Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

This March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, and in recognition, here are five of Bel Marra Health’s pieces on the subject, including information on the endometriosis diet, irritable bowel syndrome, and heart disease. Endometriosis diet: Foods to eat and avoid Endometriosis is a condition that occurs in women where the tissue outside of the womb ...click here to read more

March 13 to 19 was Brain Awareness Week, a global celebration launched by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. In recognition, Bel Marra Health has gathered articles with a focus on brain health that include information on blood clots in the brain, brain fog, ADHD, and more. What causes blood clots in the brain? All ...click here to read more

Having strong bones is important for healthy aging. Our skeleton helps us maintain balance and allows us to move around. When we break a bone, we are left “out of commission” in order to allow the bone to heal. This means we may not be able to do the things we once did and our ...click here to read more

Aphasia and dysphasia are language-associated conditions that are caused by damage or injury to the brain; however, there is a difference between the two. Understanding these differences can lead to a greater understanding of these communication problems. If someone has aphasia, they are experiencing a total disruption of speech and comprehension, while dysphasia is a ...click here to read more

Whether you’re just entering menopause or those years are well behind you, recent research has found that you can receive the same benefits from exercise as women who haven’t gone through menopause yet. Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop, meaning she is no longer fertile. Unfortunately, menopause comes ...click here to read more

Everybody knows that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your health, and a recent study from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph offers yet another piece of evidence supporting the importance of proper shuteye. The researchers uncovered that a disrupted circadian rhythm – your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle – can ...click here to read more

Strokes can be really frightening and recovery after one can be a lengthy process. Many patients and their family members are anxious to learn how to recover from a stroke quickly and without complications. It can be overwhelming when someone who is physically and socially active suddenly loses the ability to walk and talk clearly. ...click here to read more

There are few basic principles to a healthy heart: don’t smoke, reduce stress, exercise, and eat healthy. Easy, right? Well, these fundamentals of heart health may be simple, but heart disease continues to be America’s number one killer. Obesity rates are rising, Americans are living sedentary lifestyles, and we are more stressed than ever, working ...click here to read more