Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

We all know the importance of getting our daily amount of vitamins and nutrients, but it’s not always easy to consume the right foods to take in the recommended dose. The idea of taking one pill is considered an easy fix. With over half of Americans using the one pill solution – a multivitamin – ...click here to read more

When it comes to joint stiffness, most people with arthritis have come to dread the winter months. The pain, swelling and stiffness often get worse, and doctors report more patient complaints during the season. Winter’s official first day is Dec. 21, making Christmas a flag day for the long stretch of painful arthritis to come. ...click here to read more

Who has time for sex, anyway? Work stress, money woes and even social media may have a negative effect on your sexual health, new research shows. The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, a British poll that is conducted once a decade, looked at one of our most popular passions – sex – if only we ...click here to read more

The United States is on drugs. It’s almost unbelievable how many people in the U.S. currently take prescription drugs – as many as 70 percent, according to the Mayo Clinic. That means that nearly 220 million people around the country have prescription drugs in their medicine cabinets, alongside the band-aids and sunscreen. And when you include ...click here to read more

What if the extracts of common herbs could aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease? There’s no known cure for the disease and prevention is key, as the numbers of people affected are on the rise. It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, with more than five million Americans living with ...click here to read more

A good night’s rest is gold, boosting our energy and outlook for the day ahead. As sleep has become the focus of numerous and ongoing studies, its benefits seem to be multiplying. Some people need eight hours a night and some claim to only need six or seven hours to feel refreshed, but the fact ...click here to read more

When your upset stomach has you reaching for a glass of water and a fizzy tablet, try some ginger tea instead. If you regularly take medication such as dissolvable aspirin, Alka-Seltzer or other fizzy types, you may want to switch to a different form of medication. You could be putting yourself at risk for heart ...click here to read more

As flu season rolls around, people begin worrying about how to keep themselves, and their families, healthy. One popular natural remedy at this time of year is oregano oil, used to fight cold and flu symptoms. But can its effectiveness be proven by science? Oregano Oil: Science Behind The Alternate Remedy As the name suggests, ...click here to read more