Plant Oils Can Help You Sleep
Essential oils have been in use for thousands of years and research does support some uses of the oils. Until recently few studies had been conducted on the effectiveness of essential oils, although these studies did show that aromatherapy can be beneficial for select health conditions. One of the best uses for essential oils is to promote healthy sleep....
Here’s What to Expect between the Sheets Once You Tie the Knot
You have heard the jokes and innuendos about how sex changes after marriage — mostly puns about how sex stops once you tie the knot. What really happens to your sex life after marriage? Married couples “do it” more often “Studies have found that married people have more sex than single people, and they also have more varied sex,” said best-selling...
Campbell’s Logic gets Soupy with New K-Cups
People joke about brewing ramen soup in a coffee maker. There are even plenty of us who remember doing the same thing as a poor college student, years before we really knew how bad it is to eat dried squares of soup. It’s no surprise then that we were unhappy to hear about Campbell’s new Keurig-friendly soup. Not only...
What’s in Your Sport’s Drink?
Like many products marketed to people who are trying to get in shape, sports drinks seem like a good idea. As it turns out, sports drinks may actually be contributing to the problem that sent you to the gym in the first place. From loads of sugar to potentially fatal overhydration, sports drinks aren’t all they’re cracked up to...
An Alternative Way to See the Galápagos Tortoises
This month Google Earth released its Street View Imagery of the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago off the coast of Ecuador. This technology will offer a view of the famed Galápagos tortoises. If you want to watch this species, which was once close to extinction, without spending a month’s salary on travel, then this is your chance. The Galápagos tortoises...
Banish Spider Veins, Improve Vision and 14 Other Benefits of Paprika
My mother used to sprinkle paprika on all sorts of things — deviled eggs, rice, potatoes and even soups and stews. It added color and a sweet, smoky flavor, which to this day still reminds me of my childhood. What I now know is that, as good as it tastes, this simple, colorful spice is awesome for my health. Paprika...
Can’t Afford to Go 100 Percent Organic? You Still Have Options
How to afford more organic foods Coupons There are two main ways to get your hands on coupons for organic food: from the manufacturer or from the store. Manufacturer coupons can be found through coupon sites, newspaper inserts, manufacturer websites or a product page on Facebook. Popular coupon sites to find savings on organic products include Mambo Sprouts, Organic Deals, Saving...
Podcast Episode #13: Major Alternative Daily Announcement, How to Cold Brew Coffee, Get Out of Your Own Damn Way
Today we have a major announcement to make! We are excited to launch The Alternative Daily Organic & Fair Trade Coffee. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how our specially selected beans contribute to the benefits of this awesome brew! Also, you can win one of our first roast batches, so be sure to listen in! Want to know what we...
New Labels Take Aim at High Sodium Menu Items in New York City
Few things are as controversial as menu labels, yet by the end of this year, New Yorkers will see a new, beneficial label at many of the food joints around town. On September 9, the New York City Board of Health decided to require all chain restaurants to post a new warning label next to high sodium foods. In...
Could Your Diet Be Hurting Your Fertility?
If you’re ready to get on the baby-making train, or have been trying for a while, nutrition is the right place to start. Even if you’re already pregnant, or on the other hand, just want to ensure your fertility is preserved for when you are ready to start a family, this article is for you. Pregnancy has unfortunately become tied...
