Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It seems everyone you speak to is dealing with some sort of digestive issue – if you aren’t, consider yourself lucky. When our digestion just isn’t right, we can feel sluggish, bloated, uncomfortable – we can even lose our desire to get out there and enjoy life. However, digestive problems shouldn’t plague our existence, nor ...click here to read more

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization and death among adults in the United States. When people think of pneumonia, they often associate it with bacteria, but it turns out that viruses are more often to blame. Unfortunately, neither viruses nor bacteria are detected in the majority of hospital patients, according to a study by ...click here to read more

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month, aiming to draw attention to the topics surrounding this debilitating bone disease. Here at Bel Marra Health, we want to keep you aware of all things osteoporosis as well, so we compiled this roundup of our osteoporosis stories with regards to stem cell therapy, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, ...click here to read more

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, but what exactly is Lyme disease? Well, Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness, one of zoonotic diseases, just like salmonella and E.coli. Lyme disease cases rise in the summer months, so making our readers aware of this threat prior to the season can better help them avoid the disease. ...click here to read more

Are you avoiding eggs, cheese, and butter because your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Well, we have some good news for you, which may allow you to go back to eating your favorite foods once again. For years, the message was clear: avoid foods like cheese and eggs as they can raise bad cholesterol. ...click here to read more

World Asthma Day, which falls on May 3 this year, is fast approaching. In view of this, we want to educate our readers on some of the health conditions affected by asthma, including abdominal aortic aneurysm, pulmonary embolism, insomnia, and even pregnancy. Although it is a respiratory condition, asthma can affect health in other ways, ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents stories regarding shingles, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. We examine whether shingles is contagious and if it is a threat to pregnant women. We also explore rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic stress disorder, along with the risk of multiple sclerosis associated with one’s geographical location. Lastly, we wrap up ...click here to read more

Libido is affected by many factors – the environment and the mood all have to be set just right in order for sparks to fly. But at times you find yourself being not in the mood more and more often. Or sex isn’t as enjoyable as it once was. These changes may seem like an ...click here to read more