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 Tips for Preventing Peroneal Tendonitis
Peroneal tendonitis occurs when the back and outside of the foot have pain because of an injury or there is damage to the tendons. When peroneal tendonitis is caused by damage to the tendons, it is difficult to walk and painful. For an injury, it occurred because of extreme physical activity, such as playing volleyball […]
14 Home Remedies to Ease the Symptoms of Papilledema
Papilledema is a common eye condition that causes inflammation and swelling of the disc surrounding the optic nerve, and there are thousands of people who struggle with the condition and might not even know about it. There are several different conditions that can cause optic nerve swelling, and the range of medical conditions includes other […]
15 Exercises to Overcome Arthritis in the Knees
Hold your horses! Before we go any further, I just want to make it absolutely clear that you can’t cure arthritis. When I say that you can overcome arthritis in the knees, I mean that you can reduce knee pain, improve mobility and return to a more normal lifestyle. That is to say that you […]
Natural Remedies
14 Easy Tricks to Help You Stop Teeth Grinding
Have you noticed that you have unexplained headaches or that there is pain or stiffness in your jaw? Do you experience pain in your teeth whenever you drink something that is hot or cold, or do you feel a sharp, stabbing pain when you eat something that has a lot of sugar, yet you don’t […]
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 […]
13 Home Remedies for Lice
There aren’t many things in life that are more unpleasant than head lice. If you have lice, that means that you literally have tiny little creatures crawling around in your hair and biting into your scalp. This can be very itchy and painful in some cases and it can make you feel rather unclean. But […]
Nutrition
20 Regenerating Health Benefits of Dandelion Tea
Dandelions spread readily throughout fields and yards, making them a gardener’s worst nightmare. Landscapers treat the flower as a pest, removing them from flowerbeds before the dandelions have the opportunity to seed and spread throughout the garden. Instead of using toxic weed killers to remove dandelions, try harvesting them instead of killing them off. The […]
12 Foods to Avoid with Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a common condition. It occurs when diverticula, small pouches, develop in the lining of the colon or small intestine. This condition can be associated with a variety of symptoms, which can include moderate to severe abdominal pain and tenderness, bloating, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea and constipation, among others. Though the exact […]
20 Answers to the Most Frequent Questions about Kombucha Tea
You may have tried Kombucha tea at a friend’s house or in a restaurant and want to take a stab at making your own. Conversely, maybe you have never tried this beverage but have heard friends touting its health benefits and taste. Kombucha is a fermented tea that can be sweet or tart, depending on […]
Conditions
20 Not-So-Known Carcinogens That Cause Cancer
What are carcinogens? The dictionary defines the term as a substance, chemical, or virus that can directly cause the growth of cancer cells in the body. Interestingly enough, some of the medications we use to treat cancer, are also classified as carcinogens. Many types of cancer evolve from consuming a carcinogen or many different carcinogens, […]
14 Things to Keep in Mind about Valley Fever
Valley Fever is a fungal infection that can happen due to certain organisms that may be found in specific regions throughout the world. The fungi are commonly found in soil and disturbing that soil can cause the fungi to detach from their stems and fly upward where they can be breathed in. There are two […]
14 Easy to Miss Celiac Disease Symptoms
A gluten free diet is becoming more and more common. Gluten is a protein that is found in grains such as barley, wheat, rye, spelt. While some people are choosing to avoid gluten for personal reasons, there are others who truly have an issue digesting gluten. Celiac disease can cause an immune response to be […]