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Research shows that alcohol is the most frequently consumed toxic substance, but when it is abused, it can cause a host of health problems, including alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Just what is alcoholic cardiomyopathy? Well, it is a form of heart disease that occurs due to long-term alcohol abuse. Doctors have known for a long time that ...click here to read more

Diarrhea is a common illness that can range from being a mild inconvenience to life threatening. Loose watery stools, lasting for a couple days to weeks, are often common place, with the most significant complication being dehydration. We at Bel Marra recognized the severity that having diarrhea can put on a person’s health, so we ...click here to read more

Duodenitis is inflammation that occurs in the duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. Duodenal inflammation can cause pain and other unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. While there are different types of duodenitis, duodenal inflammation is always related to some sort of irritation involving the mucus lining of the duodenum. Sometimes this irritation can progress ...click here to read more

Essential oils have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries, and now we know that there are essential oils for fibromyalgia that can bring millions of people relief. Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that impacts the way the body processes pain signals. It is characterized by pain in various parts of ...click here to read more

Although November is considered the month for prostate cancer awareness, we feel like it should be discussed all year round. So, we compiled a list of our top articles that touch upon the topic of prostate health. From news breakthroughs and prevention tips to facts about prostate cancer and treatment options, these articles will cover ...click here to read more

Diuresis is a medical term used to refer to increased urination and is often used in a context pertaining to the physiologic processes of urine production by the kidneys and the overall health of the individual. This means that your kidneys will produce an increased volume of urine to be excreted from the body that ...click here to read more

People want their Christmas holidays to be joyful, but while gathering with family and friends can be uplifting, it can also be a time of stress, loneliness, and exhaustion. Maintaining high spirits and good health depends on how we treat ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the celebrations and forget to take care ...click here to read more

Your heart undergoes plenty of stress during the holidays, increasing your risk of Christmas heart attack and holiday heart syndrome. December 26th, in particular, is a dangerous day for those suffering from heart-related problems, so these individuals become more vulnerable to heart attacks, arrhythmias and heart failure. Previous research suggested that the risk of heart-related ...click here to read more

Chemosis is an inflammatory condition referring to a swollen conjunctiva; the mucous membrane that covers the sclera or the whites of the eyeball. Swelling of the conjunctiva can lead the eye to become irritated and presents as the outer surface looking watery or gelatinous in appearance. Chemosis is a non-specific symptom that can have any ...click here to read more

Right side chest pain is a commonly reported symptom experienced by many. While it may not have the same connotations as left-sided chest pain, which is often related to having a heart attack, right-sided chest pain can also be associated with several relatively unappreciated consequences. The left side of the chest is often given more ...click here to read more

The saying goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” and it refers to the difficulty that older individuals have learning new tasks, as it is perceived that their ability to absorb and utilize new information is limited. While this is true to some extent, as our bodies and minds become less capable as ...click here to read more

Diabetes and diarrhea are two terms that are not often thought to be related, but they actually are. Diabetes is a metabolic condition that can lead to a host of detrimental health issues. One such problem is nerve damage, which can disrupt bowel functioning. Those afflicted by diabetes have diarrhea because of this complication. However, ...click here to read more

The old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true for most things. But like all things we focus our time on, be it practicing an instrument, a sport, or our studies, we need a break from time to time to keep us from getting burnt out. New research into this area of learning emphasizes the importance ...click here to read more

Experiencing a vitreous hemorrhage involves the leakage of blood into the fluid contained within the eye, known as vitreous humor, also known as the vitreous body. It is estimated that vitreous hemorrhage has an incidence of seven cases per 100,000, making it one of the most common causes of acute and subacute decreases in vision. ...click here to read more