Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The average life expectancy in North America is 79, which is pretty good considering 100 years ago it was only 55 in most industrialized countries.    Even better news however, is that the amount of centenarians (people who live past 100) has almost doubled in the U.S. over the past 20 years, and some scientists hypothesize ...click here to read more

It is estimated that over 34 % of adults over the age of 20 are currently obese and due in part to a lack of propensity towards healthy food, diets and exercise regimes, this number is continuously growing.  Obesity is a serious health issue and it vastly increases a person’s likelihood for developing cardiovascular disorders ...click here to read more

In 1945, British Scientists Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain created the first safe antibiotic – penicillin. Antibiotics are credited for preventing bacterial infections from causing severe immune system damage, more importantly; they are credited for saving the lives of millions of people. In fact, antibiotics are considered one of modern medicines greatest achievements. Unfortunately, ...click here to read more

Migraines are a real pain, literally. Migraine headaches are easily considered to be one of the most common reasons people visit their healthcare practitioner. Migraines typically last from 4 to 72 hours and affect about 15% of the population, and in most cases those affected are women. Research has shown that diet plays a big ...click here to read more

Antibiotics are generally regarded as anti-bacterial medications that are expected to prevent further infection and thus improve health.  There are different types of antibiotics that are now available in the market, each specifically administered for a particular infection in the body.  For example, cefalexin is generally administered for upper respiratory tract infections, including that of ...click here to read more

Does your body mass index (BMI) suggest that you need to lose weight or register in a local weight loss program?   For decades, BMI has been regarded as the standard tool in determining the amount of body fat of an individual, based on the ratio of the person’s height and weight.  The BMI of a ...click here to read more

Constipated and wished you had better digestion?  There are several signs regarding colon health that everyone needs to be aware of, especially when it concerns regular bowel movement.  Hemorrhoids are common structures in the anal canal that assist in the movement of the stool.  These structures are filled with blood vessels and connective tissues that ...click here to read more

Almost all women going through menopause experience symptoms, and likely one of the most un -nerving symptom is some form of weight gain. These added pounds can also pack on a variety of health concerns that put a woman at risk of developing a variety of other conditions. Weight gain is a common aspect of ...click here to read more