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
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 […]
18 Pressure-Releasing Foot Reflexology Points
For thousands of years, reflexology has been used as a way to help people get relief from many types of physical conditions. Reflexology uses the notion that putting pressure on certain areas of the body can help cure disease and ailments and return the body to optimal health. Reflexology of the foot uses the practice […]
12 Self-Help Tricks for an Insane Foot Massage
Everyone knows that getting a foot massage every so often can go a long way to help us relax, especially after a day of being on your feet. While everyone knows this, what most people do not know is that there are many other benefits of getting a foot massage. There are several massage techniques […]
Natural Remedies
14 Home Remedies for Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is a common health condition that’s also referred to as ‘soft bones’ or rickets. It’s commonly seen where there is a nutritional deficiency or a lack of minerals, especially vitamin D and natural sunlight – and even though it’s more common in certain parts of the world than in others, this doesn’t mean that […]
Mugwort: 15 Health Benefits and Uses
Gaining its name from the ancient practice of flavoring drinks with this beautifully sweet herb, mugwort has value as herbal medicine that has strengthened over time. It might have been in use since the Iron Age, but it certainly hasn’t shown any decrease in popularity. It is a scented aromatic plant that usually grows in […]
15 Simple Home Remedies for Ankle Pain
Many people suffer from ankle pain and prefer to treat the problem at home. Some types of ankle pain are caused by injuries such as a break or sprain. Others are caused by activities that overwork the muscles and make them weak and tired. Most types of mild ankle pain do not require medical treatments […]
Nutrition
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, […]
14 Health Benefits of Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a leguminous plant, Medicago sativa, of Europe and Asia, having compound leaves with three leaflets and clusters of small purplish flowers. It is widely cultivated as an important forage crop around the world and as a nitrogen fixer and used as a commercial source of chlorophyll. It is also called Lucerne. It is […]
21 Foods High in Iodine
Iodine is a nutrient that is highly important to the normal function of our metabolism. This one of the main substances that the body uses to make thyroid hormones, which in turn regulate many processes throughout the body, such as our ability to burn fat for energy. Iodine is available from a large number of […]
Conditions
18 Cautionary Brain Tumor Symptoms
Brain tumors are considered rare, but there are some people who are at a higher risk, and it’s a condition that’s much better when it’s spotted, diagnosed and treated early. If you are showing any of the symptoms on this list in combination with one another, then you have serious cause for concern – and […]
12 Prevention Tips for STD
Sex is something that should be enjoyed. It should be an intimate moment between any two people who love each other or at the very least an exciting romp with an attractive stranger. Unfortunately, when it comes to sex, things always get complicated. We’re not talking about the emotional aspect here, but rather the biological. […]
14 Causes of Chest Pain on Left Side
If you are experiencing pain on the left side of the chest, you may think that you are experiencing a heart attack. Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or heart disease, but it can also be a symptom of other issues. While left-sided chest pain does not always mean that you […]