Pain patches are especially popular in China, with nearly half the population deriving their pain relief from the Band-Aid like patch. In Europe, an estimated one-quarter of Europeans relieve their pain this way. Here in the US, nearly 90...
Whether it’s chocolate bars, cookies, cake or chips, most people love, or at least like, chocolate. Unfortunately, most of the chocolate consumed today is the highly processed and nutritionally void milk chocolate variety.
And while a piece here and...
While the sight of spiders and other insects in the home might make your skin crawl, many of the chemicals that are used to eliminate them are far riskier than the bugs themselves. Pest control companies generally rely upon...
The staff at the Alternative Daily love to make healthy homemade juices and smoothies. We share recipes, crazy ingredients and tips all the time in an effort to find just the right combination of amazing fruits and veggies.
Now that...
A member of the mint family, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is most noted for its sweet, soothing lemony scent. This herb’s medicinal properties date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who often referred to it as a “cure-all,”...
If you are looking for a natural way to ease the pain of pulled muscles, or have a nasty bruise or sprain, look no further than arnica. This amazing flower and its roots have been used in Swiss and...
In response to rising obesity rates in Brazil, likely due in part to the recent explosion of fast food chains such as McDonald's in the country, authorities have proposed a new set of eating guidelines.
These new guidelines have...
Many people enjoy the pleasant fragrance of lavender in soaps, shampoos and bath oils. Not only is it a beautiful herb, but it has hundreds of uses in addition to being a fragrant aromatic. It can be used in...
We enjoy a good cup of organic coffee or tea as much as you do. Our previous investigation into the merits of each has revealed no shortage of reasons to include a cup or two in a healthy diet.
Let's...
While striving to live a healthy life, we often forget that sometimes the simplest things can lead to the most significant changes. One thing that frequently gets overlooked in the quest for health is posture. However, standing and sitting...
