Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

At some point in your life, you’re going to suffer from a bout of nausea and when you do, you’ll probably be looking for natural digestion aids that will help to calm your stomach. Nausea is the sensation that your body wants to empty itself and can be disturbing to many aspects of your life. ...click here to read more

Tobacco use causes more deaths per year then the deaths caused by illegal drug use, alcohol use, HIV, motor vehicle accidents, suicides and murders combined!  Cigarettes not only reduce your vitality and increase your risk for cancer; they also vastly increase your risk for cardiovascular disorders. In fact, an estimated 128,497 people die per year ...click here to read more

The mind over matter theory might have more bearing than you think, and dwelling on your pain could be doing you more harm than good. Some interesting new research has shown that people who think about their pain less, are less likely to feel it at all. This following a study that was conducted on ...click here to read more

The average person, with a healthy bladder can sleep at least 6 to 8 hours without having to get up to go to the bathroom. Certain health conditions however can compromise a person’s bladder health and result in frequent night time urination, otherwise referred to as nocturia. Night time urination not only disrupts the sleep ...click here to read more

Fruits are well-known for their health promoting properties. Most fruits are high in a variety of vitamins and phytonutrients, and almost all fruits contain some level of antioxidants. Below is a list of four fruits that are touted as ‘super fruits’ and an explanation as to what makes them so special. Super Fruit #1: Acai ...click here to read more

We all know someone who can seemingly eat whatever they want, and never gain a pound. Unfortunately most of us are not so blessed, and the reason for this lies largely in the metabolism. The metabolism involves hormones and enzymes which both convert food into fuel and also determine how efficiently your body burns that ...click here to read more

Millions of North Americans suffer from eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cornea degeneration. Some patients quickly turn to surgery to address their deteriorating eye health, yet there are alternatives to operating. Our eyes have a lens that is clear, like a window that has just been carefully cleaned but if that ...click here to read more

It has always been an issue, but it’s affecting girls more… The research from the Epidemiologists with UC’s Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study has found that children exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke are at a much greater risk of decreased lung function by the age of 7 (compared to children who ...click here to read more