Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It is no secret the benefits that Omega-3’s has in regards to brain function, but a startling study has shown that the presence of Omega-3’s in daily diet could be more important than you think when it comes to mental health, too. The consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil in particular) has gained wide ...click here to read more

CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound which is a powerful antioxidant, and it plays an essential role in cellular energy production. It is commonly used as a treatment to combat symptoms related to statin drugs, which prevent the body from producing CoQ10 and can lead to muscle weakness. Supplementation with CoQ10 is traditionally associated with ...click here to read more

Raquel Welch has earned her position as the ultimate sex symbol, so if you are what you eat, is it possible that you can be as sexy as Raquel Welch …even at 71 years old? It might well be possible, and Bel Marra’s Dr. Alwyn Wong shows us how: Well recognized for her sizzling roles ...click here to read more

Skeletal muscles are the muscle tissue that link bones together and are required to support and move the skeleton. There are 640 skeletal muscles in your body and they make up approximately 50 percent of your total body weight. Your skeletal muscles are extremely important and are vital for maintaining an upright posture, generating heat ...click here to read more

Diabetes Statistics Diabetes has become a global epidemic over the past couple of decades, and the World Diabetes Association states that approximately 6.4% of the global population are diabetics. The percentage of diabetics varies widely by country however, with the United States and India on the higher end of the spectrum and China at the ...click here to read more

According to Statistics Canada, more than 50% of the population struggles with the occasional or frequent inability to fall and/or stay asleep. Tossing and turning because you just can’t seem to shut your mind off is indeed agitating, however adding inflammation and pain into the mix can make sleeplessness unbearable. Even worse, is the fact ...click here to read more

If you are like most men, young and aging alike, you probably abhor going to see your Doctor, and medical tests tend to fall very low on your “to-do” list. There are many reasons and excuses to avoid the Doctor’s office; however once you reach the age of 50 it becomes more pertinent than ever ...click here to read more

A cup of berries a day could help to keep dementia away. Enjoying a serving or two of recognized brain foods on a daily basis could help to maintain brain health and mental performance. Aging is commonly associated with the deterioration of various parts of our body, including the capacity of our brain to retain ...click here to read more