Category Archives: Weight Management

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be reduced with exercise and physical activity. The findings come from the University of Gothenburg’s study, which included 102 patients. Half of the patients were randomly selected to increase their physical activity levels, while the other half maintained their usual lifestyle. Both groups received supportive phone calls from physiotherapists. ...click here to read more

Our bodies need protein for many functions, but the older we get the more we need. Unfortunately, many seniors are not getting adequate protein, so they suffer from muscle loss and weakness, which can increase their risk of injury and disability. When you were younger, you probably felt as strong as a bull. But now ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I’m a fitness instructor for a large Canadian gym company and teach classes four times a week. It was kind of a fluke how I got into training people really. You see, about five years ago I joined a boot camp and lost 20 pounds. I loved the feeling I got from working ...click here to read more

Aspartame and sucralose are two types of sweeteners that have minimal calories and are way sweeter than regular sugar, meaning you can use much less of it to achieve the desired sweetness. Aspartame and sucralose gained popularity because you can have less of one or the other all the while cutting out sugar from your ...click here to read more

A new study has found that regular group walking may reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease, among other potentially life-threatening conditions. It also reduces your risk of depression. A research team at the Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the U.K. says their findings show that health professionals ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism in women is a common condition in which the thyroid gland underproduces necessary thyroid hormones that help the body function. The thyroid is responsible for many functions, including metabolism and hair growth. Many hypothyroidism patients gain weight, for example, because their metabolism slows down. Women suffer from thyroid-related issues more often than men, and ...click here to read more

You probably heard that if you want to improve your vision you should eat carrots, but a new study has shown that bananas are beneficial for your vision, too. Fruits in general can provide disease-fighting properties and should be part of your healthy eating routine – an apple a day keeps the doctor away, as ...click here to read more

Hello Friend, My name is Emily, and by now you may have seen some of my posts on Bel Marra Health. I am here to inform you that we will now be providing you with a weekly blog posts by yours truly. These weekly posts will be a commentary on health as a whole alongside ...click here to read more

What would you say if we suggested we knew of a simple way to boost libido, improve sleep, lose weight, and cheer you up? You probably wouldn’t believe us because, let’s be honest, that all seems unrealistic. By now you probably have heard it all and, who knows, maybe you’ve tried it all to boost ...click here to read more

Treating multiple sclerosis (MS) with regimes, such as the Paleo diet, have shown mixed results. However, most experts agree that when it comes to diet for multiple sclerosis there are certain food triggers, and MS diet and exercise do impact how a sufferer feels. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous ...click here to read more

You may have been hearing a lot about lemonade lately, which made you think about the refreshing beverage – yes, that’s right, we are talking about the beverage, not the cheating allegations. Lemonade is a summertime favorite as you may now be noticing with all the fast-food commercials pushing their “homemade lemonade.” But purchasing lemonade ...click here to read more

Your stomach is prone to many threats, as anything ingested through the mouth ultimately ends up in the stomach. Your stomach tries its best to break down all that enters, but sometimes it falls victim to ulcers, bacteria, and other health ailments that can compromise the stomach’s ability to perform its job. Research suggests that ...click here to read more

Ever heard the expression “you are what you eat”? Well, the saying does hold true – when it comes to aging, for example. In fact, what you eat can play a role in the aging process, as eating certain foods can definitely make you look older. Food is intended to nourish and provide us with ...click here to read more

Knee clicking could be a harmless sound or a sign of an impending knee condition. Knee problems in general can be quite debilitating and can grow with age. Our knees truly take a beating, as they not only help us move around, but also bear our body weight, which can be quite a stress. There ...click here to read more