Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

When we talk about health, we can’t skip over the subject of high blood pressure. Go for any doctor appointment, be it with a GP or a medical specialist—most likely, your blood pressure (BP) will be checked. Take any household or visit a large pharmacy—you’ll find a sphygmomanometer there (yes, this is how blood pressure ...click here to read more

What is one thing that spells morning, energy, and productivity for most of us? You guessed it right, it’s coffee! For many people, coffee is an ingredient part of their work routine and is just as important for a productive day at work as their computer or their tool box. Some take it a step ...click here to read more

It’s often assumed that eating healthy costs a lot of money, meaning if you can’t afford big-name superfoods you end up buying cheaper fast food to satisfy your hunger. Unfortunately, as you know, not eating well can contribute to various health repercussions. There are many “superfoods” out there that health experts have advocated for. But ...click here to read more

Everyone knows about varicose veins and everyone dreads them. Aside from the obvious aesthetic concern—bluish, unsightly, bulging veins aren’t particularly attractive—varicose veins spell discomfort, pain, and even dangerous health hazards like blood clots, ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis. The symptoms of varicosis extend beyond the visual symptoms. Patients commonly report itchiness, fatigue, swelling, and discomfort. ...click here to read more

How do you like your coffee? Do you take it no way other than black and strong? Are you willing to compromise and stain your drink with a touch of milk, turning it into a macchiato? Or are you one of those people who like to double up on cream and sugar? Whatever your preferences ...click here to read more

You may have heard about antioxidants, but do you fully understand what they are or how they can improve our health? Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds found in many varieties of fruits and vegetables. These compounds help maintain health by protecting the body’s cells from damage resulting from oxidants. Oxidants are beneficial in their own ...click here to read more

If you don’t drink alcohol then you may think that your liver is not in danger. Unfortunately, you’d be very wrong. This is because the type of liver disease that is growing in prevalence has nothing to do with alcohol. In fact, it has to do with fat. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) rates are ...click here to read more

Women’s health is a growing concern—did you know that nearly 40 percent of women over the age of 20 have hypertension, or that one in three women die due to heart attack or stroke? Below are some of Bel Marra Health’s most informative articles on women’s health, featuring information on women’s heart attack risk, lower ...click here to read more