Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

High blood pressure puts you at risk for developing serious health problems including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke among many others.  This is why cardiac care should be a top priority for everyone – including you!  New research has shown that adding heart healthy foods that contain isoflavones into your diet may help ...click here to read more

Many healthcare professionals recommend drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day for good health and optimal performance.  As a result of these recommendations, it has become accepted by society that in order to have good health and body performance, we must drink lots of water.  It’s known as the 8 X 8 rule – drink ...click here to read more

Cancer generally pertains to a multi-step process that is initialized by damage to the genetic material or DNA of cells.  Every cell in the body has the capacity to repair DNA damage, yet continuous molecular insults often result in major changes in cellular activities, including triggering abnormal cellular division.  Cancer thus involves the uncontrolled division ...click here to read more

Do you find it hard to skip your favorite chocolate bar or junk food for quick weight loss?  A recent study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University showed that eating chocolate or junk food such as a sweet snack actually helps in natural weight loss.  The most common recommendation for overweight and obese people is ...click here to read more

Diabetics are generally characterized with elevated blood sugar levels that need immediate control in order to prevent further medical complications.  Diabetics regulate their glucose levels through the administration of insulin or by monitoring the type and amount of food consumed on a regular basis.  A diabetic diet usually consists of low-sugar food items that prevent ...click here to read more

Does your current job require long hours of sitting at the desk?  Make sure that you get on your feet every two hours and walk around in order to facilitate blood circulation in your legs, which is an essential cardiovascular feature for good health.  A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine ...click here to read more

There have been countless studies linking personal genes to an individual’s ability to achieve and maintain weight loss. Certain people for instance, are blessed with naturally fast metabolisms, and certain genes can increase the tendency of a person’s body to store excess fat.  A recent ground-breaking study has found that there is an additional way ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in North America and more than one in four deaths are caused by heart disease.    Treating heart disease is extremely expensive, and Americans spend more than 96 billion dollars per year on conventional methods of heart disease treatment and cardiac care.  Natural methods of healthcare are generally ...click here to read more