Tag: heart disease

Health benefits of coconut oil

December 27, 2013 0 Comments
Health benefits of coconut oil

By Betty Murray Do you use olive oil to cool? Did you know that while extra virgin olive oil the best monounsaturated fat out there, it shouldn’t be used for cooking? At high temperatures, olive oil can experience oxidative damage. So what’s the healthy alternative to olive oil for cooking? Coconut oil. Coconut oil is a […]

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9 health benefits of yoga

December 14, 2013 0 Comments
9 health benefits of yoga

By Betty Murray Yoga is considered by many to be a stress reducer and means of promoting peace and serenity, but in addition to the mental and emotional benefits of yoga, there are numerous physical benefits of regular yoga practice. There is still room for growth in the area of scientific research to prove the physical […]

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Benefits of the Paleo diet

December 10, 2013 0 Comments
Benefits of the Paleo diet

By Betty Murray The Paleolitic (Paleo) diet (a.k.a. “caveman,” “stone age,” or “hunter-gatherer” diet) is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Touted as a means of successful weight loss, the Paleo diet isn’t a crash diet, but really a lifestyle change that results in weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk factors. What is the Paleo […]

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The truth about fat: the good and the bad

November 21, 2013 0 Comments
The truth about fat: the good and the bad

By Betty Murray Fat is unhealthy. It leads to weight gain, heart problems and numerous other health conditions. Right? Not necessarily. For years, our culture has promoted one “low-fat” diet after another, but those diets aren’t doing anyone much good. Your body needs some fat, “good” fat. Fat is a source of energy and it helps […]

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Want to lose weight? Don’t skip breakfast

October 29, 2013 0 Comments
Want to lose weight? Don’t skip breakfast

By Betty Murray            This won’t be the last time you’ll here this: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A new report from Cornell University muddies the water a bit about the importance of breakfast, but don’t let the results of the study fool you. Skipping breakfast is not […]

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More Healthy Fall Foods

November 9, 2012 0 Comments
More Healthy Fall Foods

By Betty Murray Daylight Savings Time has ended, Halloween is now behind us and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With the cooler fall temperatures come some of my favorite fall vegetables. Many people equate fall holidays with weight gain, but there are a number of fall foods that are healthy and rich in nutrients. As [...]

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Pumpkin Seeds: Small seeds, big health benefits

October 23, 2012 0 Comments
Pumpkin Seeds: Small seeds, big health benefits

By Betty Murray Did you know pumpkin seeds are packed full of nutritional benefits. When it’s time to carve pumpkins this year, don’t be too quick to throw away the seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack, in fact, they are some of the most nutritious seeds we can eat. Pumpkin seeds are rich [...]

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Vitamin D can help fight heart disease, cancer and chronic fatigue

October 5, 2012 0 Comments
Vitamin D can help fight heart disease, cancer and chronic fatigue

By Betty Murray How much sun did you get today? Exposure to the sun boosts production of vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D is crucial to our overall health, but many people don’t understand the benefits of vitamin D. Vitamin D can help protect against diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon [...]

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Reversing Diabesity – FREE LECTURE – September 12, 2012 at Central Market in Plano

July 9, 2012 0 Comments
Reversing Diabesity – FREE LECTURE – September 12, 2012 at Central Market in Plano

REVERSING DIABESITY (coined by Mark Hyman, MD) is the answer to many health concerns including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, diabetes and high triglycerides. Doesn’t everybody want good health? High energy, mental clarity, full...

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