By Betty Murray Monsanto doesn’t exactly have a clean record. Over the course of its history, the GMO giant has developed products that are a hazard to your health — but they wouldn’t admit to it. Do you know how what you put in your body affects your health? Here are a few examples of [...]

Cleanse: Detox Your Body, Mind and Spirit is Available Now in Stores By Betty Murray Our environment, the air we breathe, clothes we wear and even the foods we eat can be full of toxins. While our body is designed to eliminate toxins through the liver, when the amount of toxins entering the body become [...]

By Betty Murray That turkey burger you think is so “healthy” could actually make you sick. A recent report from the FDA found that 81 percent of ground turkey tested was contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Pork chops, ground beef and chicken were also found to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause salmonella, E. coli [...]

By Betty Murray Eating fast food may affect more than your waistline. According to a new study published in the British Medicine Journal’s respiratory journal Thorax, fast food may increase your risk of developing asthma, eczema and hay fever. During the study, written questionnaires were given to 13 and 14-year-olds, and the parents of six [...]

By Betty Murray There is no shortage of myths about weight loss and how to lose weight. If you are trying to lose weight, it’s important to know the myths and facts associated with weight loss. Falsely believing some of these common myths may actually hinder your weight loss progress. Here are 4 common weight [...]

By Betty Murray The thought that mindfulness meditation can help lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, isn’t entirely new, but new research published in the journal Health Psychology shows a direct connection between meditation and less stress. “This is the first study to show a direct relation between resting cortisol and scores on any [...]

By Betty Murray Don’t be fooled, not all foods considered “healthy” are actually good for you. Many so-called health foods are actually loaded with sugar and salt and have little nutritional value. Have you been fooled by any of these “health” foods? Granola The majority of store-bought granola contains a hefty amount of sugar and [...]

By Betty Murray Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. More than 2,150 Americans die from heart disease every day, according to the American Heart Association. Eating a heart healthy diet full of foods that help to lower cholesterol and keep blood pressure regulated is essential for [...]

By Betty Murray The food industry wants you to believe that a calorie is a calorie, no matter the source of that calorie (energy) or where it goes. Cutting calories for weight loss isn’t effective if you’re not cutting out the right kind of calories. Additionally, some calories are actually healthy, and cutting them could [...]

By Betty Murray Trouble sleeping? Perhaps it’s time to shift your thoughts from the foods and drinks that are thought to help promote sleep, and focus on steering clear of the foods and drinks that may be the reason you can’t sleep. A lack of sleep and too much sleep can lead to weight gain. [...]