Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The digestive ailment diverticulosis is part of what doctors refer to as diverticular disease, and while for years scientists thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of developing this condition, new research suggests a vegetarian diet, but not high-fiber diet, could actually help fend off the digestive disorder. Diverticulosis is characterized by the ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents news stories about gallstones, diverticulitis, chronic kidney disease, glaucoma, irritable bowel syndrome, and diabetes. The week, we discussed natural ways to treat gallstones, diverticulitis complications, the link between kidney disease and diabetes, and much more. Diverticulitis complications: Rectal bleeding, peritonitis, abscess, fistulas, and intestinal obstruction If diverticulitis is left untreated, complications ...click here to read more

September is Prostate Cancer and Health Awareness Month, so we present some of our stories discussing prostate cancer, as well as conditions that can affect prostate health, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure, heart attack, blood pressure, and circumcision. The public awareness campaigns are meant to educate men about the prostate as prostate cancer ...click here to read more

Food is supposed to nourish and keep us healthy, but some foods can actually promote illness. Being aware of these danger foods can help you lower your risk of getting sick. In most cases, illness is avoidable. Below you will find 10 common foods that can promote illness – and what you can do to ...click here to read more

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so we present a selection of articles discussing cholesterol and other conditions that can affect its levels, including testosterone, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, prostate cancer, HDL cholesterol, and smoking. Controlling cholesterol levels is important as a way of preventing cardiovascular events. The articles below discuss effective ways to lower your ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver. It takes part in all sorts of bodily functions, including building cell membranes, conducting nerve impulses, and facilitating brain activity. It is also important for hormone production and the metabolizing of vitamins like A, D, E, and K. Without it we would not survive, yet for ...click here to read more

September is Healthy Aging Month, so we present a selection of our articles discussing aging and age-related health conditions, including concussions, traumatic brain injury, incontinence, PTSD, and obesity. Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how you age is really within your control. Partaking in a healthy lifestyle can help you age more gracefully. ...click here to read more

Sex may seem more like a chore now that you’re older, but it is still an important part of your relationship and even health. Unfortunately, there are many things that can get in the way of your thriving sex life, which is why you’re not having as much of it as you once were. The ...click here to read more