Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Forgetting where you put your keys or missing someone’s birthday may become a more frequent occurrence with each passing year. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are a growing problem as America’s population continues to age. But don’t panic at the prospect of joining the ranks of seniors – memory loss is not an inevitable part of ...click here to read more

Joint pain is a common problem that prevails with each passing year. Whether it’s in your cracking knees, your aching shoulders, or your strained lower back, joint pain can occur all over and put a damper on your daily life. Many joint pain sufferers simply pop an over-the-counter painkiller a few times a day just ...click here to read more

Do you wake up still feeling groggy and tired? Does that 3 pm slump have you ready to snooze? From time to time, we all experience a dip in our energy levels, and there are numerous reasons why we feel more tired on certain days and energized on others. But if you’re tired everyday no ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or told you’re at risk of developing the condition, you’ve likely been advised to limit your sodium intake. But new research shows that sugar – particularly the kind found in processed foods – is more closely linked to high blood pressure than salt. Added sugars may increase ...click here to read more

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and with so many factors associated with Parkinson’s disease – sleep disorders, Lewy body dementia, and orthostatic hypotension – it’s important that we keep ourselves educated on this progressive neurological disorder. Below is a roundup of just some of Bel Marra Health’s editorials and news stories discussing the factors that ...click here to read more

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which sheds light on the dangers of alcohol consumption and alcohol abuse. Here at Bel Marra Health we, too, want to inform you of the alcohol-related risks for your health including ALS, type 2 diabetes, and smoking problems. Below are some of Bel Marra Health’s editorials that discuss how alcohol ...click here to read more

How did you sleep last night? Or even the night before? If you’re constantly tossing and turning, struggling to fall asleep, or simply aren’t getting in your seven to eight hours, you could be putting your health at risk. Sleep is the time when our bodies can restore themselves, so if we don’t get proper ...click here to read more

World Malaria Day is on April 25, and this year’s theme is ending malaria for good. This year, though, a new threat has emerged known as Zika virus, which is another mosquito-transmitted illness. In light of the rise of this virus, it’s important that we educate you on both malaria and Zika, and how either ...click here to read more