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 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 […]
14 Home Remedies to Relieve Femur Fracture
A femur fracture occurs when there is a crack, break, or crush of the thigh bone. It can also be called a hip fracture or broken hip, especially if the injury is in the upper area of the hip. Femur fractures that are not serious, do not require surgery. When surgery isn’t needed, there are […]
14 Expert Advice Tips for Lumbar Radiculopathy
In most cases of lumbar radiculopathy, conservative treatment options such as physical therapy provide better and quicker recovery rates than those provided by surgical interventions or with the prescription of opioid medications. For this reason, it is always a good idea for a patient to actively seek out different treatment options, as opposed to relying […]
Natural Remedies
20 Simple Home Remedies for Stomach Pain
We have all had a case of the upset tummy, as it is a common condition. So, since it is likely to happen again, let us review some low cost, relatively easy home remedies for such occasion. These remedies are homeopathic in nature – meaning that they take a holistic approach (i.e. broad perspective, taking […]
19 Natural Remedies for the Flu
The flu is one of the most dreaded illnesses in the Western World. Usually it is not dangerous and will be self-limiting, although this might not be the case for those that are especially sensitive such as the elderly or the otherwise ill. But even when this illness is not life-threatening, it is still a […]
20 Tips for Living Easier with Renal Failure
Living with chronic kidney disease or renal failure is a challenge for any patient. However, it’s possible to maintain a functional lifestyle with the disease, provided that you receive some advice about how to manage your activities. People living with renal failure or kidney disease need to understand that they have limitations of what they […]
Nutrition
20 Healthy Benefits of Drinking Water
Chances are that you already know that water is good for you. In fact, water is often referred to as the elixir of life and this is for a good reason. Every system of the body needs water in order to survive. Water helps to regulate body temperature, keeps the joints lubricated, prevents infections, and […]
14 Foods Sources of Zinc
When you think about being healthy, you may not even realize all of the nutrients that play a role. Chances are that trace minerals such as zinc do not cross your mind. However, zinc is essential for over a hundred enzymatic reactions that occur in the body. Consuming foods that contain zinc is important for […]
21 Foods That Cause Constipation
Constipation is caused when stool builds up in the intestines and gets trapped. Often, this is the result of dehydration. When you are low on hydration, the stool becomes dried out, which makes it hard and prevents it from being able to move properly through your plumbing. More often than not then, constipation is a […]
Conditions
16 Frequent Symtoms of Farsightedness
Farsightedness is a relatively common eye condition that can affect people of all ages. Many children even have farsightedness and thus may have crossed eyes as a result. The official medical term that eye doctors use to refer to farsightedness is hyperopia but for the sake of simplicity, we’re going to refer to it as […]
10 Possible Causes That Lead to Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by too much protein secreted in the urine. It is a rare condition where fewer than 200,000 cases are reported in the United States each year. With nephrotic syndrome, there is usually damage to a bunch of small blood vessels in the kidneys that filter water and waste in the blood. […]
15 Signs of Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis describes a rough spot on the skin that occurs due to the skin’s overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. The condition is also known as “solar keratosis,” and affects individuals who frequently spend long periods in the sun. Actinic keratosis looks like small superficial lesions that have not penetrated the deeper layers […]