Is there gold in bugs? Scientists and natural health experts say yes. The burgeoning field of the microbiome—the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea that live in our guts (our stomachs and intestinal tracts)—is becoming the health issue to watch. The gut microbiome, evidence says, is linked to numerous aspects of health—from inflammation and autoimmune diseases…
Month: March 2017
Don’t Let the Skeeters Get You: DIY Insect Repellent
If you live in East Texas, you know that mosquitoes are a threat almost all the year round. With viruses like Zika and West Nile, protecting yourself against these blood-thirsty critters is more important than ever. But, chemical-based insect repellents come with their own set of potentially negative side effects. Learn more about chemical-based repellents…
Our Expo West Adventure: Discover the Latest Health Industry Updates with Betsy’s
Some 80,000 people descended on Anaheim last week, including members of our Betsy’s Team, to discover the latest and greatest in the natural health industry at this year’s ExpoWest event. In a sea of manufacturing booths representing foods, personal care, natural living, and supplements, we noted trends that underscore the depth and diversity of our…
5 Keys To Your Healthy Spring Cleanse
The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. And your closet is overflowing with clutter that you just can’t stand anymore. Unfortunately, more than your closets may be overflowing with clutter. Toxins from the air we breathe, the foods we eat, and the stress we feel make constant demands on our bodies’ detoxifying organs. The…
Reduce Stress with Your Breath
Stress. In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it’s hard not to make it through the day without feeling the effects of this ubiquitous emotion. We tighten our shoulders, cringe up our eyes and shorten our breath without even realizing it, heightening the damage to our bodies that chronic stress ultimately brings. But, we don’t have to…
