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
12 Shocking Benefits of Quitting Smoking
When it comes to quitting smoking, it is something that almost everyone who smokes regularly wants to do. But it is also extremely difficult to do. In fact, some experts claim that quitting smoking is even harder than quitting major illegal drugs that have extreme abuse potential such as heroin. That’s due to the high […]
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 […]
14 Tips to Reduce Any Chances of Blindness
There are millions of people all over the world who are legally blind or sight-impaired, and while many of them were born with health conditions that impaired their sight from an early age, there are many reported cases of blindness out there which only came on later in life – and might have been prevented […]
Natural Remedies
14 Simple Steps to Stop a Nosebleed Fast
Do you experience nosebleeds as a constant symptom, or are you searching this because you are trying to stop a nosebleed right now? The good news is that you likely don’t have too much reason to worry: It’s likely that the cause for your nosebleed isn’t too serious, and that it can be treated or […]
18 All-Natural Home Remedies for Eczema
When someone is struck by eczema, they’ll quickly see scaly and red patches pop up on their skin. These scales are insanely itchy. Eczema is an incurable chronic inflammatory condition that will often subside, flare-up, and continue to alternate throughout the course of one’s life. That said, there are some home remedies and lifestyle changes […]
Jojoba Oil: Top 20 Benefits & Uses for Your Health
The jojoba shrub is native to the southern areas of California and Arizona, as well as Northwestern Mexico. The seeds of the plant produce the highly valued jojoba oil for use in traditional medicine. It may surprise you to learn that jojoba oil is a wax, not an oil – with a higher viscosity than […]
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 […]
14 Foods to Avoid with Graves Disease
Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the thyroid. The thyroid is responsible for the functioning of the metabolism that regulates energy production and body temperature. There are many medical treatments to combat Graves disease, but it is also important to ensure that you are eating a […]
14 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Alkaline Water
If you have done any research about drinking water, chances are you have come across the term alkaline water. Alkaline water is also referred to as ionized water. In order to be considered alkaline water the pH level of the water has to be more than 7. The main reason that people choose to drink […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are very common but can be very dangerous. They can affect people of all ages and can come in many forms. The type of eating disorder a person has can determine the way they act about food and how much they eat. Some eating disorders involve eating too much food, some involve eating […]
10 Most Common Symptoms of Noonan Syndrome
Noonan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes a range of characteristic facial features, and often includes other symptoms that are characteristic of the disorder such as the development of a webbed neck, a higher risk of developing leukemia as an associated condition and an increased possibility of heart defects. The condition is also known […]
14 Things You Didn’t Know About Enuresis
Enuresis is a common health condition that’s better known as bedwetting, and it’s seen in the majority of children at some point during their lives as a temporary condition that’s sometimes aggravated by factors like the wrong diet, trauma or stress – and it can be easily fixed in most cases simply by adjusting these […]