Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

As many as one in 10 Americans suffer from a condition called restless leg syndrome, with women being about twice as likely to develop the condition compared to men. We at Bel Marra feel this condition should be covered more extensively, so we have many restless leg syndrome articles in this roundup. You will find ...click here to read more

We use our bladder every day, as it is the organ of the body that stores our urine before we are ready to excrete it out of our body. Urination is accomplished through a series of brain signal to and from the bladder itself, with many complications possibly affecting this dynamic. For your weekly health ...click here to read more

Akinsesia is a word that means “lacking movement” or “without movement,” but essentially, it is a motor disorder. Here we outline the different causes, symptoms and potential treatments of this often neurologically based condition. Akinesia is a word that is made up of the prefix “a,” which means without, and the Greek word “kinesis,” meaning ...click here to read more

Around this time of the year, many of us feel tired and worn out. The holidays are over and we are still in the midst of winter, so we may be feeling bogged down as a result. On the other hand, many of us may find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, which ...click here to read more

When you think of a beverage increasing your cancer risk or cancer progression, soda and alcohol may come to mind. Although both beverages have been shown to play some role in cancer risk, there’s a far more common beverage – which is often believed to be healthy – that is particularly increasing the risk of ...click here to read more

Diet can play a very large role in the health of our bones, with the most important diet staple being calcium. Calcium is an essential nutrient to promote strong bones. Calcium is highest in dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and yogurt, for example. The problem is dairy products are a byproduct of animals, ...click here to read more

Low cholesterol or hypocholesterolemia is something we don’t hear a lot about. Cholesterol, of course, is that fatty substance that can clog arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke when levels are high; however, low cholesterol can also be a health hazard. When cholesterol levels are high, it can interfere with blood flow, causing ...click here to read more

Being diagnosed with high cholesterol can mean a big adjustment for a person’s life. Having to continually watch what you eat, be concerned about heart health, and to always take your medicine can be disheartening and quite annoying. Scientists from the Houston Methodist Research Institute have made a breakthrough discovery that could be the key ...click here to read more