Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

I’m usually not one to say “I told you so,” but under the circumstances, I’m too fired up by the historical event that just occurred this past Thursday to bite my tongue. So today I say, without hesitation: I told you so, FDA! In response to a plethora of scientific research, the FDA no longer ...click here to read more

The treatment of high cholesterol may soon be changing, with the recent unveiling of a new treatment guideline by The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. The new treatment guideline addresses medical and lifestyle recommendations for people with high blood cholesterol, particularly for those who are at a high risk for cardiovascular ...click here to read more

In an attempt to lead a healthy lifestyle, many people attempt to move away from unhealthy saturated sources of fat, and to enrich their diet with heart healthy forms of fatty acids instead. Certain fats are essential for healthy living, contributing to proper brain function, the production of hormones, and the construction of health cells. ...click here to read more

Obesity is an epidemic that is sweeping across the world. In its wake, it’s bringing a tidal wave of life-threatening consequences that are severely affecting the health and mortality of the global population. Increased risks of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes are just some of the threats associated with obesity. Now, a new study has ...click here to read more

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the Western world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While we can take our nutrition and fitness in to our own hands to help save ourselves from this global epidemic, there’s another factor contributing to our stroke risk – one that is disturbingly silent, and ...click here to read more

Once referred to as adult-onset diabetes, type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. It usually develops in people who are over the age of 40 or to those who are overweight and have a family history of the disease. However, doctors are now ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s first sponsored amateur athlete, Amanda Pereira, has been on an incredible health and weight loss journey that has inspired thousands of people to improve their well-being and lifestyle. Growing up as an overweight child and struggling with weight issues her entire life, she shares some of the nutrition and eating tips that ...click here to read more

Over 30 million men in the United States experience hair loss, and approximately 20 million women have this problem, too. As hair loss can make many people feel uncomfortable or experience a blow to their self esteem, extensive research into possible treatments and causes continues to be conducted, to help us hold on to this ...click here to read more