Emily Lunardo studied medical sociology at York University with a strong focus on the social determinants of health and mental illness. She is a registered Zumba instructor, as well as a Canfit Pro trainer, who teaches fitness classes on a weekly basis. Emily practices healthy habits in her own life as well as helps others with their own personal health goals. Emily joined Bel Marra Health as a health writer in 2013.
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A pinched nerve in a shoulder blade is a common, but temporary condition that can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is applied to the tissue surrounding the nerve. In the shoulder blade, the pressure may result from a compressed or trapped nerve and ...click here to read more
Researchers in Spain conducted a recent pilot study to analyze the impact of a gluten-free diet on patients suffering simultaneously with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia (FM), and celiac disease (CD). Recent studies show that a gluten–free diet can impact fibromyalgia, IBS, and celiac disease occurring simultaneously in people. IBS is a common gastrointestinal functional ...click here to read more
In 2008, the colon cancer screening was recommended to commence at the age 50 and continue to age 75, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) did not suggest that one method of screening was more effective than the other. Former task force member Dr. Douglas Owens said, “There are multiple screening options for ...click here to read more
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Kidney stones are linked to an increased risk of kidney problems later in life. Kidney stones are quite common but are preventable. Yet, their connection to later-life renal failure has been long unclear. Canadian and American researchers further explored the link between kidney stones and kidney problems later in life. The scientists tracked over three ...click here to read more
Researchers have found that consuming primarily a plant-based diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Lead author Ambika Satija said, “This study highlights that even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 ...click here to read more
White spots on skin (leucoderma) can occur for a number of reasons, which we will outline for you in greater detail. But first, it’s important to understand how skin pigment works. Our skin has color because of melanin, which is produced in the skin’s undermost layer. Skin color is determined by melanin concentration. Melanocytes are ...click here to read more
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both respiratory conditions that are chronic and affect a person’s breathing. With many shared similarities, the two can easily be misdiagnosed for one another and that is why testing is so important to determine the exact diagnosis. According to a presentation given at the American College of ...click here to read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) progression increases with continued smoking after diagnosis, according to research. Compared to multiple sclerosis patients who quit after diagnosis, those who continue smoking have worse outcomes and greater progression of the disease. Smoking is a known risk factor for multiple sclerosis. The researchers looked at 728 smokers: 332 were considered continued smokers ...click here to read more
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