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
14 Lifestyle Tips to Easily Manage Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition often played for laughs in media. Falling asleep without warning may understandably seem humorous. However, in reality, there is truly nothing funny about this condition which can even be fatal in some cases. In narcolepsy, a person might fall asleep without warning when driving, when descending the stairs, or when generally […]
15 Questions You Probably Have About Dental Implants
Having missing teeth is something that none of us want. It is one of the quickest ways to make our face age and results in more wrinkles around the mouth as well as the appearance of a ‘gappy’ smile – neither is exactly the height of fashion or a hallmark of beautiful smiles. As beautiful […]
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
30 Extraordinary Uses of Witch Hazel
Witch hazel got its name from the fact that it was considered to be in use by the witches of hundreds of years back; instead, it was commonly used by the medicine people of the time for all sorts of ailments. There are more and more studies that are being conducted on the various benefits […]
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 […]
12 Tips to Get Rid of Bumps on Skin
Everyone has a moment in their life when they find scars on their body that have been left by acne. These can make it difficult to choose clothing as you are always trying to hide these scars. Body acne or bumps on the skin can appear just about anywhere and just like facial acne these […]
Nutrition
21 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are very small seeds that come from the mint family. While they look fairly innocuous and uninteresting, they are rapidly becoming more popular owing to a large number of different health benefits. For one, chia seeds are high in fiber and omega 3 fatty acid and at the same time, they have an […]
15 Uses of Distilled Water in Your Home
There is a growing concern about toxins in our environment, the food we eat, and the air we breathe. These toxins also exist in our water. Our bodies are comprised of 70% water and we need to consume liquids on a steady basis to maintain general health. If most of these liquids are tainted with […]
15 Essential High-Protein Vegetables for Vibrant Health
For most people, they think that having a healthier life means eating less food or working out more, and while this is true for some, it’s important to remember that it’s not so much about the volume of food that you eat, but more on the nutrients and type of food that you’re ingesting. Eating […]
Conditions
14 Important Things to Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis
When it comes to necrotizing fasciitis, there are several important things that you need to know about this illness. This is such a serious disease that everyone should learn as much as they can about it and know exactly what the symptoms are, how quickly it progresses and what exactly they should do if they […]
14 Most Common Symptoms of Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. There are more than 7000 cases of the poisoning reported every year. However, many cases of food poisoning go unreported. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are over a million people in the United States contract […]
10 Things to Expect If You Suffer From Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. It occurs whenever the bursa or tendons in your shoulder become impinged Repeated overhead activity using your shoulder is one of the main risk factors for shoulder impingement syndrome. Some of the ways that this could happen include excessive swimming or tennis. […]