Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Category: Heart Health Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: Coconut, Skinless Chicken Breast Servings: Makes 6 This healthy recipe uses coconut two ways: to sauté and as a base for the sauce. Serve over white or brown rice. Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 2 tablespoons curry powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons coconut ...click here to read more

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation every 7 minutes someone dies from heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are two of the top three causes of death in North America according to the latest statistics report from 2008. With heart disease, including heart attack, and stroke costing the economy over $20 billion ...click here to read more

Everyday activities, as well as exercise, can cause the cell membranes of your muscles to tear which can lead to inflammation and muscle soreness. Many people reach into their medicine cabinets for pain killers or anti-inflammatory pills to deal with inflammation and muscle soreness, but what if there was a Vitamin that could help? New ...click here to read more

Extra snacking while on a diet plan might not be the worst thing after all. The extra calories can end up being satisfying in ways that could even prevent higher fat snacking throughout the day. A little temptation might be possible, but giving into your food cravings without ruining your waistline can be tricky! Barbara ...click here to read more

Antioxidants have long been touted for their presumed ability to fight disease by preventing free radical induced damage to cells and DNA. This ability is beneficial because defects in DNA and DNA repair capabilities are thought to lead to numerous health disorders. In fact, there are currently hundreds of studies dedicated to determining the effects ...click here to read more

Studies are showing women should be saying “yes” a lot more often than they are! A new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine shows that a whopping 90 percent of women with migraines and tension headaches also have sexual problems, and 29 percent of these women are stressed about their sex lives. So the ...click here to read more

So you have started to feel the inevitable nastiness of influenza sneaking up on you. The symptoms of influenza are well known and marked by fever and chills, nausea, stomach upset and a general feeling of malaise. We are all aware of the old adage “you are what you eat”, so can this theory be ...click here to read more

Rosmarinus officinalis is the scientific name for the rosemary plant which is native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary is not only used in cuisine as a spice, it has also been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. Rosemary supplements are sold in tincture, fluid extract and capsule form and the dried herb can be steeped ...click here to read more