Category Archives: Exercise

Tai chi may prevent falls in older people and improve mental health, according to research findings. On the other hand, this ancient Chinese martial arts does not improve cancer symptoms or rheumatoid arthritis. The benefits of tai chi have long been studied, but the results have often been contradictory. The researchers decided to compare the ...click here to read more

Yoga can be an effective tool to help you lower your high blood pressure. Based on study findings, the researchers found that yoga is a useful complementary treatment to help patients further lower their blood pressure readings. For the study, the researchers tracked 58 men and women for six months. They found that practicing yoga ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, I challenge you to take control of your life and health over the next 30 days. With the holiday season approaching, many of us tend to throw our diet and workout efforts out the window, but it shouldn’t be this way. Our bodies need care 365 days a year, and with all stress ...click here to read more

High blood pressure – hypertension – is a contributing factor to many dangerous and even deadly illness and conditions including heart disease and heart attack. High blood pressure is a growing problem in the U.S., but it is preventable, particularly with exercise. Blood pressure is the pressure with which our blood hits the artery walls. ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients may improve cognition with regular walking, cycling, and yoga, according to research. The study found that increasing exercise and physical activity can help multiple sclerosis patients improve cognition. Cognitive problems are common among multiple sclerosis patients as the report explained, “Cognitive dysfunction in MS is associated with negative health consequences, including ...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

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

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

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

Knee clicking could be a harmless sound or a sign of an impending knee condition. Knee problems in general can be quite debilitating and can grow with age. Our knees truly take a beating, as they not only help us move around, but also bear our body weight, which can be quite a stress. There ...click here to read more

Knee buckling, which is a sudden “giving way” of the knee as you bear weight on your leg, tends to be higher in those seeking therapy for arthritis conditions or people who suffer from unstable kneecap. While annoying and uncomfortable, once the cause of your knee buckling is determined, there are effective treatment options you ...click here to read more

Heel spurs with plantar fasciitis can cause heel pain while standing or walking. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of heel bone. If located underneath the sole, it is associated with plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can occur on their own or triggered by an alternative cause. A heel spur can also be located ...click here to read more

Watermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body produce nitric oxide, which helps improve blood circulation. Much ...click here to read more