Category Archives: Immune System

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic pain and affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States. We at Bel Marra feel this debilitating condition is very concerning and want to provide more information on the subject. You will find articles detailing the condition and its relation to memory problems, osteoporosis, peripheral neuropathy, ...click here to read more

Our gut is filled with millions of bacteria that help us digest and process our food, but they also have an effect on our immune system. New research has shown that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infection in mouse studies by breaking down compounds commonly found in black tea, red wine, and ...click here to read more

Nowadays, everyone’s looking for healthy and natural ways to combat stress, and meditation has been proven to be beneficial in this area of health. This explains why meditation is on the rise. But other studies have shown additional benefits to meditating, like its ability to help boost your immune system. Meditation boosts the immune system ...click here to read more

Those of you who cringe at the thought of getting a needle may be in luck. Researchers are working on an easy-to-apply patch that will administer the flu vaccination. In preliminary studies, the patch—which consists of dissolving microneedles—has shown promise as an effective alternative to administrating the influenza vaccination. The patch contains 100 water-soluble microneedles ...click here to read more

One of the greatest things about living in America is that in some states, you can experience all four seasons—the rejuvenation of spring, the sweltering heat of summer, the briskness of fall, and even the harshness of winter. While each season has its ups and downs, there’s no denying that all have an air of ...click here to read more

Suffering from seasonal allergies, food allergies, or even allergies to animals can make a person feel like a prisoner. Being restricted in the things you can do and places you can go can be quite a nuisance. But this may all change, as new immunology research aims to provide life-long protection from severe allergies through ...click here to read more

Bradypnea is the medical term for a reduced rate of breathing. The criteria for this is when a person’s breathing rate is less than 12 breaths per minute. Bradypnea can be due to a number of underlying reasons or medical conditions, or it can even occur during a normal sleep. However, if bradypnea occurs while ...click here to read more

Although it may not be peak flu season, research into the influenza virus is always moving. The flu virus infects tens of thousands of Americans every year and can cause mild to severe illness, with more serious outcomes leading to hospitalization and even death. The ones most at risk for the more detrimental complications are ...click here to read more

The flu virus, otherwise called influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness that infects hundreds of thousands of people each year and can be more than just a minor nuisance. It can result in mild to severe illness and even lead to death in certain cases. Considering it is caused by a virus, there isn’t much ...click here to read more

In a large study recently published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the high-dose flu vaccine was found to be more effective in preventing influenza-related deaths among seniors than the standard-dose flu vaccine. These results were found to be especially relevant during severe flu seasons and added to previous research that revealed that a high-dose ...click here to read more

This flu season is shaping up to be moderately severe, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but luckily this year’s vaccine is proving to be a good match for the virus. The flu shot has been found to be 43 percent effective against influenza A type H3N2—the most common form that ...click here to read more

A vigorous workout can cause temporary unfavorable changes to the immune system as your body recovers from exercise, though a new study from Queensland University of Technology has found a way to combat this: carbs. Researchers have discovered that consuming carbs throughout the course of your workout or immediately afterwards can help the body restore ...click here to read more

A new study published in PLoS Computational Biology has developed a new method for better identifying and predicting the onset of a flu epidemic. Through the analysis of data collected from the European Centre for Disease Control, combined with a variety of additional sources, researchers have been able to predict and identify the onset of ...click here to read more

The winter time can really hit your immune system, and that is why it’s important to keep it strong to ward off illness. In this roundup, we will look at foods for a strong immune system, discuss pneumonia prevention, and talk about the differences between a cold and flu, as well as bronchitis and pneumonia. ...click here to read more