Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

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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Healthy diets improve a child’s well-being: Study

Raising young children can be difficult especially when they constantly bounce off the walls and make a ruckus. Feeding them can be especially problematic as their favorite foods may not line up with a nutritional diet, especially for developing minds and bodies. But giving in to our children’s demands for that bowl of fries instead ...click here to read more

Blood compound discovery provides better detection for multiple sclerosis

Ever-advancing technology in the felid of medicine propels the discovery of new diagnostic tests and treatments, all for the sake of better patient care. Now, a new way to quickly detect multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by researchers at the University of Rhodesfield. This new method for diagnosis uses advanced mass spectrometry techniques by ...click here to read more

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Nano diamonds found to aid root canal recovery

Diamonds are considered the hardest material on the planet and have a number of different industrial applications. However, this commonly found gemstone is more often associated with proposals and getting married, more so than for its practical uses. Diamonds may now have an additional application as new research suggests that nanodiamonds could prevent infections after ...click here to read more

The Healthy Truth: 2017 in review

Dear Friends, The year is very quickly coming to a close, and before we can move into 2018, let’s reminisce about 2017 for a bit. When it comes to health and fitness, 2017 saw a variety of different trends including a move to more plant-based proteins, more holistic approaches to eating and well-being, and focusing ...click here to read more

What causes esophageal varices? Symptoms, treatment, diet, prevention, and prognosis

Esophageal varices are enlarged or swollen blood vessels in the throat and are a manifestation of abnormal blood flow to the liver. Esophageal varices are commonly found in patients with chronic liver disease (liver cirrhosis). Blood flow obstruction causes the blood vessels in the esophagus to dilate due to increased back pressure. The most problematic ...click here to read more

What are the causes of endometrial hyperplasia and how to treat it naturally

Endometrial hyperplasia is defined as the excessive proliferation of cells of the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium. This occurrence is generally considered to be a precursor to the development of endometrial cancer and has been shown to be the result of unopposed estrogen, as seen in cases of exogenous estrogen therapy, ...click here to read more

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