Essential oils are the super-concentrated result of a distillation process of plants and botanicals, which may then be used in aromatherapy or topically with a carrier oil. Except for a few food flavorings, like lemon, the FDA considers most essential oils cosmetics, which means they are not intended for ingestion. All essential oils are distilled…
Month: October 2015
Nutrients Speed Recovery From Pneumonia, Reduce Hospital Stays
CoQ10 and vitamin D may already be staples in your supplement cabinet, but these two studies give you even more reasons to consider this antioxidant and vitamin the next time you stock up on supplement supplies. Staying Healthy CoQ10 boosts pneumonia recovery Older adults are more likely than younger adults to contract fatal pneumonia. In…
Eee-nough Already!–Benefits for You from Vitamin E
From life-stage needs to specific health concerns, vitamin E is an important part of your daily nutrient intake. According to the National Institutes for Health, most Americans do not get enough of this essential vitamin from the foods we eat.* The best sources of E in foods come from nuts and seeds, though green vegetables…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 