How to Use Mangosteen to Help with Histamine Intolerance
Have you ever heard of this powerful superfood? Mangosteen is one of the most underutilized foods today. This is likely because it is not found in the North American diet, at least in a fresh form you can find at your local produce market. However, it is sold as a powder, in supplement form and is included in many...
23 Toxic Products in Your Bathroom That Can Be Replaced with Coconut Oil
Are you at home? Good, this will only take a minute. Go into the bathroom and open up the medicine cupboard. See all those jars, bottles, tubes, cans and vials? Count them. Is the cupboard overflowing? You may even have more than one cupboard filled with personal hygiene products. This is definitely the typical picture in the average family home. Well, today...
19 Ayurvedic Warming Foods for Chilly Fall Weather
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we tend to naturally adapt our behaviors to match… once we stop denying summer is over, that is! There’s no need to resist getting those jackets and sweaters out of the closet — why not make an effort to admire and enjoy the autumnal beauty? It’s important to adjust our cooking...
Want to Burn More Calories on Your Walk? Vary Your Walking Speed!
Recent research published in Biology Letters (2015) has found that varying your walking speed can affect the amount of calories you burn. The study was conducted by two engineering researchers from Ohio State University, who examined the amount of calories burned through different modes of walking. They concluded that changing your walking pace could increase your calorie burn by...
Podcast Episode #17: Smoking, Pooping, Parenting, Squatty Potties and Drinking Alcohol
We’re giving away squatty potties! Listen below to find out how you can win your very own squatty potty for the perfect posture for pooping! This week we have a special guest. The Alternative Daily’s #1 fan, Matt Dishner is sitting in for Megan. Jake & Matt discuss their very first cigarette smoking experiences and how they were able to stop. Every...
The Mystery of the Missing Leg Solved after 46 Years
Have you ever lost something very valuable? You probably searched high and low for it. Perhaps you even grieved its loss. You may have finally given up on ever finding it and moved on. You may have even replaced it with a new "something." Oftentimes, the item will pop up again when you least expect it and in the...
Fall Harvest Vegan Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast cookies are a huge trend right now. In fact, they’re topping recipe charts everywhere because people love things that are fast, easy, and healthy. So, I thought I would share my favorite version to inspire you to make your first batch this week! How to make oil-, sugar- and egg-free cookies Cookies can indeed be healthy — although many varieties...
Top Essentials You Need When Disaster Strikes
It is autumn and winter is fast approaching. ‘Tis the season for end of the year trips, winter sports and festive holiday cheer. It is also the time of year when Mother Nature is more apt to strike. Hurricanes and huge winter storms can debilitate and crush a community’s infrastructure within 12 hours. Being prepared in any disaster is essential...
Americans Spend More on Health Care with Worst Results
A new report comparison analyzed spending on health care by 13 industrialized nations and found the United States to be faring the worst. The U.S. health-care system is shelling out ample amounts of cash, but American life expectancy continues to be the lowest. The recent global report proves that money cannot buy you health, with the U.S. being the top...
McDonald’s May Be Reaching Its Final Days
McDonald’s franchisees are using words like “deep depression” and “final days” when referring to the future of their chain restaurants, according to a recent survey. A dozen plus franchisees are openly expressing their discontent about McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook’s new vision for the company. All-day breakfast, customer service, and food quality are among the woes. Mark Kalinowski, a Nomura...
