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 Tips to Stop Pain in Back of the Heel
Pain in the heel is a common problem. Most people spend a lot of time on their feet and because of this, the feet can suffer. When a person develops pain in their heel they often think that they have a heel spur. While this may be the case, most of the time bone spurs […]
12 Tips for Preventing Peroneal Tendonitis
Peroneal tendonitis occurs when the back and outside of the foot have pain because of an injury or there is damage to the tendons. When peroneal tendonitis is caused by damage to the tendons, it is difficult to walk and painful. For an injury, it occurred because of extreme physical activity, such as playing volleyball […]
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 […]
Natural Remedies
15 Reasons Why a Simple Breathing Exercise Can Save Your Sanity
A simple breathing exercise can bring a person’s mind back to the essence of living. In today’s advance age, communication and attention-grabbers can come at an individual from multiple avenues at one time, (ie. email, text message, phone call, and immediate environment, not to mention the array of social media sites and notifications there). Believers […]
10 Natural Solutions for Dealing With Eosinophilic Asthma
It’s estimated that one in every twelve people in the United States have been diagnosed with some or other form of asthma. This makes it a much more common condition than most people would think, and it means that one in every twelve people you know will have asthma: It could even be you. Asthma […]
14 Healthy Ways to Use Calendula
Calendula is an annual flower that is a type of Marigold. It blooms regularly throughout the growing season. Many think that calendula and Marigold the same plant, but the fact is that there are two types of Marigold: target and calendula, and when most people think of the Marigold they are thinking of the former. […]
Nutrition
12 Foods to Avoid with Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a common condition. It occurs when diverticula, small pouches, develop in the lining of the colon or small intestine. This condition can be associated with a variety of symptoms, which can include moderate to severe abdominal pain and tenderness, bloating, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea and constipation, among others. Though the exact […]
20 Foods Low in Carbohydrates
There was a time when everyone was trying to avoid fats. We were told that fats added a lot of calories to our diet (which they do: 9 calories per gram) and that they were bad for our heart (which they’re not). Today things have changed. No longer are fats public enemy number one; that […]
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, […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Agonal Breathing
Agonal breathing is sometimes also referred to as agonal respiration. It’s the official medical term that doctors use to refer to the gasping that occurs during medical emergencies — such as instances of cardiac arrest. There are quite a few symptoms that could arise as a result. You might notice weakness limited to one side […]
14 Early Signs of Salmonella
When it comes to food poisoning, one of the most common types of bacteria that causes a person to become ill is salmonella. In fact, there are more than 7000 cases of salmonella that are reported each year. However, the number of people infected by this bacteria is much higher as most cases are not […]
14 Most Common Symptoms of Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. There are more than 7000 cases of the poisoning reported every year. However, many cases of food poisoning go unreported. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are over a million people in the United States contract […]