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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Sticking tiny needles all over your body is not something most people think of when it comes to promoting health, but this is the exact premise of acupuncture therapy. This alternative form of medicine involves inserting thin needles into key points on the body and is most often used for pain relief. Considered part of ...click here to read more
We often talk about high blood pressure (hypertension) as it is a common ailment as we get older. Of course, rising blood pressure is a real health concern as it can contribute to many health complications. But low blood pressure, while discussed far less often, is also an important health issue that can have an ...click here to read more
Erosive gastritis is a medical condition of the stomach that occurs when the acids residing within it begin to erode and wear away the stomach lining. A protective mucus lining is an essential part of the body and it acts to protect against the erosive nature of your stomach acid, but there exist several conditions ...click here to read more
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Skin abscesses are often treated by draining the abscess. However, new findings suggest that treatment can improve with the help of antibiotics. The researchers found patients who took antibiotics and had their abscess drained had improved recovery. Dr. Marc Siegel explained, “The conventional wisdom has been that you don’t really need antibiotics. But this moves ...click here to read more
Bradyphrenia is the slowness of thought and a common manifestation of many disorders of the brain. It can also be the side effect of several types of psychiatric medication. Bradyphrenia can be appreciated in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and some forms of schizophrenia. It is also called a psychic akinesia. Those affected often display ...click here to read more
It is easy to isolate different parts of the body for treatment. For example, if there is a problem with the heart, we focus our attention on only that organ to see what is causing the problem. We look at clues that involve the organ and perform imaging studies focused on it. Once the issue ...click here to read more
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that involves thin needles being inserted into the skin at specific points to promote healing. Studies on the benefits of acupuncture have yielded mixed results. In a recent study, researchers focused on acupuncture treatment for incontinence and fertility issues among women. The researchers found that acupuncture did improve symptoms ...click here to read more
Yoga comprises physical, mental, and spiritual practices that help people perform various movements and exercises that increase strength and flexibility. It has become more popular as of late due to its accessibility. While yoga is often promoted as having a bounty of physical and mental benefits, a recent study suggests that it can cause musculoskeletal ...click here to read more
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