Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Time and time again, you are told to reduce your salt (sodium) intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. But lower your daily salt allowance too much, and your heart could be at an even greater risk. Confused? Well, the findings of the study show that everything must be done in moderation, salt consumption ...click here to read more

Knee osteoarthritis, the leading cause of pain and disability for seniors, is a condition in which the cartilage between the bones – the cushion – slowly wears away, allowing the bones to rub together. There is currently no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but there are medications and therapeutic techniques that can help you gain your ...click here to read more

Toronto, Canada, May 31, 2016 – Bel Marra Health (www.BelMarraHealth.com), a company offering specially formulated vitamins and nutritional products, is weighing in on a study comparing the benefits of tai chi vs. physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Researchers performed a study where tai chi was used as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knees and compared ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is becoming a growing problem, and it doesn’t affect seniors only. In fact, with the rise of portable music players, many teens are cranking up the volume, putting their hearing at risk. An estimated 15 percent of adults report some trouble hearing, and men are more likely to endure hearing problems than women. ...click here to read more

May is Mental Health Month, and in light of this we have compiled a roundup of some of our news pieces that discuss schizophrenia, yeast infections, bipolar disorder, major depression, and asthma. These stories discuss stress and anxiety triggers in asthma, increased risk of bipolar disorder in the child due to flue in pregnancy, shared ...click here to read more

May is National Lupus Awareness Month, so we have compiled a roundup of our stories that not only discuss lupus but also address related conditions such as Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome. The following articles compare lupus with other conditions, explain how lupus may be mistaken for other conditions, and explore the ...click here to read more

Knee osteoarthritis pain relief with placebo has been found to be more effective than painkillers like acetaminophen, suggests study. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain reliever with acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. It can take hours to kick in and doesn’t last very long. So ...click here to read more

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, so we have compiled some of our news articles to educate you about blood pressure and the surrounding issues like how high blood pressure is a risk factor for stroke. High blood pressure is a growing problem and because it doesn’t present itself with symptoms, it can ...click here to read more