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Hiatal hernia, a type of abdominal wall hernia, is a condition in which the stomach lining pushes through the chest. The hiatus is the opening of the diaphragm, which separates the chest cavity and the abdomen. There are two main types of hiatal hernias: sliding and paraesophageal. In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach slides ...click here to read more

Juice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s explain how ...click here to read more

If you have ever had lump behind ear, along with pain or swelling, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Many people think it is nothing to be concerned about, but it is important to understand the reason for a swollen lump behind ear, because while some cases can be minor, others are more serious. ...click here to read more

Many people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, but fewer have heard the term osteopenia, which means lower bone density than normal. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be considered osteoporosis. Bone density is simply the measurement of how dense and ...click here to read more

Proteinuria (protein in urine) treatment is possible with statins and home remedies to stop chronic kidney disease. Proteinuria is a condition in which urine contains a lot of protein that is normally found there only in very small amounts, as your kidneys are responsible for filtering urine and keeping the protein in the body. Therefore, ...click here to read more

Oral thrush from candida yeast infection prevented by immune cells in tongue. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine who found an unusual type of immune cells in the tongue which can play a role in prevention of oral thrush. The findings offer insight into why some individuals with ...click here to read more

Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramping, vomiting, and even fever. Viral gastroenteritis is often referred to as the stomach flu and is commonly transmitted by coming into contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. A healthy person who contracts viral gastroenteritis ...click here to read more

Many modern doctors and nutritionists recommend cranberry juice for relief from various health problems. But the health value of cranberries was first discovered by Native Americans. The natives used cranberry extract as a dye for clothing, as food, and even as medicine, especially for treating urinary and bladder problems. The high nutrient and antioxidant content ...click here to read more

Nearly half of Americans obtain most of their calories from what is deemed as “ultra-processed” foods. These foods make up for nearly 90 percent of excess sugar. Ultra-processed foods consist of foods with a combination of the following ingredients: salt, sugar, oils and fats, chemicals and flavorings not typically used in traditional cooking, as well as emulsifiers and ...click here to read more

March is National Nutrition Month 2016, which discusses topics such as the Mediterranean diet, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes as both of these two conditions are heavily impacted through diet and nutrition. In order to educate you, we here at Bel Marra Health have compiled our top news stories regarding nutrition such as the ...click here to read more

Who doesn’t love to get away? Taking a break from our busy lives for fun and relaxation can improve our overall health. Unfortunately, an overactive bladder (OAB) may stand in the way of you and your vacation hotspot – up until now, at least. Group therapy and meeting with others who share similar stories is ...click here to read more

Gout is a particular type of arthritis that targets the joints and tissues around the large toe and foot. Attacks of gout can happen sporadically, but they usually occur soon after waking up or during the night. To have a better understanding of this form of arthritis, let’s look at causes, symptoms, risk factors and ...click here to read more

The older we get, the more painful our joints become, and the most common form of pain involves the back. All those years of bending wrong, lifting heavy, and spending countless hours on our feet really take a toll on our backs and so many of us live with lingering back pain. Our back is ...click here to read more

A new study has found that pre-pregnancy potato consumption is linked with a higher risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers found the risk of gestational diabetes increased 27 percent if a woman consumed two to four cups of potatoes weekly prior to pregnancy. Consuming five or more cups of potatoes weekly seemed to increase the risk ...click here to read more