The health issues that can stem from high cholesterol are no joke. Fearing the risk of heart disease, stroke and other related issues, many people choose prescription cholesterol medications known as statins to keep their ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels...
The benefits of drinking tea are innumerable and very well researched. However, studies reveal that some of the newer and "fancy" plastic tea bags could be leaching chemicals during infusion and that our familiar paper bags are not such...
Trans fatty acids, or trans fats as they are more commonly referred to, are "fake" fats that clog arteries, increase the levels of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and lower high density lipoproteins (HDL) in the blood. These deadly fat...
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...
