Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

For decades researchers have studied the science of sleep. Sleep problems are common in North America, so the need to understand the suspension of consciousness is huge. Today, scientists say with confidence that sleep not only provides our bodies with the restorative rest it needs, it also helps our memory. Short naps and sleep problems ...click here to read more

Nutrients are found in food which gets used by the body to stay healthy and perform its many functions. But on the other hand, there are nutrients found in food, specifically plants, which are not digested; these are called antinutrients. Unlike nutrients – which the body can absorb – antinutrients work to block this absorption, ...click here to read more

There are over 100 different types of arthritis, ranging from mild to quite severe. Arthritis commonly effects the joints as a result of inflammation. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and nearly three out of five people living with arthritis are under the age of 65, this according to the Arthritis Society of Canada. ...click here to read more

Happy, angry, excited, frustrated and anxious are just some of the different moods and emotions we can have throughout the day. Some things in life bring us joy, others bring us much sadness. But sometimes, for days on end, we feel quite down without even knowing why. Many things can affect your mood, like a ...click here to read more

It seems hard to believe, but we make over 200 food-related decisions on a daily basis. Neurologists say it isn’t just a case of deciding what to eat, but when to eat, where, how much, and with whom. When people are surveyed they often say choosing what to include in their diet is the hardest ...click here to read more

If you believe that a kidney problem solely affects the kidneys – you’re wrong. As new research suggests, having a kidney problem is directly related to a brain disorder as well. The responsibilities of the kidneys include removing waste from the blood, balancing salt and minerals in the blood and producing rennin which helps manage ...click here to read more

We all get tired from time to time. Maybe we didn’t get enough sleep or we over-exerted ourselves throughout the day. Tiredness is normal – but too much exhaustion could signal a serious problem. A condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition where the individual constantly feels too tired to perform any ...click here to read more

Category: Anti Aging Meal: Desserts Main Ingredients: oats, poppy seeds, egg whites Servings: 16 Your typical lemon poppy seed muffin is a sugar bomb that offers no nutritional value. Boost the value of your treat by subbing in oats, egg whites, applesauce and Greek yogurt. Easy recipes for protein desserts typically contain a little protein powder, ...click here to read more