A Natural Alternative for Muscle Aches and Pains.Athletes often use prescribed steroids, known as corticosteroids Corticosteroids Definition Corticosteroids are group of natural and synthetic analogues of the hormones secreted by the hypothalamic-anterior pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, more commonly referred to as the pituitary gland. , to help reduce inflammation from injuries. These steroids can also have dangerous side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. , such as spontaneous bruising bruising discoloration and actual hemorrhage at the site of injury, and a serious disadvantage in the meat trade. In the first 12 hours after injury the bruise is bright red, at 24 hours it is dark red, at 24 to 36 hours it loses its firm consistency and becomes watery and at 3 or , weight gain and osteoporosis. Homeopathy homeopathy (hōmēŏp`əthē), system of medicine whose fundamental principle is the law of similars—that like is cured by like. , a therapeutic system that uses natural substances to treat injuries, is a popular alternative among world-class athletes. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=30628 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newstream.com to download video, audio, text, graphics and photos. If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com. |
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