If you’ve seen people at your local gym bouncing around on what appears to be half of an exercise ball, you have been introduced to the BOSU ball. Though it may look strange, this fitness device is a fun...
Genetically modified foods (GMOs) are one of the biggest issues currently impacting our planet. Like most important discussions taking place in our world, it is often hard to find the important points amongst all the passionate (but ultimately scattered)...
History reveals that butterbur was once a cure for the plague. Although the plague may no longer be a threat, butterbur is still around, treating other ailments like headaches or asthma. Get to know butterbur and what it can...
Magnesium is needed to help our bodies transport calcium across cell membranes and bone matter. But all too often, we don't get enough of it. Magnesium deficiency comes from a poor diet, chronic stress, alcohol abuse and poorly controlled...
If you’re watching your sugar intake, you may have heard about dates as a natural sweetener and healthy sugar alternative. But there’s much more to dates than sweetness, they’re also a nutritional powerhouse. In fact, some of the many...
For years, we at The Alternative Daily have been talking about the evils of soda. We feel like no one should drink this poison, ever. One big problem with soda is that we can’t seem to get away from...
Winter is coming. But don’t worry! Here's how to be prepared, reduce your impact and save money in the process.
1. Smart thermostat
The most important tool in your quest to reduce your heating bill this winter (and reduce your...
So, what exactly are hawthorn berries and how can they benefit you? Hawthorn berries, or “haws” as they’re often called, are used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. More importantly, they’re loaded with bioflavonoids, proanthocyanidins and other antioxidants, making...
Unfortunately, efforts to combat climate change are often cloaked in a narrative that better resembles a blockbuster Hollywood movie than it does reality. The role of the evil villain is played by the dirty energy companies. The hero is...
The average person will sleep for around 25 years in their lifetime. That makes sleep kind of a big deal. Sure, some of that time might be spent napping on the couch, at your work desk or in a...
