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When the blood flow to an area of your brain is inhibited, you experience a stroke. The lack of blood causes your brain cells to starve for oxygen, ultimately resulting in their death. A massive stroke, however, is more serious and results in severe brain damage or death. By massive we mean that a huge ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes may be reversible in as little as four months according to a study conducted by researchers at McMaster University. Type 2 diabetes is generally considered to be long-term and worsens over time, requiring increasingly complex management strategies that include medications, dietary restrictions, and careful exercise. It occurs when a patient’s pancreas is ...click here to read more

People who cook at home more often are likely to eat a healthier diet and spend less money on food, according to a study published by the University of Washington School of Public Health. Using the Healthy Eating Index, researchers were able to gauge the eating habits of 437 adults who were asked to report ...click here to read more

Explosive or severe diarrhea is not an everyday occurrence, so knowing what to expect when it occurs is helpful. In a regular stool, three-quarters are water and the remaining quarter is made up of undigested carbs, fiber, protein, fat, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Your large intestine absorbs the excess fluid so your stool isn’t usually ...click here to read more

A new study has found that around 400,000 American deaths in 2015 could be attributed to bad diets. An unhealthy diet contributes to heart disease and stroke. Not only does consuming unhealthy foods lead to premature death and disease, but excluding healthy food options such as nuts, vegetables, and whole grains can also increase the ...click here to read more

Women’s health is a growing concern—did you know that nearly 40 percent of women over the age of 20 have hypertension, or that one in three women die due to heart attack or stroke? Below are some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles on women’s health, featuring information on women’s heart attack risk, lower ...click here to read more

A new restaurant has opened in New York City that is taking the idea of “brain food” to the next level. The eatery consulted and went into business with Dr. Alon Seifan – a neurologist specializing in aging and dementia – and serves up meals that consist of only five food groups: fruits, vegetables, legumes, ...click here to read more

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, and to increase your knowledge of colorectal cancer, Bel Marra Health has amassed a group of articles featuring information on IBD, blood pressure, and colon cancer. Enzyme may prevent tumor growth in colorectal cancer Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor ...click here to read more

Endometriosis is a condition that occurs in women where the tissue outside of the womb in the pelvic area begins to thicken and breakdown, mimicking the behavior of tissues within the womb. While there is no known cure for endometriosis, there are ways of managing symptoms that make living with this condition easier. One way ...click here to read more

March is kidney month as detailed by the American Kidney Fund. In recognition, here is Bel Marra Health’s kidney health update, featuring information on rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic syndrome, kidney damage, and yoga to improve kidney health. Rheumatoid arthritis and kidneys: Protecting your kidneys from RA Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic ...click here to read more

Gout sufferers may be able to find relief of painful symptoms by switching to a high-fat, low carbohydrate ketogenic diet. Gout affects over 8 million Americans and is characterized by pain, inflammation, and even fevers during flare-ups, all symptoms that are caused by the continuous reactivation of the immune system. When urate crystals build up ...click here to read more

A review of some recent health fads has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that identifies some of the cons associated with juicing, coconut oil, and gluten-free diets. Dr. Andrew Freeman, co-chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Lifestyle and Nutrition Work Group, explained the need for this review: “There ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a growing problem in the U.S., affecting roughly 73.5 million Americans. Worse yet, less than one out of every three adults have their condition under control. High cholesterol is described as having elevated levels of LDL cholesterol levels, commonly referred to as the “bad” one due to the fact that it can ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with an increase in inflammation within the first year of diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, hypertension, and obesity. The researchers recommend that rheumatoid ...click here to read more