This tropical beauty is more than just an infusion of color in the landscape. Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) plants are prized for their elegance and good looks but have qualities that go far beyond aesthetics.
Recent research shows that hibiscus...
Berries are once again in the spotlight for their health-promoting properties. You probably already know that these sweet and colorful fruits are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components that reduce the risk of number of chronic diseases. The positive...
A recent study performed at Washington University shows that garlic is 100 times more effective than two top antibiotics in fighting Campylobacter, the bacteria responsible for much of the world’s intestinal illnesses.
This discovery follows two previous studies by...
We are avid juicers here at The Alternative Daily, and we are blend-heads as well. Both are promised to be the answer to optimal health by many. Although both smoothies and juices offer nutritional benefits, is one really better...
A recent study by American and Italian neuroscientists sheds new light on why it may be so difficult to lose weight. Research results show that complex processes in the brain’s hypothalamus instruct you to eat enough to maintain your...
We hear all the time how good fish oil, and the omega-3's it contains, is for our health. While there is no denying that fish oil is of nutritional benefit, there is something that may be even better.
Krill...
As the weather warms, it’s hard to think about anything but getting out in the sunshine and enjoying a picnic, or perhaps heading out on a camping trip. Unfortunately, those pesky flying bugs known as mosquitoes can take all...
Even in some of the healthiest homes, there are those who just like to drink soda. Commercial soda, as many people know, is comprised of about 90% water and high fructose corn syrup, stabilizers, preservatives and chemically-produced flavors.
Not...
Do you find your mind overcome with an intense desire for salty sweet, starchy or downright strange foods in the middle of the night? You are not alone. A recent study published in the journal Obesity shows that natural...
Prior to the Agricultural Revolution, humans did not consume grain on a regular basis. Interestingly enough, research shows that human brain function was at its peak just prior to the onset of the revolution. A steady decline in human...
