Re-think Vitamin E

  Sometimes, we like to grab hold of the “latest and greatest,” but this article from Natural Insights for Well Being reminds us that “oldies but goodies” are also a valid approach to helping you meet your health goals.  Enjoy! New studies support brain and bone benefits in young and old More vitamin E, higher IQ…

Protecting Muscle and Bone

Spring may have sprung, but the last thing you want to do is be sidetracked from your exercise goals as we barrel towards swimsuit season!  This article on supplements that help support those with exercise on the brain may be just the ticket for your lovely days of Spring. Nutrients protect after exercise and military…

Get Pollen Before Pollen Gets You

If your puffy eyes and runny nose haven’t already told you, the blanket of yellow pollen on your car and every other horizontal surface in the past few days has certainly signaled the season to be ready for the allergens that are everywhere. Here are some tips from Natural Insights for Well Being, to help…

Progress And Comfort In Diabetes

    According to the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2014, “29.1 million people or 9.3% of  the U.S. population have diabetes.”  Also, almost 30% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed!  These stats make the following information from the Natural Insights for Well Being even more timely.* ~~~ Nutrients reduce chances of, and inflammation in, type 2 diabetes…

Put Your Brain On

This information on B vitamins, resveratrol and l-tyrosine will help you put your brain on. Better Brains Nutrients improve cognitive function and memory in older adults, may aid deep thinking  B vitamins boosted cognition Good brain function in older adults depends on a constant supply of certain B vitamins, which help keep inflammatory homocysteine levels…

Healthy Hearts

  This article on the heart is just the thing for our February health emphasis from Natural Insights for Well Being. Nutrients reduced oxidative stress, lowered chances of heart disease L-carnitine Flexible arteries with smooth inner wall linings reduce chances for heart disease, so keeping plaque from building up along coronary artery walls is essential…

Rebalancing Metabolism

  How might magnesium and folic acid support one of the most plaguing conditions of our modern-age, Western diet?  Read this article from Natural Insights for Well Being for the answer. Nutrients help restore healthy vital signs in men and women Magnesium Being normal weight, but carrying more fat and less lean muscle mass may…

Nutrients reduce colds, increase exercise capacity

Two studies reveal the advantages of vitamin C and Omega-3s for men in this article from Natural Insights for Well-Being: Vitamin C increased activity Wanting to be less active is an early sign of vitamin C deficiency, along with longer-lasting colds. Doctors wanted to test the effects of vitamin C on physical activity and respiratory…

Smart Prevention

This article from Natural Insights for Well-Being will help you meet your New Year’s money and health resolutions!  And with our quality products that are discounted every day, Betsy’s Health Foods is also poised to help you with your resolution and health needs.  We are excited about our product knowledge and sharing it with our…

You Need This Vessel

      The lifestyle, exercise and diet choices we make are the only things we can control about our blood vessels, which otherwise operate to move and hold the blood and fluids necessary to life as part of our autonomic nervous system. Yet, when our vessels are not in good health, we find ourselves…

Cholesterol: A Matter of the Heart

As we woefully bid adieu to the delectable delights of Thanksgiving, we have officially entered the most tempting time of the year as far as our diets are concerned.  From Grandma’s favorite recipes to the delectable cherry chocolates and homemade fudge we all love, our holiday world is full of foods we may adore but…

Fun Food Facts For Your Holidays

Now that even your Thanksgiving leftovers are thin on the ground, it’s time to take a moment to learn some facts about foods that may not be on your Top Ten list, but should be. ~~~ Live Longer with Nuts Nuts are rich in nutrients and healthy monounsaturated fats and prior studies have found various…