Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

New research has found that two compounds which are used worldwide in the cultivation of non-organic soybeans, fruits and vegetables, cause direct death to kidney cells. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, Roundup and the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) pesticides are toxic and they both cause direct damage to the ...click here to read more

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canada and the United States.  It is an extremely lethal form of cancer, and approximately 85% of lung cancer patients will die within 5 years of their initial diagnosis. With such a dire prognosis, it makes sense to focus on lung cancer prevention and to ...click here to read more

Maca shows limitless potential, and with so many rumors and claims circulating, it is something that many researchers are saying is deserving of a second glance. One of the biggest claims regarding maca, and a big part of what has gained it so much recognition is the impact maca can potentially have on the sexual ...click here to read more

Category: Cancer, Heart Health Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: Flat Rice Noodles, Skinless Chicken Breast, Coconut Oil Servings: Makes 6 A stir fry brimming with colorful, fresh vegetables is the ultimate one-pot healthy food. Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this easy recipe gluten-free. Ingredients: 8 ounces flat rice noodles, hydrated in warm water ...click here to read more

Category: Cancer, Heart Health Meal: Brunch, Dinner Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, Parsnips, Carrots, Green Apples Servings: Makes 6 Chicken stew is comforting, but this easy recipe lacks the butter and cream that can weigh you down and turn it into a heavy, calorie-laden dish. Hearty root vegetables provide heft and heartiness to an otherwise lightly-flavored ...click here to read more

Stress, the environment and the passage of time can take its toll on our skin. Although research is still considered limited, a number of early studies do point to nutrition as the key to avoiding wrinkles and maintaining youthful skin. If you want to look younger you might want to keep the old adage, “you ...click here to read more

Connecting oral hygiene to heart health may sound like a stretch but evidence shows the two are tied together. Research shows bad oral care could lead to serious heart problems. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom have released a study that indicates a bacteria called, ...click here to read more

Sexual Health symptoms can be disturbing. Some are more serious than others so doctors are doing what they can to educate the public about what to watch for. On the surface some problems may not seem all that serious; however, as doctors and scientists have discovered, a lot of these symptoms are due to underlying ...click here to read more