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 Natural Ways to Heal ACL Tear
An ACL tear is an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. It is an injury that occurs in over 200,000 people in the United States. An ACL tear happens to most athletes who jump, land and change directions when playing sports. They have to make sudden movements, which causes them to have an ACL tear. […]
14 Simple Ways to Alleviate Upper Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that people seek medical advice. The vast majority of people will experience some type of back pain at some point in their lives and whilst most of these cases will clear up by themselves, anyone who has suffered from back pain will confirm that it is […]
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
Thyme: 20 Best Health Benefits & Uses
From embalming fluid to incense, the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians understood the healing power of the herb thyme. With over 400 subspecies, this fragrant relative of the mint family is now common in spice racks of restaurants and family homes across America. Thyme has much more value than merely an herb to flavor your meals. […]
12 Amazing Uses and Benefits of Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is one of the biggest revolutions in how we handle skincare, and if you’re hoping to keep your skin in great condition even as you age, it should be one of the essential ingredients that you make part of your daily skincare routine. While it’s an excellent ingredient, you might never have heard […]
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 […]
Nutrition
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 […]
14 Amazing Omega-3 Benefits for Your Health
We all know that omega 3 is the best fatty acid you can get. That said, there are some who don’t know why it is so revered. Omega 3 fatty acids hold amazing benefits that will boost your health and leave you wanting more. Some of the benefits that omega 3 has displayed include preventing […]
14 Reasons to Start Using Kosher Salt
Kosher salt can usually be found in the same supermarket aisle where you would find regular table salt, and although the two are usually stationed right next to one another on the shelf, the two aren’t the same by any means. Traditional table salt is most often loaded with additives and preservatives that you wouldn’t […]
Conditions
15 Symptoms of Gonorrhea
One of the most common sexually-transmitted diseases, often known as STD’s, is gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is definitely a serious condition that you need to seek treatment for but identifying whether you have gonorrhea can be difficult. There are a few different symptoms that you can look for when you are trying to determine whether you have […]
14 Causes of Trigger Finger
Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more fingers of the hand, leading to difficulty moving and occasional freezing in position (called ‘catching’). The predominant reason for this is that the tendon becomes too large for the tendon sheath that it passes through (a kind of tunnel). This then prevents it from moving […]
15 Common Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis
Cystitis may sound fancy, but it’s actually just the term that doctors use when they’re talking about a bladder that’s suffering from inflammation. In most cases, you’ll find that this inflammation is the body’s natural response to the presence of invasive pathogens. This can sometimes be a virus or even a fungus, but in the […]