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
10 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Try Cupping Therapy
Cupping is fast becoming a rising health trend. Actors and sports professionals all swear by this ancient restorative therapy, so – could it work for you as well? The practice of cupping originates from traditional Chinese medicine, where it’s used as a rejuvenating therapy for thousands of years – long before celebrities were Instagramming their […]
14 Ways to Prevent Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is also sometimes referred to as a ‘cartilage tear’. The meniscus is specifically the piece of cartilage that lives between your femur (thighbone) and your shinbone. There are two menisci in each leg, found around the knee joint and their job is to help lubricate and cushion the movement of the knee […]
15 Care Tips to Relieve Lower Right Back Pain Symptoms
Lower right back pain is a big problem for many people. The pain can be mild and annoying, or it can be severe and debilitating. The cause of the pain can determine the severity of it and the type of treatment it requires. While there are many different treatment options that can help improve back […]
Natural Remedies
14 Home Remedies for Polyuria
Believe it or not, there are hundreds of causes for frequent urination, spanning from things like urinary tract infections, enlarged prostates, certain types and doses of medications, right through to even more troubling things like tumor growths. The cause of this frequent urination is important to decipher as in many cases, this particular cause will […]
12 Steps to Prevent and Treat Golfer’s Elbow
Golfers elbow occurs due to the inflammation of the tendons and ligaments that attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The inflammation creates sensations of pain that shoot through the forearm muscle, especially during activities that require gripping or movement of the forearm muscles. If left untreated, the pain may spread […]
14 Steps to Prepare Burdock Root Tea
You may be wondering why on earth you would want to make yourself a cup of burdock root tea when there are plenty of other varieties of hot beverage that are widely available and more easily accessible. Well, if you are asking yourself that perhaps you should ask yourself a few more. Does your regular […]
Nutrition
18 Beyond Belief Beet Juice Benefits
The health benefits of juicing fruits and vegetables to turn them into shakes, smoothies, and juices are very well known, and it’s achieved a huge amount of popularity even amongst people who don’t generally consider themselves health-conscious – and why not? Juice offers a healthier alternative to soda, and a tastier alternative to water – […]
15 Tips to Clear Clogged Arteries Naturally
The biggest killer on our planet is by far heat disease. Heart disease is responsible for a quarter of all deaths every year. This is according to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You might be wondering why heart disease is so deadly. Well, it’s due to the dangerous buildup of […]
15 Benefits of Ginseng
You might think of Ginseng as being an ancient Chinese remedy that doesn’t have much of a benefit when it comes to modern life. These days we have a much better understanding of our bodies and the science of our food and thus many of these old folk remedies have fallen out of favour and […]
Conditions
15 Serious Concussion Symptoms
According to statistics from the CDC, about 4 to 5 million concussions happen every year, with the numbers going up amongst especially athletes and careers that are at a high-risk, such as construction workers or professional athletes. There have also been increasing numbers of concussions that have happened amongst high school sports players, too, leading […]
14 Signs of Epstein Barr Virus
Epstein Barr Virus infection is extremely common, probably more common than you think. It’s estimated that over 95% of all the world’s population is infected with this virus. This infection is colloquially known as the mono, or kissing disease, due to the fact that it’s transmitted through the bodily liquid exchange, such as when kissing. […]
9 General Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The majority of people have already heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in their lives; it’s a chronic condition that affects the nerves in the wrist – usually by inflammation and pinching of the nerve over time that can sometimes require surgery to fix. But have you ever heard of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome instead? Cubital Tunnel […]