In 2022, Betsy’s Health Foods is taking a deep dive each quarter into one area of health (and looking at how interconnected our human systems actually are). This first quarter, we’re deep diving into immune health. In this article, we discuss some of the specialty supplements, along with your standard ABCs of vitamins and minerals,…
Deep Dive With Us This 2022
Join us this 2022 as we pick a different health area each quarter to explore with a Deep Dive into current information and product highlights that will help you make even better choices for your overall health. In this first quarter of 2022, January through March, we will concentrate on immune support, an important area…
Tips for Improving Mental Health
People with anxious, stressed minds make bad decisions and suffer the consequences. How do you protect your brain when the world feels dangerous and your life uncontrollable? Rest your brain and improve your mental health with these practical tips and tools. When your plans change unexpectedly, send your brain out for coffee Research shows that…
How To Cope With Holiday Stressors
Picture-perfect holiday activities are quite the antidote to stress: cozy days shared with loved ones, singing favorite tunes, eating nourishing foods from the harvest, and getting some exercise on the skating rink all contribute to mental well-being. But whose holidays are ever truly “perfect”? Here’s how to navigate four common holiday stressors so you can…
Tips for helping the planet this holiday season
Tough on the planet, tough on us: that’s how the holidays can be, especially since waste increases significantly during the holidays. Together, let’s discover new ways to enjoy the holidays and help the planet by reducing waste. 1. Rethink gift giving Save your busy trips to the mall. Buy local Buying from a local store…
Beating PCOS: Nutrients for Women’s Health
Vitamin D and omega-3 improve PCOS What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormone imbalance—including excess male hormone levels—that changes menstruation, can impair fertility, and raises chances for metabolic syndrome and other physical and psychological conditions. Vitamin D In this study, 40 women with PCOS took a placebo or 3,200 IU of vitamin D…
Saffron and Tryptophan for Mood
The holidays aren’t necessarily the happiest of times for everyone. Everyday issues with mood and stress can be greatly exacerbated by the pressures of holiday preparations. It’s simply too easy to fall into the trap of trying to make everything so perfect that we forget to pause long enough to enjoy the moment. The end…
Diabetes and COVID-19
Diabetes and COVID-19 are related in some very meaningful ways. Find out how—and what it means for you! The diabetes-COVID relationship Although our knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) epidemiology is still uncertain in many areas, one of the strongest associations to emerge thus far is the link between diabetes mellitus…
Blood Sugar Management Tips To Help Our Kids
Type 2 diabetes was almost nonexistent among children three decades ago, affecting primarily adults 45 and older. Nowadays there is a worrying increase in cases among young people. What happened between then and now, and what can we do? Understand the insulin connection Every time we eat, our bodies get an influx of sugar which,…
Cope With Stress As You Age
What fears and worries keep you up at night? Each generation—from kids to seniors—have unique stressors. Understanding this can help us all find a bit more peace for ourselves and those we love. Children and young adults According to mental health educator Rebecca Higgins, climate change is one of the top things contributing to children’s…
Tips For Your Best Sleep At Every Age
It’s as essential to our very survival as water, food, and shelter, yet sleep tends to be pushed aside when it comes to priorities, considered an afterthought or even an inconvenience amid our busy schedules. Blissful, sufficient sleep doesn’t have to be the stuff of dreams, however. Here’s how to get a good night’s sleep….
Health Updates You Can Use: Immune Support
Almost thirty years have passed since we opened our family-owned supplement store. Since then, we’ve been working hard to know our products as well as our customers. At Betsy’s Health Foods, we strive to answer your product questions and help you meet your health goals, which these days center more than ever on immune health….
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