Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

May is celiac awareness month, which is the perfect time to recognize and understand this often-misunderstood disease. Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days, and we at Bel Marra feel like our readers should be aware of what eliminating this protein from the diet can mean for you. Digestive health does not stop there, ...click here to read more

One of our body’s most amazing qualities (and there are plenty of them, that’s for sure) is the interconnectedness of different systems and structures, even when they’re seemingly unrelated. A change in one part of the body can trigger a whole cascade of reactions somewhere else. An ailment affecting one area can put you at ...click here to read more

We usually don’t see our blood, with the exception of occasional blood work or cuts, so we often take for granted the many important functions it performs. Of course, the most crucial function is the delivery of oxygen from the lungs to the farthest corners of our body and, in turn, the removal of carbon ...click here to read more

Medicine has taken a huge leap forward over the last few decades, resulting in diagnostic tests that are more accurate and reliable, surgical technologies that are safer and less invasive, and treatment options that are individualized and diverse. It’s good to have a solid foundation upon which scientists are able to build new bodies of ...click here to read more

Your eyes are your windows to the world, and like all windows, they are subject to fogging… as such, they need constant maintenance. However, that’s where the similarities end. While window panes can become squeaky clean and absolutely clear with a bit of Windex and a thorough rub-down, your eyes are a bit more complicated. ...click here to read more

Membranous glomerulonephritis, or MGN, is a condition that changes the structure of your kidneys and is characterized by swelling and inflammation. Since our kidneys are made up of various structures that help remove waste from our blood as well assisting in the formation of urine, healthy kidneys are important. Membranous glomerulonephritis is sometimes referred to ...click here to read more

Ask anyone for their thoughts about aging and you’ll likely hear that they are at least somewhat anxious about its inevitability. But if you can’t stop the clock, why stress yourself out unnecessarily? Come to think of it, we are always aging, from the moment we are born until our last breath. So, it’s up ...click here to read more

The term infectious colitis sounds awful, and it can be. Infectious colitis is inflammation of the main part of the large intestine (colon) and can lead to sudden lower abdominal pain. In some cases, the pain can be severe. While inflammation is a common medical term and may not seem all that serious, the reality ...click here to read more