Alkaline Water — Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Alkaline water, often referred to as ionized water, is water with a pH level greater than 7. It's less acidic than regular tap water and rich in alkalizing compounds like calcium, potassium, magnesium and bicarbonate. Many people believe that the typical North American diet contributes to chronic low-grade acidosis, a condition that is sometimes linked to poor health, including...
6 Superfoods That Can Benefit Your Thyroid the Natural Way
Your thyroid gland controls hormonal responses within the body that affect your mood, energy, metabolism, focus and vitality. It also affects your weight, adrenal glands, skin appearance, and your overall digestive health. When your thyroid isn’t working properly, things start to slow down pretty quickly. An underactive thyroid can lead to fatigue, depression, headaches, weight gain, dry skin, loss...
Podcast Episode #10: Apple Watch Giveaway, UFOs & Aliens, Smarter than a 5th Grader, Toxic River Spill
We have a special guest on this week’s podcast. The Alternative Daily’s own Ralph Russo who share his story on his weight loss efforts and how hard it was for him to live a healthy life in New York City. This week we will be giving away an Apple Watch! Listen closely to the show to see how you can...
How to Make Grain-Free Granola Bars Sans Sugar or Gluten
Grain-based breakfasts have been shown to cause a larger impact on insulin levels than eggs and other high-protein options. They trick the body into craving and desiring more carbohydrates and quick sources of sugar because they raise blood sugar levels. Grains might also leave you with an erratic stomach and a foggy brain if you suffer from carbohydrate intolerance...
Your Heartburn Medicine Might Give You a Heart Attack
The symptoms of heartburn can make you feel like your heart is on fire, but taking medication to soothe it may put you at a higher risk for a heart attack. Research from Stanford University has linked common heartburn medications with a higher potential to suffer heart attacks. Over three million medical records were reviewed for data Scientists from Stanford University...
Essentials Men Over 40 Should Be Doing to Stay Healthy
If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to fret, you can build a healthy and fit you at any age, especially over 40, by making your age a...
“Healthy” Foods That Might Be Harming Your Gut and What to Choose Instead
As our world produces and demands more processed foods for convenience, marketers are also getting clever. Foods are being labeled to cater to those with dietary requirements or those looking to get healthy. But in the process, we’re also becoming unhealthier by the minute. This is especially true when it comes to our gut health. How processed foods affect our...
80 Percent of Foods in America May Be Killing You Because of One Ingredient
The American food supply has been contaminated. We talk about things like MSG, animal hormones, BPA, heavy metals, and the like (all bad), but there is one particular contaminant that needs to be eradicated more than anything else… SUGAR. I hate commercial sugar, all colors and kinds: white, brown, powdery and liquid. The only time we have it in our...
Stop Osteoporosis in Its Tracks with These Bone-Building Foods
Osteoporosis literally translates as "thinning of bone." It is a medical condition that results in the reduction of bone mineral density and bone mass, as well as deterioration of bone tissue. This very serious disease can lead to bones that are extremely brittle and may break from the weight of the body. It often results in fractures and can cause...
Best Organic Eggs
Not just for breakfast, eggs make a wonderful meal addition — or main course! — at any time of day. What's better than an omelet or frittata for lunch, loaded with your favorite veggies? Of course, in order to make the best egg dishes possible, you're going to need to start with the best eggs! Eggs are nutrient-rich superfoods. Not...
