Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It is Arthritis Awareness Month, and we at Bel Marra know how it can be living with arthritis pain. Having joint pain can affect people of any age, but when it’s something that has to be dealt with on a daily basis, it can be extremely debilitating. So, in order to assist those suffering from ...click here to read more

May is American stroke month, and we at Bel Marra recognize the impact a stroke may have on a person’s life and the lives of their loved ones. The results of a recent survey concluded that most Americans do not know the common signs of a stroke, which is something we take great issue with. ...click here to read more

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” While modern science proves that this may not be entirely true—for instance, genetic diseases do not start in the gut—there is evidence that many chronic metabolic diseases do, in fact, begin in the gut. According to Brooke Alpert, RDN, a nutritionist in NYC, your ...click here to read more

For many people with arthritis, pain is a constant companion. However, there are ways to effectively manage chronic arthritis pain. The coping strategies below come from real people who suffere from this debilitating condition and found effective ways to rise above it. Share the problem. Lessen the pain. Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Seamus Mullen ...click here to read more

Sleep… what isn’t it good for? When we catch a cold, the best treatment is to stay in bed as long as possible. When something’s bothering us and keeping our spirits low, the best way to cheer up and forget our worries is to sleep it off. When a big event is coming up and ...click here to read more

Pregnancy isn’t the only reason for a woman to experience an enlarged uterus, as many other conditions affecting both young and old can cause the condition. A women’s uterus is typically the size of an apple or a pear and has the potential to enlarge to the size of a watermelon during pregnancy. However, uterine ...click here to read more

Costochondritis is an uncomfortable condition that is characterized by inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage, and while some physical activity can aggravate it, there are specific costochondritis exercises as well as lifestyle adjustments available to treat the problem. Costochondritis, also known as Tietze syndrome, normally affects the cartilage in the area where the ...click here to read more

A rose by any other name is a rose. But the same does not hold true for a plum. Or a dried plum, to be more precise. For years, dried plums have been called prunes. And for the longest time, prunes have been associated with relieving constipation. Because of this one big benefit, prunes have ...click here to read more