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 Relief Tips For Occipital Neuralgia
This is a condition where the nerves at the very top of the spinal cord become inflamed or impinged. It can be an incredibly difficult thing to diagnose as the pain is often misdiagnosed as coming from migraines or other types of headaches. This can lead to unnecessarily long periods of suffering as people try […]
15 Easy Stretches to Alleviate Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the lateral tendon of the elbow and attaches to the bony protrusion. Technically, it is therefore known as lateral epicondylitis, and in fact, only a few in every hundred cases of the condition are actually caused by tennis! This is a very widespread condition affecting 3% of all […]
Lifestyle Changes to Control Adult Bedwetting
Bedwetting is a health condition which people normally associate with children, and it happens to most children for at least a short period in their lives due to a variety of reasons. Still, there are approximately two to three percent of adults estimated to also bedwetting suffer from either temporary or chronic bedwetting, and it’s […]
Natural Remedies
14 Amazing Benefits of Eating Basil Leaves Daily
Holy basil is one of the oldest known herbs used in traditional medicine and religious ceremony. Some cultures believe that it’s a sin to chew the holy basil leaf, requiring you to swallow it whole. Holy basil gains its revered status from its potent medicinal and healing properties, as well as its flavor in curries, […]
14 Home Remedies to Ease the Symptoms of Papilledema
Papilledema is a common eye condition that causes inflammation and swelling of the disc surrounding the optic nerve, and there are thousands of people who struggle with the condition and might not even know about it. There are several different conditions that can cause optic nerve swelling, and the range of medical conditions includes other […]
20 Effective Tips to Control Chaos and Stop Hoarding
Hoarding is one of those problems that many people don’t give the amount of attention it deserves. That’s because it can seem at first as though this is something of an ‘amusing character quirk’. Or perhaps a ‘slight nuisance’. We all know someone who hoards, and for the most part, we tease them about it […]
Nutrition
20 Healthy Suggestions for a Successful IBS Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS,) is a digestive disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. People suffering from IBS find that they experience gas, bloating and pain after eating certain foods. Other symptoms of the condition may include constipation, diarrhea, and cramps. People living with IBS find it challenging to do anything when they experience a flare-up in […]
20 Benefits of Honey Good For Your Health
Sweet golden honey, natures nectar of the gods. The ancient Greeks believed in the natural healing power of honey, using it to treat wounds and ailments. The Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, is said to have bathed in milk and honey, which was partly the reason for her gorgeous, glowing skin that captured the attention of Mark […]
10 Foods to Avoid On a No-Carb Diet
There is plenty of different no carb or low carb diet, and most of them aim at the same goal: they are weight-loss diets. There are other reasons for eating fewer carbohydrates – the fancy name of sugar -, for example keeping your blood sugar levels under control if you are a diabetic. But in […]
Conditions
15 Causes of Myalgia that you should be aware of
Myalgia is simply known as ‘muscle pain’ and can be a symptom of many different diseases and disorders. That is to say that myalgia is not in itself a disease or condition, and also that it can be attached to a huge number of different conditions and problems. This makes myalgia rather hard to diagnose […]
14 Common Causes of Vertigo
If you feel that the room is spinning, or that you are spinning and the room is staying still, you may be suffering from vertigo. Those who have seen the famous Alfred Hitchcock film, Vertigo may recall the police detective whose fate was sealed because he suffered from vertigo. However, the character seemed to suffer […]
14 Tiring Symptoms of Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation in the sinuses. It can be caused by an infection or another issue such as a cold, allergies, or the flu. There are numerous symptoms associated with sinusitis, but not everyone will experience the same ones. Some people have one or two symptoms, and others have many. Some people experience mild […]