Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The opioid epidemic refers to the widespread abuse of opioid prescription drugs in the United States, leading to an increasing number of opioid-related drug overdose deaths. Opioid drugs are usually prescribed for pain management, particularly for cancer patients and those recuperating post-surgery. However, one in 16 patients becomes addicted to them, often due to over-prescription ...click here to read more

Hardening of the arteries, technically called arteriosclerosis, is a condition that is caused by a deposit of minerals on the walls of arteries. This occurs when the fat deposits on the internal walls of arteries calcifies. Arteries that develop this are narrow and pump insufficient blood to the organs. Significant constriction and stiffening can lead ...click here to read more

With dementia, patient’s memory fades over time. Even though a person may still remember aspects of their life, they go in and out of remembering things and being forgetful. This can be frustrating not only for the sufferer, but for the caregivers too. For patients, not being able to remember surroundings, people, or events can ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet has been in focus for quite some time as a good way to support health, particularly heart health and brain health. Well, a Spanish study now suggests that men who adhere to a strict Mediterranean diet have lower cases of aggressive prostate cancer. Those who most closely followed the Mediterranean diet experienced ...click here to read more

We all get tired from time to time, but for those who experience chronic fatigue, their tiredness can take a real negative toll on their life. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is categorized as feeling fatigued for at least six months. This type of fatigue does not improve with stimulants or sleep. Furthermore, you may also ...click here to read more

This set of weekly health news focuses on articles that cover topics on essential oils for ED (erectile dysfunction), ectopic heartbeats, yoga for fibromyalgia, pulmonary infarction, and iliac artery aneurysm. The article on essential oils for ED lists a total of 13 essential oils as an alternative to medication and provides guidance on how they ...click here to read more

American Heart Month is observed for the entire period of February to spread awareness about heart health and lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of problems such as cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) and leaky heart valve. Articles published in this week’s round-up also contain a resting heart rate chart and discuss foods that lower heart ...click here to read more

You’ve had some herbal tea, you shut off your devices, your room is cool, and the lights are off. You basically have the perfect ritual to fall fast asleep. And yet, here you are wide awake staring at the ceiling. What’s going on? Well, some of us simply can’t fall asleep regardless of our environment ...click here to read more