Should You Give Your Pet Medical Marijuana For Arthritis?
While much of the Western world is only just beginning to embrace the notion of medical marijuana for humans, there’s an even more controversial debate lurking right around the corner… has anyone thought about giving their pet a strong dose of pot? Immediately, images of dogs with great big marijuana joints hanging out of their mouths jump into your mind. Or...
How To Use Activated Charcoal For Pink Eye
The morning I woke up with pink eye is not one I’m likely to forget for a while. As my mind eased its way back into the conscious world, something weird was happening. My eyes wouldn’t open. For a few heart-stopping moments, I experienced what it must be like to be blind — try as I might, I couldn’t...
8 Reasons To Add Lime Juice To Your Water
Limes are a great addition to many cocktails, a star ingredient in marinades and dressings, and do wonders to add a burst of freshness to many meals. Many seafood dishes, taco platters, soups and desserts would simply not be complete without the addition of the mighty lime. However, have you considered simply squeezing a fresh, organic lime into a...
What Your Poop Odor Means
If you are an avid reader of The Alternative Daily, you’ve probably seen some of the articles we’ve published on poop and what it should look like. What you eat over the course of your life directly affects what happens in your gut and therefore what your poop looks like. But what about your poop odor? Find out what...
6 Health Benefits of Cinnamon And Honey
You’ve probably heard by now that both cinnamon and honey are pretty darn healthy… but do you know just how healthy? In short, both of these foods truly deserve their “superfood” designation for many reasons (which we’ll get into shortly). What’s more, when you pair them together, you can do a great deal of good for your overall health. First...
How Much Turmeric Is Too Much?
First of all, let me state for the record that I absolutely love turmeric. Whenever I am walking through a city and get a whiff of warm, savory curry, I immediately want to track down the source. I have found some of my favorite Indian restaurants this way! I also love turmeric in spice rubs, sweet dishes and beverages....
6 Health Benefits Of Maca
If you haven’t already tried it, the maca root (Lepidium meyenii) is one versatile superfood to start paying more attention to. Like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage, maca belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables that is grown in the high mountains of South America, and most often in Peru. In South America, maca has been consumed and known for...
These 9 Foods Soothe Anxiety
For people that suffer from anxiety, doing normal, day-to-day tasks is not always so simple. Even something as innocuous as going to the grocery store, or stopping by the DMV office, can lead to churning thoughts, sweaty palms and panic attacks. It’s not always social events, either; anxiety can strike anytime, anywhere — even if you’re just home alone,...
6 Reasons To Try A Wheatgrass Colonic
Wheatgrass has several health benefits including an amazing nutrient profile and incredible detoxification properties. But often digestion can be sluggish, which means it’s highly unlikely you’ll benefit from everything wheatgrass can offer. So, having a colonic provides another quicker and more efficient way to reap the many benefits of wheatgrass. What exactly is a colonic? If you’ve ever had a colonoscopy,...
Add These 3 Things To Your Coffee To Fight Inflammation
I have a morning routine that consists of adding a few key ingredients into my cup of brew for the sake of fighting inflammation. Here is why you should consider adding turmeric, ground pepper and cinnamon to your own mug of coffee. Why is chronic inflammation dangerous? Chronic inflammation is linked to problems ranging from arthritis to Alzheimer's, diabetes to hair loss. In...
