Don’t Delay Happiness: Find joy and build strength, starting NOW

Sheila Nollert’s Instagram video exemplifies the message of living fully regardless of age. Dismissing ageist stereotypes, she encourages setting achievable long-term goals and appreciating daily moments. Her philosophy, “Every day is a vacation day,” highlights the importance of finding joy in routine activities and prioritizing personal growth and connection with others. (AI-generated excerpt)

Get Active This Fall

As summer ends and physical activity declines, wellness expert Sonia Jhas suggests embracing mini-workouts to maintain fitness. Small bouts of exercise, using minimal equipment, can be effective. Incorporating daily movements, outdoor activities, and engaging in family-friendly exercises can help sustain an active lifestyle during the cooler months. (Excerpt AI-generated)

Beat the relentless cold

Colds are caused by over 200 viruses and typically last about a week, but can persist in some individuals. To prevent infections, maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper hygiene and nutrition. For persistent symptoms, consult a physician. Natural remedies like curcumin, echinacea, and zinc may help alleviate symptoms. (AI-generated excerpt)

Five Steps To Finding Your Way In 2023

Many of us are wary about making New Year’s resolutions for fear that we may experience failure. But here’s an approach to change that involves designing your own path forward—one that puts your own dreams first. These five steps will help you envision your best future, whether you take them at the beginning of the…

Resilience tips for the holidays

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration; however, there is often stress associated with these events, particularly for older adults, their families, and their caregivers. If that’s you, know that you’re not alone. Taking the time to make small incremental improvements in diet, exercise, and social connections is an evidence-backed way to improve…

5 Skin Care Tips For Summer

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—or it should be. Here are some simple strategies to enjoy the sunshine and keep your skin safe and beautiful. 1. Eat for skin health Studies show that antioxidant micronutrients in food increase skin’s defense against UV radiation, support longer-term protection, and promote repair. In other words, the right foods can…

Stress Matters

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to take the life out of living. A healthy diet, regular exercise and meditation or relaxation, plus supplements to help support the body back into balance can help you beat stress. At Betsy’s Health Foods, we’re ready to answer your product questions and help you with…

Natural Beauty Strategies To Try Today

The privilege of growing older comes with some compromises, including having an exterior that may not match what we’d like to see in the mirror. Instead of throwing in the non-abrasive, organic cotton towel, there are simple strategies you can use to support your timeless beauty. 1. Eat for beauty To strengthen your hair and…

Reclaim Health For The Long Haul Post-COVID

It’s been more than a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that even among the most at-risk populations, the vast majority recover from the acute illness. But that bright cloud sports a dark underbelly, which we’re seeing with the rise of the oftentimes debilitating “long-haulers syndrome.” This post-viral illness…

Take Care of Your Brain

Brain health begins in the womb. Providing the right nutrients throughout life is also important for your best brain.  In these studies, researchers looked at the benefits of folic acid, flavonoids, carotenoids and fish oil on brain health. Mothers’ folic acid improved cognition in children Doctors in this study followed 70 mother-child pairs from the…

Protect Your Health With These Tips

While the world is focused on the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global public health community echoes what the natural health community already knows: prevention is the most important weapon against illness. Here, we’re offering a refresher course on the best practices for protecting yourself—and supporting your immune system—against viruses and infection. Sidestep stress You…

Tips For Family Time In A Pandemic World

Families are a source of companionship and gratification in the best of times. With the COVID-19 reality, families are the primary pillar of support as we try to navigate social distancing along with trying to get back to some kind of normal. In these seemingly worst of times, despite being mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted,…