Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a collaborative force behind green social prescribing initiatives, joins the conversation about the alarming rise in anabolic steroid use among men and boys chasing the ideal muscular physique. They discuss the mental and physical health risks linked to steroids, including muscle dysmorphia influenced by societal pressures. Al-Zubaidi also highlights the transformative power of nature in healing, advocating for incorporating green spaces into healthcare to improve well-being and combat issues stemming from body image concerns.
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Caroline's Bodybuilding Encounter
Caroline shares a personal story about seeing a bodybuilding patient using anabolic steroids who was acutely unwell.
This encounter revealed a big knowledge gap, prompting the first version of the anabolic steroid article.
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Challenges in Steroid Use Consultations
Anabolic steroid use is more prevalent than often realised, with serious side effects many users shrug off.
Toxic masculinity, social media, and fixed health beliefs complicate consultations and behavior change.
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Link Between Muscle Dysmorphia and Steroids
Muscle dysmorphia is a recognized body dysmorphic disorder, often affecting young men obsessed with muscularity.
Many affected may use anabolic steroids or unknowingly consume them in supplements.
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Grab your trainers, your dog lead, your gardening clothes or a cuppa and join us for some free CPD as we have another relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom. In the first of two episodes this month, Fiona and Nik discuss:
Anabolic steroid use. Body image concerns and pursuing an increasingly muscular appearance is becoming a growing issue, particularly for men and boys.
Nature… so important that we should prescribe it? Yes! Special guest Hussain Al-Zubaidi joins us to talk about the power of nature and green social prescribing in transforming patient health.
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The rest of the Pearls from March will be covered next week along with a new best intentions story to put a smile on your face.
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