Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Early in the 20th century, technological advances combined with food shortages experienced during World War II resulted in intensive farming techniques being widely integrated into North America. Intensive farming is not concerned with animal welfare, the environment, or the nutritional content of the food that is produced; it is based on maximizing productivity and profits ...click here to read more

The humble lemon is amongst a list of powerful healing foods used in preventative medicine for a variety of health promoting purposes.  Lemons are nutritional powerhouses; they are very low in calories, sugar and carbohydrates and high in vitamin C, phytonutrients and flavonoids (a compound with potent antioxidant properties).   They also contain vitamin A, the ...click here to read more

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that is found primarily in South and East Africa and it has been used medicinally for centuries. Over the past few decades Aloe Vera has become quite popular in North America, with its gel being sold at most drug stores for topical use and its juice available for drinking ...click here to read more

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, naturally the first reaction is shock and fear. Oncologists say these emotions are normally followed by questions like, “Where do we go from here? How do we treat it?” Attacking those cancer cells is top priority, but when cell exhaustion becomes an issue, it appears that the battle becomes ...click here to read more

Warnings about high alcohol consumption are nothing new; they’ve been handed down from generation to generation. In the United States alone, 27,000 people die every year from cirrhosis of the liver; however, a national team of scientists have made an interesting discovery about modest alcohol consumption (considered to be two drinks or less per day). ...click here to read more

Beta Carotene is an antioxidant that protects the body against damage from molecules known as free radicals; however, scientists now believe that in large amounts, it could create more harm than good. Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A by the body. It is found in fruits and vegetables that are colorful. It is also ...click here to read more

While some people prefer the sights and sounds of busy urban areas, a recent study has shown that it might not be the greatest idea for dealing with your mental health. The research studied whether an hour long nature walk could improve the mental health of participants suffering from clinical depression. According to a science ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful chronic disease that is mainly characterized by inflammation of the joints.  Several risk factors have been strongly associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  However, it is also important to understand that there are other factors that may also influence the occurrence of this joint ...click here to read more