If you’ve ever shopped at a Betsy’s Health Foods store, then you know we offer quality products at discount prices. You also know our educated staff can answer your product questions. When you experience the best, don’t you want to get the most from your experience? Here are some tips to help you get the most from your…
These Nutrients Will Move You
Creatine has long been touted among athletes. Two studies look at how creatine supports circulation and bone health. In the same studies, glucosamine and chondroitin and soy isoflavones supported a healthy inflammation response and bone health, respectively. Find out more about just how these nutrients may help you keep moving. Nutrients improved circulation and reduced…
Vitamins and Minerals That Support Better Blood Sugar
Thanksgiving may be just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean that healthy eating goals have to take a holiday. Are you getting enough of these key nutrients in your life? Read on to discover what vitamins D and K and minerals calcium and magnesium may have to do with your healthy blood sugar. Nutrients…
5 Nutrients Your Brain Needs
The brain is particularly susceptible to free radical damage, and its nutrient requirements tend to increase as we age. The following studies explored the potential benefits of vitamins A, C, and D, the omega-3 DHA, and GABA on brain health. Nutrients support memory and healthy brain function Green tea, memory, and triglycerides Doctors were interested…
Nutrients Your Muscles and Bones Will Love
As we age, our ability to maintain strong muscles and bone naturally declines. These studies looked at how vitamin D and fish oil may be utilized by the body to potentially improve these important health areas. Nutrients lower knee pain, boost muscle function Vitamin D in osteoarthritis Vitamin D helps keep bones strong and reduce…
Essential Oils Prove Aroma Is More Than A Scent
Essential oils are the super-concentrated result of a distillation process of plants and botanicals, which may then be used in aromatherapy or topically with a carrier oil. Except for a few food flavorings, like lemon, the FDA considers most essential oils cosmetics, which means they are not intended for ingestion. All essential oils are distilled…
Nutrients Speed Recovery From Pneumonia, Reduce Hospital Stays
CoQ10 and vitamin D may already be staples in your supplement cabinet, but these two studies give you even more reasons to consider this antioxidant and vitamin the next time you stock up on supplement supplies. Staying Healthy CoQ10 boosts pneumonia recovery Older adults are more likely than younger adults to contract fatal pneumonia. In…
Eee-nough Already!–Benefits for You from Vitamin E
From life-stage needs to specific health concerns, vitamin E is an important part of your daily nutrient intake. According to the National Institutes for Health, most Americans do not get enough of this essential vitamin from the foods we eat.* The best sources of E in foods come from nuts and seeds, though green vegetables…
3 Benefits To Shopping With Independent Retailers
If you grew up in the era of mass chains such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy, you may not know the term, Five and Dime, much less understand the nuances of walking into a store that is owned and operated by someone who lives just up the street. One of my earliest childhood memories is going with…
Help Keep Your Cardiovascular System Healthy
At Betsy’s, we strive to be always taking your health and your budget to heart.® These studies take your health to heart–literally. See how CoQ10 and even black tea may be of benefit for your healthy ticker. Good Circulation Nutrients help keep the cardiovascular system healthy CoQ10 and heartbeat A-fib, or atrial fibrillation, is an…
These Healthy Fats Offer Many Healthy Benefits
If you hadn’t already heard, the right kinds of fats are an absolute must to a healthy diet. Below are three studies looking at various benefits healthy fats provide. See how these nutrients promote better lipid profiles, lower blood pressure, sugar, and inflammation. Pycnogenol Doctors are beginning to link three factors to heart disease: inflammation,…
This Magnesium Benefit Just May Surprise You
Did you know that magnesium is responsible for some 800 different processes in your body? In fact, every time your cells need to communicate with each other, there is an interchange involving calcium and magnesium that makes a deficiency in either a real issue. Yet, according to the American Chiropractic Association, “Dietary intake of magnesium…
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