What can the world’s oldest people teach us all about living better, happier and longer? Learn how to use the Power 9 as a recipe for longevity in your own home—the nine lifestyle principles outlined in The Blue Zones (National Geographic, 2012) by Dan Buettner, a New York Times best seller showcasing five locations in…
There’s Gluten In That?: Infographic
10 Surprising Gluten-Containing Foods Whether you have an actual allergy or just plain feel better when you avoid gluten, you’re part of a growing group of people when you choose to eat a gluten-free diet. Despite its popularity, avoiding gluten in your diet may not be as easy as one would think. For one, gluten…
You Want To Know These Four Ways To Curb Your Appetite Naturally
When you decide to focus on a weight loss plan, healthful eating is a step in the right direction, but there are also several natural supplements to help you control your appetite. Many people, however, remain skeptical of products’ weight loss claims because of all the diet hype. Unfortunately, there’s no quick-fix diet or product…
Take the First Step to a Toned You: Be Summer Ready with These Special Exercises
Spring has opened up in all its beauty in Houston this year, offering us wondrous days of just-right temperatures, low humidity and light blue skies that make us grasp our opportunities to truly enjoy outdoor activities like walks in the park and staring at the stars with an enthusiasm undampened by the usual downpour of…
Move Over Muscles: Surprising Amino Acid Benefits
Amino acids. Strands of these molecules form the building blocks of protein. When you digest protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino acids and then reconstitutes them as needed. And amino acids are needed for a variety of functions in the body, in part because your body needs protein to build cells as…
Is Better Health All In Your Gut? : Food Sensitivities, Probiotics, and the Gluten Factor
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…
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…
Staying Young, With A Mouth To Match
A Mediterranean Diet has many health benefits, including potentially lengthening the life span of cells. Because a Mediterranean diet is also an adequate source of vitamin E¹, it may also be a benefit for your dental health. Find out more below. Mediterranean Diet of Youth? Each time a cell replicates, the protective caps at each…
Ashwagandha: Wisdom from India
What is ashwagandha? Ashwagandha, Sanskrit for “the smell of a horse”—meaning to impart the vigor and strength of a horse—is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. The herb contains many compounds with medicinal benefits including support for the immune system, high antioxidant properties, and as an “adaptogen,” which helps the body adjust…
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