The parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands. Some people develop hyperparathyroidism. This is a condition where the parathyroid glands will produce too much of the parathyroid hormone. This hormone is responsible for regulating the amount of phosphorus and calcium in the body, both of which are important for strong teeth and bones. The […]
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Fitness
12 Steps to Prevent and Treat Golfer’s Elbow
Golfers elbow occurs due to the inflammation of the tendons and ligaments that attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The inflammation creates sensations of pain that shoot through the forearm muscle, especially during activities that require gripping or movement of the forearm muscles. If left untreated, the pain may spread […]
15 Known Natural Remedies if You Are Always Tired
Feeling tired all of the time can be aggravating to you and the people around you. The main reason you are tired all of the time is that you wake up in the middle of the night or you’re awake all night. There are other reasons why you are unable to sleep at night. For […]
14 Ways to Treat a Pulled Hamstring
Hamstring strains/pulls are one of the most common injuries in sports that require a high degree of agility, force, and speed such as tennis, football, and basketball. Hamstring injuries range from grade1 to grade 3. Those with grade 1 hamstring experience mild swelling and pain with no chance of muscle length and strength. They tear […]
Natural Remedies
14 Tips to Eliminate Pain in Left Arm
Pain felt in the left arm can be a symptom experienced with a wide variety of different health conditions, and the potential causes can be everything from a precursor to a heart attack (in which case, seek medical attention immediately!) through to a sign that your diet is lacking crucial minerals like salt or magnesium. […]
14 Home Remedies to Treat Blepharitis Naturally
Blepharitis is a condition that causes swelling of the eyelids. This can occur either right on the edge of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow, or in the corner of the eye where the tear ducts (meibomian glands) are located. These versions are known as anterior and posterior blepharitis respectively. Either type of blepharitis can […]
14 Things You Should Know About MMR Vaccine
Ever since the anti-vaccine movement started, the MMR vaccine is one that has been subject to by far the most scrutiny. This vaccine that helps our children stay protected from measles, mumps, and rubella has become one of the main targets of the anti-vaccine campaigners due to a discredited — and later retracted — paper. […]
Nutrition
11 Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Did you know that your body naturally produces cholesterol on its own? Cholesterol plays a vital role in hormone production, in the formation of bile by the liver to aid in digestion, as well as in the creation and maintenance of the protective membranes around cells. So how exactly can cholesterol be bad for you? […]
20 Healthy Suggestions for a Successful IBS Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS,) is a digestive disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. People suffering from IBS find that they experience gas, bloating and pain after eating certain foods. Other symptoms of the condition may include constipation, diarrhea, and cramps. People living with IBS find it challenging to do anything when they experience a flare-up in […]
21 Foods High in Potassium
Don’t be alarmed, but chances are you are not getting enough potassium in your day to day diet. In fact, a 2015 study revealed that over 80% of U.S. adults were not intaking near the 3,510 mg of potassium daily as recommended by the World Health Organization. Why is potassium so important? As an electrolyte, […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of High Iron Levels
Having high levels of iron can be caused by a variety of ailments. In some cases, they are caused by iron overload disorders that make the body retain excessive amounts of iron. The human body is unable to excrete excessive amounts of iron like other minerals. As a result, the extra iron is stored in […]
15 Frequent Symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
When damage occurs within your lungs, scar tissue will form at the site of the injury. If this scar tissue reaches a critical mass then you could develop a condition known as pulmonary fibrosis in which the level of scarring and damage becomes too severe for your lungs to efficiently supply oxygen to the rest […]
14 Common Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common health condition affecting the foot and one of the most common causes out there for experiencing heel pain for the general population. Statistics say that as much as 7% of the general population might develop heel pain due to plantar fasciitis during their lifetime, and it’s estimated that the condition […]