Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Hypothyroidism increases the risk of insulin resistance due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common hyperandrogenic disorder affecting women. PCOS increases the risk of obesity, infertility, metabolic syndromes and insulin resistance. It’s reported that 50 to 70 percent of those with PCOS have insulin resistance – a condition where the body does not ...click here to read more

A recent study uncovered that drinking two or more sweetened beverages a day increases the risk of heart failure. Heart failure affects roughly 23 million people worldwide, and only half of those diagnosed with heart failure live longer than five years. Men and the elderly are known to be at the highest risk for heart ...click here to read more

Bruxism, which is essentially teeth grinding, has been linked to obstructive sleep apnea and evidence shows that stress and anxiety also play significant roles in this growing problem. If you grind, clench or gnash your teeth during the day or night you suffer from bruxism. Some people clench their teeth unconsciously. Clenching and teeth grinding ...click here to read more

Myalgia and myositis both cause discomfort in the muscle, but they are very different conditions in the sense that one creates muscle pain and the other inflammation. Myalgia means muscle pain or aching. An example of a myalgia would be the ailment fibromyalgia. The word fibro derives from the New Latin, “Fibro” – meaning “fibrous ...click here to read more

When you look at a food label you’re presented with a few different things. Fat, sugar, carbohydrates and nutrients are all clearly labeled, with either a percentage or a measurement of how much that food item contains. These guides can help us make informed decisions about the foods we eat, which can be crucial if ...click here to read more

Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Do you know what makes that sound? It’s your heart of course! Not only is it a symbol for love, our heart is also the core of our bodies. Without its continued beating all of our other major functions wouldn’t work. Circulation wouldn’t occur, and organs wouldn’t get their supply of fresh blood ...click here to read more

How is your pill box looking these days? Organized by day and capsule color, or a mixed bag of pharmaceuticals that you sort through and eyeball carefully for morning, noon and night dosages? It all gets to be a bit much some days, but there’s a good reason for your pills. Or so we like ...click here to read more

We are all familiar with the term heart disease; however, some people who suffer from heart disease actually have what is referred to as sick sinus syndrome, sinus bradycardia or Tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome. Although rather rare in the younger population, sick sinus syndrome and related conditions are more common as we age. Sick sinus syndrome, which ...click here to read more