Medicine
Chemotherapy is Big Money - For Doctor and Patient
Chemotherapy, in its most general sense, refers to treatment of disease by chemicals that kill cells, specifically those of micro-organisms or cancer. Chemotherapy works by destroying cancer cells; unfortunately, it cannot tell the difference between a cancer cell and some healthy cells.
Chemotherapy may be given in many ways. It can be […]
What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?
If you have never heard of a compounding pharmacy, it may be for one of two reasons. It may be because you have always used pre-packaged medications, or it may be because you are familiar with the concept but not the name. It is really very easy to understand.
A compounding pharmacy is one in […]
The Problems with Diet Pills
There are many things to consider when it comes to using diet pills. Even though a lot of people have several pounds that they desire to shed as fast a possible, there are many different ways to lose weight and diet pills might be a bad solution for you; especially if you want to keep […]
Getting Past the History of Dieting
It is rumored that the first weight-loss dieter was a king who had grown too large to get up on his horse. To lose weight, he went on an alcohol diet in which he consumed nothing but alcoholic drinks.
This seemed to work. Unfortunately, he died shortly thereafter. Not only was he the first weight-loss dieter, […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Diet Pill
If you are looking for a diet pill to help you lose weight there are several things to consider. First, you should consider any current medications you might be taking, whether they are chemicals, natural remedies, or other substances because they could react adversely with the pills. After all, your health is the most […]
Is Banning Steroids In Pro Bodybuildings Best Interests?
Placing a total ban on the use 0f steroids by professional bodybuilders has both positive and negative implications that should be carefully considered before any decisions are made. Such a monumental decision should be thoroughly debated amongst all stakeholders because any final decision reached is bound to have far reaching implications. Some will argue that […]
The Fascinating Discovery Of Testosterone In The Human Body
The origins of discoveries can usually be very interesting and this is the case surrounding the discovery of testosterone. In 1889, a Harvard professor by the name of Brown-Sequard who then lived in Paris, injected just under his skin a “rejuvenating elixir”. This elixir was made from a concoction he derived from guinea […]
The Only Difference Between Medical And Athletic Steroid Use Is Dose
Like most steroid hormones testosterone is derived from cholesterol and is generated in the cells within the ovaries of woman and the testes of men.
In the Artificial production of testosterone its able to be synthesized in almost unlimited quantities. Now, there are two possible ways that it can be made giving it different abilities. […]