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 Natural Ways to Heal ACL Tear
An ACL tear is an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. It is an injury that occurs in over 200,000 people in the United States. An ACL tear happens to most athletes who jump, land and change directions when playing sports. They have to make sudden movements, which causes them to have an ACL tear. […]
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 […]
14 Natural Relief Tips For Occipital Neuralgia
This is a condition where the nerves at the very top of the spinal cord become inflamed or impinged. It can be an incredibly difficult thing to diagnose as the pain is often misdiagnosed as coming from migraines or other types of headaches. This can lead to unnecessarily long periods of suffering as people try […]
Natural Remedies
14 Essential Tips for a Natural and Successful Colon Cleanse
The feeling that you get after getting your colon cleansed is one unlike any other. What many might have thought to be impossible, you have managed to achieve. Sadly, the results and high of completing such a feat doesn’t last forever. After spending weeks cleaning your colon out, you crash right after accomplishing your goal […]
17 Foods to Avoid if You Have Difficulty Swallowing
Some people have a difficult time swallowing because they have a condition called dysphagia. Others have a difficult time swallowing because they don’t chew their food. They will just put a big piece of food in their mouth, which will cause them to be unable to swallow. Another reason you have difficulty swallowing is because […]
15 Things You Should Know About Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is considered complementary or alternative therapy… meaning, people use it as a compliment in addition to other treatments, and/ or as an alternative to more intense serious medical procedures, like surgery. If you are looking into Prolotherapy, then it is likely that you, a loved one, or a relative has a musculoskeletal condition. Maybe […]
Nutrition
20 Foods Low in Carbohydrates
There was a time when everyone was trying to avoid fats. We were told that fats added a lot of calories to our diet (which they do: 9 calories per gram) and that they were bad for our heart (which they’re not). Today things have changed. No longer are fats public enemy number one; that […]
14 Benefits of Coconut Oil
When it comes to supercharging your health, forget about the lime in the coconut, and just go with the coconut oil! Experiencing a surge in commercial popularity over the past decade, coconut oil has made its way into everything from skin moisturizers to coffee. Why? Well turns out coconut oil serves as one of those […]
15 Everyday Foods That Cause Blackheads
Acne is a seriously unpleasant and upsetting issue that affects a huge number of people – especially during their teenage years. Acne around the face is not only painful, not only potentially itchy but is also embarrassing for many and can undermine otherwise attractive features. Thus there is a huge industry surrounding the treatment and […]
Conditions
14 Symptoms of Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is a common health condition that is known to affect both children and adults, although is more likely to affect those who already have a compromised immune system due to an underlying infection somewhere in the body or due to other conditions and habits which can further compromise how the immunity works, like high […]
14 Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder is a health condition that sees children and some adults experience an unusual sensitivity or reaction to certain environmental and sensory stimuli. The American Occupational Therapy Association estimates that as much as 5% of children who are are on the autism spectrum or have been diagnosed with related conditions such as ADHD […]
14 Characteristic Night Sweats Causes
Many women and men experience night sweats. Night sweats are characterized by excessive sweating while you sleep. There are many different diseases and medical conditions that may cause a person to experience night sweats. Some examples include women going through menopause, hormone problems, medications, low blood sugar levels, as well as some neurological problems. Some […]