5 Unexpected Body And Mind Benefits Of Cold Showers
I spent over a year having just cold showers when I lived in a share house in the cold mountains of Venezuela. Now, where I live in Mexico, cold showers are sometimes necessary because the gas runs out or the mild winds are blowing out the gas in the water heater. I confess, it's rough. Cold water in my...
Take This 14-Day ACV Challenge For Weight Loss, Oral Hygiene And More
Here at the Alternative Daily, it’s fair to say that we’re just a little bit crazy about apple cider vinegar. Stylishly abbreviated to simply “ACV”, this elixir of health continues to amaze us with it’s impressive versatility and far-reaching health benefits. But while ACV is hot property in the health world these days, it wasn’t always the star of the...
4 Great Reasons To Start Your Own Veggie Patch, Right Now
Maybe it’s just me, but lately I’ve noticed a lot of shows on TV along the lines of “eating well for less.” The shows are based on the premise that many families are unable to afford “fancy” groceries like fresh fruit and vegetables or unprocessed meat and seafood. In each episode, the “expert” swoops in and shows the family how they...
5 Natural Remedies For An Itchy Beard (Recipe Included)
It’s official: beards are fashionable again. These days, a man with a full, lustrous beard is a man to be admired. Adding in a sharp haircut and an even sharper suit certainly doesn’t hurt either, but the beard remains the centerpiece. As the partner of a long-time beard-grower, I can certainly appreciate the finer points of a well-tended beard....
8 Amazing Things That Happen When You Lose 10 Pounds
Anyone struggling to lose weight knows that carrying those extra pounds not only affects the body but also the mind. That’s because overweight people are more prone to developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia. But here’s the good news: Even losing a small amount of weight can have a huge impact on your overall health. In fact, losing...
Students Spark ‘Never Again Movement’ After Florida Shooting — Have We Reached A Tipping Point?
They are the first generation in American history to grow up in an era of mass school shootings. For years, their lives have been shaped by experiences that are only supposed to occur in war-zones. Instead, these horrific events have unfolded in what is supposed to be the safe-haven of the classroom. These school kids have been told —...
4 Ingredients That Will Flush Your Kidneys
The health world is usually focused on the heart, lungs and skin the most, but kidney health is equally as important. Your kidneys are essential to your overall health as they are responsible for removing waste from the body, balancing minerals, regulating water and producing hormones. Since your body needs a specific amount of water to function correctly, the...
5 Signs Technology Is Making Your Anxiety Worse
With the increased use of smartphones and social media as well as other technologies, a range of new anxieties have been born, while other anxieties are being made worse. There are various ways to know if technology is causing you anxiety. Each of the symptoms below are paired with a certain kind of anxiety. 1. Struggling to concentrate on meaningful...
If You Have Arthritis Pain, Eat These 6 Ingredients For Breakfast
The majority of people will experience arthritis pain at some point in their lives — even before becoming a senior! Arthritis is inflammation within the joints. Each year, an estimated 54.4 million U.S. adults are told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To put a futuristic...
Ladies: Be Careful Of Breathing In This Household Cleaner
Whether you love housework or hate it, there’s something you need to know: Housework may be bad for your health. But it’s not the actual physical labor that’ll cause you grief. It’s the products you’re using to clean your home. Now more than ever — especially if you’re a woman — it’s imperative you find alternative, healthier solutions for...
