Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It is not unusual to feel relaxed or even drowsy after a large, satisfying meal. Thanksgiving and Christmas Turkey have a long standing reputation as the meal that “puts you to sleep” but modern science tells us it isn’t necessarily the bird sending you off to slumber. Turkey and Sleep Problem Turkey has L-Tryptophan in ...click here to read more

You may think that because you’re married, your husband tells you every little detail about his life, but reality is that some men just like to keep certain things a secret. Aging and Dieting – What They Mean for Each Other Aging brings a variety of changes to a man’s body, he may pack on ...click here to read more

A shocking new study about omega-3’s could mean big things for the aging population. According to the U.S. study, a few simple supplement changes could mean mature adults who have a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids are 30 percent less likely to develop an irregular heartbeat than their peers who don’t. According to recent ...click here to read more

If you suffer from blood pressure problems, you may want to think about getting a little more sleep on a regular basis.Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that even one extra hour of sleep may have a significant positive impact on your blood pressure. The Basics of Healthy Blood Pressure About one third of adults ...click here to read more

In order for your body to function properly and stay healthy, it needs a variety of vitamins and minerals that can be obtained from the food you eat or from supplements. Approximately half of Americans take supplements of vitamins and minerals in an effort to maintain optimal health.  Bone health is a top priority for ...click here to read more

Sugar is a big problem, and that news isn’t a shock to anyone. Some might say it is actually an epidemic. After all, sugar appears in nearly all foods, some that you would expect, such as soda pop, jams and spreads and breakfast cereals, but some that you wouldn’t expect, such as salad dressing soup ...click here to read more

Xerosis pertains to a form of skin damage that is characterized by dryness and itchiness. This condition is usually experienced during the cold winter months. Dry, itchy skin may also occur during illness and aging. Skin damage is largely associated with the winter season, when one often moves in and out of the cold and ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Sleep problems can lead to unhealthy behavior and illness. Over the last few decades the medical community has come to realize just how important good sleep is to our health so more research has been conducted ...click here to read more