Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

If you’re a curvy woman and experience anxiety over your body and worry that men won’t find you attractive, worry not.  A recent study published in PLoSOne suggests that the stress and anxiety that you may have over your curves is unwarranted. Environmental factors, including psychological stress, can have an impact on mental health but ...click here to read more

Mom always says “eat your vegetables”…we have plenty to choose from, both domestic and imported. Still, many North Americans aren’t eating a lot of veggies. For many people, the juice bar craze of recent years has been a substitute. Make Sure to Eat These Healthy Foods To call vegetables a healthy food is a bit ...click here to read more

It may have appeared to be some kind of joke, or a hoax at first, but this is one story that could not only shock you, but have some actual medical backing as well. It all started with a social media buzz that hit the mainstream with full force. The buzz was unavoidable because the ...click here to read more

A recent medical report explains that depression is a normal human experience.  Is the pharmaceutical industry taking advantage of this mental health condition? Mental health pertains to the emotional condition of an individual that allows him or her to function on a daily basis.  When a person does not feel emotionally stable, his or her ...click here to read more

There is a variety of reasons why you may feel constantly hungry. Below are some of the most common reasons and advice on how you can alleviate them. Improper Hydration When your body is in need of hydration it will send out strong signals for you to consume something. Although what you really need is ...click here to read more

Fast food is constantly being marketed as a delicious, quick and easy option to include in your normal diet.  However, while fast food may seem like an appealing and easy option, the negative health impact that it has may not be all that appealing to you once you do your research.   For example, if breakfast ...click here to read more

Statistics show that the average American watches about 28 hours of television every week. Add to that hours spent using electronic devices and a good portion of time is gone.  Television and electronics can stimulate conversation, can entertain us, and can even educate us; however, a lot of evidence indicates turning off these devices can ...click here to read more

Putting on a smile and showing your teeth may also disclose one’s oral health condition.  This association is so simple, even children know that smiling can hide tooth decay. Smiling is a form of expression to aims to project a feeling of happiness.  Some individuals use smiling to socialize with other people, to show that ...click here to read more