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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Does Plant-Based Mean Healthy?

If you see the words “plant-based” and think “healthy,” you are certainly not alone. Plant-based diets can offer several health benefits, including reduced risk for type-2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and more. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that plant-based foods are healthful. Here’s what I mean. Edible plant foods in their whole form—fruit like apples ...click here to read more

Should You Be on a Gluten-Free Diet?

A gluten-free diet sounds like a pretty good idea, right? Not exactly. The truth is that a gluten-free diet is neither good nor bad on its own. It all depends on who’s eating it. A gluten-free diet is a good idea if you have celiac disease, a condition affecting roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide. ...click here to read more

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

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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

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

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