Tony Thompson: just good guys don’t break anti-doping laws

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are widely taken around the world. While several individuals use these preparations in order to treat several illnesses, others administer them in order to enhance muscle mass, get energy, decrease fat deposits, etc. Of course, nobody will be ever capable to contest positive effects that can be reached with the help of these medications. But it is important to consider that anabolic steroids cause unwanted reactions along with benefits. That’s why those that plan to use these preparations should study probable dangers before they start administering these preparations.
Knowing about possible risks, you can find certain methods in order to prevent or decrease them. Those that have ever applied anabolic steroids know that some of them convert into estrogen in the body, leading to such side consequences, as fluid retention, gynecomastia, fat accumulation, etc. Anti-estrogen drugs have capcity to prevent or at least to reduce severity of these health problems. Anabolic steroids also suppress natural production of testosterone. Luckily, there are some remedies that can restore this process.
Besides of medicines, there are also other ways to avoid or minimize negative consequences. Doses should be lowered; cycles must not be prolonged; suitable stacks should be chosen, etc.
While several adverse effects of steroids are evident, others can be detected just with the help of lab tests. So, anabolic steroids may increase hematrocrit levels. This unwanted effect is quite dangerous. High hematocrit levels cause other serious side consequences. Individuals with this problem may face illnesses of cardiovascular system and problems related to blood circulation. Even heart attack and death may occur because of elevated hematocrit levels. That’s why it is necessary to check hematocrit levels while applying anabolic-androgenic steroids.
If a consumer of steroids finds out that he/she has high hematocrit levels, this person should consult his/her treating doctor. Intake of steroids must be discontinued. Doctors appoint preparations for reduction of hematocrit levels. Thus, hematocrit levels should return to their normal levels. Otherwise, further complications will occur.
Hematocrit levels should be maintained within normal range. There are several simple rules which should be kept by sportspersons for this purpose. Those who train hardly should consume much water. Furthermore, it is recommended eating grapefruit. It is stated that this fruit contains a substance which can reduce high hematocrit levels.
In case you desire to avoid having elevated hematocrit levels, don’t take anabolic steroids!

Elevated hematocrit levels caused by steroid use

Tony Thompson, a boxer, states that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs should be permitted in boxing. The sportsman thinks that anti-doping laws and gun laws are identical. Who doesn’t break gun laws? Only good guys do it. That’s why good guys are at a disadvantage. Thus, the similar situation is related to anti-doping rules. Just honest athletes don’t apply anabolic steroids and/or other doping products. Thus, they fight with those that have enhanced their performance with the help of steroids and other related preparations.
It is stated that anabolic steroids are not permitted in sports because they are dangerous. What would you say about boxing in itself? Isn’t boxing dangerous? The answer is evident.
But it is also claimed that it is needed to prohibit steroids and other related drugs in order to make boxing safer. Steroids and other doping products enhance performance. The more enhanced performance is, the more dangerous matches are. However it is true, would you ban anything which promotes performance of boxers? So, you prohibit steroids because they increase performance. Then prohibit trainings as well since they increase performance too! So, you will reduce performance while reducing possible risks. What do you think about this condition?
Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not efficacious at all. While numerous athletes use forbidden medications, only some of them are caught and sentenced to suspensions. Thus, dopers have unfair advantage over those who obey anti-doping rules. There is no logic.
Undoubtedly, arguments provided by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping laws make rounds more unfair. Furthermore, the prohibition of doping doesn’t make fights safer. A lot of boxers continue to take steroids and/or other forbidden medications without being detected. They continue to fight and succeed with the help of doping, while honest guys are at a disadvantage because they keep anti-doping laws.
So, if doping is allowed in boxing, matches will be more honest. Undoubtedly, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least honest.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his statements pro legalization of doping in boxing.

Athletes always dope

Anabolic steroids are regularly used by sportspersons, bodybuilders and by ordinary individuals. Since these products are banned in sports, doping scandals appear every day. Other remedies are administered along with steroids. Many sportspersons are inclined to apply heroin. You would probably wonder why heroin is used in sports. It is suggested that heroin is applied by sportspersons for relief of pain.
Studying history of doping in sports, you can see that athletes are ready to take a lot of strange things, if these remedies are able to promote muscle growth, decrease fat deposits, add energy, speed recovery from injuries and kill pains. Gorgets and pickle juice represent only some remedies that are used along with anabolic steroids.
Doping is not a new issue in sports. Sportspeople dope from ancient times. They try to elaborate new remedies which can help them to achieve several goals through increase of performance. It is frequently stated that sports are good for health. Sportspersons and bodybuilders are usually seen as healthy persons. But it is a wrong point of view. Sports are connected with several dangers for health. Sportspersons push their bodies till limits. They take certain dangerous remedies that promote their succeeding, obtaining awards and earning money. Although several sportspersons achieve excellent results related to prizes, they ruin their health essentially. Certain athletes and bodybuilders even apply such drugs which may be fatal. They do it in the name of physical performance and success in sports.
Although new remedies for increase of performance are elaborated, you probably notice that the most of scandals are linked with steroids and growth hormones. While some preparations appear and disappear quickly, anabolic-androgenic steroids are unlikely to disappear. However anti-doping agencies try to eradicate intake of anabolic steroids from sports, their efforts turn out to be unsuccessful. While anti-doping agencies elaborate more effective tests for detection of steroids and other related medications, athletes and bodybuilders find more sophisticated methods to dope and avoid detection. Thus, many athletes dope while not being caught by anti-doping officials. No one can contest that steroids and several other performance-enhancing drugs are widely abused in the world of sports and bodybuilding. Usage of steroids is unlikely to be eliminated from sports.

Will “steroid defense” work in case linked with murder committed by Oscar Pistorius?

Oscar Pistorius acknowledged that he had murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But the athlete underlined that he had killed her because he had mistaken her for a thief.
Police officers try to define why the Olympic athlete really murdered Reeva Steenkamp. They found anabolic steroids at the athlete’s home.
Since anabolic steroids have been discovered in Oscar’s bedroom, it would be probably argued that steroids caused uncontrolled aggression in the sportsman. Steroids would be blamed for the murder.
In fact, you should comprehend that it is quite hardly to state that anabolic steroids are responsible for aggression and violent behavior. Researches related to this issue are quite limited. According to results of several researches, users of steroids are predisposed to aggression, paranoia, jealousy, etc. It is claimed that those who use steroids are more likely to commit crimes than those who have nothing to do with these medications. But it is necessary to take in consideration that steroids may only contribute to aggression. Just these products alone can’t lead to aggression. They turn out to be only factors that contribute into uncontrolled aggression. Other factors should be also present for appearing of aggression. Circumstances play essential role in such situations. So, it is even impossible to define whether steroids cause aggression or certain circumstances. Violent cases should be reviewed as a complex of steroid use and circumstances.
It is also claimed by experts that enhanced levels of testosterone are connected with aggression in some persons. So, it is important to underline here that while certain persons with increased testosterone levels experience aggression, others with high testosterone levels are not predisposed to uncontrolled aggression. This effect differs from one person to another.
You can see that the link between intake of steroids and crimes is a complicated issue. Specialists have not studied this condition well enough to engage it. So, if defense lawyers of the Olympic athlete want to argue that anabolic steroids have made their client to murder his girlfriend, they should recognize that they are going to use controversial affirmations.

Anti-doping agencies get help from drug manufacturers

Nowadays numerous pharmaceutical companies are ready to collaborate with anti-doping officials in their fight against application of forbidden products in sports. It sounds strange but this is the reality. In fact, if you look at the fate of EPO, you can understand why drug manufacturers agree to support efforts of anti-doping officials. EPO is really an efficacious remedy for treatment of anemia. Numerous persons with anemia that have used EPO have been treated. But what do you think while hearing about this drug? Almost each individual associates this remedy only with doping in sports. This product has been abused by the American cyclist Lance Armstrong that has cheated the whole world. So, EPO is associated only with cheating, disgrace, etc. Looking at this condition, pharmaceutical companies try to “defend” their medicines from the similar fate. That’s why they cooperate with anti-doping officers.
However several drug manufacturers began to cooperate with anti-doping agencies earlier, sometimes there were some problems between them. Anti-doping officers criticized some pharmaceutical companies for their connections with doping.
Nowadays relations between anti-doping officials and pharmaceutical companies are closer. Pharmaceutical companies share detailed information about new drugs with anti-doping officers. It is precious information for development of detection tests for these medications. While anti-doping agencies learn how preparations are manufactured, how they pass into body, how they work in the body, they can introduce more effectual tests for these drugs.
For example, the pharmaceutical company Roche that introduced the preparation CERA helped anti-doping agencies to elaborate a detection test for it. Later other companies followed the example of Roche. The drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline went so far, as it sponsored an anti-doping lab during London Olympics.
While relations between anti-doping agencies and big drug manufacturers become closer, smaller drug manufacturers started to collaborate with anti-doping officials too. While previously pharmaceutical companies haven’t desired to discuss about their relations with anti-doping officials publicly, today they don’t fear to announce about this aspect.

If you ban steroids, then ban herbs and potions too!

It is not necessary to subject sportspeople to tests for performance-enhancing substances. A lot of cases display that tests for banned products aren’t efficient. Furthermore, it is important to realize that application of tests by anti-doping agencies is illogical at Olympics. The main goal of Olympic athletes is following: to become faster, stronger and to be at the top level. So, why should you keep sportspersons far from drugs that could help them to achieve this result?
As you know, anabolic steroids and other related products boost performance. Thus, athletes should be allowed to use these remedies in order to boost physical performance.
A lot of individuals say that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs make competitions unfair. Is this opinion true? No, it wrong. You should understand that tests for anabolic steroids and other related medications make competitions unfair. Many athletes use performance-enhancing drugs while avoiding detection. So, several sportspersons use anabolic steroids; others don’t violate anti-doping rules. As a result, dopers have unfair advantage over non-dopers. It’s unfair. Let all sportspersons have similar access to doping products. So, competitions will be fairer.
But discussing unfairness in sports, you should not forget about other aspects which have more essential impact of fairness/unfairness than anabolic steroids and other related medicines. Some athletes live in developed countries; others are in less developed countries. Certain sportspersons have money to get necessary equipment; others can’t afford it. Some countries can sponsor sportspersons, coaches, sport physicians and managers; others are not capable to do it. So, unfairness should be noticed here.
Olympic athletes spend much time while training. They sacrifice time, money, etc. That’s why it is illogical to ban those who are caught using anabolic steroids and other doping products.
While athletes are sentenced to suspensions for application of anabolic steroids and several other chemical substances, they are never suspended for application of herbs and certain potions. It is claimed that anabolic steroids and other chemical substances are suspended in sports because they can enhance athletic performance. But what is for herbs and potions? They are also capable to enhance strength. Nevertheless, these remedies are not forbidden in sports.  Chinese athletes use herbal remedies and win.
Of course, you may argue that steroids and certain other preparations may lead to grave negative consequences. Undoubtedly, several forbidden drugs may cause serious health problems. But those who plan to apply these medications do own research. They are aware of potential risks. Let sportspersons decide whether it is worthy to take such drugs. If they are ready to worsen health, let them do it because they should manage own bodies.

China is chief source of materials used for manufacture of steroids

The WADA director general David Howman considers that China is the chief source of raw materials utilized by underground labs for manufacture of anabolic steroids, HGH and other related medications. Raw powders are shipped from this country. Then underground labs manufacture illicit products that are offered for sale by dealers at gyms and on the streets.
The black market of anabolic steroids controls sales of illegal medications on the white market. The black market turns out to be the source of products which are purchasable on the white market. It is believed that almost all products which are sold have been initially acquired from underground labs that have utilized raw materials from China.
Elite sportspersons are often blamed for application of steroids and other doping products. Since doping scandals appear day by day, many individuals think that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are mainly applied by elite sportspersons. But it is necessary to note that this a wrong point of view. Some experts have determined that anabolic steroids and other related drugs are more widely administered by high school students and aged individuals that try to improve their appearance. While students desire to increase muscles with the help of steroids and several other illegal preparations, aged persons try to add strength and reduce fat deposits with the help of these products.
Unfortunately, legal supplements often contain steroidal compounds. Companies add such substances intentionally. As a result, those who apply just nutritional and/or sport supplements turn out to be steroid users. According to David Howman, the CEO of the WADA, it is important to supervise supplement industry in order to prevent appearing of supplements which contain steroidal substances.

Doping will be ever in sports

What do you believe about legalization of doping in sports?  Some individuals believe that it is time to legalize it. Others don’t agree. What is your opinion?
Those who are against legalization of doping in sports think that steroids and other related drugs represent significant evil. They may cause severe negative reactions in users. Furthermore, a doper has unfair advantage over a non-doper during competitions.
According to another opinion, application of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs should be permitted in sports. Let sportspersons use whatever they want! If they want to administer anabolic steroids, let them do it! If they intend to use other medicines, let them do it! If they want to administer some medications, let doctors monitor their intake! Doctors know what their patients should do in order to prevent certain undesirable results. So, performance-enhancing drugs will not lead to severe undesirable reactions. As a result, administration of anabolic steroids and other related medications will be relatively safe for health and life of users.
As you know, anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are currently forbidden in sports. When athletes are suspected and/or found guilty of doping, scandals appear. Such situations are often discussed during TV shows, in magazines, newspapers, on internet, etc. You must know that every scandal usually contains not only truth but also gossips, exaggerations, etc. As a result, you can’t be sure whether some affirmations are true or not.
Those that are against legalization of doping in sports claim that sportspersons enhance performance unnaturally with the help of anabolic steroids and other related products. Speaking about enhancement of athletic performance, you should not forget about enhancement of sexual performance, cognitive abilities, improvement of health, etc. Why do we use several products and supplements, improving our health and life, while demonizing athletes who try to promote performance with steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs? Is it fairly? You would note that anabolic steroids and some other performance-enhancing drugs lead to health problems. Yes, it is true. But what do you think about usage of caffeine and nicotine? They are accepted in the society. But it is important to note that caffeine and nicotine result in more serious health troubles than anabolic steroids and other related remedies. Nevertheless, consumers of caffeine and nicotine are not so harshly blamed, as consumers of steroids.
Anti-doping agencies think that they will soon eradicate doping from sports. “Competitions will be fair”, - they exclaim. But it is important to acknowledge that doping will be never eliminated from sports. Anti-doping officials will not be ever able to do it. While they elaborate new methods of detection and increase sanctions for administration of prohibited substances, sportspersons find new ways to avoid detection. So, everyone should understand that this “game” will never end, if doping is not allowed in sports.

All athletes that use performance-enhancing remedies should be treated the same way

The sportswriter Dan Le Batard notices that it is necessary to think over our attitude to doping. Do we evaluate various sportspersons identically? Do we accept intake of steroids and other related remedies by sportspersons? What is our real attitude towards athletes that use steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs/procedures? Do we admire of those that have success in sports because of anabolic steroids and other related remedies?
Sometimes the society is guilty for doping of sportspersons. The society should be demonized for abnormal behavior of athletes. The society admires of abnormal things which occur in the world of sports. The society expresses admiration of those that have ligaments removed from cadavers. The society praises sportspersons that are involved in different abnormal actions: playing football with catheter, cutting fingers off, etc. Sportspersons do a lot to be famous. They submit to various procedures that are not required for their health. Furthermore, they use such drugs and procedures that cause various health problems in them. Why do they do such things? The answer is obvious: they want to hear words of admiration; they desire to be famous. Thus, they do it in the name of athletic performance. While athletes utilize remedies which cause grave harm in them, we support their actions through our admiration, awards, money, etc.
In fact, the society is full of hypocrisy. While we are inclined to demonize steroids and certain other prohibited drugs, we don’t condemn athletes that utilize various procedures for increase of their athletic performance. While we blame certain dopers, we admire of others. Why are some medications and procedures forbidden for enhancement of performance, while others are permitted? Let be honest! If you demonize steroids, don’t support those who utilize alternatives to these substances that have also ability to promote physical performance. If you want to see natural talents of athletes, don’t praise those that submit to various procedures for enhancement of athletic performance! Before you demonize or praise someone/something, ponder over this aspect! Don’t hurry and be honest!

Steroids and other related drugs are sold by anti-aging clinics illegally

Many anti-aging clinics are connected with doping scandals. It’s not surprisingly because they supply sportspersons and bodybuilders with steroids and other related medications. When proper authorities raid anti-aging clinics and confiscate medical records, they see that certain famous sport figures belong to clients of the clinics.
Lately some anti-aging clinics located in Miami were investigated. Federal agents found that the clinics sold prescription drugs illegally. The clinics sold preparations for enhancement of muscle mass, weight loss, increase of strength, etc.
According to the newspaper the Miami New Times, the anti-aging clinic Biogenesis was found guilty of illicit sale of doping products. Moreover, such famous baseball players, as Alex Rodriquez and Melky Cabrera bought doping products at Biogenesis of America. So, the anti-aging clinic appeared to be connected with one of the biggest steroid scandals in the sport of baseball.
Medical records of Biogenesis were taken from an employee of the clinic. The records were presented on the website of the newspaper Miami New Times. Journalists said that the employee who provided the records didn’t want to be identified.
It is reported that steroids, HGH, IGF-1 and other prescription preparations are widely offered for sale illegally by anti-aging clinics. Moreover, clinics hire doctors that provide fake prescriptions. Prescriptions for steroids and other related medicines are often given to clients without proper examination of their individual conditions. Furthermore, doctors provide prescriptions even without seeing their patients. In additions to these aspects, some corrupt doctors allow anti-aging clinics to utilize their prescription pads. So, anti-aging clinics sell anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription medicines illicitly, as if they worked legally.
When illegal activities of anti-aging clinics become evident, owners of clinics, physicians and certain employees are sentenced to several sanctions. Nonetheless, the risk to receive punishment doesn’t stop clinics from their illegal activities. However proper authorities try to eliminate illegal sale of prescription medications, their success is not yet essential.

Frank Thomas believes that baseball will be soon totally “clean”

However certain persons claim that doping will be never eradicated from sports, you can come across more optimistic opinions related to this issue.
The former MLB player Frank Thomas notices that he has had success has in baseball without intake of steroids and other related medicines. He is happy that he has never doped. Looking at Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, he is proud of his accomplishments in baseball. The baseball stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have reached excellent success. But now their accomplishments are removed. These sportspersons are claimed to be cheaters. They haven’t been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despites of their success. Frank Thomas is glad about this aspect. He notes that steroid users must never be in the Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Frank Thomas claims that he has played during the steroid era successfully without application of prohibited drugs.
Frank Thomas notes that he has respected the successful baseball players Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.  But since they have administered anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden preparations, Frank Thomas doesn’t consider them stars longer. However, he doesn’t have harsh words for them. But Frank Thomas claims that usage of doping products is their decision and they should suffer the consequences, being out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa turned out to be tainted. Their achievements don’t cost anything because they are fake. Such persons shouldn’t be praised.
Frank Thomas considers that the MLB acts correctly, agreeing to introduce blood testing for HGH. While baseball players have submitted to urine testing for HGH, they will be also subjected to blood testing for this forbidden product regularly. Thus, Frank Thomas claims that the drug testing policy becomes more effective in the MLB. He suggests that doping will be eradicated from this sport entirely. Games will be soon fair, according to Frank Thomas.

Anti-doping officials will never be able to eradicate doping from sports

A lot of professional sportspersons obtained steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs from the Miami anti-aging clinic Biogenesis. The famous baseball stars Alex Rodriquez, Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon also belonged to persons that bought steroids at this clinic.
What is uncommon here? - Nothing. Steroids and other related preparations are widely administered in baseball and in other sports. Athletes buy these preparations at pharmacies, clinics, etc. Numerous anti-ageing clinics, drug manufacturers and other related establishments sell steroids and other doping products illegally. The Miami clinic Biogenesis is not the only clinic that is involved in illegal actions related to steroids and other prescription medicines. Athletes find different methods to buy steroids and other related medicines and apply them. However anti-doping officials try to eliminate doping from sports, their efforts are not successful.
Do you consider that anti-doping agencies don’t work enough well? Do you mean that they should establish more sophisticated drug testing systems? Do you think that they don’t do their job appropriately?
It is necessary to realize that no any drug testing program is capable to eradicate doping from sports totally. Athletes find certain ways to avoid detection. Doping is a part of sports. It exists from ancient time. Even ancient Greeks and Romans had certain ways to enhance their performance to win. Will sportspersons discontinue taking steroids and other doping products now?
Some sportspersons purchase undetectable preparations and administer them. Moreover, they hire experts that provide recommendations on usage of steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. So, certain athletes have unfair advantage over others. Anti-doping agencies can’t change the situation. They are not capable to make sports “clean”. What is it needed to do under such circumstances? It is probably better to legalize doping in professional sports. So, anyone will be allowed to take whatever he/she wants. As a result, no any sportsperson will have unfair advantage over another.
But since anabolic steroids and other related drugs are prohibited in sports, sportspersons try to find methods to buy and take these products, avoiding detection. When it becomes obvious that certain athletes dope, scandals are reported.

Thousands persons got anger because of Lance Armstrong’s deception

Lance Armstrong was denying doping for years. Although he was accused of administering prohibited preparations numerous times, he continued to claim that he never took banned medications. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he lied about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to applying EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
Although many sportspersons administered performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection successfully, there was something uncommon in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. Lance Armstrong achieved great success in sports. He won 7 Tour de France titles. He got also some other awards. The American cyclist got worldwide success. Although he submitted to numerous drug tests, he never tested positive for any prohibited product.
Undoubtedly, the American cyclist is not the only athlete who has doped. Athletes have administered banned preparations during past years. They continue to administer anabolic steroids and other related drugs nowadays. And professional athletes will take them in future. Usage of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost each athlete administers banned medicines. While some athletes test positive for forbidden preparations and get suspensions, others avoid detection.
When it comes to the attitude towards Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. A lot of individuals got significant anger, when the legendary cyclist admitted to using EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. Many individuals believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong was “clean”. That’s why their disappointment was great.
And what is about “clean” sports? Anti-doping agencies should ponder over this issue. While anti-doping officers claim that they have sophisticated tests to eradicate doping from sports, a lot of sportspersons apply steroids and/or other related preparations and remain undetectable.
While the legendary cyclist has admitted to administering forbidden medicines, anti-doping officials should acknowledge that their programs are improper.

Polish boxer: steroids should be legalized in professional sports

Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s cheating differs from that of many individuals. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notices that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost every professional athlete. The 7-time Tour de France winner has taken prohibited preparations and lied about his doping. Nothing is surprising. Almost every sportsperson takes steroids and other related medications.
While a lot of sportspersons that administer forbidden medications are caught by anti-doping officers and sentenced to bans, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited preparation. He could avoid detection, despites of having been subjected to many drug tests. Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete who has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! They are sponsored by the state. The state provides money enough to obtain such drugs which are undetectable. So, a lot of Chinese sportspersons apply performance-enhancing drugs without being caught. It becomes evident that sportspersons that have much money may use doping products and avoid detection. Lance Armstrong is only one of such athletes.
The polish boxer Przemyslaw Saleta has an unusual proposal. He believes that steroids and other related preparations should be legalized in professional sports. According to this sportsman, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are taken by adults that possess sufficient information about methods to consume them correctly. Przemyslaw Saleta considers that administration of anabolic steroids and other related medicines by athletes should be supervised by specialists. Thus, sportspersons are likely to avoid grave adverse reactions.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that steroids and other related products are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where sportspersons should endure very extreme conditions while training and competing. Thus, steroids and other related medicines help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without steroids and other related medicines.
But Przemyslaw Saleta underlines that anabolic steroids and other related medications should be forbidden in amateur sports. Furthermore, young sportspersons must not be also permitted to take these drugs because they may cause significant harm in them. Teenagers must not administer such medications because they may experience serious unwanted results.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to think that steroids and other doping products represent the key to success. According to him, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

Illegal operations conducted by compounding pharmacies

Numerous drug manufacturers violate laws. But only some of them are punished harshly. Numerous drug manufacturers avoid harsh penalties without significant efforts. But only when serious scandals result from illicit actions of drug manufacturers, they are sentenced to appropriate penalties. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of contaminated steroid injections manufactured by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. Of course, owners and officials of the company will be sanctioned harshly. But when illegal activities of compounding pharmacies don’t result in such serious troubles, they continue with their business successfully.
The media reports about illegal operations linked with anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription drugs daily. But you may see that pharmaceutical companies get just insignificant sentencing for illegal distribution of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products. So, sportspersons and bodybuilders have free access to performance-enhancing drugs. They get anabolic steroids and other related products from compounding centers and take them for athletic purposes. Furthermore, several pharmaceutical companies provide fake prescriptions for anabolic steroids. Corrupt physicians supply customers of pharmaceutical companies with prescriptions which are given without needed examination of customers’ individual conditions.
Compounding pharmacies are responsible not only for illicit distribution of anabolic steroids. Some compounding pharmacies manufacture medicines in unsterile conditions. As a result, many persons get tainted products and suffer from serious complications, taking  these drugs. Several persons even die from contamination caused by application of tainted medications. As you are possibly informed, 39 persons died because of fungal meningitis resulted from tainted methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The recent contamination with fungal meningitis should influence on decisions of appropriate authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of numerous persons is in a great danger. Prescription medicines must be sold just under real prescriptions. All medications must be manufactured in sterile conditions. If pharmaceutical companies don’t obey all laws, they must be sanctioned. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Forfeiture of licenses should be accompanied by other harsh sanctions.

Disputes linked with celebrated American cyclist’s testicular cancer

However the ashamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong has been already stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles and other awards, his steroid scandal is still widely discussed. Many indidivuals are still expressing their attitudes towards this case. Not only his possible usage of performance-enhancing drugs is debated but several persons also speak about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong experienced this health problem in his young years? What has caused this disease in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a celebrated American actress is also implicated in discussions connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal. While she has been mainly involved in discussions related to marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those that fight against steroids and other related medicines.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has got testicular cancer because of steroid use. The actress thinks that steroids are likely to lead to cancer. She argues that these medicines may promote appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg thinks that experts should inform people about possible connections between anabolic steroids and cancer. The actress notices that experts can find out whether steroids have sickened Lance Armstrong.
But what do other prominent individuals consider about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a prominent political commentator, notes that anyone should be very careful while expressing suggestions that steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This man realizes that these drugs are demonized for numerous undesirable effects which are quite harmful for consumers’ health and even life. But he adds that it is unusual to demonize anabolic steroids for cancer. Such affirmations are serious. Bob Weiner believes that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nonetheless, Bob Weiner is inclined to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has developed because of anabolic steroids. This disease usually doesn’t trouble young males. Why then has Lance Armstrong experienced it? Since scientific literature suggests that links between cancer and steroid use may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny affirmations of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already mentioned, this issue is not included in those of anti-doping policies. Anti-doping officers focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of athletes’ health.

Distribution of anabolic-androgenic steroids

Manufacturers of drugs are inclined to illicit activities. Numerous companies produce and distribute counterfeit products. As a result, users don’t get needed benefits. Furthermore, counterfeit medications may cause severe unusual side results in users. In addition to these illegal operations, drug manufacturers also sell prescription medicines illegally. Steroids, HGH, painkillers and other medicines are offered for sale without any prescription. Thus, many individuals take these medications for non-medical needs. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely taken for athletic purposes. Sportspersons and bodybuilders obtain and administer these medicines in order to enhance muscle mass and get endurance. Numerous persons want to be more muscular and combat tiredness during workouts and competitions. That’s why they choose to administer anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Certain other individuals try to look nicer. Thus, they administer certain prescription medicines for anti-aging purposes.
Anabolic steroids, HGH and other doping products are widely available at online drug stores. Some companies even hire corrupt physicians who supply users with needed prescriptions. These doctors provide prescriptions without proper evaluation of clients and even without seeing them. Getting prescriptions, many individuals buy anabolic steroids and other related preparations and administer them for non-therapeutic goals.
Although distribution and administration of steroids for non-therapeutic purposes are prohibited under laws of numerous countries, numerous pharmacies avoid punishment successfully. While several companies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions related to products, they are rarely punished properly. Moreover, they continue to produce and sell steroids illegally.
Another problem connected with illegal manufacture and distribution of steroids and other related medicines is following: some pharmacies produce products in unsterile conditions. So, persons that use such medicines may be contaminated with several diseases. Sometimes contamination with a dangerous illness may be fatal for some users. The meningitis outbreak that has lately occurred in the USA is widely known around the world. 39 persons died because they got tainted steroid injections. So, proper officials should monitor manufacture of medications. If safety is not at the top level, health of consumers is in a great danger.

FDA had in mind to close NECC in 2003

In 2003 the FDA had in mind to shut down the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that recently caused the meningitis outbreak in some states of America. The NECC manufactured contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 individuals that administered the contaminated steroid injections got fungal meningitis. This illness turned out to be fatal for 39 persons.
According to a recent report published by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report revealed many cases connected with the Massachusetts pharmacy that should have been closed by the FDA earlier.
The FDA stated in 2003 that the NECC should not have produced preparations till improving of the situation. But ultimately the FDA didn’t prohibit manufacture of products at the NECC. Since the NECC was claimed to be a pharmacy, it should have been monitored by Massachusetts officials. So, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to resolve the problem. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t ban manufacture of medicines at once. The NECC continued to produce medicines. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the pharmacy, got reprimand.
Furthermore, the NECC was guilty of some illicit actions. The company acted improperly under its license. While the NECC was a pharmacy, it acted as a manufacturer and shipped thousands doses of drugs to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 some individuals got unusual adverse reactions after they had got bethamethasone injections manufactured by the NECC.
Later some individuals that received methylprednisolone acetate injections produced by the Massachusetts pharmacy were contaminated with bacterial meningitis. Since these individuals received full recovery because of treatment with antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The Massachusetts company was not punished for the contaminated preparations.
These and even several other cases manifest that the NECC should have sanctioned earlier. The pharmacy should have been closed for its illegal and improper operations. But the Compounding Center was never sentenced to any severe penalties. As a result, the pharmacy continued to manufacture drugs which were dangerous for consumers’ health. Finally, the meningitis outbreak caused by tainted injections of the Massachusetts pharmacy spread to certain states and sickened many individuals. If the pharmacy had been shut down earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have taken place.

FDA is less competent than Tennessee health officials

The meningitis outbreak caused by tainted epidural steroid injections could have been avoided. But since the FDA didn’t utilize its authority for this purpose suitably, over 500 persons were contaminated with this illness and 39 persons died.
Tennessee officials showed unbelievable competence under these circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their decisive actions.
It was reported that a lot of persons who had been given steroid injections produced by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials found out about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to stop utilizing drugs produced by the compounding pharmacy from Massachusetts. Moreover, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were rapid and decisive. They acted rapidly and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve the situation.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t been so decisive and competent, more individuals would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have been.
As for the FDA, it appeared to be incompetent. It didn’t utilize its authority definitely in order to improve the situation. Then it attempted to justify its incompetence, claiming that its power was not cleared and established enough to interfere in such large-scale compounding centers, as the NECC. However, the FDA’s excuse was not accepted.
Tennessee health officials merit getting a gold medal for their efforts.
However certain persons believe that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks continue to exist. A lot of individuals are still at the hospital. Others are contracted by health officials. If any side symptoms occur at injection sites of those that have used the contaminated steroids, they should contact doctors at once.

Manny Pacquiao puts efforts to improve Filipinos’ life

Every Filipino knows and likes the professional fighter Manny Pacquiao. This boxer represents own country successfully. Thus, Filipinos admire of him. This sportsman is devoted to his fighting career. Manny Pacquiao is claimed to be a national sports hero and an international star. The fighter is known around the world.
It is important to notice that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not only for his success in boxing. While some Filipinos claim that they are not interested in boxing at all, they note that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not surprisingly. Manny Pacquiao is a very benevolent and unselfish individual. Several individuals say that he is humble and proud at the same time. While he proudly represents his country during fights, he serves other individuals. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This person is a public servant. It is important to notice that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He is ready to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has bitter experience. His life has not been always easy. This individual has suffered from many difficulties like other Filipinos. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been young. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has experienced poverty. He knows what other Filipinos experience and what they feel. That’s why being a public servant, Manny Pacquiao tries to improve his people’s life.
The fighter is also a religious individual. He studies the Bible day by day. His deeds demonstrate that he believes in God.
 There is only one thing that causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is suspected of steroid use. Many people suggest that physical changes in this boxer point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao maintains that he has never applied steroids. His strength coach Ariza claims that the boxer has success because of new training methods elaborated by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist that has elaborated new training regimen that has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao says that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never used any illegal drugs. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the disgrace of the American cyclist Lance Armstrong. He claims that he doesn’t want to succeed with the help of forbidden products because such methods can ruin his good name.

FDA reported about unsterile conditions at NECC

It is widely discussed about the meningitis outbreak that has happened in certain states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections caused fungal meningitis in over 500 persons. The contamination turned out to be fatal for 39 patients: they died. The majority of deaths took place in Tennessee.
It was determined that contaminated steroid injections had been produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that is based in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the compounding center in order to determine what caused contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was confirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were indeed produced by this company.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was obvious that manufacture of preparations was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA said that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were just some problems at the compounding center. The equipment utilized for manufacture of solution for injections was unsterile.
Furthermore, the FDA stated that there were certain other contaminants. Some bacterial contaminants were discovered at the NECC. Although these contaminants were not real pathogens, they could cause infection too. These bacterial contaminants were found in such medicines, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any situations reported about contamination caused by intake of these medications. But it was stated that these medicines were also capable to produce contamination. Although the bacterial contaminants were anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in drugs. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the compounding center and confirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were prepared in improper conditions.
The situation made it clear that new rules on compounding pharmacies should be established. Contamination should be avoided. Otherwise, health of Americans is in danger.

Barry Larkin puts efforts to make baseball clean

Barry Larkin, a retired baseball player, notices about his negative attitude to athletes that have ever administered steroids and/or other forbidden drugs. He claims that such baseball players who have ever been linked to performance-enhancing drugs must not be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be elected for the Hall of Fame is the highest honor that is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has entered the Hall of Fame last year. He thinks that consumers of steroids should not get the highest honor. They should see that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to use steroids and/or other related substances. Their decision means that they should be kept out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin is one of  the most successful baseball players. He has receieved certain awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notes about Pete Rose that is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This person has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been suspended from professional baseball for the entire life. Thus, he doesn’t have any chance to be elected for the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin notes that those who have ever used forbidden medications should get similar punishment. They must not be elected for the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t intend to blame those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make hasty conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin says that no any sportsman should be demonized, if his guilt has not been proven. He remains to be innocent until it will be obvious that he has really applied anabolic steroids and/or other related products.
Barry Larkin also takes part in educating young sportspersons about dangers linked with administration of steroids. He has formed a charity foundation that has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts significant efforts in order to make baseball clean. He urges young athletes not to administer anabolic steroids and other doping products. Barry Larkin wants to see baseball drug-free.

Dana White expresses admiration of Anderson Silva

Dana White, the UFC president, continues to claim that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will take place. However Anderson Silva has specified that he is not interested in the fight, the UFC president doesn’t cease to hope. Dana White declares that the fight between these individuals will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also fight against Jon Jones. But today Jon Jones trains in order to fight against Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any bitterness to each other, fans want more eagerly to see the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have argued that they don’t want to face one another. Nonetheless, Dana White specifies that he knows the situation better. He argues that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre say that they don’t want to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. Dana White claims that wholly opposite statements are pronounced behind the scenes. Furthermore, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The fighter always does what he must do.
Dana White praises Anderson Silva. He states that this fighter has amazing skills. Anderson Silva has manifested his brilliant performance numerous times.
It is interesting to mention that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has used anabolic steroids.
Speaking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar said that his opponent displayed amazing skills. He specified that Anderson Silva defeated him entirely. He felt as if he hadn’t had any success in MMA in his life. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his application of prohibited products.
The UFC president doesn’t discontinue admiring of Anderson Silva. The UFC president is sure that the fighter evaluates his abilities properly and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

Rules on compounding pharmacies will be modified

The fungal meningitis outbreak that began in September last year had great impact on America. Contaminated injectable steroids were manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (based in Massachusetts) and given to many persons. As a result, over 400 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis in over 20 states. 39 individuals contaminated with this disease died. 14 deaths happened in Tennessee.
It became evident that it was necessary to do anything in order to prevent such cases. Contamination must not take place in future. The FDA had to meet with representatives of all states for discussion of this situation. So, recently a meeting took place in order to discuss ways related to prevention of contamination in the future.
It was noted during the meeting that new laws on compounding centers should be established.
Representatives of some states claimed that they did proper job in their states and no any person suffered from problems related to contamination. Moreover, they underlined critically that they were not aware of what occurred in other states.
When it comes to the FDA, its authority over such situations is limited. Federal court cases which were during past years depressed the authority of the FDA essentially. Furthermore, certain rules seem to be unclear.
Margaret Hamburg, the FDA Commissioner, offered to improve the situation through the following changes:
- to manage training of state regulators;
- to induce sharing information between the FDA and states;
- to dispose of ambiguity in laws.

These points seem to be rational. Such changes must help to promote improving public health of Americans. Of course, if rules contain ambiguity, no any agreement will be reached. That’s why new rules should be implemented and existing rules should be altered.
The FDA believes that state regulators will work together with it in order to prevent manufacturing and shipping contaminated medications.

American society will never forget Lance Armstrong

The year 2012 has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you note about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you talk over great baseball players? Will you say about the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you talk about the Summer Olympics? Will you discuss concussions of football players? Will you note about suicides committed by certain professional football players? What will you mention about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, everyone will remember the case connected with Lance Armstrong while thinking about sports of 2012. Every individual will note about the role of anabolic steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any person will note about potential undesirable results of steroids used for athletic needs. Any person interested in sports will remember what journalists have presented about anabolic steroids, cheating in sports and numerous ways of athletes to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will possibly comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also say about criminal actions of Jerry Sandusky and his coaching career at Penn State.
But let guess what future generations will remember. What will historians discuss one hundred years later? Will they draw attention on cases linked with James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they talk over concussions of professional football players? Although they will possibly talk over these situations, the most heat debates will be connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case which will be never forgotten. Many persons will remember accomplishments of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Undoubtedly, they will also notice about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his spoiled reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that administration of steroids resulted in loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from the organization Livestrong and several other problems. Lance Armstrong will be always in the memory of the American society.

It’s unfair to keep Roger Clemens out of Baseball Hall of Fame

Fans of baseball and many other persons seem to be anxious by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Certain amazing players have not been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is not surprisingly that you also ask why they have not been elected. Under rules of voting, those that have manifested great baseball skills and contributed to their teams essentially should be elected. Undoubtedly, such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and certain other sportspersons have demonstrated splendid abilities and accomplishments while playing professionally. Why are they kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Numerous voters claim that they will never support those that have ever been linked to steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Dopers should get penalty. Future generations should understand that they will never really have success in sports, if they take doping products.
What would you do, if you were a voter? Would you support consumers of steroids?
In fact, voters never possess entire information about admitted and suspected dopers. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has really taken doping products. A lot of persons have suspicions but there is no any steroid evidence. Why should voters refuse to support this baseball player? Are they sure that he has applied steroids and other banned remedies? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is wrong to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame only because of suspicions.
While several voters are ready to support suspected consumers of steroids, they claim that they will never vote for an admitted steroid user. However it seems to be right, let review the situation better! Have steroids played any substantial role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has administered doping products, it is possible to convince anyone that he has had great success not because of steroids. Extraordinary achievements of this famous baseball player have been shown before his alleged steroid use. According to several affirmations, Roger Clemens has applied steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most brilliant accomplishments have been done by him before 1998. Thus, nobody can state that anabolic steroids have helped Roger Clemens to succeed in professional baseball. That’s why he should be elected for the Hall of Fame.
Furthermore, why are a lot of persons inclined to blame only steroid users? Isn’t it the society that presses athletes to start using steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?

Chances of Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens to be elected for Hall of Fame

Several Hall of Famers think that steroid users must never be in their club. They say that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens should be kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very glad that these sportspersons didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to enter the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is fair. They think that otherwise our children get confused. They will suppose that they are permitted to take steroids and whatever they want and remain unpunished. Thus, it would be a negative example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and several others who belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this point of view. They even note about cycling, as a good example to follow.
What occurred actually in the world of cycling? The well-known American cyclist was accused of taking banned preparations. As a result, he was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time ban.
So, certain members of the Baseball Hall of Fame claim that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be suspended from this sport wholly. Record books must not include information about success of those that have been caught administering forbidden preparations. Those that have cheated should be punished appropriately.
Nevertheless, not each member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has similar opinion. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He claims that these baseball players should be elected for the Hall of Fame. These sportspersons are stars in baseball. Nobody could prove that they have actually applied performance-enhancing drugs. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules related to voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have amazing skills and those that have contributed to their teams obviously should be elected for the Hall of Fame.  Of course, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made obvious contributions to their teams. That’s why they should enter the Hall of Fame.

Angel “Memo” Hernandez doesn’t want to disclose his methods

Each fan noted that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been changed evidentially. What led to such evident changes in the sportsman?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is linked to the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, a lot of individuals think that the boxer’s muscles have been increased because of steroids and/or other doping products. Angel “Memo” Hernandez is the strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This individual was related to the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this man supplied many elite athletes with anabolic steroids and other related medications. He presented information about some athletes who acquired forbidden substances from him.
Knowing that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a steroid dealer, numerous persons believe that he provides doping products to Juan Manuel Marquez. Some suspicions and even accusations were pronounced by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach claimed that it would be well to subject the both boxers Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to testing before the fight.
Actually, Freddie Roach’s suspicions were not based on any drug evidence. He focused only on enhanced muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Freddie Roach claimed that he didn’t mean anything serious. He said that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez made it clear that he was not just a coach. Since he is a scientist, he possesses great knowledge. He knows the best methods to get muscle mass and gain strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez notes that he knows the methods to do it legally. No any illegal substance is included in his methods. But he refuses to disclose the ways. The coach says that this is a secret.
As for Juan Manuel Marquez, he said that he never administered any forbidden product. He noticed that it was not drugs which caused the obvious changes in his physique. Moreover, he added that weight was not the chief factor while fighting. According to the boxer, a fighter should have intelligence, speed and strength in order to have success.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was tested for banned medications before the fight. Such tests are usually conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after matches.

Pete Rose hopes to get second chance

The former MLB player Pete Rose is a reasonable individual. He sees own faults and don’t blame others for his problems. He is an example for other athletes that have been discredited for steroid use or other faults.
As for Pete Rose, he was never linked to anabolic steroids. This athlete had essential success while playing baseball professionally. He got 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. Although Pete Rose didn’t administer steroids and other related preparations, he made another mistake. This person gambled on baseball games. As a result, he was banned from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be altered and he will be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of anger. She and her husband, a former great baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities as ordinary individuals. While Pete Rose’s wife was too disappointed, the former professional baseball player seemed not to have similar feelings.
Pete Rose affirms that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he gets the second chance. The sportsman promises that he will never gamble on games again. He notices that the second chance will be enough for him to manifest that he is a trustworthy person. He will not need to receive the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose tries to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame because of own behavior. He claims that they shouldn’t blame others. He is guilty. That’s why he is banned.
Pete Rose acknowledges that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other athletes connected with the steroid era. Pete Rose believes that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are splendid baseball players that should enter the Hall of Fame. He makes it clear that Roger Clemens is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This athlete hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to claim that he has administered these drugs. Thus, it is not fair to blame and punish the celebrated baseball player while lacking proof.

Money can help you to avoid imprisonment

Does money leads to happiness? Undoubtedly, it doesn’t. But money possesses great power. Although it can’t make you happy, it has capacity to help to avoid jail in some cases. Let review the cases against Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. One has probably believed that these persons will lose. But you should remember that rich guys never lose. Since they have money, they have many chances to win.
Barry Bonds was accused of lying to a grand jury. He said under the oath that he had never used any prohibited remedies. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating became obvious and he would spend certain time in jail. But remember: this baseball player has much money. However he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he was sentenced just to house arrest and community service. Furthermore, he appealed even this light sentencing.
Roger Clemens, another athlete, was charged with lying under oath too. He claimed that he had never applied any banned drugs. Finally, the athlete was cleared of all charges. Roger Clemens didn’t lose too.
These cases show power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have employed the best defense attorneys. Undoubtedly, you need much money in order to employ the wisest defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could hire Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. So, it is not surprisingly that federal prosecutors have lost under these circumstances.
Federal prosecutors lost also in other situations. For example, let mention the case against the celebrated American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government wasted much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Federal prosecutors had just insignificant results in the cases linked with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Thus, if you are a professional sportsperson, you may apply steroids and/or other related preparations, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid prison. Otherwise, you will be discredited and punished harshly.

Barry Bonds claimed that steroids caused elbow injury in him

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ ex mistress appeared in the court to testify against the baseball player. This woman claimed that there were essential changes in physique of Barry Bonds. She noted that the athlete’s head increased. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that he had shrunken testicles. Moreover, he experienced hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had uncontrolled behavior. He was too aggressive and impatient. Such changes are commonly linked with usage of anabolic steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his ex mistress. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would murder her.
So, Kimberley Bell’s words served as a basis to continue accusing Barry Bonds of perjury and obstructing justice. Certain years ago the baseball player said under oath that he had never applied steroids. But as it turned out, he probably lied under oath.
Presenting information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell began to cry two times during the course. Once she was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether intake of steroids was discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds affirmed that he was taking anabolic steroids. The baseball player had an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was too serious, according to Kimberley Bell. Thus, she asked Barry Bonds about the severe injury. The baseball player affirmed that steroids induced increasing muscles significantly and quickly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so rapid and significant changes in the size of muscles.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for the baseball player, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become celebrated and make money because of her relations with the well-known athlete. She tried to induce selling a book about her relations with Barry Bonds.

What is Baseball Hall of Fame without Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds?

Such famous baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These athletes have achieved unbelievable results while playing baseball professionally. But it is claimed that there is no any place for consumers of steroids in the Hall of Fame.
So, some individuals believe that if steroid users are elected for the Hall of Fame, it will have negative impact for future generations. Young individuals should understand that successful baseball players are those that haven’t doped. Actually, it is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they are not introduced into the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These sportspersons have achieved splendid results. No one can doubt about their achievements.
Let think logically. For example, you see the most beautiful girl in the town. But she can’t win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you stop admiring of her beauty just because she hasn’t acquired the title of Miss of America? Answers are obvious. The same case is with Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. They are brilliant players, regardless whether they will enter the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds got certain MVPs before he was linked to steroids. Roger Clemens became celebrated for his baseball skills before he was accused of doping. When it comes to Mike Piazza, nobody can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is claimed that the Baseball Hall of Fame is the place for the best baseball players that have ever played the game. Let suppose that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza don’t belong to this category. Then we must create another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must enter the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its meaningfulness. Since the Hall of Fame is linked to greatness, it can’t exist without such excellent players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds could make games exciting. He showed excellent baseball skills long before he was accused of doping. The same things may be said about Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. The Hall of Fame loses its importance without these excellent players. That’s why it is important to consider these aspects and change the attitude towards these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of baseball will be destroyed.

What should you do to lose weight?

The New Year is considered to be a time to produce changes in life. Many persons plan to do several things for improvement of physique since January. January is time for new beginnings. Numerous persons start using weight loss remedies since January. They want to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of some new beginnings for sportspeople and bodybuilders too. Numerous sportspeople and bodybuilder begin to apply cycles with anabolic steroids in January. So, since the New Year certain individuals want to burn fat, others want to add muscle mass and energy. Certain other persons desire to reach several other goals linked with their physical appearances.
It is naturally that many individuals want to lose fat since the New Year. It is set that an individual usually adds 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. When it comes to those that are predisposed to obesity, they add up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Undoubtedly, it is impossible to affirm the same things about professional sportspersons and bodybuilders because they usually can control weight gains. They have strict nutritional habits. That’s why they are unlikely to add great body fat, despites of holidays.
However numerous persons start doing something for improvement of physical appearance, not everybody reaches his/her goals. Unfortunately, a lot of individuals who don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t reach results connected with fat loss. We don’t desire to discourage anybody but this is the reality. Why do numerous individuals fail to achieve results linked with fat loss? A lot of individuals use FDA-approved preparations for this purpose. But it is needed to note that these products are not efficacious for weight loss. You should know that bodybuilders usually don’t use FDA-approved weight loss drugs. Moreover, ordinary people don’t possess knowledge about correct nutrition which would be proper for weight loss. In addition to these factors, it is necessary to perform some physical exercises in order to reach significant results.
That’s why it is recommended to do own research linked with efficient methods applied for weight loss. Don’t worry! You may find proper information on different sites. Find out what sportspeople and bodybuilders do and use for weight loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right ways and achieve amazing results.

Lance Armstrong admits to using banned substances

An individual who didn’t want to be indentified has reported that Lance Armstrong is going to admit to applying banned products during an interview with the American media proprietor Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the prominent cyclist? Points of view differ. Some persons believe that if the disgraced American cyclist admits to doping, his reputation will be restored. Others suppose that the admission will change nothing. Certain other individuals claim that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will probably go to prison.
As you know, Lance Armstrong denied using steroids and other forbidden preparations. He seemed to succeed till the USADA released a report on him. The USADA’s report provided doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles. Moreover, his sponsors left him. In addition to these negative results, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the foundation Livestrong in order to prevent hurting it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to applying prohibited medications? Which will be results?
Several experts claim that prosecution will begin, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has claimed under the oath that he never applied any banned substances. Thus, if he admits to doping, it means that he admits to lying under the oath. As a result, he may go to jail. That’s why some experts say that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are individuals who believe that the admission will alter nothing. Millions of persons with cancer that have survived with the help of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The American cyclist is a hero for them. These individuals like him, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to taking banned preparations throughout his cycling career, these individuals will continue to support him.
But there is also another point of view. If Lance Armstrong provides important information about doping in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his ban from competitions may be reduced. So, the disgraced cyclist will probably compete again.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Doping made Lance Armstrong finalist for “Texan of the Year” award

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper that is quite popular in the USA. Certain persons whose deeds have essential impact on the society are chosen every year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is necessary to note that not just positive deeds are taken into account. Even deeds that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce receiving the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping case made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you know, Lance Armstrong’s doping case is not pleasant. However this scandal disgraced the celebrated American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The doping case had great influence on the society. A lot of individuals discussed the situation linked with his usage of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related products. A lot of persons focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong really taken doping products?”, Why has he lied?”, Which remedies have been used by him?”, How could he avoid detection?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to describe positive actions of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noted about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps people experience cancer to survive. The athlete also promoted developing centers for studies linked with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noticed also about achievements of the sportsman that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong succeeded in cycling. He acquired many awards. Lance Armstrong got 7 Tour de France titles.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t have negative influence on the prominent cyclist. However the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong got rid of this dreadful trouble. Moreover, he returned to professional cycling after his treatment and continued to succeed. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Undoubtedly, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A report on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was written by the USADA. Moreover, the cyclist’s sponsors dropped him after it was proven that he had doped. Thus, many individuals were convinced that the cyclist had applied prohibited drugs.
Texans admired of Lance Armstrong, when he had success in cycling. But when this athlete fell down, they began to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they prefer to make several persons heroes, they prefer to demonize them as well.

Usage of marijuana is concern in MMA

The UFC president Dana White believes that many MMA fighters take marijuana. He is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping organizations try to clean sports from usage of steroids and other related preparations, the UFC president notices that it is necessary to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. The UFC president affirms: “Forget about steroids!” He affirms that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other recreational drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those that are caught using steroids and/or other doping products receive suspensions. Which sanctions are for those who test positive for recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is similar.
Don’t you wonder how many fighters are caught applying marijuana and/or other related substances, if random testing for recreational drugs will be conducted in the UFC?
475 fighters have signed contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is established, about 80% of these athletes will test positive for these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be glad to sign a contract with the UFC in order to promote cleaning it from doping. They claim that the UFC should have the same anti-doping program like other sports organizations have. But Dana White doesn’t want to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He underlines that the State Athletic Commission test fighters for banned substances. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from administration of banned preparations, according to Dana White.
It becomes obvious that the UFc president doesn’t wish to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced several statements for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has said that any fighter should use anabolic steroids under instructions of his health care provider, if he has hypogonadism. Athletes must get therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while applying certain steroids. But it is possible to suppose that therapeutic use exemptions often serve as an excuse for doping. Many celebrated fighters have obtained therapeutic use exemptions and administer steroids while fighting. So, doping continues to prosper in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eradicate usage of performance-enhancing drugs and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The fight against doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.

Is it fair to blame steroid use in our society?

Reporters often write articles about those that have unnatural muscles and strength. Reading their statements, you can notice that those that administer steroids and/or other related medications are harshly demonized. Such persons are criticized in the society. They are called “cheaters”. It is said that those who use steroids for athletic purposes may get addiction to these medications. Numerous articles also contain information linked with potential negative reactions of steroids. Although some negative results appear in steroid users, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violence and murders committed by consumers of steroids. It is affirmed that anabolic steroids may cause uncontrolled behavior which results in crimes. However, so named “roid rage” connected with these drugs is considered to be a controversial issue.
Many persons affirm that usage of anabolic steroids for increase of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat burning is a moral issue. Let analyze! Is this affirmation free from hypocrisy? Why are just anabolic steroids blamed? Do just these medications make the society unnatural? Let examine other conditions of our society! What do you think about sex stimulants? It is said that you should not suffer from sexual disorders, when there are appropriate drugs to get rid of such problems. Furthermore, what do you think about preparations for anti-aging needs? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are ways to hide your age? Models and actors administer several medicines but they are not called “cheaters”. Students use certain medicines in order to increase their cognitive abilities. They are not blamed too. Some scientists that have conducted several studies affirm that those that take steroids for enhancement of physical abilities are more harshly demonized than those that administer some products to increase cognitive abilities. Is it fair?
As you see, our society is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize steroid users in this society? May you state that application of steroids for performance-enhancing effects is a moral issue? Be real! If you begin to blame steroid users, don’t forget about other conditions in the society!

There is difference between those that use steroids for athletic needs and those that take them for clinical purposes

Application of anabolic steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspeople is a controversial issue. There are many debates linked with it. It is known by everyone that steroids and certain other related medications are forbidden in many sports organizations. But if a person should take these medications under instructions of his/her doctor for therapeutic purposes, he/she should receive a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is allowed to use even anabolic steroids for therapeutic needs, such athletes are frequently blamed and named “cheaters”. Actually, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, think about intake of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that use steroids in order to increase their reduced levels of testosterone? The UFC president states that any man with hypogonadism should administer steroids, if these products are recommended by his doctor. However it is fair, let note why several sportsmen have reduced levels of testosterone. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone secretion. Thus, several fighters and other athletes that have administered previously steroids for performance-enhancing effects may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their health care providers prescribe them applying some steroids in order to increase their testosterone levels.
According to Dana White, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional sportsmen. So, if any athlete has hypogonadism, he should be allowed to take steroids prescribed by his health care provider. He should get normal testosterone levels which characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another sportsman that uses anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden medicines for athletic purposes must be suspended from competitions. It is necessary to make difference between those that apply steroids for medical purposes and those that desire to increase muscle mass and strength with the help these medicines. No one is allowed to take anabolic steroids for athletic purposes. It is banned in sports. Those that break anti-doping rules should be sanctioned. Sports must be drug-free.
It seems to be strange that statements of Dana White differ significantly from affirmations presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of some anti-doping officials for steroid users are much harsher than those pronounced by the UFC president.