By Dr. Victor Marchione, Bel Marra Health Thyroid and gut connection There is an important gland in the body, which is most widely known for managing our metabolic rate. We’re referring to the thyroid, and this butterfly-shaped gland assists many of our vital organs like the…
Dr. Victor Marchione Clove is a spice that’s often relegated to the spice rack for the majority of the year. Pulled out at Christmas time, the spice is added to cakes and cookies. But clove could be a delicious addition to many of your weekly…
by Dr. Victor Marchione I took a walk outside yesterday. On that stroll I took a deep breath, and sighed because summer is sadly over. However, I’m certainly not concerned about catching a cold because of the cooler weather. In fact, I haven’t been sick…
by Dr. Victor Marchione When it comes to your health, I believe that every little bit helps. Amazingly, even something as simple as a seed could provide your body with many great health benefits. In fact, seeds might be the key to optimal health. Seeds…
by Dr. Victor Marchione There was a time when I found eating healthy was trickier than it seemed. Sometimes, a person can think they’re eating right, but they aren’t. Seemingly healthy (or healthier) foods can have hidden health consequences. Picking healthy foods certainly is tricky…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Today, I have good news to share: it looks like a major war might be coming to an end, and I’m not talking about what’s happening on the other side of the world. I’m talking about one that’s happening right here…
by Dr. Victor Marchione It seems with each passing day there is more and more evidence to back up the belief that diet and lifestyle choices can battle the effects of aging and promote health. The thought of merely “dying from old age” is becoming…
by Dr. Victor Marchione There’s always that moment, usually around midday or late at night, when I have a craving for something sweet or salty. I try to resist, but I admit, I don’t always succeed. But when you really think about it, cravings are…
by Dr. Victor Marchione One of the best and most reliable “health drinks” available is a simple, good ol’ cup of Joe. A few mugs of black coffee per day can do more than just keep you awake and stimulated. There is evidence showing that…
by Dr. Victor Marchione We’re constantly being told to reduce our body fat content; that’s nothing new. But according to a study from the University of Texas at Galveston’s Medical Branch, there is one type of fat that you may not want to be completely…
by Dr. Victor Marchione I love spicy food and try to eat it as much as I can. There’s something about the flavor and the feeling that comes with it that I can rarely get enough of. I know spicy food can be too much…
by Dr. Victor Marchione It’s no secret that stress affects what you eat and how much you weigh. When people are stressed, they tend to reach for high-fat junk food, so picking up a McDonald’s combo, pizza pie, or tub of ice cream is no…
by Dr. Victor Marchione My cousin is 34 years old and, though you’d never know it just by looking at her, she has high blood pressure. She is very thin, has an immaculate diet, and is one of the calmest, most relaxed people I’ve ever…
Dr. Victor Marchione Beans have long been a staple of diets in Mexico. Mexico is one of the largest exporters of the legume, and it turns out that Mexicans enjoy some of the lowest rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases in…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Have you heard the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, according to a study from the American Chemical Society, there may be a different fruit that fends off your doctor even better than an apple—it may just…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Did you know that the key to relieving the terrible pain of rheumatoid arthritis may lie…in your stomach? Inside every single human on the planet—including you—there is a community of millions residing. It’s called your microbiome, and it’s made up of…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Bronchitis, an acute lung condition typically caused by a virus or bacteria, usually follows a cold or flu when our resistance is at its lowest. Even though it’s summer, you can still develop bronchitis at any time during the year if…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Do you believe in that old idea that if you want to lose weight, you’ve got to eat less? I don’t. And here’s why. Many people follow this advice and they end up either starving themselves or trying to get by…
by Dr. Victor Marchione When’s the last time you bought a watermelon in the winter? I know I can’t answer that question, but I’ll tell you what: ever since summer hit, it’s been a regular part of my diet. There are some foods that just…
by Dr. Victor Marchione When it comes to eating healthy, I often hear people say that meat was the first thing they cut out of their diet. With Beyonce and Jay-Z taking on the part-time vegan diet (eating no animal products for one month), I’ve…
