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
10 Natural Methods That Can Help With Spondylosis
There are several types of arthritis that a person may develop. One such type is ankylosing spondylitis. This is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. It causes the spinal joints to become inflamed. When this occurs it can cause a person to develop chronic pain that is severe and extremely uncomfortable. In some […]
15 Ways Myofascial Release can Help you Recover from Pain
When you stop to really think about it, the muscles of the body are really pretty cool. They are responsible for any movement that you make at any time. When it comes to the body, the muscles really do all of the heavy lifting. They are able to do this heavy lifting with the support […]
14 Types and Functions of Ligaments
The ligaments are considered bands of elastic tissue that are tough around your joints. They are important because they connect bone to bone, limit their movement, and provide support to the joints. Ligaments are all around your bodies, such as your knees, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. The more you stretch and injure your ligaments makes […]
Natural Remedies
14 Useful Tips to Cope With Dyslexia
For anyone who finds themselves diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, or for parents with children diagnosed as having dyslexia, things can sometimes seem a little bleak, with the new understanding that things are going to be a little more difficult for you and yours than they might be for everyone else. That’s the mindset […]
17 Home Remedies to Treat Vertigo
Vertigo is not a condition in itself but rather a symptom like tinnitus. This describes the feeling of dizziness and can be very unpleasant and unsettling experience. Vertigo doesn’t only put us at risk of falling and causing injury but it can also cause feelings of sickness and even lead to vomiting. This is because […]
15 Natural Remedies for Lumbar Radiculopathy
When it comes to natural remedies for lumbar radiculopathy or a pinched nerve in the back, there are quite a few of them out there. These days, there are so many natural remedies available that there are dozens for each specific condition. But lumbar radiculopathy can be one of the most unpleasant symptoms that you […]
Nutrition
20 Foods High in Vitamin A
Have you suddenly started to experience night blindness? Are your eyes feeling dry and scratch, yet you don’t suffer from allergies? Is your hair really dry and your skin dry and itchy? Are you developing more infections in your throat or chest than normal? If you said ‘yes’ to any of the above, you could […]
Licorice – 20 Amazing Health Benefits and Uses
Licorice has a history of use in food and medicine for over a millennium. This tasty root comes packed with potent polyphenol micronutrients that have potent medicinal effects for curing anything from nausea to heartburn, and leaky gut. The licorice plant is native to the lands of Asia and Southern Europe, and it has a […]
21 Foods High in Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a vitamin that quite often gets overlooked. We all know how important vitamin C is and we’re told often that we need to get our B complex vitamins too. Vitamin A and E are good for the eyes and skin, vitamin D is important for our bones and comes from skin. But […]
Conditions
14 Signs of Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is the technical term for ‘age-related wear’ to the spinal disks in the neck. This condition can cause some pain and discomfort, however in many cases it will actually remain asymptomatic with no obvious signs. That said, it’s important to be vigilant when looking out for tell-tale signs. After all, this problem is […]
10 Characteristics of a Child With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
There are few things more detrimental to the development of a fetus than alcohol consumption. Along with drug use and smoking, alcohol is one of the most damaging things to the developmental process of your child. As such, doctors will discourage drinking in pregnant women. There are many things that could go wrong with the […]
15 Things That Make CRPS Worse
Complex regional pain syndrome, more commonly referred to simply as CRPS, is a chronic condition that usually affects one of the limbs or an extremity; a leg, an arm, a hand, or afoot, for example. It usually sets in after an injury has been sustained in one of the limbs, such as a break or […]