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 Home Exercises for Shoulder Impingement Relief
Whether you’re an athlete or a sports fan, you likely already know how serious a shoulder injury can be. Not only are they extremely painful, but they also lead to a lot of time out of action. They can take ages to heal, all the while limiting your daily activities. The shoulder joint is by […]
14 Simple Ways to Lessen Tailbone Pain
You stand and your back hurts, you sit and it still is hurting. No matter what type of position that you get into, you cannot get any type of relief from the pain in your lower back. If this sounds familiar there is a chance that you are suffering from tailbone pain. Pain located in […]
14 Simple Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
The plantar fascia is a ligament that attaches to the heel bone and runs to the base of the toes. This tendon acts as a shock absorber for the feet, absorbing impact from running and jumping. When the fascia becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress, it starts to thicken. Stressors, such as impact and running […]
Natural Remedies
14 Health Benefits of Red Onions
Red onion is also known as purple onions or Spanish onions. They are a root vegetable that features purple skin with white and red inner meat. Red onions have a mild flavor with a slightly sweet taste. Of all red onions, genus Allium is the most widely cultivated for general use. In the US, the […]
19 Natural Remedies for the Flu
The flu is one of the most dreaded illnesses in the Western World. Usually it is not dangerous and will be self-limiting, although this might not be the case for those that are especially sensitive such as the elderly or the otherwise ill. But even when this illness is not life-threatening, it is still a […]
14 Natural Ways to Treat Peripheral Neuropathy
There is a growing trend in recent times which has seen people moving away from over the counter medications and surgery and leaning towards treatment methods that are altogether much more natural. This trend has been observed across much of the healthcare industry with everything from essential oils to Reiki and massages taking center stage […]
Nutrition
10 Steps to Detox Your Large Intestine
The large intestine or the colon plays a very important role when it comes to the digestion process. Unfortunately, this is one part of the body that does not often get the attention and the love that it deserves. A clean and healthy large intestine can help prevent many types of illnesses, infections, and diseases. […]
20 Regenerating Health Benefits of Dandelion Tea
Dandelions spread readily throughout fields and yards, making them a gardener’s worst nightmare. Landscapers treat the flower as a pest, removing them from flowerbeds before the dandelions have the opportunity to seed and spread throughout the garden. Instead of using toxic weed killers to remove dandelions, try harvesting them instead of killing them off. The […]
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 […]
Conditions
15 Common Causes of Jones Fracture
A Jones fracture is a very common type of avulsion fracture that occurs on the fifth bone of the foot, which is what links the little toe to the rest of the structure of the foot. If you have a Jones fracture, pain, swelling and bruising around the side of the foot are the most […]
15 Frequent Symptoms of Boxers Fracture
A boxer’s fracture is when there is a break in the bone in the hand that connects to the knuckle. Most doctors don’t call the fracture a boxer’s fracture because boxers don’t get this injury. They mostly call the injury a brawler’s fracture. Brawlers have not learned how to punch without injuring themselves. A boxer’s […]
14 Signs & Symptoms of Coxsackie Virus
Understanding what the symptoms of the Coxsackie virus are and how it can be treated as an important thing for parents know. Although this is not a serious infection, it can be a somewhat scary one of you do not know what to expect. Almost all children the contract this viral infection recover from it […]