Losing a family pet can be a traumatic experience, whether that pet is big or small, furry or scaly, finned or shelled. In 1982, this saddening event befell the Almeida family of Realengo, Brazil, when their pet Manuela, a...
For six years, my family owned a seafood restaurant — ugh, don't even get me started. Every Friday night throughout high school and university, I would serve tables to help my mom. After all, family is family, right? Rolling...
This past weekend, I dug up our garden, thrilled to see a plethora of large worms — a clear indication that our soil is healthy. Although I am still a regular visitor at our local farmers market, I grow...
Dr. Carmen Colitz visited us at the Alternative Daily headquarters for a conversation all about animals.
Dr. Colitz is a Veterinary Ophthalmologist. She runs a clinic with her husband in Jupiter, FL. She has treated animals from all over the...
With hundreds of opinions out there and thousands of diet books, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. With all the counting, restricting and renaming, navigating the health landscape can seem impossible and not even worth the effort.
But you...
Sticking to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult enough, but when we also have to get some picky young eaters on board, it can seem downright impossible!
Fortunately, just like with adults, kids’ eating habits are learned, not based on...
Everyone loves a deal, but most of us don’t fall into the “extreme couponer” category. The average shopper doesn’t spend hours per week scanning for deals and coupons. Conversely, the extreme couponer has their nose to the ground like...
There was some good news for tigers and conservationists recently: Tiger populations are now as high as 3,890, up from the previous estimate in 2010 of around 3,200 globally. This does not necessarily mean there are more tigers; we...
Climate change is real. You’ve probably experienced a small part of the effects yourself. As I write this from Texas, it’s early May and 48 degrees outside — unheard of just a few years ago, but it’s the new...
It’s a commonly held belief that America is “the land of the free,” the very embodiment of opportunity and a country where you can find your place in the world and realize your dreams. When it comes to public...
