Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Collagenous colitis (CC) is a type of microscopic colitis (the only other type being lymphocytic colitis) whereby a layer of collagen forms inside tissue of the colon. Another definition of collagenous colitis is that it is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. Sufferers of the condition may experience watery diarrhea and pain in the belly. ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is an incurable condition that causes chronic pain in bones and muscles. While it has no cure, doctors have linked it with the nervous system, as it is the nerves that send the pain sensation to the brain. A recent study draws a connection between fibromyalgia and a hypersensitive brain. The study was carried ...click here to read more

According to research published in The Journal of Physiology, elderly people lose muscle mass and muscle strength faster in their legs, which affects their walking speed. Once walking speed is affected, people tend to be less active and this affects their overall health and even their life span. If you build up muscle, not only will ...click here to read more

In the dead of winter, many of us take the time to jet set somewhere warmer. Maybe you’re a senior heading down south for a few months, or maybe you are traveling to see loved ones. Whatever your reason to travel is, just know that if you’re a female, it may increase your risk of ...click here to read more

Nutrition can play a big role in one’s libido and sex drive. This is because when our body is well fueled, it can perform to its max potential. Although there are several medical conditions and medications that are linked with low sex drive, in some cases, simple lifestyle changes can work to improve libido. Case-in-point, ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup has our top editorials regarding renovascular hypertension, hot ears, cardiomyopathy types, essential oils for constipation, and splenic infarction. In case you missed any of the latest stories in health, you can get a recap of the past week with our topic articles below. Renovascular hypertension (renal hypertension): Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, ...click here to read more

In a world that banishes fat, many of us have opted for skim or non-fat products. Although this is an okay practice if you are looking to lose weight, when it comes to cholesterol, you may want to opt for full fat, but only for milk. A three-week crossover study revealed that consuming full-fat, whole ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever listened to anybody’s heartbeat (including your own), it probably sounded similar to “lub-dub, lub-dub.” A heartbeat—or heart rate—signals life and is a strong indication of health as well. In a healthy individual, a normal resting heart rate—when they are still and not in motion—should range between 60 and 100 beats per minute ...click here to read more