Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Many of us are still too shy to talk to our doctors about our sexual health, no matter how old we are. But sexual health goes well beyond the physical function of our sexual parts. A low libido and lack of sex could be a sign for a more serious health problem. When it comes ...click here to read more

If you wake up sluggish and groggy, the first thing you probably do is reach for a cup of coffee. For many Americans, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has become a daily ritual. We opt for coffee because, thanks to its caffeine content, you may instantly begin to feel awake. But after a ...click here to read more

You know the spiel – eat more fiber! And even though you’re probably trying to achieve that daily norm, you are most likely not getting enough, nevertheless. And, sadly, it’s negatively impacting your health. Fiber is a carbohydrate that comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. When it enters the ...click here to read more

Unfortunately, we can’t stop aging, and so with every passing year our health is put at risk. From vision loss to hearing troubles, these are just some aspects of health that naturally get worse with age. On the other hand, although aging puts you at risk for some health problems, you can actively try to ...click here to read more

March 10 was World Kidney Day 2016 and it’s important to think about, as there are many things that affect the kidneys, including kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, iron deficiency, and atherosclerosis. World Kidney Day has been going on for over 10 years, bringing to light the many issues affecting the kidneys along with making ...click here to read more

Dyspepsia, or indigestion and upset stomach, is a condition which describes pain or discomfort in the stomach region. A slew of symptoms can be experienced in dyspepsia, including nausea, bloating, and burping, to name a few. There are many causes of an upset stomach including eating too much, eating too fast, consuming fatty or greasy ...click here to read more

March is National Nutrition Month 2016, which discusses topics such as the Mediterranean diet, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes as both of these two conditions are heavily impacted through diet and nutrition. In order to educate you, we here at Bel Marra Health have compiled our top news stories regarding nutrition such as the ...click here to read more

It is a pain that runs from your lower back, through your buttocks, and down the back of your leg. It hurts to sit, it’s uncomfortable to lie down, and it seems stretching doesn’t help. That pain you’re experiencing is an effect of your sciatic nerve and it can be severe. Sciatica pain causes and ...click here to read more