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 Simple Ways to Strengthen Ankle Ligaments
Ankle ligaments can easily be damaged when playing sports. It is important to know what to do when you injure your ankle ligaments. It can cause instability and make it difficult for you to walk. If you don’t know what to do in order to get your ankle ligaments back to where they need to […]
14 Natural Ways to Treat Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica is also called Bernhardt-Roth syndrome. The condition is neurological and causes burning, pain, numbness, or tingling around the outer area of the thigh. Typically, the condition is not serious and will often resolve on its own. The condition is often a result of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve being compressed. Damage to the […]
15 Prevention Tips for Hip Flexor Strain
There are a few ways that you might be able to prevent yourself from getting hip flexor strain in the future. The hip flexor is a part of the hips that allow you to do a great deal of bending and make up a significant portion of the anatomy in that area. The hip flexor, […]
Natural Remedies
10 Best Home Remedies for Rhinorrhea (Runny Nose)
Rhinorrhea is a common symptom of many illnesses. It’s common with colds, flu, sinus infections, and allergies. The main symptom of rhinorrhea is a runny nose. The mucus in the body is being produced in higher amounts, and it has to escape through the openings in the body. The nose is just one of the […]
14 Home Remedies for Reducing Heel Spurs Pain
People who are suffering from the effects of heel spurs deal with pain whenever they try to walk or if they stand for long periods. The pain intensifies, if the affected individual is barefoot or wearing shoes or sandals with thin soles. Heel spurs occur due to the formation of calcium deposits on the heel […]
14 Home Remedies for Urethritis
Urethritis is an infection of the urethra, the tube connecting to the bladder that runs through the genitals to excrete urine. The disease occurs due to contact with a person carrying bacteria or a virus that leads to inflammation and swelling of the urethra. Cases of bacterial urethritis may require medical intervention and treatment with […]
Nutrition
16 Great Health Benefits of Sardines
Sardines have been consumed by humans for as long as fishing has been around. This should come as no surprise due to the fact that, in addition to being very healthy, sardines are also quite delicious. There are many health benefits that you could reap if you incorporate more sardines into your diet. Sardines also […]
6 Easy Steps to Grow Kombucha SCOBY at Home
Kombucha may have just recently become popular in the Western World, but it has been used in the east for thousands of years. In ancient China, Kombucha was called the immortal health elixir because all of the health benefits that Kombucha provides; and its effectiveness at preventing everything from arthritis to cancer. It is easy […]
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
16 Known Symptoms of Lumbar Lordosis
Your lumbar spine is your lower back. More specifically the vertebrae are known as L1-L5. Lordosis is the slight curve directly above the buttocks. Some lordosis is totally normal; however, a pronounced curve can cause issues that can impact your entire body. Hyperlordosis is a spine curvature disorder. Lumbar lordosis can be congenital or genetic […]
15 Frequent Causes of Whipworm Infection
Whipworm is a relatively common infection that can affect people of all backgrounds. The statistics show that around 600-800 million people suffer from the infection globally. There are quite a few symptoms that you’ll encounter if you’re suffering from a whipworm infection. These include bloody diarrhea — officially referred to as dysentery — as well […]
15 Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome
30%. This is the percentage of people that experience back pain at least once in their life, normally during ages 18-55. The percentage can even go up and reach 45%. Speaking of which, a similar condition, yet quite uncommon, can cause utter pain. Known as the Piriformis syndrome, it causes pain in body parts which […]