Category Archives: Weight Management

Whenever a special occasion comes up, we are all guilty of overindulging in a tasty meal from time to time. It can become rather uncomfortable when we have a big meal, though. Bloating, fatigue, cramps, nausea, indigestion, and acid reflux are all associated with diets that involve large amounts of food in one sitting. Simple home remedies to ...click here to read more

Muscle pain and strength loss seem almost inevitable as we age, but continuing to maintain muscle mass is important for overall health. It keeps us strong, assists us in daily activities, and promotes healthy metabolism, which is particularly important for diabetics. But although building and maintaining muscle is important, it can be difficult due to ...click here to read more

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining primarily caused by H.pylori bacteria (although it may have other causes as well). Depending on your typical diet, your gastritis may improve or worsen, or even progress to stomach ulcers. That’s why following a gastritis diet is so important to make sure your condition improves rather than ...click here to read more

Scientists at Johns Hopkins studied the effects of 10 popular weight loss programs in terms of the potential benefit to diabetics, but additional research is required before doctors can start recommending such weight loss regimens to patients. Study leader Zoobia Chaudhry said, “A few of these programs may be a viable option for improving blood ...click here to read more

Shedding a few extra pounds becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. There are many reasons why we put on weight, including stress, age, lack of activity, and – of course – diet, which plays the largest role in weight management. Considered a growing problem in America, obesity contributes to numerous health problems. When we ...click here to read more

A pinched nerve in a shoulder blade is a common, but temporary condition that can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is applied to the tissue surrounding the nerve. In the shoulder blade, the pressure may result from a compressed or trapped nerve and ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be reduced with exercise and physical activity. The findings come from the University of Gothenburg’s study, which included 102 patients. Half of the patients were randomly selected to increase their physical activity levels, while the other half maintained their usual lifestyle. Both groups received supportive phone calls from physiotherapists. ...click here to read more

Our bodies need protein for many functions, but the older we get the more we need. Unfortunately, many seniors are not getting adequate protein, so they suffer from muscle loss and weakness, which can increase their risk of injury and disability. When you were younger, you probably felt as strong as a bull. But now ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I’m a fitness instructor for a large Canadian gym company and teach classes four times a week. It was kind of a fluke how I got into training people really. You see, about five years ago I joined a boot camp and lost 20 pounds. I loved the feeling I got from working ...click here to read more

Aspartame and sucralose are two types of sweeteners that have minimal calories and are way sweeter than regular sugar, meaning you can use much less of it to achieve the desired sweetness. Aspartame and sucralose gained popularity because you can have less of one or the other all the while cutting out sugar from your ...click here to read more

A new study has found that regular group walking may reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease, among other potentially life-threatening conditions. It also reduces your risk of depression. A research team at the Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the U.K. says their findings show that health professionals ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism in women is a common condition in which the thyroid gland underproduces necessary thyroid hormones that help the body function. The thyroid is responsible for many functions, including metabolism and hair growth. Many hypothyroidism patients gain weight, for example, because their metabolism slows down. Women suffer from thyroid-related issues more often than men, and ...click here to read more

You probably heard that if you want to improve your vision you should eat carrots, but a new study has shown that bananas are beneficial for your vision, too. Fruits in general can provide disease-fighting properties and should be part of your healthy eating routine – an apple a day keeps the doctor away, as ...click here to read more

Hello Friend, My name is Emily, and by now you may have seen some of my posts on Bel Marra Health. I am here to inform you that we will now be providing you with a weekly blog posts by yours truly. These weekly posts will be a commentary on health as a whole alongside ...click here to read more