Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

July is the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, so we have compiled a list of our articles that discuss the topics of mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, dementia, and depression. One in five Americans experience a mental health condition, and yet many sufferers don’t receive any treatment, as they are too ashamed or ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup includes recent stories about celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This week, we discussed the benefits of going gluten-free in celiac disease, possible treatment for ulcerative colitis, risk of cancer in rheumatoid arthritis, positive impact of aquatic aerobics on fibromyalgia patients, and the problem ...click here to read more

An estimated 15 percent of American adults report difficulty hearing, which is quickly becoming a problem across all age groups. Unfortunately, many of us overlook hearing problems, not only putting our hearing at risk, but our overall health, too. When we have difficulty hearing, we put our safety at risk, we compromise our independence, and ...click here to read more

Picture a faucet that either is not closed properly or is slightly broken – the water drips and leaks out. Does this image remind you of your bladder? Well, for many older adults, a leaky bladder is the reality, which can be a nuisance and even a source of embarrassment. Roughly 25 million American adults ...click here to read more

We know that a good variety of vegetables – the all-time health foods – is recommended for maintaining our overall well-being. But did you know that some vegetables are actually better for you when cooked? If you want to reap maximum health benefits from these five vegetables, cook them instead of eating them raw. 5 ...click here to read more

Toronto, Canada, June 27, 2016 – Bel Marra Health (www.BelMarraHealth.com), a company offering specially formulated vitamins and nutritional products, is weighing in on a study published in the journal Nature in which spider venom was used to discover a method to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) pain. “What’s most positive about this study is that ...click here to read more

Sometimes, an aching stomach just doesn’t feel right. It’s gurgling, it’s in pain, and it gets us running to the bathroom. An aching stomach can be due to numerous reasons, including stress, food, and indigestion. Unfortunately, it can strike at any time, meaning you could be out enjoying yourself when the nagging feeling comes on, ...click here to read more

A potential new risk of heart disease has just been discovered. In fact, it has to do with osteoporosis. If you’re over the age of 50, you’re at higher risk of developing osteoporosis – women and men alike. Osteoporosis is when the bones in our body become weak and brittle and can increase the risk of ...click here to read more