Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Scientists have known for a long time that gut bacteria plays an important role in our digestive health; however, now there is more evidence that it influences many different aspects of our well-being, including our asthma risk. Although many differ, we all have a core set of microorganisms in common. Gut bacteria, or microorganisms, are called ...click here to read more

If you find yourself tossing and turning and unable to fall asleep, look no further than your diet for clues about your insomnia. Diet plays a large role in all our systems and bodily functions – sleep included. For example, we all know that coffee is a stimulant, so it keeps us awake and alert. ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that face-to-face socializing is more effective at guarding against depression in older adults in comparison to phone calls or e-mails. The seniors who were part of the study were less likely to report feelings of depression when they had regular face-to-face communications. Face-to-face communication was so beneficial that improved mental health benefits ...click here to read more

When we discuss digestion problems we usually only talk about two things: The stomach and our bowel movements. Either there’s a rumble in our stomach, we can’t go or we go too often. But frankly, our digestive system encompasses a lot more than just our stomach and eliminating the waste from what we eat. Digestive ...click here to read more

Diabetes can come with many complications, such as higher risk of depression, low libido, eye damage and kidney disease. Worse yet, diabetes can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke as well. Not only do you need to manage your diabetes, but you need to manage your overall health in order to prevent a ...click here to read more

Synovitis can be detected with the use of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. Synovitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the lining of the joint – known as the synovium. Swelling, redness and warmth can also be observed during a physical examine. Synovitis is commonly associated with ...click here to read more

The bloating, the gas, the discomfort – it’s enough to make you dread putting on pants and leaving the house. The thing about stomach problems is that you’re often not sure what caused them. But even if you don’t know which food set off your stomach problem, one thing is for certain: You can prepare ...click here to read more

Research suggests if a person is a recovering alcoholic, they are more prone to relapse if they are also smokers. The findings come from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the City University of New York. It has been found that those with alcohol dependencies are more likely to be smokers ...click here to read more