Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Every year millions of people get sick from eating food, including dishes prepared in their own kitchens. Some germs are simply a nuisance while others can be dangerous. Getting to know the top threats in your kitchen can help you put a preventative plan in place to avoid illness. Tops threats • Your hands: we ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health Meal: Snack Main Ingredients: Coconut, Sweet Potatoes Servings: Makes 4 Use these roasted, nutty sweet potatoes to accent healthy meals like veggie burgers and salad, crispy baked fish or as a topping for soup. Think of them as a healthy version of French fries – without the trans fats and vegetable oils ...click here to read more

Data has long shown that sleep problems can impact mental health. Recent developments, however, have indicated that sleep deprivation may be impacting society in more ways than originally thought. Many key careers that impact millions are impacted daily by sleep deprivation. Although roughly 30% of Americans claim to have sleeping problems, only about 10% suffer ...click here to read more

Migraine headaches seem to be one of the most painful and misunderstood chronic conditions affecting Americans. And whether sufferers are looking for a pharmaceutical solution, or methods to naturally treat the pain, proven pain relief techniques are limited. The Mayo Clinic reports that causes of migraines are yet to be fully understood, but the fierce ...click here to read more

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer amongst North American females. It is thought to be caused by a multitude of factors, many of which are in your control. In fact only 5% to 10% of all breast cancer cases are considered hereditary, which means that lifestyle choices are likely to have a ...click here to read more

Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals have been telling us for decades that “you are what you eat” and that healthy diets are critical for a long and disease-free life. But did you know that diets that include fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods can also help to prevent injuries? Liz Applegate, Ph.D., Director of Sports Nutrition ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Medical Journal Open on February 27, 2012 contains information that anyone with sleep problems and insomnia should be aware of. The study examined the impact of prescription sleep medications, commonly taken for insomnia and sleep problems, on mortality and cancer. The results are frightening. Occasional sleep problems can occur ...click here to read more

Obesity levels in Canada are on the rise and this is why it is so important to look at all of the contributing factors in our environment.  Obesity has been associated with poor diets, super-sized portions and sedentary lifestyles. While these reasons for obesity may be true, they may not be the only factors to ...click here to read more