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….

Metabolism and Vitamins C and E

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition where excess weight leads to difficulties with glucose management, blood pressure and more. In these studies, vitamins C and E showed promise in supporting those with MetS. Vitamins C and E in metabolic syndrome New research suggests people with metabolic syndrome (MetS) may need more vitamins C and E….

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…

Make Everyday Healthy

One message from current world events is clear: we need to take the best care we can of our health all the time in order to be ready for anything. Vitamin C and Zinc have certainly made headlines, but did you know they provide support for more than just your immune health? Find out more…

Metabolize That: Tips for Your Weight-Loss Resolutions

Metabolism is what happens when your body breaks down the things you eat and drink and converts them into energy. The better you metabolize nutrients, the more likely you are to be at a healthy weight. Many factors contribute to your best metabolism, including what you eat, how you exercise, how your brain and hormones…

Seeking Your Best Breast Health

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is also the most frequent cancer suffered by women. These studies on nutrients that support a healthier life after a cancer diagnosis, as well as nutrients that may support breast health should be…

School Time Means Mom Time

Of course, as we are gathering all those school supplies, we don’t want to forget the nutrient support our kids may also need for the coming school year.  The Betsy’s Team is ready to answer your product questions concerning our supplements for children and teens as well as your own supplement needs. Once Mom gets…

Looking Good Inside and Out

How flexible your blood vessels are affects how well your cells are able to take in much-needed nutrients, how well the vessels handle the pressure of blood pumping through them, and more.  Read about these nutrient studies that looked at vascular health. Vascular Health Nutrients help keep blood vessels flexible; a link to longevity Vitamin…

Nutrients reduce colds, increase exercise capacity

Two studies reveal the advantages of vitamin C and Omega-3s for men in this article from Natural Insights for Well-Being: Vitamin C increased activity Wanting to be less active is an early sign of vitamin C deficiency, along with longer-lasting colds. Doctors wanted to test the effects of vitamin C on physical activity and respiratory…

You Need This Vessel

      The lifestyle, exercise and diet choices we make are the only things we can control about our blood vessels, which otherwise operate to move and hold the blood and fluids necessary to life as part of our autonomic nervous system. Yet, when our vessels are not in good health, we find ourselves…