Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

If you’ve been with your partner for decades then you may have begun to notice that the spark that was once there between you two is starting to fizzle. Unfortunately, with aging, many aspects of our lives begin to slow down – sex drive included. After being in a relationship for a long time, both ...click here to read more

A 24-hour urine protein test is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the function of kidneys. It is an easy way for doctors to detect potential disease. Urine is made up of water and dissolved chemicals, including sodium and potassium. It also consists of urea, made when protein breaks down, as well as creatinine, which ...click here to read more

Some foods can be eaten raw, while others are good only when cooked. Meat, for the most part, should be cooked in order to reduce the risk of salmonella and other bacteria. On the other hand, many vegetables and fruits can be eaten raw – as long as they are washed thoroughly. But there are ...click here to read more

Tiredness… it’s one of the most obvious signs that you haven’t been sleeping well. If you wake up tired or can hardly make it through your day, chances are, you probably didn’t sleep well last night. But did you know there are other pointers that could provide you with some insight into the quality of ...click here to read more

If you’re battling joint pain, be it temporary or chronic, you know how much of a pain it can really be. Some days, it can get so bad that getting out of bed is a struggle, while on other occasions it seems to get progressively worse with each passing hour. Joint pain takes a toll ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever gone for a massage you know how relaxing it can be and how amazing your muscles can feel afterwards. Many of us go for massages to undo the knots in our muscles, but did you know that the benefits of a massage can span way beyond relieving muscle stiffness and aches? Once ...click here to read more

What if lowering your blood pressure was super-delicious? Well, it could be! In fact, it could be as easy as blending the right fruits into a smoothie! High blood pressure is a reading over 140/90 mm Hg, but even if you’re over 120 you are considered to have prehypertension which, if not controlled, can send ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on lower back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, and thumb arthritis. Yoga may reduce chronic lower back pain Back pain lasting for three or more months is considered chronic, and as constant pain is a disruption ...click here to read more