Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

As of late, numerous studies have come to light to reveal the negative impact prolonged sitting has on our health. Some research even goes so far as to suggest that sitting for prolonged periods of time is as harmful as smoking cigarettes. Although a simple solution to combat the effects of sitting is to exercise, ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever listened to anybody’s heartbeat (including your own), it probably sounded similar to “lub-dub, lub-dub.” A heartbeat – or heart rate – signals life and is a strong indication of health as well. In a healthy individual a normal resting heart rate – when they are still and not in motion – should ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed a link between tai chi and improved physical capacity among seniors with certain chronic conditions. The findings showed improvement among those with breast cancer, heart failure, osteoarthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tai chi originated in ancient China and utilizes slow, flowing, gentle movements ...click here to read more

The role of the immune system is to maintain good health, and now researchers have found that nature may be able to help boost our immune system. The findings comes from researchers at the University of Illinois, where they found that spending more time in nature may be able to better protect us against depression, ...click here to read more

Autumn is quickly approaching, bringing along seasonal allergies, and fall allergies can quickly become other health problems as well. Seasonal allergies are your immune system’s response to a foreign substance. Fortunately, only some people get allergies and they can vary with the seasons. Common allergies are ragweed, pollen, dust and mold, and different seasons can ...click here to read more

Throughout the course of our lives we have all experienced pain. Whether due to injury or illness, we all have felt pain. But shocking numbers now reveal that over 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Of the 25 million, nearly 14 million reported experiencing severe pain in association with poor health and disability. The ...click here to read more

Caffeine from drinking coffee negatively impacts sleep and your body clock if consumed prior to bedtime, a new study reports. Additionally, the interruption of the body’s internal clock could cause feelings similar to jet-lag during wakening hours. Most people know that drinking coffee before bedtime can make it more difficult to fall asleep; however, not ...click here to read more

Yoga is an ancient practice involving a combination of physically challenging postures, said to improve both energy and mood, and is now becoming an activity of choice for many people dealing with the symptoms of arthritis. Historical research suggests that Yoga was first developed in India over 5,000 years ago. Since then various styles of ...click here to read more