The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about our immune system, leading to widespread discussions on immune boosting and supplement use. However, indiscriminate immune boosting may harm those with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Ellen Conte advises seeking evidence-based resources and consulting a healthcare provider before taking supplements. Certain foods, like fatty acids, mushrooms, and vitamin C, support immune function.
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Digestion Support
Healthy digestion is crucial for overall well-being. Digestive issues may stem from various factors, such as aging and dietary choices. Studies suggest that vitamin D and probiotics can support optimal digestion, reduce infectious diarrhea, and protect the gut in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Prioritizing non-processed, whole foods, water intake, stress management, and appropriate supplementation can contribute to digestive health.
Nourish Your “Tiny” World Within
The microbiome, the collective term for the dense, interconnected bacterial community in our digestive tract, is not simply history’s most successful hitchhiker. Far from being a passive parasite, this living web is an active and dynamic player in our overall health. The first seeds of bacterial life are sown long before birth. From that point…
Your Gut Is Going To Thank You
What are prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics? Prebiotics and probiotics promote a healthy environment in the gut—the microbiome—by encouraging beneficial bacteria that increase regularity. Synbiotics combine the two. Prebiotics: Fiber–Healthier microbiome and elimination Fiber in the diet stimulates the growth of good bacteria in the gut, such as the probiotic bifidobacteria, but most Americans do not…
Deep Dive: Immune Health
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…
A healthy gut microbiome may be your best immune defense
Cold and flu season is on its way, so we’re going to have our probiotics at the ready! We’re covering our bases when it comes to prevention and treatment by gearing up our guts. What does gut health have to do with anything? The World Health Organization defines probiotics as “live microorganisms that, when administered…
Probiotics Make a Difference
The good bacteria that can be found all over the body, probiotics make a big difference in a healthy gut, brain, and even heart. Each person’s probiotic profile is a little different, based on genetics, diet, medical history, and even where you live in the world! A good probiotic supplement understands the demands on good…
The Science of Supplements: Immunity
In recent years, scientists have been studying many natural products for their potential roles in supporting our immune systems, and preventing or treating illness. Here are some making headlines. As always, it’s crucial to chat with your health care practitioner before taking any new supplement, as not every product is right for every person. Echinacea…
Probiotic Benefits
Probiotics are the “good bacteria” that live in your gut, but they also live throughout the body, including on our skin. Good bacteria are important for our immune system, our mood, our digestion and more. Discover other benefits of probiotics in the study results discussed below. Probiotics Reduce Antibiotics Use People often insist on antibiotics…
Probiotics: Our Gut Champions
Probiotics play an important role in overall health. An unhealthy intestinal tract can interfere with the health of your immune system, heart, and brain. Learn more about how to get the most from probiotic support in this video, and check out some of the latest research findings on probiotics below: Less inflammation, insulin resistance People…
Tummy Troubles? Consider These Supplements
Bloating, gas, constipation diarrhea. These digestive and gut-health issues are not the easiest things to discuss and are even more uncomfortable to experience. Yet, 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…
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