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Health Risks

On the one hand, they are not entirely selective and substances can cause side effects on other organs and on the other hand, because they often have an inhibitory effect on already producing glands in our body naturally androgens, which can paradoxically lead to a post of hormone deficiency.

When you stop using steroids, the body, deceived by the false external supply of the hormone that has been done weeks ago, has become “lazy” and left partially or totally to make sex hormones. This produces a hormone withdrawal syndrome that take a long time to recover and can cause disorders of all kinds, including the appearance of certain signs of feminization (gynecomastia, abnormal and excessive growth of breast-etc.). Read the rest of this entry »

There is a big business around the marketing of drugs for the gymnasts and unfortunately there is no adequate sanitary control on this issue. Some statistical studies have shown that up to 6% of people who go to a gym commonly used ergogenic substances or dopants.

The danger of this practice is not only in the fact that many of these substances are potentially harmful, but on the evidence observed in studies of the IOC that a large part of these preparations are contaminated by substances not listed on the label and that in turn could be positive in a doping test. Therefore the IOC and WHO recommend eating this type is clearly not false aids and controls also extend to nutritional supplements. Read the rest of this entry »

Other substances used

Among the products offered to athletes there are other substances without being clearly detrimental not been able to show scientifically resounding qualities attributed to them, although they have great defenders. Here are the main

Creatine

Molecule used by the muscle for energy storage. Supplementation increases its reserves in the muscle, which appears to allow greater tolerance to physical effort and delay the onset of muscle exhaustion. Employment in the athlete is only intended to allow for more intensive training. Read the rest of this entry »

The consumption of drugs to increase tolerance and physical performance is prohibited by international bodies that ensure the cleanliness and honest practice of competitive sport. The list of doping that the IOC (International Olympic Committee) regularly publishes contains a very large number of conventional drugs, illegal drugs and therapeutic substances of all kinds, and provides special exceptions in the use of certain drugs often used when clearly needed for a particular disease or illness can the athlete.

Many substances such as EPO (recombinant human erythropoietin), which increases the number and proportion (hematocrit) of red blood cells, HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which can increase muscle performance in women ephedrine, which works by stimulating the sympathetic autonomic nervous system (“warning”, etc.). are substances that have been instrumental in sporting events (Tour de France, Olympics, World Cup, etc.).. Read the rest of this entry »

The use of drugs to prevent illness or restore health is well accepted by all. We consider it logical and elementary approach to the aims of medical practice, and yet today also advocates the use of therapeutic substances for other purposes not related to the disease but the strengthening or development of specific functions (for ergogenic) or enhancing aesthetics of the image of our own body (cosmetic purposes). This happens more with certain athletes such as gymnasts.

If you had asked a man for three decades in a gym, in sports, the most likely answer would have been, for feeling stronger, leaner and more dynamic. The same question today would, apart from that type of response, quite another as well earned muscle and lose fat, so I feel better and, of course, more attractive. Read the rest of this entry »

The practice of regular physical exercise is certainly a recommended activity for all, provided they are appropriate to the age, physical ability and other limiting conditions of the individual.

The idea of ​​the benefits of the exercise has significant depth in our society to the point that virtually all partake of it and seem to agree on the fact that if we do not practice enough exercise should seek to adapt our lifestyle to this requirement to achieve an acceptable fitness.

The promotion of sport is a social and political mood is well established that seeks, among other objectives, to increase the level of satisfaction, wellbeing and health, ultimately the population. Read the rest of this entry »

Alcohol and drug addiction are diseases that progress through predictable stages. It takes a trained health professional, often a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment, whether it be outpatient counseling or an inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. A drug rehabilitation treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet individual needs. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options.

The goal of any Oklahoma drug rehab should be to cure the addiction, but each drug or alcohol addiction case is different depending on the individual and his or her condition. Therefore, it is essential to find the right drug treatment center, amongst the many that exist, that will deliver the best results for the patient the first time and end the nightmare cycle of drug addiction.

The initial step of choosing Oklahoma drug treatment program should ensure that the most effective treatment method is selected which best fit the individual’s specific treatment needs. If an incorrect evaluation is made when selecting a drug, rehabilitation options the chance of failure increases significantly. The goal of a drug abuse treatment in Oklahoma is to return the individual to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and community.

A rapid diagnosis of allergy to these drugs is performed in the presence of these signs and knowing the history of the patient is being treated with antibiotics. Furthermore, a review of skin and face may show rashes, and swelling of lips, face or tongue, typical of a mild problem, bearing in mind that low blood pressure, hoarseness, wheezing sound when breathing and nausea may indicate an anaphylactic reaction.

The immediate goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent the consequences of a severe reaction if it was submitted. If mild or moderate allergic reactions: Read the rest of this entry »

To a large extent, the development of modern medicine has been possible thanks to the discovery and development of antibiotics, as they have helped defuse a dangerous disease that took the lives of thousands of people. However, it is clear that their use, although common today, is not without risk.

Antibiotics or antimicrobials are substances that help remove bacteria that produce disease, either by killing (bactericidal) or inhibit reproduction (bacteriostatic). Its origin dates back to 1928 when the Scotsman Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered that certain harmful organisms do not survive in the presence of a tiny mushroom, the Penicilliun notatum, as this generated a chemical agent that destroys: Penicillin. Read the rest of this entry »

More than half of women drug addicts in the region are addicted to cocaine and 36% under 40 years
The network serves the Madrid Anti-Drug Agency each year to more than 3,700 women drug abusers, 18% of all patients

The 58 percent of women addicts in the Community of Madrid are addicted to cocaine, according to the regional government, which also indicate that the profile of women attending the centers of the Drug Enforcement Network Madrid matches patients between 31 and 40 years (36 percent), unmarried (52 percent), with a middle socioeconomic level (45 percent) and without legal incidents (62 percent) Read the rest of this entry »