Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Two new vaccine candidates, called APPROACH and TRAVERSE, are still in the experimental stages but are showing promising results. The TRAVERSE vaccine will have full results by the end of this year, and if they are as positive, both vaccines may move into larger trials in southern parts of Africa. The focus of these potential ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve heard this before: chocolate is actually really good for you. Of course, if you’re looking to receive the benefits of chocolate, you’re going to have to opt for the dark variety as opposed to milk or—god forbid—white chocolate. Chocolate is made from cocoa, which is chalked full of all sorts of different ...click here to read more

Antioxidants have become a huge topic of conversation nowadays, not only among the health conscious, but among everyone. It’s the latest health craze—you can find antioxidants in everything. They’re in foods you eat, in skincare items you use, and are popular supplements. If you’re looking to increase your antioxidant intake, you won’t have to look ...click here to read more

Serotonin, a chemical that occurs naturally in our brain, helps regulate our mood, appetite, memory, and sleep, but some people are serotonin deficient and require low serotonin treatment. Serotonin, a chemical that occurs naturally in our brain, helps regulate our mood, appetite, memory, and sleep, but some people are serotonin deficient and require low serotonin ...click here to read more

It’s important to keep your brain healthy, especially as you age. Mental decline is one of the most common symptoms of aging and it inflicts most, if not all, elderly people. With the elderly population on the rise, it’s important to promote a healthy brain. Most people get the feeling sometimes that they can’t forget ...click here to read more

It’s very important to take care of all of your senses, especially as you age. In order to live a comfortable and fulfilling life, it’s important to be able to hear, see, smell, taste, and touch. Fortunately, you don’t really have to worry about keeping your senses intact when you’re young, as your body is ...click here to read more

Nowadays, people are continuously surrounded by the constant noise of technology. We’re always in front of our screens. While it may be fun and convenient, it’s also a detriment to our health. We stay up all night on our tablets and phones in bed, and when we finally decide to try and fall asleep, we ...click here to read more

We all get that feeling in the middle of the work day. You know the one… It’s after lunch and all of a sudden you get really tired. Our natural inclination is to reach for that midday cup of caffeine, whether it be a shot of espresso, a large cup of coffee, or a coke. ...click here to read more