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and soul.</FONT></marquee></P>  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="05b78500.gif" border=0 width="120" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="05cc8500.gif" border=0 width="200" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Hi guys this is very important information about <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Arial" >steroids</FONT>, so I suggest you should pass this information to everyone you know. </div> <bR> <div> Steroids effects your adrenal glands which are located above the kidneys.  This organ is pyramid shaped and has two parts: inner medulla and outer cortex.  The outer cortex is necessary to life because it produces hormones that are very essential.  One hormone is aldosterone, which  is secreted when there is low blood volume in the body.  Aldosterone  increases sodium and water retension which in turn increases the blood volume.  Another hormone is cortisol, which regulates glucose in the muscle cells in the body and provides you energy in times of stress (physical or emotional).</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0683d0a0.gif" border=0 width="317" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="0683d0a0.gif" border=0 width="317" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> There are <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Arial" >two disorders</FONT> of the adrenal gland which is caused by steriods.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="0660a110.gif" border=0 width="10" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">      Cushing's syndrome<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >- a disorder of the adrenal cortex produces excessive amounts of </FONT></div> <div>          cortisol.              </div> <bR> <div>                           This could be   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >à</FONT>primary       <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >ä</FONT> malignant or benign tumor</div> <div>             <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >à</FONT>Secondary <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >ä</FONT> pitiuitary or hypothalmic disorder</div> <div>                                            <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >à</FONT>Iatrogenic  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >ä</FONT> long term steriods  intake</div> <div>   </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> *<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" > Signs and Symptoms of the disease</FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Muscle  wasting and weakness and osteoporosis  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Thin, easily bruised skin.     </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Poor wound healing</FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Stretch marks around thighs, breasts & abdomen </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" > Increased body hair </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Emotional lability  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Depression to Psychoses  </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Stomach ulcers </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >High blood pressure </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Kidney stone </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Increased urine production  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Increased thirst </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Diabetes mellitus  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Decreased potassium levels </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Increased sodium levels  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Round moon face </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Menstrual irregularities </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Decreased libido & Impotence </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Truncal obesity & weight gain</FONT></div> <bR> <div> ¨<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Treatments are medication, radiation, or surgery.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="06a10120.gif" border=0 width="16" height="18" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Arial" >Addison's disease</FONT> - resulting from a failure of adrenal cortex function.</div> <div>                </div> <div>                                   à<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Primary      </FONT>ä<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >destruction of the adrenal cortex</FONT></div> <div>                                   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >à</FONT>Secondary<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Monotype Sorts" >ä</FONT>who are abruptly withdrawn from long-term steroid therapy</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> *<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Signs and Symptoms of the disease          </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Joint pain  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Muscle  wasting, pain, and  weakness     </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Delayed wound healing  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Emotional lability  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Lethargy, tremors, and confusion     </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Diarrhea  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Low blood pressure     </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Low blood sugar  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Increased potassium levels </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Decreased sodium levels  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Menstrual irregularities </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Hyperpigmentation     </FONT></div> <div> H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Increased heart rate and arrhythmias  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Weight loss  </FONT>H<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Dizziness</FONT></div> <bR> <div> ¨<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >Treatment is replacement of corticosteroids orally.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="05d96230.gif" border=0 width="150" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="05d96230.gif" border=0 width="150" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="05d96230.gif" border=0 width="150" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="05d96230.gif" border=0 width="150" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="05d96230.gif" border=0 width="150" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> NUTRIENTS</div> <bR> <div> CARBOHYDRATES (Galactose, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose, Starch, Dextrin,  </div> <div> Glycogen, Cellulose, Hemicellulose)-Chief source of energy "burned" as fuel by the tissues.</div> <div> FATS (Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Arachidonic acid)-provide energy</div> <div> PROTEINS (Amino acids)--critical for growth and development of body tissues (building of muscles, </div> <div> blood skin, internal organs, hormones, and enzymes) </div> <div> VITAMINS (A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folacin, Biotin, Choline, </div> <div> Mesoinositol, Para-aminobenzoic acid, and Vit. C)-essential in small amounts for growth, maintenance, and the functioning of body processes.</div> <div> MINERALS (Calcium, Chlorine, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur)--</div> <div> WATER-Gives form to the body, comprising from 50-75% of the body mass.</div> <div>                   Provides the necessary environment for cell metabolism and transport nutrients</div> <div>                   Maintains a stable body temperature.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> MALNUTRITON</div> <bR> <div> NAILS- Soft & spoon-shaped in iron deficiency.  Splinter hemorrhages in Vit C deficiency</div> <div> HAIR- Dry, dull, & scarce in zinc, protein, & Linoleic acid deficiency</div> <div> SKIN-Flaky & dry in Vit A, Vit B, & Linoleic acid deficiency.  Cracks & hyperpigmentation in niacin </div> <div> deficiency.  Bruising in Vit C or Vit K. deficiency.</div> <div> EYES- Dry & soft with decrease Vit A.  Conjunctiva pale with a decrease iron, & red with a decrease in </div> <div> riboflavin.</div> <div> NERVOUS SYSTEM- Irritable & disoriented wth thiamine deficiency.  Numbness & tingling sensation on </div> <div> arms and legs.</div> <div> MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM- Muscle wasting with deficits in protein, carbohydrate, & fat </div> <div> metabolism. Calf pain with thiamine deficiency.  Joint pain with Vit C deficiency.</div> <div> CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM- Heart size & rate increase wth thiamine deficiency.  Amount of blood </div> <div> pumped by the heart & blood pressure decrease with calorie deficiency over a long time period.</div> <div> RESPIRATORY SYSTEM-Excessive fat can restrict respiration.  Excessive fluids can impair gas </div> <div> exchange.</div> <div> GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM- Sores at the corner of  mouth with Vit. B complex deficiencies, </div> <div> especially riboflavin.  Inflammation of the mouth and bleeding gums.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> FOOD RICH IN VITAMINS</div> <bR> <div> Vit A - Liver, egg yolk, whole milk, butter, fortified margarine, green & yellow vegetables, fruits.</div> <div> Vit D - Fortified milk & margarine, fish oils.</div> <div> Vit E - Green green & yellow vegetables, & vegetable oils.</div> <div> Vit K - Egg yolk, leafy green vegetables, liver, cheese.</div> <div> Vit C - Citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage.</div> <div> Thiamine (B1) - Lean meat (beef, pork, liver), whole grain cereals & legumes.</div> <div> Riboflavin (B2) -Enriched grains, milk, enriched grains, organ meats.</div> <div> Niacin - Enriched grains, meat, beans, peas, & peanuts.</div> <div> Pyridoxine (B6) - Liver, kidney, wheat, yeast, meats, & corn.</div> <div> Colalamin (B12) - Lean meat, liver, & kidney.</div> <div> Folic acid - Liver, eggs, & leafy green vegetables.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> HEALTH-RELATED PROBLEMS IN OBESITY</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arteriosclerosis-Thickening or hardening  & loosing of elasticity of arterial walls of the heart muscle</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arthritis</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Atherosclerosis-A disorder characterized by yellow plaques of cholesterol, lipids, & cellular debris in the inner layers of the walls of large & medium-sized arteries.                         </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cancers of the breast, uterus, prostate, & colon</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cardiac enlargement</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cholecystitis & cholelithiasis-Inflammation of the gallbladder & presence of gallstones in the bladder.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Kidney failure</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Congestive heart failure</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Diabetes mellitus, type 11</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hiatal hernias-Protrusion of a portion of a stomach upward through diaphragm</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Complications after surgery</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">High blood pressure</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Impaired pulmonary function</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Low  back pain</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Muscle strains & sprains</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stress incontinence</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Thrombophlebitis-Inflammation of the veins by formation of blood clots</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Mono30b5006f00f0ff669900.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Varicosities-Swelling or tortuosity of a vein</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="05fae610.gif" border=0 width="174" height="97" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="062963f0.gif" border=0 width="150" height="63" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#CC99FF" FACE="Arial" >:<IMG SRC="0803c310.jpg" border=0 width="60" height="49" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>