16 Strange Cravings And What They Mean
Have you ever made a special late-night trip down to your local supermarket for a big tub of ice cream? Or perhaps needed chocolate so bad that you simply could not do a single thing without getting your hands on some? Have you ever had a hankering for a certain type of fast food that would not go away...
Top 5 Greenest Companies And What They Are Doing
It is tough to know where to get objective information on which companies are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly. While many publications will rank companies based on their self-reported statistics and corporate sustainability reports, the results are often controversial. Is Monsanto a green company? For instance, the GMO-mogul Monsanto is consistently listed as one of the top green companies. In 2016,...
Supercharge Your Heart And 10 Other Health Benefits Of Cranberry Juice
Did you know that Native Americans were the first to use cranberries for their medicinal properties? Cranberries aren’t just for holiday dinners. There’s several reasons to include cranberry juice in your diet every day. Studies show that antioxidant-rich cranberry juice treats all kinds of disorders, including UTIs, tooth decay and even cancer. Cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections Feeling...
18 Ways To Make Thanksgiving Healthier This Year
Let’s face it, life is pretty amazing. In order to make the most of it, we are all actively trying to make healthier decisions that will benefit our long-term health. In order to be the best version of ourselves, we need to adopt new habits and routines, implementing small changes that will make a big difference. This Thanksgiving, you...
What Is A Bosu Ball And How To Use It
If you’ve seen people at your local gym bouncing around on what appears to be half of an exercise ball, you have been introduced to the BOSU ball. Though it may look strange, this fitness device is a fun and effective addition to many types of workouts. The “BOSU” in BOSU ball stands for “both sides up,” or alternately, “both...
The Great GMO Debate: What You Need To Know
Genetically modified foods (GMOs) are one of the biggest issues currently impacting our planet. Like most important discussions taking place in our world, it is often hard to find the important points amongst all the passionate (but ultimately scattered) arguments from each side. For those who need a brush up on their GMO history, the “Flavor Saver” tomato was...
What Is Butterbur And How Can It Improve My Health?
History reveals that butterbur was once a cure for the plague. Although the plague may no longer be a threat, butterbur is still around, treating other ailments like headaches or asthma. Get to know butterbur and what it can do for you. So, what’s in a name? Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a shrub that grows in Europe, parts of Asia and...
This Magnesium Lotion Reduces Anxiety
Magnesium is needed to help our bodies transport calcium across cell membranes and bone matter. But all too often, we don't get enough of it. Magnesium deficiency comes from a poor diet, chronic stress, alcohol abuse and poorly controlled diabetes. We can all probably relate to at least one of those — especially stress! A magnesium deficiency can lead to...
Dates Can Rev Up Your Sex Life
If you’re watching your sugar intake, you may have heard about dates as a natural sweetener and healthy sugar alternative. But there’s much more to dates than sweetness, they’re also a nutritional powerhouse. In fact, some of the many health benefits of dates include improving digestion and heart health — and that’s not all. Did you know that dates...
Workplaces Make Soda Hard To Get: Will It Improve Health?
For years, we at The Alternative Daily have been talking about the evils of soda. We feel like no one should drink this poison, ever. One big problem with soda is that we can’t seem to get away from it, especially in the workplace. From vending machines nearby food stops, sugary drinks abound, enticing us to guzzle one for...
