The Alternative Daily

Many of this season's songs and stories feature two famous resins, frankincense and myrrh, that have been used in spiritual ceremonies and for their...

The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has announced that cleanup work in the towns surrounding the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, which was scheduled to...

There are few aromas more nourishing and inviting than a steaming dish of sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon. This nutrition-laden root veggie...

As the days get shorter and colder, many people are less active. Joint stiffness and pain may develop, especially for those who have arthritis....

Artificial colors that give an almost eerily bright hue to many processed foods are well-known for their potentially harmful effects on health, especially in...

Depending on who is dangling the mistletoe overhead, you may or may not be inclined to steer clear. But aside from being a way...

Oh the good old soy debate. For years, we’ve been bombarded with conflicting news about soy. “It’s a wonder food” and “avoid it at...

Salads are often considered one of the healthiest food choices one can make, but unfortunately there are many ways to take what could be...

In response to the European Union's ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides linked to the deaths of millions of bees, chemical corporations Bayer CropScience and...

The holiday season often brings higher levels of anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Too many of us become incredibly stressed...