Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The color of your stool may seem irrelevant. However, clay-colored or pale stool can be a cause for concern. Some people who experience pale stool ignore it, thinking there is nothing they can do about it. Normal looking stools are various shades of brown, and this is normally a result of a healthy diet. Clay-colored stools are ...click here to read more

Facet arthropathy or facet arthritis is a type of arthritis in the spine that can be caused by external or internal forces and is referred to in the medical community as “facet joint arthropathy.” There are 24 vertebrae in the spine, with two facet joints between each segment of vertebrae. Smooth cartilage and a fluid-filled ...click here to read more

Blood pressure is often measured using an arm or a wristband. Many people have an at-home device, so they can monitor their levels at their convenience. When blood pressure readings are done correctly, it can be a guide as to whether or not your treatment and lifestyle habits are working successfully. But there are a ...click here to read more

Left bundle branch block or LBBB is essentially a blockage of electrical impulses to the heart’s left ventricle, which is the lower-left part of the heart. Knowing how the heart works is the first step to understanding the underlying causes of LBBB and how to go about treating it. The best way to explain left ...click here to read more

Kegels are performed by contracting the pelvic floor muscles similar to when you are holding in urine. By holding these muscles momentarily and releasing, you can work on strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, which is great to prevent leaks. Although Kegel exercises are a great way to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, you can prevent leaks ...click here to read more

Can you smell dinner from the kitchen even if you’re upstairs? Do flowers smell overly fragrant? A strong sense of smell doesn’t just reveal that your nose works properly, it also provides insight into your sex life. It may sound strange, but research suggests that individuals with a strong sense of smell are more likely ...click here to read more

Everyone has their own way to deal with this stress, like going for a walk, meditating, or eating. Eating often becomes comforting through times of high stress, but this is not the best coping mechanism. When we’re put under stress, our bodies release hormones to cope, often called the “fight-or-flight” response. This refers to sticking through ...click here to read more

About 50 percent of women worldwide experience a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. While many are prescribed antibiotics, there is a growing belief that essential oils for UTI should be considered part of the treatment. A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urinary tract. ...click here to read more