Fight Cancer Head-On with Exercise
Exercise not only provides psychological benefits to cancer patients, but now it appears it can provide physical ones as well. Exercise has been shown to fight cancer tumors head-on. Killing cancer with increased oxygen A study led by exercise physiologist Brad Behnke, from Kansas State University, examined the growth of prostate cancer tumors in rats, some of which exercised while others...
Podcast Episode #9: Free Cuisinart Stand Mixer Giveaway, 5 Holistic Doctors Dead, Problem with Weight Loss
Listen to this week’s podcast find out how you can win a Free Cuisinart Stand Mixer. This is perfect for whipping up your favorite healthy dessert and baked goods! Jake had the best burger he has ever eaten at Bareburger, an organic burger restaurant in New York City. And it wasn’t beef, bison or turkey. Jake & Megan discuss the number...
5 Signs Your Thyroid May Be Out of Whack
That little butterfly-shaped gland in your neck known as the thyroid can have a significant impact on many bodily functions. An estimated 30 million Americans are said to have a thyroid disorder, and as many as one in three women who are over 35 may be suffering from thyroid problems, according to some estimates. The thyroid produces a hormone that...
14 Reasons Why Even the Thought of Fast Food Makes Me Want to Throw Up
I believe that fast food was one of the first things I gave up along my health journey. After eating real food, what was served at fast food joints no longer tasted good to me, no matter how darn convenient it was. And don't even get me started on the smell… YUCK! It is like some kind of strange...
Is Your Medication Gluten-Free?
For most people, taking medications when needed is a simple enough thing. However, if you suffer from celiac disease, then it may not be so simple after all. Did you know that not all medications are gluten-free? Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that afflicts close to 1 in every 133 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease...
Top 5 Fat-Busting Spices
Did you know that some of the ingredients in your pantry might be the boost you’re looking for toward your weight loss goals? While no one can rely on a few spices to miraculously melt away unwanted weight, there are some real powerhouses found on our spice racks that can help bust fat, lower cholesterol and even regulate glucose...
The Many Dangers of NSAIDs — What to Do Instead
We totally get it — pain is detrimental to living life, and must be dealt with swiftly if we are to continue to function. However, popping painkillers really can do you more harm than good, even if they're the seemingly innocuous over-the-counter ones. One example of a common pain medication with a range of scary potential side effects is the NSAID,...
Average Poop Time Matters
Let’s face it, poop is not a subject for a light dinner conversation or when meeting friends at the coffee shop. If you do bring it up, you’ll likely earn a resounding, “Ewww!” It’s no surprise that poop is one of the most misunderstood subjects of human digestion. At The Alternative Daily we love to talk about poop, and...
5 Nontoxic Pesticides and Herbicides You Can Make Yourself
Gardening organically can greatly reduce the need for synthetic inputs such as pesticides and herbicides. While some plants are naturally resistant to weeds or bugs, others can remain susceptible regardless of your gardening method. To treat these plants, organic pesticides and herbicides can be purchased at most home and gardening centers. Different problems require different solutions though, and the...
Awesome Invention: A Picture Book You Can Plant!
While books are a treasured keepsake, and are nearly infinitely reusable, the fact is that many of our books end up collecting dust in the attic. As we accumulate more books, lose interest in the stories we've re-read, or simply grow out of our old picture books, they often get tossed to the wayside. This may not seem like a...
