Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Antioxidants… you hear the term used on the regular, but do you really understand what they are and why you need them? Many superfoods are hailed for their antioxidant properties, but what are they exactly? Do they make you look younger? Do they ensure you stay healthy? Well, partially, but there is more you need ...click here to read more

Poor circulation occurs when your body isn’t getting sufficient blood supply to the tissues and organs. This condition can lead many unwanted symptoms and often signal an underlying problem. For this reason, we at Bel Marra feel our readers should be knowledgeable about this relativity common phenomenon. We have compiled some of our best articles ...click here to read more

Our thyroid hormone is essential for regulating metabolism and is required for the normal balance of chemical reactions in the body. Having low levels of thyroid hormone or an underactive thyroid gland is called hypothyroidism, and it affects women older than 60. To better inform our readers, we have compiled a list of our best ...click here to read more

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, then this article may confirm something you already know. If you do enjoy eating meat, then listen up: your meat-loving habits could be hurting your gut. A recent study suggests that men who consume excessive amounts of red meat are more likely to develop diverticulitis, a painful inflammatory condition ...click here to read more

A new study shows that children who sleep less show signs of advanced cellular aging. Getting enough sleep is incredibly important. This is a lesson we all learn at one time or another when we simply don’t get enough sleep. Making it through the next day is challenging, to say the least. Not getting enough ...click here to read more

Chest congestion is a common respiratory symptom that could be an indication of the flu or cold. However, there are also cases where it can be a sign of a more serious health issue, like an infection or heart disease. Most people understand that chest congestion is a sign of excessive mucus in the lower ...click here to read more

A recent study shows no significant differences in child development when children are raised by either single mothers—who made the choice to be single parents—or in heterosexual, two-parent families. In countries where fertility treatments are legal and offered to single women, many are making the choice to knowingly begin families without a partner. In other ...click here to read more

A new study of over 40,000 women shows no link between IVF treatments and increased risk of relationship deterioration. We have all read and heard stories of couples who undergo fertility treatments when they’re unable to conceive another way. These stories often end in tragedy, where the couple either cannot conceive—even after going through rounds ...click here to read more