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
15 Exercise Recommendations for Stronger Hip Flexor
If you want to have a stronger hip flexor, then you’re going to do some exercises to make that happen. Most people do not think much about their hips until they begin causing problems for the rest of the body. The hips are not a high-priority target when going to the gym or doing exercises […]
14 Home Care Tips for Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia refers to pain experienced in the foot. Typically this term is used to describe the pain that is located near the ball of the foot. This condition is common in people who participate in running sports such as track and field as well as any type of high impact sport such as football or […]
15 Things to Try at Home For an Immediate Neck Pain Relief
Neck pain is becoming more and more common nowadays, mostly as a result of our lifestyle. Especially in the city, where stress and tension are commonplace, people tend to develop neck pain several times in their lives. In some cases, the pain is mild and goes away by itself, but sometimes it can become chronical, […]
Natural Remedies
14 Home Remedies for Pinkeye
Pink eye is another term for conjunctivitis, though it can also be a broad term to describe anything that gives you a reddish/pink discoloring in the eye. This normally comes free with itchiness, streaming and perhaps swelling and discharge. Conjunctivitis is essentially an eye infection and the good news is that it will normally clear […]
16 Healing Powers of Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea contains chemical compounds, antioxidants, and enzymes that reduce inflammation while boosting the immune system. Rooibos tea is also known as bush tea, is made using the long needle leaves from the “Aspalathus linearis” plant, which turn red during the drying process. The meaning of rooibos means red bush in Afrikaans, one of the […]
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 […]
Nutrition
14 Impressive Health Benefits of Walnuts
Walnuts once had a bad rap because they have a high calorie and fat content. However, recently it has been found that these assumptions are false. These nuts are packed with healthy fats, vitamins, antioxidants, protein, fiber, and trace minerals, which makes them a superfood. These nuts also have a small amount of sodium, are […]
20 High Energy – Low Fat Foods
Everyone knows that you should follow a healthy diet if you want to be healthy, but at the same time not everyone is sure just what they should be including in their diet to be healthier – and this leaves most people to choose what they eat every day out of taking out menus just […]
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 […]
Conditions
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 Frequent Symptoms of Colles Fracture
While the Colles fracture may sound like a very complex and intricate medical condition, it’s actually just the official term used to describe a wrist fracture. There are two bones in your forearm, and the radius is the larger one of the pair. Believe it or not, the radius is actually the bone in the […]
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 […]