Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

It’s so easy to be lazy, not continuing your exercise routine during the cold, often torturous, winter months in Canada.  But, it’s not impossible to continue with a regular regimen of exercise.  The two most dangerous conditions to be aware of when exercising in extreme cold temperatures are frostbite and hypothermia.  Read on to learn tips that ...click here to read more

For centuries scientists around the world have tried to uncover the secrets to health and longevity. Countless studies have been conducted comparing the health of those who are married to those who are single. A lot of data indicates being married is a key to good health; however, recent studies are casting some doubt. Back in the ...click here to read more

We’ve all heard it before – consuming too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can lead to an array of other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease.  It is therefore important to minimize the amount of salt you eat daily.  The recommended maximum salt ...click here to read more

Feeling sad, miserable, or “blue” for lengthy periods of time? You could be one of millions suffering from depression. Depression levels are on the rise across the world.  The World Health Organization (WHO) states that by the year 2020, depression will be the second largest contributor to the global burden of disease. Depression is a ...click here to read more

There are many possible complications associated with diabetes, is cancer now one of those potential risks? It might be. First, and most importantly, there are two types of diabetes: Type 1 – is usually diagnosed in children and young adults.  This is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the insulin-making beta cells by mistake. ...click here to read more

Your eyesight is one the most precious senses you possess. Without it, you would live in a world of perpetual darkness. Thanks to your eyesight, you get to enjoy all that life has to offer, which is why you should not take it for granted. Taking care of your eyes should be a top health priority. ...click here to read more

With the New Year still in its infancy, many people are working hard to improve their lives. To many, the New Year symbolizes a time of re-invention. Unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions are abandoned almost as quickly as they are conceived. That doesn’t mean, however, that sticking to a resolution is impossible. The following is ...click here to read more

Diabetes is in the top 10 causes of death in North America. About 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. One fourth of them don’t even know they have it.  Diabetes is shown to be more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population. Suspecting that ...click here to read more