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 You Didn’t Knew About The Deep Tissue Massage
A common type of massage that has been used for thousands of years to treat aches, pains, tightness and swelling in the body is deep tissue massage. Using long, slow and firm techniques, a massage therapist can reach the deepest layers of tissue and fascia (the tight sheath that covers your muscles) in problem areas, […]
14 Tips for Lumbago Pain Relief
If you are familiar with the word Lumbago, then you are probably in the category of person this article is written for. Lumbago is a fancy way of saying the pain of the lower joints and muscles of the back. It comes from the late 17th century, its Latin root lumbus, meaning loin; which makes […]
15 Easy Stretches to Alleviate Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that affects the lateral tendon of the elbow and attaches to the bony protrusion. Technically, it is therefore known as lateral epicondylitis, and in fact, only a few in every hundred cases of the condition are actually caused by tennis! This is a very widespread condition affecting 3% of all […]
Natural Remedies
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 Ways to Manage Adverse Childhood Experiences
Psychologists have confirmed that the experiences one has during their childhood have long-lasting effects on the rest of their lives. Emotional trauma, physical abuse, mental abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and various other negative experiences that are experienced during childhood can lead to various complications in adulthood. These complications can include mental health problems, […]
14 Healthy Facts to Know About Echinacea
Echinacea is a scientific name for coneflower which consists of different species that have a cone-shaped center. These flowers have a lot of healing power within them. The herbs derived from them are used all over the world for various causes and diseases. From healing wounds to even protecting the immune system from germs, the […]
Nutrition
11 Foods That Cause Gout
Gout can be a painful and debilitating condition brought on in part by dietary triggers. Actually a form of arthritis, gout (sometimes called gouty arthritis) develops when an over abundance of uric acid in the blood produces crystalline structures in and around joints resulting in painful inflammation, stiffness, tangible heat, tenderness, and swelling. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia […]
15 Low-Copper Foods for Treating Wilson’s Disease
Wilson’s disease is caused by the body’s inability to get rid of copper from the system. This buildup from copper can lead to serious symptoms that can cause anything from jaundice to tremors and mental confusion. In addition to proper diagnosis and medication, it is important to eat the right diet to make treatment of […]
31 Foods That are Surprisingly High in Carbohydrates
Eating a low carb diet is tough work. After all, most of us will place carbs with the vast majority of our meals. Eating meat? Then chances are you’ll have potatoes and vegetables on the side with it. Having eggs? Then likely there will be chips or similar on the side. For most of us […]
Conditions
14 Most Common Symptoms of Asperger’s
Asperger’s syndrome is a condition on the autistic spectrum and is one of the milder and ‘higher functioning’ forms of autism. Like other conditions on the spectrum, Asperger’s describes a developmental disorder that renders an individual unable to fully understand social cues and potentially to struggle with communication more broadly. Because Asperger’s is milder than […]
20 Reasons Connected to Sudden Back Spasms
Back spasms can be an extremely painful condition, and when they come on suddenly it can cause problems in your life. For example, if you were carrying something heavy and you suddenly began to suffer from back spasms, there is a chance that you would drop whatever heavy item you’re carrying and seriously injure yourself. […]
15 Symptoms of Trichinosis
Trichinosis is a less-common type of infection that’s seen in as little as 10, 000 documented cases in the world every year. It’s a parasitic infection that’s most commonly contracted when working with meat infected with the parasite that hasn’t been cooked to the optimal heat that kills the bacteria. The risk of contracting trichinosis […]