Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

If I ask you what America’s biggest health problem is, you’d probably say smoking, obesity, or heart troubles. Unfortunately, you would be missing out on a huge growing problem. That problem is living a sedentary life—sitting all day long—and experts suggest it’s becoming a problem worse than smoking. Some experts refer to it as the ...click here to read more

Determining what causes liver pain can be difficult, considering that the brain perceives abdominal pain from many organs in what experts call an “ill-defined” way. Still, advances in medicine have helped the medical community come to a better understanding of what causes pain in the liver area. Research tells us that the liver’s pain receptors ...click here to read more

Can you be indifferent to cinnamon? Not really. Either you’re really not into it and don’t understand what the fuss is about. Or, you’re a cinnamon aficionado. Your nose can probably detect freshly baked cinnamon buns from miles away. At a coffee shop, you always top off your latte or cappuccino with a pinch of ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea? If you do, you’re not alone. Many adults find that their stomachs and digestive systems as a whole just aren’t what they used to be. This leaves them feeling uncomfortable and sluggish. Although digestive problems can be caused by an illness, in many cases, it’s our ...click here to read more

In the U.S., over 30 million adults suffer from the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis. That’s one in every eight adults. Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, the condition commonly affects larger, weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, but it can manifest in the upper limbs too. Slowly but surely, the ...click here to read more

As we get older, bone health becomes a serious concern. This is because, over time, our bones become weaker, which increases our risk of fracture and disability. It’s even more detrimental for seniors because disability and other injuries can negatively affect a person’s quality of life. The problem is that bone weakness and damage can ...click here to read more

Poor circulation in your fingers may be the result of something as simple as being too sedentary, but it can also be the sign of a more serious condition. Many people only experience a blue or purple hue in their fingers in cold and wintery conditions, but others have poor circulation under other circumstances. Here, ...click here to read more

Meat has become an important part of our diet, and in many cases, it’s the cornerstone of any meal. Many people don’t feel like they’ve eaten properly until they’ve had some meat. The carnivores among us appreciate a good steak and a nice roast, with freezers stocked up with frozen cuts to make sure there’s ...click here to read more