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Our two kidneys are vital organs that perform many powerful functions. Most people know that they remove waste products and excess fluid from our body, but they also release hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce an active form of vitamin D, and control the production of red blood cells. Everything we put in our bodies ...click here to read more

Now that you’re older you’re probably noticing a few more aches and pains. These aches and pains can make completing everyday tasks more difficult. If you’ve noticed that when you’re walking your heel in particular is causing you pain, it’s probably plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It affects ...click here to read more

Here at Bel Marra Health we continuously explain to our readers the importance of eating well and a maintaining a balanced diet. We generally give you a few guidelines to follow such as eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting sugar and processed foods and sticking with lean proteins. But there’s more. Not only will understanding ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: Eggs, tomatoes, garlic Servings: 4 Over-easy, fried and hard-boiled aren’t the only ways to prepare eggs. Bake them in a sauce and serve with crusty whole-grain bread for a simple dinner. Easy recipes like these can also be a crowd pleaser. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil453922645 1 ...click here to read more

Calcium is required in the body as an essential mineral. Its main use is I the bones and teeth to keep them strong. But when an excess amount of calcium is found within the body it can lead to a condition called hypercalcemia. In this case, when there is too much calcium, it can play ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can contribute to high blood pressure such as being overweight, diet and lack of physical activity. But there is another condition that can also lead to high blood pressure, it’s called primary aldosteronism. Primary aldosteronism is a hormone disorder that can contribute to high blood pressure. Our adrenal glands are ...click here to read more

In many heart-healthy and even brain-healthy diets they rave about the use of olive oil. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, has been shown to be beneficial to overall health, but is typically advised not to cook with. Although drizzling the golden oil on top of food seems to be helpful, critics say cooking ...click here to read more

The heart has many valves and chambers to allow blood to enter and be released in order for the body to work. Some major valves in the heart are the aortic valve, tricuspid valve and the mitral valve. These valves play important roles and if there is a problem with one of them, it can ...click here to read more