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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Encephalomalacia is a type of serious brain damage that results in the softening or loss of brain tissue. Causes of encephalomalacia are often linked to inflammation or hemorrhages that are a consequence of being afflicted by cerebral infarction, cerebral ischemia, infection, craniocerebral trauma, or another injury. The term, encephalomalacia, is often used upon gross pathological ...click here to read more
Abdominal swelling or distention is a term used for a number of conditions that cause the abdominal cavity to look bloated or enlarged. The majority of cases involve the stomach or the digestive tract, as they are the most prominent organs in the abdominal cavity. However, medical conditions involving other abdominal structures may also lead ...click here to read more
Transaminitis refers to having high levels of certain enzymes called transaminases. These types of enzymes are commonly associated with the liver, which produces several different kinds of enzymes that get released into the body. The most important of which are alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST), which can be useful for evaluating liver health ...click here to read more
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For many people, chewing and swallowing is a simple process that does not produce any cause for concern. But when something is amiss and not performing as it should, we become worried. Our oral cavity is made up of several structures involved in digesting food. Our jaw muscles, tongue, and esophagus all work in concert ...click here to read more
Essential oils for gout is an effective remedy available for sufferers of this type of arthritic pain. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. Men are typically affected more often, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible in their later years. It is thought that female hormones play some role in the ...click here to read more
Food allergies often result in an abnormal immune response to certain types of food, whether it be peanuts, eggs, or gluten. Most reactions tend to be mild, typically resulting in itching and hives, but a severe allergy causes anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that causes shortness of breath, low pressure, and tongue swelling. It isn’t ...click here to read more
Owning a furry friend can be a source of love and affection that can’t be found anywhere else. Simply owning a pet can be a great improvement to quality of life, even helping to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. A new study wanted to look deeper into the effect that pets, specifically owning a dog, ...click here to read more
There are three types of angina: stable, unstable, and variant. This article will focus primarily on unstable angina, which is when plaque in the blood vessels either ruptures or forms a blood clot, suddenly reducing or blocking the blood flow. Unstable angina is not relieved by your common medications—rather, it requires emergency treatment. The primary ...click here to read more
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