Hypoparthyroidism is a deficiency of parathyroid hormone that causes abnormal metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. Underactive parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormones, which in turn causes low levels of calcium in the blood stream. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) works in conjunction with vitamin D to regulate total body calcium. The body secretes PTH in response to hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia; the hormone then stimulates osteoclasts to increase bone resorption. PTH...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a membrane that surrounds the heart and its major blood vessels. Pericarditis can be caused by infection, heart attack, autoimmune disorders, chest trauma, cancer, kidney failure, or drugs. Pericarditis most often affects men aged 20-50. Pericarditis may be acute or chronic. Heart attack (see post-MI pericarditis) and myocarditis can cause pericarditis, as can radiation therapy to the chest and medications that suppress the immune system....

Allergic rhinitis is used to describe an inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by an allergy. The symptoms include a 'runny' nose and sneezing, nose, roof of the mouth, and the ears, may be itchy.

Ayurveda believes in three doshas, which are vata, pitta, and kapha, an imbalance in which results in a disease. Ayurveda has the faith that allergy or Sheetpitta is variety of unwholesome condition of pitta. In this condition the pitta loses its natural warmth.

In the general sense, constipation is defined as the difficulty in performing the right kinds of bowel movements, which are essential in voiding the toxic waste materials of digestion. When constipation occurs, the person is not able to pass stools properly and in the right kind of frequency. This means, the toxins are getting retained within the body, which can lead to a host of complications within a short time.

Constipation - Causes from an Ayurvedic Point of View

If you are wondering why do I feel bloated all the time the answer is not quite as simple as the food you are eating. You see over 90% of the population have an active yeast in their bodies known as Candida albicans. This yeast in some people can become aggressive and lead to a wide variety of symptoms, one of the most common of which are digestive problems such as bloating. In addition to which people with Candida can suffer from fatigue, chronic allergies, undiagnosed mental...

Aside from protein powder (which may technically be a food), creatine is by far the most successful and used supplement in history.  Simply put, it works to draw water into the muscle bellies of your body.  This gives you more leverage when lifting, which allows you to lift more weight.  You also retain more water throughout your body, which gives you a light ‘bloat’ and making you feel as big as a house.  This leads to the jump on the scale, which is one...

Can you actually stop acid reflux now with a natural cure? The answer is yes and you can actually free yourself permanently from the chains of acid reflux. Millions of people, including you, know the miserable symptoms associated with acid reflux: painful heartburn, the burning of stomach acid, gagging, chest pains, constant discomfort and even nausea. But do you really have to suffer with this the rest of your life?

You might have to if you choose to treat your acid reflux...

How to get rid of tonsil stones can be a real concern for many sufferers of this condition.

Tonsil stones are small cream-colored lumps, which form in the tonsils and eventually dislodge, where they are either coughed up or swallowed. If you squash them between your fingers they give off an awful smell a bit like rotten eggs. Bad breath is often linked with tonsillolith but does not necessarily mean this is always the case.

Many sufferers are too...

Salvia Divinorum is a perennial herb from Mexico which belongs to the labiate (mint) family. People consume the herb as they are unaware of the side effects of Salvia Divinorum. It is generally consumed for smoking or chewing. The side effect of Salvia Divinorum largely depends on the size of the dose.

Increased insight, better mood and greater empathy along with boosted self confidence are some of the side effects of Salvia Divinorum. It also alters behavior and perception....

In 1890 pharmacist Lunsford Richardson took over the retail drug business of his brother-in-law Dr. Joshua Vick, of Selma, Greensboro, North Carolina.  After Dr Joshua Vick saw an ad for Vick's Seeds, Lunsford Richardson began marketing Vick’s Family Remedies. The basic ingredients included Castor oil, linament, 'dead shot' vermifuge.  The most popular remedy was Croup and Pneumonia Salve, which was first compounded in 1891, in Greensboro. It was introduced in 1905 with...