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		<title>Dangers of Steroids</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dangers of Steroids Image by Piedmont Photo Before looking into the dangers of steroids it is important for a person to know more about steroids, its types and occurrence. What are Steroids? Steroids are in general functional substances produced by most living organisms. There are over hundreds of steroids found in different species. The most [...]]]></description>
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<p>Before looking into the dangers of steroids it is important for a person to know more about <strong>steroids</strong>, its types and occurrence.</p>
<h3>What are Steroids?</h3>
<p>Steroids are in general functional substances produced by most living organisms. There are over hundreds of steroids found in different species. The most important of them and the one which has been drawing great attention is Anabolic steroids.</p>
<h3>What are Anabolic Steroids?</h3>
<p>Anabolic steroids are nothing but a class of steroid hormones produced in vertebrates. These steroids are involved in bone and muscle synthesis by interaction with androgen receptors.</p>
<p><span id="more-978"></span> These hormonal substances are produced inside the human body in the form of the testosterone hormone which improves the synthesis of proteins. They are also synthesized for artificial use as performance enhancers by athletes and body builders.</p>
<h3>Dangers of Steroids:</h3>
<p>These steroids can yield great results for anyone specially <a title="Teens" href="http://multivu.prnewswire.com/player/40845-old-spice-i-play-clean/" target="_blank"><strong>teens</strong></a> using them but things are not the same in long term. Also current medical research has revealed that one time use of steroids can also be dangerous and can lead to permanent and undesirable side effects. In fact usage of steroids without medical prescription is referred to as ‘<strong>Steroid abuse</strong>’</p>
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<p>If one was to list the dangers of steroids, he would be making a long list which is consistently updated with every new research. Some of the common problems caused by steroids are increased rate of hair loss, shrinkage of testicles, high blood pressure levels, prostate enlargement, increased heart risks and sometimes causes death too.</p>
<p>These are the common side effects which every steroid user is prone too. However, there are additional problems which differ from one individual to another. The overall physical metabolism is affected and purpose is not satisfied as well. Body builders use steroids to enhance their appearance but they go on to lose it in a while. Let’s work to stop steroid abuse.</p>
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		<title>Joint Care and Glucosamine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glucosamine Image by Yongjiet Better joint care can always happen with the addition of glucosamine tablets in your day. It is generally made up of crab, lobster and other shell fish extracts. These are indeed helpful for helping you gain more lubrication in your joint.But if you are allergenic to any of the sea fishes [...]]]></description>
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<p>Better <strong>joint care</strong> can always happen with the addition of <a title="Glucosamine Tablets" href="http://www.naturesbest.co.uk/Glucosamine-CGLUCON/" target="_blank"><strong>glucosamine tablets</strong></a> in your day. It is generally made up of <strong>crab, lobster</strong> and other shell <strong>fish extracts</strong>. These are indeed helpful for helping you gain more lubrication in your joint.But if you are allergenic to any of the <strong>sea fishes</strong> then this might not be the ideal choice for anyone with that problem. Anyone on a <strong>vegetarian diet</strong> would not even find it ideal but then <strong>glucosamine supplement</strong> is one of the best investments for knee problems as reported otherwise.<strong> Glucosamine supplement</strong> actually comes from a <strong>fungus</strong> called <strong>aspergillis niger</strong>.</p>
<p><span id="more-932"></span>This is a hydrochloride that is opposed to <strong>glucosamine sulphate</strong> which is another animal extract. GAIT study has revealed that <strong>glucosamine hydrochloride</strong> is one of those important ingredients for maintaining fluid balance in animal sources.</p>
<p><strong>Severe osteoarthritis pain</strong> can be managed through this with msm or chrondoitin combinations. This can also be another effective addition along with glucosamine.<strong> Joint inflammations</strong> can be controlled with the help of this as along with other osteoporosis related problems. These supplements can be really good with high safety records and very few side effects, if any.</p>
<p>Glucosamine is also found naturally within the body and joint cartilage. This helps in maintaining some of the greatest health conditions for better joint management. It plays one of the most important parts in maintaining the nice structure of the cartilage that keeps it young and agile. Glucosamine supplements in combined forms with chrondoitin thus make for great <strong>anti-arthritis medicines</strong>. As opposed to a placebo test study this has indeed been a great addition to bring the prescription drugs that can be combined with some of the drugs like celecoxib and chrondotin. Any decrease in pain has been reported to be up to 25% overall in comparison to other pharmaceutical standards. This is a great way of pain reduction for the greatest part of the high quality kind.</p>
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		<title>The Great Aspects of HGH</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boost your vital organs, libido and brain with this supplement which brings you multifarious benefits and not just a couple of them. A few of these benefits are actually life changing and bring you the secret of youth working for you. The key role of HGH is keeping your youth levels high. So you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-864" title="HGH Supplements" src="http://www.qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hgh-supplements-300x203.gif" alt="HGH Supplements" width="300" height="203" />Boost your vital organs, libido and <a title="Brain" href="http://www.qualityhealthguides.com/tag/developments-of-the-human-brain" target="_blank"><strong>brain</strong></a> with this supplement which brings you multifarious benefits and not just a couple of them. A few of these benefits are actually life changing and bring you the secret of youth working for you. The key role of <strong>HGH</strong> is keeping your youth levels high. So you are young and vital with lots of <strong>high energy function</strong> in your body. You will notice an improved sex life, a great memory and overall mood functioning working greatly for your positive improvements.</p>
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<p><a title="HGH" href="http://www.allhealthsite.com/tag/hgh" target="_blank">HGH</a> energizer brings you the confidence that you would have wanted all your life.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-865" title="HGH" src="http://qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hgh11.jpg" alt="HGH" width="300" height="284" /></p>
<p>You will be able to regenerate your cell and get the benefits of getting younger by the day. Your <strong>HGH levels plummet</strong> as you age and thus your youthful levels could just be dropping low. Nothing ages you more like stress and HGH actually delivers hormone to your body that replaces the stressful factors. If you have been experiencing loss of sexual drive and less interest in your overall life then this is really the supplement to try. The HGH supplements are one of the greatest answers to youth and vitality. If you have problems with tightness of your muscle, the texture of your skin and memory then this supplement is bound to bring you a lot many benefits.</p>
<p>GenF20 is one of the pure HGH releaser and brings you the greatest rejuvenation ever. There are extensive scientific researches going on about this supplement with some real-life proven benefits working for it. HGH is produced through our pituitary glands and this sort of Command Central of our body brings back a wonderful healthy message that makes the best of our health. Scientists have discovered many new ways to redirect correlations with desirable levels of <strong>HGH</strong>.</p>
<p>As an expert blogger and webmaster, Kylie Robinson, provides truthful articles on the topic of the HGH as well as information on how to buy <strong><a title="HGH" href="http://www.hghworks.com/" target="_blank">HGH</a></strong>, how to find the best HGH, and facts regarding HGH supplements such as <strong><a title="HGH Energizer" href="http://www.hghworks.com/hgh-energizer-review/" target="_blank">HGH energizer</a></strong>.</p>
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		<title>Economic Downturn Dropping Drug Sale in U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In U.S, a very poor growth in the sale of prescription drug have been seen in 2008, the figure is about 291 billion dollar which is continue to decrease as most of the people are now using the generic drugs or avoiding medication due to the  economic crisis. In the year 2006 sale rose about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/drugs-economic-crisis-jpg1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-302" title="DRUGS08_SA_C_^_SATURDAY" src="http://qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/drugs-economic-crisis-jpg1.jpg" alt="DRUGS08_SA_C_^_SATURDAY" width="300" height="231" /></a>In U.S, a very poor growth in the sale of prescription drug have been seen in 2008, the figure is about 291 billion dollar which is continue to decrease as most of the people are now using the generic drugs or avoiding medication due to the  economic crisis.</p>
<p>In the year 2006 sale rose about eight percent and which in 2007 declined to 3.8 percent but the worst increase was seen in 2008 that was just 1.3 percent.</p>
<p>The horrible picture came out when IMS health Inc, collected the annual data of the pharmaceutical industry. “Just 0.9 percent growth occurred in the dispensed prescription volume that was 2.8 and 4.6 in 07 and 2006 respectively, according to the previous IMS report.</p>
<p><span id="more-301"></span>IMS which predicted that the sale will go up in 2009 haven’t mentioned any forecast after analyzing the current situation. Lipid lowering agents that reduce the LDL and VLDL cholesterol and increase the number of HDL in the blood were on the top in sale with respect to volume, in 2008.</p>
<p>The runners up includes narcotic analgesic, anti-anxiety and two types of antihypertensive drugs called Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and beta blockers. In terms of overall sale antipsychotic drugs were on the top.</p>
<p>The sale, in this year will face more declines if Obama Administration forces the pharmaceutical companies to reduce the price of their drugs, industry analysts said. U.S is the only developed country that doesn’t have any set up on price regulation of the prescription drug.</p>
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		<title>Substance abuse dropped in U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the U.S, use of illicit drugs has greatly reduced among the teenagers, between 2001 and 2007. United States is one of the biggest markets for illicit drugs, U.N. said. At the same time, prescription drug abuse has raised to greater extend, Narcotics Control Board of U.N. reported This is the most positive aspect that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/pills-jgp-11.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-126" title="pills-jgp-1" src="http://qualityhealthguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/pills-jgp-11.gif" alt="pills-jgp-1" width="300" height="272" /></a>In the U.S, use of illicit drugs has greatly reduced among the teenagers, between 2001 and 2007. United States is one of the biggest markets for illicit drugs, U.N. said.</p>
<p>At the same time, prescription drug abuse has raised to greater extend, Narcotics Control Board of U.N. reported</p>
<p>This is the most positive aspect that illicit drug use, among teenagers, has reduced 24 percent in the previous eight years, Melvyn Levitsky said.</p>
<p><span id="more-122"></span>According to a government survey, there are still 20 million teenagers who are considered to be the user of illicit drug, in America.</p>
<p>The reduction has particularly seen in the 12 to 17 years old youngsters. However, the decrease has been seen in the use of all drugs.</p>
<p>Except pain killer, the decrease among all drugs has also been noticed in the youngsters aged 18 to 25. Prescription drugs, after the cannabis, are now generally abused substance.</p>
<p>The unnecessary use of pain killer drugs by adults has risen from 4.1 to 4.6 percent in the last five years.</p>
<p>“In spite of this considerable decline, the drug abuse among U.S. teenager students is almost 47 percent. They used to tried illegal drugs when they leave secondary school,” the INCB said.</p>
<p>With respect to available data, in 2000, American spent $64 billion on the illegal drugs and the health care expenditure and lost productivity estimation was round #181 billion.</p>
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