Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

When you think of hearing loss causes, you probably think of old age or being exposed to loud noises for a prolonged length of time. These are causes of hearing loss, but they aren’t the only ones. There’s a surprising cause of hearing loss that researchers uncovered, and it involves exposure to chemicals. Ototoxicants are ...click here to read more

When it comes to wine and health, the debate is endless. Some studies suggest a few glasses of wine a week are completely healthy and can be part of a healthy living program. On the other hand, other studies have quite the opposite to say. With so many conflicting stories, it’s hard to know for ...click here to read more

There are many different things you can do to reduce your risk of a heart attack, such as not smoking, exercising, eating well, losing weight, getting enough sleep, and managing underlying health conditions. But did you ever think to change your state of mind to improve your heart health? If you’re the type of person ...click here to read more

There are many factors that come into play when considering high cholesterol and blood pressure. For example, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, being overweight, smoking, alcohol consumption, and family history. What you may not expect is that the type of job you do can contribute to high blood pressure and cholesterol too, particularly if ...click here to read more

When you think of common allergens, pollen, mold, and dust probably come to mind. But did you know that some people are allergic to sex? You may not believe it, but it’s true. Sex allergies occur when there is something in the environment to trigger the immune system to respond abnormally. Unfortunately, the culprit isn’t ...click here to read more

Have you heard of dry brushing? The name basically explains what it is — you use a dry brush to, well, brush yourself. Now you may be asking why on earth someone would brush themselves, but hear us out, it has many benefits. The main benefit to dry brushing your body is to increase blood ...click here to read more

The weekly health news features articles on tachycardia treatment, using essential oils for TMJ, difference between stroke and seizure, poor circulation in legs and difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Extracts from the articles are as follows: Tachycardia Treatment at Home: How to Treat Rapid Heart Rate Naturally Tachycardia can be concerning because it signals ...click here to read more

Stress is rather undefinable. There are different ideas regarding defining stress. “Physical, Mental, or Emotional strain or tension” or “a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual can mobilize.” With growing needs, busy schedules, social demands, etc., stress is growing problem. In some cases, ...click here to read more