Kentucky Aquarium To Return 14-Foot Alligator To Conservation Center In Florida
In 2000, an 800-pound, 14-foot alligator was found sunning himself on a boat dock in Lake Talquin, Florida by a trapper. His size prompted state wildlife authorities to deem him a nuisance, and they ordered him to be euthanized as required by Florida law. But the trapper who found him, ironically, became his savior and Mighty Mike found a...
5 Benefits Of Forest Bathing
In North America, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the natural world. For those of you who love the great outdoors, you can relate to the feeling associated with being out in nature. It can be a tough feeling to describe, but when it all boils down, a forest will make you feel relaxed, clear-minded and, in many ways,...
5 Ways To Use Turmeric And Baking Soda Together In Your Beauty Routine
Last night, I did a good ol’ pantry clean-out. Storing all of our dry goods and spices in glass jars is something that I have been meaning to do for quite some time — and my, my, does it ever look good. Being able to physically see everything is really helpful, especially in terms of our staple ingredients. Of those...
The Last Straw: 5 Reasons You Should Ditch Plastic Straws
Sipping a summer drink through a plastic straw is a familiar and seemingly innocuous experience, but an increasing number of businesses and municipalities are taking steps to phase out an item that is responsible for a surprising number of health and ecological problems. Recently, dozens of cities across the United States (the latest is Seattle, Washington) have banned plastic straws...
Top 7 Video Channels For Daily Stretch Routines
Building stretching into your daily routine is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to keep healthy. If you're one of the millions of people working in an office, or who has a sedentary lifestyle, a daily stretch could prove vital. Stretching doesn't just increase flexibility and prepare your body for sport or a hike, it improves circulation,...
4 Subtle Signs Your Heart Is In Trouble (Eat These 4 Ingredients To Help)
On average, your heart beats more than 115,000 times a day — yet we don’t often give this vital organ much thought. We also tend to think of “heart health” as something that relates only to the aging population, which could not be further from the truth. Important at any age, understanding the role that your heart plays could...
12 Reasons To Use Digestive Bitters For Better Digestion And More
These days, we’re all about treating our taste buds. The average American diet is thoroughly doused in sweet, salty, umami (MSG, anyone?) and even the occasional sour foods. Together, these comprise four of our five taste senses, but the fifth flavor is virtually absent from our modern day diets. Can you guess what it is? Bitterness. Well, bitter flavors, to...
9 Reasons To Start Washing Your Face With Honey
Honey, along with coconut oil, has to be one of the most universally beneficial natural beauty products. It doesn’t matter what type of skin you have — whether it’s dry, oily, acne-prone, sensitive, inflamed, aging — there’s no one who can’t get better skin with honey. To be clear though, I’m not just talking about any honey. You need to...
People Who Drink This Type Of Coffee Are Slimmer
Here at The Alternative Daily, we love to find small adjustments to make our daily habits altogether healthier. We’re not about depriving ourselves or trying to take on huge changes that we can’t commit to long-term. However, we do find that there’s almost always something we can tweak a little bit, which could have a big effect on your...
While Thai Boys Were Trapped In A Cave, They Did THIS To Stay Calm And Survive
After 18 days trapped in a cave in northern Thailand, all 12 Thai soccer players and their soccer coach have successfully been rescued. “We are not sure if this is a miracle, a science or what. All the 13 Wild Boars are now out of the cave,” the Thai Navy SEALs posted on their Facebook page. A once-tragic story filled with agony...
