and a low serum potassium. One of cortisol’s most important jobs is to help the body respond to stress. Some rare tumours in other parts of the body sometimes make ACTH. For example, some types of lung cancer. The ‘ectopic’ ACTH then stimulates the adrenals to make too much cortisol. People suffering from depression, alcoholism, malnutrition and panic disorders also have increased cortisol levels. Treatments for Cushing’s syndrome are designed to lower the high level of cortisol in your body. Cushing’s syndrome is treated by restoring a normal balance of hormones. Cushing syndrome caused by an adrenal tumor is usually treated by surgical removal of the tumor.Hormone supplements are usually given before surgery and must be taken for weeks and sometimes months after surgery, until the second gland recovers normal function. Medications to control excessive production of cortisol include ketoconazole (Nizoral), mitotane (Lysodren) and metyrapone (Metopirone). Medical therapy is also sometimes used before surgery for people who are very sick.
Treatment for Cushing’s disease Tips
1. Cushing’s syndrome is treated by restoring a normal balance of hormones.
2. Cushing syndrome is usually treated by surgical removal of the tumor.
3. Hormone supplements are usually given before surgery and must be taken for weeks and sometimes months after surgery, until the second gland recovers normal function.
4. Medications to control excessive production of cortisol include ketoconazole (Nizoral), mitotane (Lysodren) and metyrapone (Metopirone).
5. Radiation therapy-Radiation can be given in small doses over a six-week period, or by a technique called stereotactic radiosurgery or gamma-knife radiation.
6. Chemotherapy – radiation treatments of the pituitary gland (to weaken it and lower its output of ACTH) – or removal of any benign growths of the pituitary gland.
7. Adrenal adenomas are always treated by surgically removing the tumor with either an abdominal or side (flank) incision.
Dec
25
Why Men Hate Doctors
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It is a fact that most men dislike going to the doctor. Getting a medical examination is seen as a “weakness” or a very unmanly thing to do, at least for the traditional, macho-types. Some men actually need to be dragged by the girlfriend or the wife to the doctor’s office just to get a check-up. But why do they literally hate going to the doctor? Well, most men are very private and do not want to be touched especially by another man. An appointment with the doctor is also very time-consuming, and men hate that. Another reason is that men have a “primal survival instinct” that makes them avoid any situation that will possibly subject their body to any invasive procedure such as being injected with a needle. Lastly, men are great at denial — even for health matters. Most men tend to put-off visiting a doctor until they reach their mid-40s to 50s.
But whether they like it or not, men must accept the fact that they are mortal. Health problems are inevitable in the same way that death is inescapable. Men can no longer deny or put-off the need to have regular medical check-ups.
Many serious health cases among men could have been treated had they received medical attention in the early stages of the disease. Preventive care is as important as taking a bath and brushing our teeth. Routine examinations are undeniably essential to identify symptoms and detect disease. When doctors perform a check-up, they need to be fully aware of the patient’s medical history, age, body weight, and dietary habits. These information will help the doctor determine the risk factors and predisposition of the patient to certain illnesses.
Most men only visit the doctor when they feel terribly bad or once they see very alarming signs or symptoms of illness. Shown below are some of the most common ailments experienced by men:
1. Heart attack – Many victims of heart attack die before they reach the hospital. Many die not even knowing that they had a heart problem. victims died before ever reaching the hospital. It is never too early to get a heart check-up since even young people are now prone to heart disease.
2. Hypertension – It is a medical condition where a person’s blood pressure is chronically elevated. Common symptoms of hypertension include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and facial flushing.
3. High cholesterol – Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that is found in human cells. It is also found in the fatty food that we eat. Cholesterol is important for the production of hormones and other substances that aid in food digestion. Howe
ver, too much “bad” cholesterol or the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries leading to the heart makes a person more prone to heart attack.
4. Cancers – The Big “C” is actually made up of various types of cancers. Men are prone to colon and prostate cancer — both of which can be treated if these diseases are detected early.
5. Anxiety Disorder – A growing number of men are being diagnosed with anxiety disorder, an emotional and psychological condition that is characterized by fear, apprehension, phobia, and other nervous conditions that are considered to be baseless or irrational.
The Best Line of Defense
Regular doctor’s check-ups, including sessions with a psychologist, should be strongly considered by men if they want to maintain their health. These examinations may entail the conduct of a blood pressure reading, weight and height measurements, EENT (Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat) examination, complete blood count, urinalysis, chest-ray, and ECG (electrocardiograph). Other important medical examinations no man above 40 should miss include:
· Routine examination of prostrate glands
· Annual stool examination
· Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
Staying alive and healthy could entail some expenses but becoming ill is more expensive in terms of time and money. These are some of the simple ways that men can improve or maintain their health without spending a fortune:
1. Smoking - The World Health Organization has consistently campaigned against smoking due to its close links to lung cancer and other deadly pulmonary diseases.
2. Alcohol – Habitual and excessive intake of alcohol increases the risk of cardiovascular, liver and stomach problems among men.
3. Eating unhealthy food - Wrong food choices contribute to illness in a major way. Foods high in bad cholesterol should be totally avoided.
4. Risky Sexual Behavior - Promiscuity is a health risk since a man can expose himself to sexually transmitted disease.
5. Stress – Too much work pressure and too little sleep? Stress and anxiety can trigger problems like heart attacks and psycho-emotional disorders.
As the saying goes health is wealth. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. Indeed, men should start paying more attention to their health and not postpone appointments with their doctor. Staying healthy and strong is the real macho thing to do — even if entails going to the doctor once in a while.
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The athlete simply has not taken a sufficient amount of STH regularly and over a long enough period of time. STH is a very expensive compound and an effective dosage is unaffordable by most people. When using STH the body also needs more thyroid hormones, insulin, corticosteroids, gonadotropins, estrogens and – what a surprise! – androgens and anabolics. This is also the reason why STH, when taken alone, is considerably less effective and can only reach its optimum effect by the additive intake of steroids, thyroid hormones, and insulin, in particular. But we must point out in this case that STH has a predominately anabolic effect. There are three hormones which are needed at the same time in order to allow for maximum anabolic effect. These are STH, insulin, and an LT-3 thyroid hormone, such as, for example, Cytomel. Only then can the liver produce and release an optimal amount of somatomedin and insulin-like growth factors. This anabolic effect can be further enhanced by taking a substance with an anticatabolic effect. These substances are—everybody should probably know by nowanabolic/ androgenic steroids or Clenbuterol. Then a synergetic effect takes place. Are you still wondering why pro bodybuilders are so incredibly massive but, at the same time, totally ripped while you are not? It is “Polypharmacy at its finest,” as W Nathaniel Phillips described to the point in his bookAnabolic Reference Guide (5th Issue, 1990). But coming back once more to the “anabolic formula”: STH, insulin, and L-T3. Most athletes have tried STH during preparation for a competition in that phase when the diet is calorie-reduced. The body usually reacts by reducing the release of insulin and of the L- T3 thyroid hormone. And, as was described under point 2, this is not an advantageous condition when STH is expected to work well. Well, we almost forgot. Those who combine Clenbuterol with STH should know that Clenbuterol (like Ephedrine) reduces the body’s own release of insulin and L-T3. True, this seems a little complicated and when reading it for the first time it might be a little confusing; however it really is true: STH has a significant influence on several hormones in the human body; this does not allow for a simple ad-ministration schedule. As said, STH is not cheap and those who intend to use it should know a little more about it. If you only want to burn fat with STH you will only have to remember user infor-mation for the part with the L-T3 thyroid hormone as is printed by Kabi Pharmacia GmbH for their compound Genotropin: “The need of the thyroid hormone often increases during treatment with growth hormones. ” Since most athletes who want to use STH can only obtain it if prescribed by a physician, the only supply source remains the black market. And this is certainly another reason why some athletes might not have been very happy with the effect of the purchased com-pound. How could he, if cheap HCG was passed off as expensive STH? Since both compounds are available as dry substances, all that would be needed is a new label of Serono’s Saizen or Lilly’s Humatrope on the HCG ampule. It is no longer fun when somebody is paying $200 for 5000 I.U. of HCG, only worth $12, and thinking that he just purchased 4 I.U. of STH. And if you think this happens only to novices and to the ignorant, ask Ben Johnson. “Big Ben,” who during three tests within five days showed an above-limit testosterone level, was not a victim of his own stupidity but more likely the victim of fraud. ‘According to statistics by the German Drug Administration, 42% of the HGH vials confiscated on the North American black market are fakes.” (Der Spiegel, no. 11, 1993.) One can only say, “Poor Ben.” Even Deutsche Apothekerzeitung is aware of this problem. The magazine wrote in its issue no. 26 of 07/01/93 in the article “Wachstumshormon–Praparate: Arzneimittelf5lschungen in Bodybuilder-Szene”: “The currentlyknown cases are traded with Dutch or Russian labels… in addition to a display of labels in the Dutch or Russian lan-guage the fakes are distinguished from the original product, in-sofar as the dry substance is not present as lyophilic but present as loose powder. The fakes confiscated so far use the name “Humatrope 16″ under the name of Lilly Company (with Dutch denomination) or “Somatogen” (in Russian).” Nowhere can this much money be made except by faking STH. Who has ever held original growth hormones in his hand and known how.they should look? In a few very rare cases the body reacts by developing-antibodies to the exogenous STH, thus making it ineffective. Before discussing the extremely difficult matter of dosage and intake the following question suggests itself: Generally speaking who is taking growth hormones? A whole lot of athletes as the following quotation suggests: “Charlie Francis, the Canadian athletic trainer of Ben Johnson tells how he improved the performance of Ben and numerous other Olympic athletes by the use of growth hormones in 1983. Francis also had conclusive evi
dence that the U.S.-American field and track athletes were using growth hormones. In a 1989 interview with a pro bodybuilder, an interview not meant for publication, this massive athlete made clear that he was convinced that almost all professional top athletes were using Protropin. He also said that it did not bother him if the IFBB were to introduce doping tests for men in 1990 as long as there would be no testing for growth hormones (Anabolic Reference Update, June 1989, no. 11). “it is highly suspected that the top Ms. 0 competitors use this product to help them attain their incredibly rippled muscles while still looking like women.” (Anabolic Reference Guide, 5th Issue, 1990, W N. Phillips.) Most top bodybuilders using Growth Hormone (GH) feel that insulin activates it. One top pro was rumored to have been using 12 I. U. of GH per day in preparation for his last WBF contest. He swears that GH only works with insulin.” (Muscle Media 2000 ‘ October/ November 1993, no. 34.)” And shortly before the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, U.S. researchers succeeded in synthetically manufacturing the hormone. This hormone which cannot be detected with current testing methods immediately prepared American athletes throughout the country for the games in California. After reports of success the drug became the secret runner on the doping market. The football pro Lyle Alzado, who died of brain tumor, shortly before his death confessed that he had taken HGH for 16 weeks – and he claimed that 80% of all American football pros do so, too. Ben Johnson, who in 1988 in Seoul was caught with anabolics, admitted to the investigating committee of the Canadian government that he had tried the Growth Hormone. He had paid $ 10,000 for ten bottles of HGH. According to Johnson, his physician, George Astaphan, had also designed programs for his colleagues Mark McKoy, Angella Issajenko, and Desai Williams. Hurdle sprinter Juli Rochelean who toddy runs records for Switzerland under the name Baumann procured HGH on the black market of the bodybuilder scene in Montreal… Among women Gail Devers won the 100 meters (1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, the auth.) after havingjust overcome a severe thyroid condition, a well-known side effect of taking HGH. Such suspicions are reinforced by current market data. The two U.S. companies Genentech and Eli Lilly produced about 800 million dollars of HGH in 1992. Genentech alone reported an eleven percent production increase compared to last year. Chemists incessantly emphasize that the drug should only be manufactured for use by persons with stunted growth. The U.S.Food and Drug Administration, however, sees it differently: the U.S. government currently includes HGH on the list of forbidden drugs and ‘threatens up to five years of,prison for illegal possession of the drug.” (Der Spiegel, no. I I of 03/15/93). “Many of the top strength athletes use HGH and the cost of its use ran as high as $30,000/year for one particular pro bodybuilder. Short term users (8 week duration) will spend up to $150 per daily dosage. And because the top athlet
es are rumored to use it, HGH lust in the lower ranks has become more rampant.” (Daniel Duchaine, Underground Steroid Handbook 2.)
The question of the right dosage, as well as the type and duration of application, Is very difficult to answer. Since there is no scientific research showing how STH should be taken for performance improvement, we can only rely on empirical data, that is experimental values. The respective manufacturers indicate that in cases of hypophysially stunted growth due to lacking or insufficient release of growth hormones by the hypophysis, a weekly average dose of 0.3 I.U./week per pound of body weight should be taken. An athlete weighing 200 pounds, therefore, would have to inject 60 I.U. weekly. The dosage would be divided into three intramuscular injections of 20 I.U. each. Subcutaneous injections (under the skin) are another form of intake which, however, would have to be injected daily, usually 8 I.U. per day. Top athletes usually inject 4-16 I.U~day. Ordinarily, daily subcutaneous injections are preferred Since STH has a half-life time of less than one hour, it is not surprising that some athletes divide their daily dose into three or four subcutaueous injections of 2-4 I.U. each. Application of regular, small dosages seems to bring the most effective results. This also has its reasons: When STH is injected, serum concentration in the blood rises quickly, meaning that the effect is almost immediate. As we know, STH stimulates the liver to produce and release somatomedins and insulin-like growth factors which in turn effect the desired results in the body. Since the liver can only produce a limited amount of these substances, we doubt that larger STH injections will induce the liver to produce instantaneously a larger quantity of somatomedins and insulin-like growth factors. it seems more likely that the liver will react more favorably to smaller dosages.
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Bitter Melon
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Bitter Melon, also known as Karela or
karvellak. It is botanically known as Momordica Charantia. Karela is an
ayurvedic herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions
operating generally. It possesses a compound Gurmarin, a polypeptide measured
to be comparable to bovine insulin that has been shown in investigational
studies to attain a positive sugar adaptable effect by hold back the neural
response to sweet taste stimulus. Karela’s or karvellaks principle ingredient
are lectins, charantin and momordicine. The fruits have long been used in
traditional medication for diabetes mellitus or sugar related cases. Lectins
from the bitter gourd or karela have shown important antilipolytic and
lipogenic behavior.
The fruits and leaves of karela contain two
alkaloids, one of them being the most famous momordicine. The plant of karela
has been reported to hold a glucoside, a saponin-like compound, a resin with an
repulsive taste, an aromaticor good smelling volatile oil (VO) and a mucilage.
The seed encloses an alkaloid that has a melting point of 236 degrees and an
anthelmintic standard in the germ; they also hold urease. The fruits, leaves
and extracts of Momordica
charantia or karela have pharmacological actions and
therapeutic uses. It is useful as an emetic, purgative, in bilious affections,
blazing or burning palms and soles, as an anthelmentic, in hemorrhoids, leprosy
or skin related diseases, jaundice, as a vermifuge, astringent in hemorrhoids,
as a stomachic, anti-spasmodic herb, anti-oxytocic, hypoglycemic, antipyretic,
mild hypotensive in nature.
Clinical Studies p-Insulin was tested in a
controlled clinical trial. In juvenile diabetics, the climax hypoglycemic
effect was noticed after 1 to 8 hours; in patients with adulthood onset
diabetes, utmost fall in blood sugar level was noted after twelve hours. Karela
or karvellak or Bitter Melon has also been accounted to show
hypo-cholesteroemic activity.
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