The Alternative Daily
Pollution is Making Flowers Smell Less Sweet
A new study has found that climate change is affecting flowers in a surprising way — they are not as sweet. If you read...
Do You Spit or Swallow? (What to Do with Your Snot)
Toddlers eat their boogers and old men tend to spit out giant wads of snot, but what about you? Do you spit or swallow...
How to Make Your Own Almond Milk Kefir
Our immune system, which is housed in the gut for the most part, fights off toxic bacteria around the clock to keep us well....
The 3-Day Weekend May Be the Healthiest Health Strategy Ever
Is this even possible? You may be surprised, but many countries around the globe have already adopted or are currently toying with the...
Company Breathes New Life into Old WWII London Bomb Shelter
Traffic rolls by and millions of footsteps pound the pavement of London streets, but 100 feet below grows a treasure trove of green goodness....
Zip-Lining Injuries Soar with Activity’s Popularity
Zipping down a cable at death-defying heights as you cross between trees or soar above remote areas is certainly a thrilling alternative activity. However,...
Teen Develops Hepatitis from Drinking Too Much Green Tea
A new study shows that we can indeed have too much of a good thing. A report published this month in BMJ profiled the...
Improve Your Sleep and Health by Connecting with Nature
A recent study published in Preventive Medicine (2015) found that men and seniors sleep better when they have access to nature. The study surveyed...
Weed Now a 100 Percent Legal Purchase in Oregon
October 1, 2015 marks another historic moment in Oregon’s marijuana initiative. It was a long wait for many Oregonians who have long anticipated the...
Teal Pumpkins Make Halloween Safe for Kids with Food Allergies
Food allergens can be found behind every door and in every bowl of assorted candy at Halloween. For most kids and adults, food allergies...
