Congratulations! You’ve decided to clean up your diet to buoy energy, banish fatigue, possibly lose a few pounds and achieve greater general health. But if your goal is simply to “eat better,” chances are you’ll fall short. Broad objectives are difficult to maintain because there is no metric of success—does “eating better” mean choosing a…
Low On Energy? Digestion Matters
If there’s anything more uncomfortable to discuss than digestive and gut-health issues, it’s the astounding numbers of Americans these issues affect. According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in five Americans suffers from digestive diseases, including GERD- style heartburn (65 million prescriptions per year), constipation (63 million cases), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (15 million…
Deep Dive Into Successful Dieting
Research has shown that restrictive diets don’t lead to long-term healthy weight. While this may, in part, be because reducing food intake is not sustainable over the long term, unresolved unhealthy relationships with food may also be involved. For example, subconscious childhood messages to “clean our plates” of food we didn’t put there and enforced…
Deep Dive: Metabolic For Life
When a person has increased blood pressure, high glucose levels, too much weight around the waist, and high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, he/she is said to have metabolic syndrome, increasing that person’s risk of stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, a trifecta of diseases with their own set of challenges and potential harm. Metabolism…
Cancer and the Immune System, Plus Prevention Tips
Over the past 10 years, a new class of drugs has revolutionized cancer care. These medications, known as checkpoint inhibitors, unleash an individual’s own immune system on malignant cells, offering new hope to people with cancer. Before these treatments hit the mainstream, it’s helpful to learn more about the immune/cancer connection. Immunosurveillance Our immune systems…
Cleanses: Your Need To Know In 2022
Toxins are everywhere, especially if you live among the suburban sprawl that is part of the millions of people living in Houston. In this podcast, Ramona Billingslea discusses general tips for your best cleanse ever besides cautions to take when undertaking a cleanse. Discover Betsy’s Basics products that belong in the cleanse support category: https://anchor.fm/ramona-billingslea/episodes/Cleanses-Your-Need-To-Know-This-2022-e1fsctqFollow…
Deep Dive Into Detox, a Vital Immune System Function
The term “detoxification” refers to biological processes responsible for safely removing harmful substances from the body. This involves the coordination of several body systems, including the circulatory system, liver, intestines, kidneys, and more. Shifting our diet and lifestyle patterns, as well as providing higher amounts of certain nutrients to the body, can help enhance this…
What To Do About These 4 Signs Your Immune System Needs Support
The immune system is responsible for a lot more than you might think. Here are some signs your immune system may be weak, along with what to do about it. 1. Sweet tooth What this says about immune health Sugar cravings could signal underlying gut dysbiosis, which refers to the overgrowth of “bad” micro-organisms in…
Diabetes Update: Improve Diabetes Factors
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 37 million children and adults in this country face the challenge of managing blood sugar in the wake of a diabetes diagnosis. 88 million of us have been diagnosed with prediabetes, putting them at greater risk to develop the disease. Below are findings from several studies on…
Blood Pressure: Tips for February and Beyond
Understanding blood pressure The two numbers in a blood pressure (BP) test measure the pressure against artery walls first when the heart contracts to pump blood (systolic), then when the heart relaxes between contractions (diastolic). Normal BP is less than 120/80 mmHg, and high BP, or hypertension, begins at 130/80. Phytosterols help control BP Phytosterols…
Healthy Together: what you and your partner can do for each other’s health
A recent study observed that couples who live in the same home environment also tend to “copy” each other. This may explain why, when one partner has a chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), their spouse is at risk of having (or developing) the same diseases. Come February, many of us…
Deep Dive Into Immune System Dos and Don’ts
Prevention is the most important weapon against illness. That’s why we’re looking under the hood at some common miscues and misunderstandings surrounding immune health. Today, we discuss some essential dos and don’ts to keep your immune system revved up for optimal performance in the face of microbial challenges, as well as looking at some products…
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