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Hypertension or high blood pressure refers to a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood circulating upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. Blood pressure readings are expressed in terms of systolic [...]
For people who work in industrial plants or live near them, the likelihood of experiencing barium poisoning is high. That is because barium, a silvery white metal that is found naturally in the earth, is used for various industrial purposes and can be inhaled or ingested by accident. However, even if you do not work [...]
The possibility of barium poisoning is a reality among people working in and living near heavy industrial sites such as chemical plants, factories that produce rubber products and other such places. That is because barium is one of the components used in manufacturing the products created in these plants. However, because many of these products [...]
DHEA, a naturally produced steroid hormone that develops into the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen, has had a tremendous amount of positive press about its ability to help boost a person’s health. It has been considered for treatment of lupus, Alzheimer’s, Addison’s disease, heart disease, schizophrenia and other disorders as well for slowing the rate [...]
Any imbalance in Cortisol hormone levels can create health problems in your life. Cortisol, the stress hormone, is beneficial in small quantities as it helps control the level of stress in your life. Secreted by the adrenal glands that are perched at the top of your kidneys, Cortisol is important for the well-being and overall [...]
What is Cortisol? Many of you may already be aware of Cortisol, a stress combating hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands in your body. Besides fighting stress, Cortisol is also involved in taking care of the smooth operations of the following functions in the body: • Regulating glucose metabolism • Regulating blood pressure [...]
Steroids have become a major problem in the sports industry. Recent admissions by famous professional players who use them, has sent a firestorm of controversy through the entire world as everybody reacted to the news that even heroes cheat the system. It should be no surprise then that steroid use is just as much of [...]
Thyroid hormones are manufactured by the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland located at the lower part of the neck. These hormones include triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Both of these hormones stimulates metabolism and is essential for normal cell function. It regulates the amount of calories our body burns, our body’s temperature and our body weight. It [...]
Steroid abuse is currently becoming rampant not only in the world of athletic sports but progressively more in high schools, colleges and even the workplace. Although anabolic steroids are available only through a doctor’s prescription, they are often regulated like narcotics. Illegal distribution of different types of steroids is prevalent in gyms, sports competitions, and [...]
When you choose to implement a drug testing program in your company, you should accompany that move with efforts to educate your staff and to provide resources that will help them understand the dangers or seek treatment. Below are some strategies that can guide your education efforts. The Basics of Employee Drug Awareness Education All [...]
