Natural Health

It is no wonder beetroot supplements have become the new rage. The benefits of beets, beetroot juice and powdered beet supplements such as Salus Red Beet Crystals are impressive. Beets are a compact powerhouse of phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals but their advantages are more than just being vitamin-packed. They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that are beneficial for eye health. (Macular Degeneration and Cataracts) Beetroot also has a high concentration of naturally occurring nitrates, converting them to nitric oxide in the body. This molecule relaxes and widens blood vessels and affects how efficiently cells use oxygen. For...

Approximately 30 years ago, Glucosamine Sulfate (also referred to as GLS) became the mainstream supplement for arthritis. When it first started showing up in health stores, it was one of the most sought-after natural health products. It continued to gain in popularity, and then as the years went by, other supplements began to take their place. Glucosamine was first discovered 30 years ago, in the 1960s, by a pharmacologist specializing in osteoarthritis.  Today, glucosamine can still be found in natural health products for joint health, usually in combination with other supplements such as Chondroitin, MSM and Curcumin. But it has...

When we feel tired and weak or a little out of breath upon exertion, we most often do not think of our iron levels as responsible. However, this one mineral can sometimes be the root cause of some unexplained symptoms. Women are more likely to be low in iron during their reproductive years but don't rule out the troubles of a deficiency if you are older and of the opposite sex. Iron deficiency can affect men or women of any age.   Why is Iron so Important?  Iron is required to produce hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Red blood cells...