Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

While we can’t say for certain, some experts suggest that as many as 10 million Americans may be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, including TMJ headache. TMJ syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can lead to headaches and starts with a variety of other symptoms. The TMJ connects the lower jaw (mandible) ...click here to read more

Our eyes are a precious instrument that let us see the beauty of the world and experience our life fully. Even the slightest vision problems take away from that experience and impact the quality of our daily functioning. We talk a lot about what to do to preserve our eyesight and strengthen our eyes. Eat ...click here to read more

We assume that it’s easy to identify circulatory problems as some of the symptoms are obvious. Bulging blue veins, discomfort in the legs, cold extremities… These ones are pretty hard to miss. But functions of the circulatory system expand far beyond blood delivery to the extremities. And your body may be hinting that there’s a ...click here to read more

Everyday forgetfulness is one of those unpleasant—but often unavoidable—side effects of aging. Losing track of what you were doing or trying to remember an important phone number to no avail can be very annoying. In many cases, it’s simply brain aging, and it definitely doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s. But because these episodes of forgetfulness ...click here to read more

As with other habits of questionable health value, there’s something special about eating late at night. Cooking at midnight in a dimly lit kitchen while the entire house is asleep, then sitting at the table with just a little light on enjoying the results of your culinary alchemy… there’s definitely something magic about it, wouldn’t ...click here to read more

Even if you’re not an eco-activist or animal rights defender, you may have given the idea of going meatless a thought. With an ever-growing body of research speaking in favor of the vegetarian diet’s protective effects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, it only makes sense to try this new way of ...click here to read more

The basal ganglia are a group of nuclei in the brain, and any serious damage in this area can have serious effects on a person’s movement, perception, and judgment. The brain has many parts working to control our thoughts, actions, and responses. The basal ganglia play an important role because they act as messengers, sending ...click here to read more

The secret to longevity and long-lasting health is enjoying your life and staying happy. Of course, some hard work is required to take care of your health and set yourself on the right path, but in doing so, you should not forget to have fun. And that includes enjoying good food. You’ve probably noticed that ...click here to read more