Osteoporosis, which means ‘porous bones’, describes any condition that reduces bone mass. Symptoms include leg and foot cramps; height loss; lower-back pain; hip, wrist and spine fractures;
Steroids have extreme and far-reaching effects on many systems of the body.
Immune system
* Reduce functions and numbers of T and B cells and other lymphocytes and macrophages
Six years ago, Mr C.B., a 45-year-old industrial worker, came to see me with an undefined cardiovascular condition. He had intermittent high blood pressure, tremor, headaches, chest pain, insomnia, excessive sweating, flushing, a fast pulse...