Author Archives : Devon Andre

Devon Andre has been involved in the health and dietary supplement industry for a number of years. Devon has written extensively for Bel Marra Health. He has a Bachelor of Forensic Science from the University of Windsor, and went on to complete a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Devon is keenly aware of trends and new developments in the area of health and wellness. He embraces an active lifestyle combining diet, exercise and healthy choices. By working to inform readers of the options available to them, he hopes to improve their health and quality of life.

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Plants Can Help You Breathe a Little Easier

You may not often think about air pollution in your home if you live outside of an urban or suburban area. But toxins from dust, home appliances, finishes, cleaning products, and more can all be introduced into your homes’ atmosphere. Some examples include ammonia, carbon monoxide, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde. That list can ...click here to read more

Foods to Quell—or Stimulate—Joint Pain

You might not think your food choices have much of an impact on joint health—but they do—big time. The foods you choose can be a significant influence on whether your joints limit your livelihood with severe pain or allow you to get out and enjoy life. Food influences your joints in a couple or ways. ...click here to read more

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How to Locate and Eliminate Hidden Sugars from Your Diet

Sugar has been public enemy number one for a couple of years. Sugar intake—by way of added sugars to processed and refined foods—is a significant contributor to several contemporary health issues. Type-2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease risk, and more can all be influenced by sugar intake. High sugar intake may also influence pain and cause ...click here to read more

Happiness’s Central Role in Health and Longevity

A new study is showing that attitude and outlook may be central to a long, healthy life. The study found that people who were happy with themselves and their well-being lived longer and healthier than their less enthusiastic counterparts. And it was a pretty big difference too. Both women and men who reported enjoying their ...click here to read more

Patience: The Key to Exercising Safely

No matter what your fitness goals are, the key to reaching them is patience. When haste takes over, the risk for injury goes way up whether you’re trying to build stronger muscles, lose weight, or lead a more active lifestyle. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine started a new exercise program. I would ...click here to read more

Adopting a Gut-Healthy Diet

Gut health is a major area of study these days, and the results up to this point are astounding. “Friendly” gut bacteria can be a major contributor to good health, while unbalanced and harmful bacteria can promote inflammation and illness. But how can you acquire these good bacteria? Genetics can influence your gut bacterial population ...click here to read more

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