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Parathyroid Problems: Know The Signs And Symptoms

You’re just not you. You know it. You can feel it. But as hard as you fight it, any effort to reverse what’s going on is futile unless you’re able to broach it head-on. And the only way to do that is to know what, exactly, you’re dealing with. That’s why it’s so important for you to understand the signs and symptoms of parathyroid problems. They’re tricky, and can often be puzzling to victims and doctors. But there are a number of telltale signs of parathyroid problems. Image Source: www.zemplar.com Here are some of them. Bone Problems This doesn't necessarily have to be full-on osteoporosis. But if your bones are feeling weaker and more frail than usual, whether or not you had any sort of such preexisting medical condition, it’s totally possible that a parathyroid problem is to blame. This is because your parathyroid is very important in your body’s ability to harness and utilize many of the nutrients responsible for top bone health: calcium, magnesium and vitamin D. Without them,...

Safe Bodybuilding Practices

When lifting weights and trying to build muscle, safe bodybuilding practices are very important. Without exercising proper safety, the chance of injury is increased dramatically. Bodybuilding requires a lot of discipline and hard work. Lifting heavy weights is all part of the process of building a strong, muscular body. However, when handled incorrectly, heavy weights can cause a lot of damage to the human body. An injury like a torn rotator cuff can stop someone from lifting weights for months. It’s ironic that many of the basic lifting methods are crucial for safe bodybuilding. Proper Warm-up and Cool down Properly warming up and cooling down help dramatically to make bodybuilding safer. Someone who is bodybuilding should always start with some warm-up exercises. Since everyone has a different body, there is no such thing as the perfect warm-up or cool down. However, it’s a good idea to aim for about 15 minutes of warm-up exercise, which is important to get blood flowing efficiently....

Erectile Dysfunction Evaluation: What to Expect

If you have made an appointment to see your doctor about erectile problems , you have taken the hardest step. Now, you need to make the most of your medical evaluation so that you receive the right treatment. It helps to know what to expect and what your physician will ask of you in order to make an accurate diagnosis.  Erectile dysfunction, or ED, has multiple causes. Even if you suspect the reason in your case, your doctor needs to do a thorough assessment. The exam entails asking you many questions about your sex life, erectile function, and overall men's health . As the questions are quite personal, you may want to prepare for the most likely ones. Expect to explain in detail when you noticed your erectile problems and whether the onset was sudden or gradual. You will also need to describe exactly what is occurring and whether it coincides with a particular situation. In addition to questions, your doctor will take a thorough medical history. You will want to have information h...