Missing Tortoise Found After 30 Years
Losing a family pet can be a traumatic experience, whether that pet is big or small, furry or scaly, finned or shelled. In 1982, this saddening event befell the Almeida family of Realengo, Brazil, when their pet Manuela, a red-footed tortoise, went missing. When the Almeida family lost Manuela, their home was undergoing renovations. Because the family could not find...
9 Reasons I Won’t Eat Tilapia
For six years, my family owned a seafood restaurant — ugh, don't even get me started. Every Friday night throughout high school and university, I would serve tables to help my mom. After all, family is family, right? Rolling in late to parties and functions, my friends quickly gave me a nickname: “Halibut Queen.” Yeah, cute. After my family sold...
12 Foods To Always Buy Organic
This past weekend, I dug up our garden, thrilled to see a plethora of large worms — a clear indication that our soil is healthy. Although I am still a regular visitor at our local farmers market, I grow tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, dark leafy greens, cucumbers and herbs on home turf. When I pick a fresh, plump tomato,...
Podcast Episode #32: Raw Food Pet Diets, Treating Marine Animal Eyes & the SeaWorld & Zoo Controversy
Dr. Carmen Colitz visited us at the Alternative Daily headquarters for a conversation all about animals. Dr. Colitz is a Veterinary Ophthalmologist. She runs a clinic with her husband in Jupiter, FL. She has treated animals from all over the globe including seals, sea lions, dolphins, sharks, alligators, crocodiles and walruses to name a few. She shares what is the scariest...
3 Things You Need To Add To Your Diet Today
With hundreds of opinions out there and thousands of diet books, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. With all the counting, restricting and renaming, navigating the health landscape can seem impossible and not even worth the effort. But you don't have to try crazy or extreme diets to live healthier. The basic building blocks of health are always the...
11 Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthier
Sticking to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult enough, but when we also have to get some picky young eaters on board, it can seem downright impossible! Fortunately, just like with adults, kids’ eating habits are learned, not based on genetic tastes. So whether you’re trying to make your child’s diet healthy from day one, or change some already established...
Pros And Cons Of Coupons: Money Saver Or Time Waster
Everyone loves a deal, but most of us don’t fall into the “extreme couponer” category. The average shopper doesn’t spend hours per week scanning for deals and coupons. Conversely, the extreme couponer has their nose to the ground like a bloodhound, searching for bargains and getting expensive products for little to no cost to them. While there is a...
Tigers Make A Comeback, And Sadly, So Does Poaching
There was some good news for tigers and conservationists recently: Tiger populations are now as high as 3,890, up from the previous estimate in 2010 of around 3,200 globally. This does not necessarily mean there are more tigers; we might just have gotten better at counting them. Still, the increased population estimates should be seen as a positive trend...
Huge Amazonian Reef Found: Nature Finds A Way?
Climate change is real. You’ve probably experienced a small part of the effects yourself. As I write this from Texas, it’s early May and 48 degrees outside — unheard of just a few years ago, but it’s the new reality. Undoubtedly, we are responsible for these changes, but a recent discovery has shown that life finds a way. A team...
Are We Really Living In The Land Of The Free?
It’s a commonly held belief that America is “the land of the free,” the very embodiment of opportunity and a country where you can find your place in the world and realize your dreams. When it comes to public access, however, it seems that this notion falls flat on its face. An article recently published on Treehugger.com touched upon this...
