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Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have constant unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images, or urges that intrude their minds, causing them a great deal of anxiety and discomfort. These are often ritualistic compulsions, taking the form of checking the stove multiple times or washing their hands repeatedly. Some may even have difficulty throwing things away. ...click here to read more

Trismus is the medical term for “lock-jaw,” a condition that causes the muscles in the jaw, known as the muscles of mastication, to spasm or contract uncontrollably. Trismus lockjaw is commonly associated as an effect of tetanus infection but can be the result of a few causes. Those affected by trismus typically have an inability ...click here to read more

Causalgia is a pain syndrome that can be minor or severe with symptoms usually appearing within 24 hours of an injury to the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves extend from the spine and brain to the arms, legs, as well as the internal organs. There is a bundle of nerves that run from the neck ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Unfortunately, summer can’t last forever, and you may have noticed the temperature is on a steady decline. Fall is in full swing, which means it’s not only colder, but it’s getting darker earlier. During the fall and winter, many of us retreat indoors, cozied up on the couch. The foods we eat tend ...click here to read more

An estimated 400,000 people in the U.S. and about 2.5 million people around the world suffer from a potentially disabling disease of the brain and central nervous system called multiple sclerosis (MS).  There is currently no cure for MS, with treatment being focused on speeding up recovery from attacks and slowing down the progression of ...click here to read more

Leriche syndrome, also known as aortoiliac occlusive disease, is characterized by the blockage of the abdominal aorta as it transitions into the common iliac arteries. Leriche syndrome is considered a form of peripheral artery disease, as it is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries other than those that supply the heart or the brain. ...click here to read more

Many of us spend countless dollars on anti-aging formulas, whether they be supplements or creams. The journey to being young forever is definitely a long one, and it seems that people will spend their life savings to look and feel younger. But the secret behind anti-aging isn’t complicated—it’s quite simple and can easily be integrated ...click here to read more

Your digestive tract is filled with millions of bacteria that help to break down and digest food to increase their absorption by the body. Some microorganisms are also vital for synthesizing vitamin B and K, needed for various metabolic and homeostatic operations. However, this collection of bacteria has recently been linked to a neurodegenerative condition ...click here to read more

An arterial embolism is a blood clot that has become lodged in the arterial blood system, the main circulatory system for delivering oxygenated blood. This can restrict vital blood flow in tissues and organs virtually anywhere in the body. However, blood clots in the arterial circulatory system tend to affect the arms, legs, or feet ...click here to read more

Our daily lives are filled with noise. From honking car horns and sirens to music on the radio and face-to-face conversation. Our world is quite a noisy place, but many of us don’t think about how all this noise is affecting our hearing in the long run. Nearly 14 percent of people aged 45 to ...click here to read more

The circulatory system is responsible for supplying the entire body with oxygenated blood. It also facilitates the delivery of nutrients, hormones, and even medication to the tissues in need. Poor circulation, however, means decreased blood flow to specific parts of the body, most commonly our extremities, as they are the furthest from the heart. Poor ...click here to read more

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and it is a time for raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and supporting mental health efforts. We at Bel Marra believe that mental health is an important issue that doesn’t get much recognition, so we have taken the time to compile a list of ...click here to read more

Experiencing a hunger headache is something we’ve all had to deal with at some point in our lives. Our bodies need a certain amount of nutrition throughout the day for optimum functionality and energy utilization. When we skip meals, this affects our body in a negative way. Developing a headache is a sign that we ...click here to read more

Agitated depression is a common mental illness among the elderly and is often described as a state of both depressive symptoms and mania. People who suffer from agitated depression are often irritable, have insomnia, panic attacks, or have suicidal thoughts. Unlike other depressive conditions, agitated depression can be rather severe and debilitating. The best agitated ...click here to read more