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

15 Tips to Heal a Rotator Cuff Tear
The rotator cuff is the official term used to describe a muscle group made up of four that work together as individual tendons so that they can make up a cuff around your humerus — which is the upper arm bone that you likely remember from middle school biology. The names of the four muscles […]

14 Ways to Prevent Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is also sometimes referred to as a ‘cartilage tear’. The meniscus is specifically the piece of cartilage that lives between your femur (thighbone) and your shinbone. There are two menisci in each leg, found around the knee joint and their job is to help lubricate and cushion the movement of the knee […]

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 […]
Natural Remedies

Epazote Herb: 15 Best Health Benefits and Uses
Epazote is a world-renowned little herb that has been used for many generations to boost health and to improve the quality of life. Amongst its potential applications are its abilities to help reduce flatulence, aid and prevent respiratory conditions and to eliminate parasites. It can also protect and boost the performance of the immune system […]

14 Skin Care Tips for Treating Intertrigo
Intertrigo is a specific sort of rash that appears in certain areas of the body. There are usually several causes for this type of rash, and aching goes away quickly with the right treatment. Some of the symptoms that you may notice with this type of rash include normal rash symptoms like redness and painful […]

10 Natural Remedies to Help You Treat Ischemic Colitis
Ischemic colitis is a serious health condition that affects as much as 1 in ever 2, 000 people who make a visit to the hospital’s emergency room every year; even though you might never have heard of it before now, it’s a much more common health condition than you might have thought – and if […]
Nutrition

15 Healthy Gluten Free Foods
Sure, that pizza tasted great – but now you’re dealing with the onset of bloating and gas that leads you rushing to the bathroom for relief. Gluten intolerance affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, with some people suffering from celiac disease, a digestive disorder where the gastrointestinal system becomes allergic to […]

20 Ultimate Keto Diet Foods
The ketogenic diet (also called the keto diet) is one that you will almost certainly have heard of by now; it’s achieved more popularity in the past few years as a great general diet, and you’ll likely have noticed that your social media feeds have been filling up with keto diet posts lately. But just […]

16 Fabulous Health Benefits of Anchovies
Anchovies are small fish found in saltwater. There are over 100 species of anchovies and their habitat spans multiple oceans. They are classified as forage fish due to the fact that they are often preyed on by larger predatory fish that inhabit the same area as them. The Mediterranean Sea is a particular hotspot when […]
Conditions

15 Causes of Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome is a hereditary condition that increases the risk of developing cancer, such as colorectal and ovarian forms of the disease. Historically, the medical community categorizes Lynch syndrome as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). Studies show that an estimated 3 out of every 100 patients diagnosed with endometrial or colon cancer develop the disease […]

15 PCOS Symptoms You Might Not Be Aware Of
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, often shortened as PCOS, is a gynecological condition that affects around 10 million women around the world. The exact cause of this condition is yet to be determined, but most doctors agree that it is mostly caused by an imbalance of hormones inside the body. Even if some nonsexual hormones like insulin […]

14 Symptoms You Can Experience Because of Allodynia
Allodynia is a common health condition that causes an intensified response to what would be a normal stimulus for anyone without the condition. This means that to anyone who might have allodynia, what would feel like a normal light touch to anyone else, instead feels painful or abrasive. The condition is often seen after injuries […]