Several research studies have found that junk food can affect the brain much the same way as nicotine or heroin.  A few meals high in saturated fats are enough to make the brain stop responding to the leptin system.  The leptin system is the portion of the brain that controls body weight and reproductive function.  When a diet high in fat and junk foods is consumed over time, the body’s hormonal system is reconfigured and wan ...

During the past twenty years there has been a frightening increase in the obesity rates in the United States.  In 2007, throughout all 50-states, the obesity rates were at an average of 22.1-24.2%, which is directly related to an increase of major health issues.  Many industrialized counties have experienced an increase in obesity; however the rates in America are the highest worldwide. Economic costs attributed to the obesity epide ...

First introduced in the United States in 1964, Oxandrolone(Oxandrin®) is an anabolic steroid created by Pfizer, Inc. and marketed under the trademark name Anavar®.  During the late 1980's when public opinion turned against steroid use, manufacturing of Oxandrolone was suspended and has only recently begun to be produced again. What is Anavar®? Anavar® is an anabolic steroid is available in either 2.5 or 10 mg oral ...

Steroids were once viewed as a substance only being used by body builders, fitness fanatics and professional athletes, however, in the society of today, steroid use is becoming more commonplace.  While the short term effects of steroid use are well known, it is the long term adverse effects that are unknown and to date, have not been studied. What is a Testosterone? Testosterone is an anabolic steroid secreted by the testicles in a ...

Methandrostenolone is an anabolic steroid derived from testosterone, which is also referred to by the names Dianabol and DBOL.  The steroid was originally developed by John Bosley Zeigler, an American physician, and was released in the United States by Ciba in the 1960's.  The medication was used for muscle growth by bodybuilders until is was banned by the Food and Drug Administration under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.  ...