Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Those stiff, aching joints, the swelling, the pain… Often, these symptoms are signs of arthritis, a debilitating disease where inflammation of one or more of your joints is causing you grief. May 2015 is Arthritis Awareness Month, so we want to get the word out that when it comes to common arthritis in hand, back ...click here to read more

What does Mayor Bloomberg have to say about soda, soft drinks and sugary drinks’ health risks these days? His proposed ban on Big Sodas for New York City fizzled out like a can of ginger ale gone flat. But people are still wondering: Does this mean sugary drinks are good for us? The state’s highest ...click here to read more

With nicer weather upon us, heading out for a picnic, enjoying a BBQ with family and making the most of long, sunny days are probably on your to-do list. But what if your stomach disrupts your summer plans and instead keeps you cooped up inside? This will not only ruin your summer but leave you ...click here to read more

Need energy to get through your day? Women everywhere can relate, whether they’re working long hours at the office or taking care of the kids at home on the domestic front – or both! Life is complicated, challenging and, well, just plain exhausting sometimes. What to do for energy, stamina and to keep your immune ...click here to read more

With all the health issues that sugar may bring, finding a safe alternative – or avoiding it altogether – is necessary. It seems we all have a sweet tooth to some degree, but no one wants to develop diabetes, gain weight or have other health concerns. There are artificial sweeteners on the market but those, ...click here to read more

Remember the lyrics to that classic song, “Don’t take your love away from me, don’t leave my heart in misery, if you go then I’ll be blue, because breaking up is hard to do.” At some point in your life you may have felt similar emotions and can relate that breaking up really is hard ...click here to read more

Growing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health issues? Data from ...click here to read more

Currently in the United States, there is a very famous Danish housewife who has Lyme disease. (Hint: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.) When she first came out with her story, it seemed no one knew what she was talking about or what was wrong with her. But now the awareness of Lyme disease is ...click here to read more