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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Hot flashes, commonly associated with menopause in women, may also be a sign of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea and could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. Research carried out by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) published in Menopause explains this relationship. What is obstructive sleep apnea and how ...click here to read more
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, then essential oils for sleep may be what you need. Essential oils have grown in popularity as a natural treatment for many ailments, including pain relief, reducing stress and anxiety, and even aiding in sleep. Essential oils have been around for thousands of years and are ...click here to read more
A recent study has shown that there may be some major benefits to practicing yoga for fibromyalgia. But what is fibromyalgia? It’s a chronic disorder that predominantly plagues women over men. Sufferers experience varying degrees of muscle pain and constant persistent fatigue. All of the following conditions can be categorized as fibromyalgia: endometriosis, chronic fatigue ...click here to read more
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Branch retinal vein occlusion or BRVO is often referred to as an “eye stroke” and can impact a person’s ability to see. The degree of vision loss varies in each sufferer. There are some cases where a person can recover from BRVO. Here we look at the causes as well as recovery and treatment. An ...click here to read more
Left flank pain refers to the sensation of pain located in the left lower region of the back, in the area below the ribs and above the pelvis. There are a number of different diseases and conditions that can lead to the development of this condition, but any pain located here often brings the health ...click here to read more
We often take for granted the ease in which we can pick up pain and fever medication at our local drug store. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications have become so commonplace that in every instance of pain or discomfort, we simply pop a pill or two to gain relief. What most people don’t realize is that long-term ...click here to read more
7Cold hands and cold feet could be a sign of circulation problems, especially when they occur along with tingling and numbness. Plenty of people suffer from such circulation problems, whether they’re relatively minor, more severe or potentially life-threatening. That’s because cold temperatures make blood vessels in the hands and feet constrict, diverting blood toward some ...click here to read more
Hip osteonecrosis is a serious condition characterized by a temporary or permanent disruption of the blood supply to the hip bone. Bone cells also require adequate perfusion of oxygenated blood as they are filled with soft tissue called marrow. Our bones are estimated to receive about 10 percent of the blood that the heart pumps ...click here to read more
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