Better Health & Beyond — Vitamins and Supplements

Avoid Anemia With Vitamin B12

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Avoid Anemia With Vitamin B12
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, you may feel tired or weak. These are symptoms of megaloblastic anemia, which is a hallmark of vitamin B12 deficiency. You might also have pale skin, heart palpitations, loss of appetite, weight loss, and infertility. Your hands and feet might become numb or tingly, a sign of nerve problems. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include problems with balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.

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Cinnamon – Health Benefits And Serving Ideas

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Cinnamon – Health Benefits And Serving Ideas
Cinnamon is thought to have many medicinal and soothing properties, and is used frequently in Chinese herbal medicine. The distinctive smell and flavour of cinnamon comes from the essential oils contained in the bark, called cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamaldehyde displays anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

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Supplements That Can Help Reduce Stress 

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Supplements That Can Help Reduce Stress 
Reducing stress is an important part of good health, but can taking supplements help? Find out which ones may help.

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10 Foods and Supplements to Boost the Immune System

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10 Foods and Supplements to Boost the Immune System

It’s no secret that the Barbados is in an unsettling state right now. With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, health is at the top of everyone’s minds, particularly immune health. The immune system supports our bodies in not only fighting off disease but protecting it from getting ill in the first place.  While things like a pandemic may remind us of immune health, it’s really of utmost importance all year long. The good news is that even though there are some things that are out of your control, there is still much that you can control, specifically what you eat, what...

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8 Health Benefits of Probiotics

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8 Health Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be consumed through fermented foods or supplements, Studies have shown that the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your digestive system determine your overall health. When these organisms, which make up the microbiome of the digestive tract, are in balance your immune, brain, and gut are in good health. If there is an imbalance problems can occur that such as autoimmunity, anxiety, or malnourishment.

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