Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be avoiding nuts because of their high calorie count. But contrary to common misconceptions, you’re missing out on a super food that could actually help you achieve natural weight loss. Adding a variety of nuts – like almonds, pistachios, and walnuts – into your diet is a ...click here to read more

Studies continue to tout the many health benefits of teas. Research has found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.  Additionally, some teas may help to achieve weight loss and help to lower cholesterol. But as more and more people start to take up tea time, a recent article published in ...click here to read more

Feeling a little ‘backed-up’? You’re not alone; about 80 percent of Americans suffer from constipation at one point or another. Fortunately for most, all that is needed to prevent constipation is a little extra dietary fiber. It is important, however, to choose the right source of fiber, and with so many options out there, choosing ...click here to read more

For literally thousands of years, people living along the Mediterranean coast have consumed diets rich in plant-based foods without giving them much thought.  Over the last decade, though, countless studies have shown that following a Mediterranean diet has the potential to protect us against the development of heart disease, certain cancers, particular neurological problems, diabetes, ...click here to read more

Although diabetes is often mistaken for an incurable and unmanageable disease, the majority of type-2 (adult onset) diabetes cases are both preventable and reversible. Certainly, eating a diet rich in a variety of vegetables, fruits, lean protein, beans, legumes and whole grains helps to reduce your risk for type-2 diabetes, as well as restricting foods ...click here to read more

While many people run to their doctors for pain medication at the first sign of joint pain, it’s becoming increasingly common for people to seek out homeopathic remedies to treat pain without the need for medication.  And the good news is that there are various ways to naturally treat pain which will help you to ...click here to read more

In 2011, over 700,000 Canadians were living with some form of cognitive impairment, which includes Alzheimer’s disease.  Even more disturbing is the fact that this number is expected to reach 1.4 million by 2031, according to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.  It is widely accepted that engaging in regular exercise has many health benefits, including ...click here to read more

While nobody likes the stench of foul-smelling air or the uncomfortable side effects that may accompany it, the World Health Organization considers even the most undetectable forms of air pollution to be a major risk to health. Pollution has long been linked to respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. Recently, evidence suggests there is even ...click here to read more