Category Archives: General Health

Muscle contractures can be described as a loss of strength and muscle control. They can occur after an especially strenuous exercise and result in the inability to stretch out or use the affected muscle group. This phenomenon is often described as the muscle feeling “tight” or “cramped.” It is usually a temporary deformity that reduces ...click here to read more

When we think about heart health, we usually only focus on the heart itself. Many of us don’t think or act upon preventing disease and illness to our arteries and veins. But these are important factors to overall heart health. Our arteries and veins can become quite sick just like our heart, which can contribute ...click here to read more

Our ears and auditory structures allow us to experience the sensation of sound. They not only let us enjoy sound through music and conversation but also allows us to stay more alert of our surroundings, helping us stay safe. For these reasons, we at Bel Marra believe that your hearing is worth taking care of. ...click here to read more

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the bladder to be expelled from the body. It is commonly triggered by infection, but there are other causes as well. The condition may also go by the name non-gonococcal urethritis, when it is not caused by gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease. ...click here to read more

Paruresis—or shy bladder—is a syndrome with many different names, and while it may sound silly, it is real. Paruresis, bashful bladder, pee-shy, bathroom phobia; no matter what term is used by the person who has the syndrome, the bottom line is that it can be very frustrating to live with. Paruresis is a urinary disorder ...click here to read more

Experiencing ice pick headaches, as the name implies, feels like someone is stabbing an ice pick in your head. This type of headache causes intense pain that often harms sufferers, as the incessant stabbing pain may make them seriously contemplate the possibility of death. While ice pick headaches may present as intense and debilitating, they ...click here to read more

Iliopsoas bursitis refers to inflammation of a bursa found near the iliopsoas muscles. This musculature is formed by the joining of the psoas and iliacus muscles, making up the strongest of the hip flexor muscles. The iliopsoas is important for standing, walking, and running. A bursa is a thin, lubricated cushion located at points of ...click here to read more

You may notice that your urine smells like coffee as opposed to its usual smell. While this may not be of concern to most, some may find it peculiar and ask themselves “why does my urine smell like coffee?” What causes urine to smell like coffee? Urine is a liquid by-product that is expelled from ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, We have officially reached the mid-way point of the 30-day stair challenge and I have definitely seen some great improvements. If you recall, on day one, my co-worker and I did all nine-and-a-half floors in four minutes and 49 seconds. After two weeks we have successfully completed this challenge in two minutes and ...click here to read more

Uremia or uremic syndrome is a condition that develops when your kidneys become too damaged to filter out harmful substances from the body, particularly urea and creatinine. Instead, increased levels of these substances build up in the blood, leading to the manifestation of dangerous side effects that may eventually become life-threatening. Chronic kidney disease is ...click here to read more

Urinary problems seem to occur more as you age. From leaks, to pain, to greater frequency, when it comes to bladder problems, there are several. There is one problem in particular that if not caught early on can lead to serious health problems. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common among women, but men can ...click here to read more

November bladder health month is a time when all efforts are focused on educating and empowering people about bladder health conditions. We at Bel Marra recognize the need to spread knowledge and information on this topic, so we have compiled a list of our best articles on the subject. You will find information on bladder ...click here to read more

Many changes occur to our bladder as we age and the most common is overactive bladder (OAB). An overactive bladder can be quite troublesome as it consists of sudden, immediate urges to use the bathroom and even involuntary loss of urine – incontinence. But less commonly discussed is an underactive bladder (UAB), which can pose ...click here to read more

The use of essential oils for vertigo can be a great choice for helping to relieve this uncomfortable sensation. Vertigo is the feeling of unbalance or like the world is spinning around you. These feelings of unsteadiness can be the result of an underlying medical condition that affects the central nervous system, or the structures ...click here to read more