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 Cure Varicocele
Varicocele is a condition that causes an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. More than three million Americans suffer from varicocele each year. It is a condition that doesn’t need any treatment, but if treatment is needed surgery can repair the condition. In order to diagnose varicocele, a primary care physician must conduct lab […]
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 […]
14 Exceptional Sauna Benefits
You have seen saunas at fitness centers and spas, and maybe you even know people who have them in their homes. Sitting in hot, steam-filled rooms isn’t new; in fact, it is a centuries-old practice. Native Americans used what they called “sweat lodges” and the Finnish have been practicing sauna therapy for some 2,000 years. […]
Natural Remedies
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. […]
14 Effective Home Remedies for Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion occurs when fluid enters the lining of the lungs. Pleurisy is the inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs and the chest cavity. This condition can cause a person to experience chest pain. If you are struggling with chest pain that gets worse when you cough or inhale, chances are that you […]
21 Home Remedies for Dizziness
Feeling dizzy is a highly unsettling and unpleasant sensation. Not only can this make it difficult to stand up and potential cause the sensation of falling, but it can also lead to sickness and vomiting. The problem here is that the body will often read dizziness as a symptom of illness or infection and thus […]
Nutrition
20 Foods That Increase or Decrease Estrogen
Estrogen is a group of hormones that are present in women and men. Women have a much higher concentrated amount of these hormones than men. Estrogen is the hormone that is responsible for making a woman behave like a woman. This group of hormones oversees the development of female characteristics. It is produced mainly within […]
20 Ways to Naturally Uplift Serotonin
Serotonin is commonly known as the feel-good neurotransmitter. It is technically a hormone and a monoamine neurotransmitter. It can have a really big impact on the experience of the quality of life, overall joy, and self-esteem. Serotonin lives in the gut and brain primarily. Low levels are often associated with depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, […]
21 Nutritional Facts About Beets
Beets, as it turns out, are not only one of the most nutritious items you can get in your diet, they may also be a powerful performance enhancer (only slightly less potent than many performance enhancing supplements) and even a brain boosting ‘nootropic’. This is more than a super food… it’s a wonder food! The […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Tinnitus
Do you hear a constant sound in your ears, even though there is no external source linked to the noise? If so, you’re likely suffering from tinnitus, and you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from some degree of tinnitus, 16 million Americans experience such severe ringing that they require […]
15 Causes of Sundowning Syndrome
Sundowning is a late-stage symptom of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other types of dementia. It is also sometimes referred to as late-day confusion. If someone that you care about is currently suffering from dementia, the level of confusion that they face might worsen during the later hours of the afternoon and early hours of […]
14 Signs of Tendonitis
Tendonitis is caused by damage to a tendon, which connects the muscle to the bone. Tendonitis occurs most often with elbows and knees, but it can also affect the shoulder. This condition has similar symptoms to other conditions, such as bursitis, Achilles heel, and arthritis. The best way to tell whether the symptoms are the […]