19 Reasons to Simplify Your Life
For most of us, days of the week pass by in a blur, and the clutter of our home life prevents the weekends from being peaceful and relaxing. However, life is already far too short to let even a day go by unnoticed or unappreciated. Embrace today and every day by simplifying your life, so you can focus on the...
Cloth vs. Disposable: Which is Best for Your Baby and the Environment?
Since every parent wants to do what is best for their child, few topics are centered around more debate than the cloth versus disposable diaper issue. There are proponents on both sides that argue the pros and cons. Like anything else, it's worth doing a little research if you're unsure where you sit on the issue. Environmental impact Disposable diapers are rather...
New Evidence Says: Yes, Junk Food is 8x More Addictive Than Cocaine
Many respected health experts have been saying for years that sugar is pure poison. We here at The Alternative Daily have also reported extensively on the many dangers of the sweet stuff. Now, we have even more - and even more troubling - evidence of sugar's highly addictive nature. In a new study recently published in the journal PLOS One,...
7 Ways To Have A Relaxing Bath
Nothing is quite so luxurious and pampering as a hot relaxing bath. It loosens tight muscles, relieves pain and aches, and promotes circulation. There are ways to make the experience even more pleasurable with just a few little additions to your routine. Aromatherapy/Scented Sensations You can take actual flowers into the tub, and let them lazily float around you for their...
Yes, Having a Pet Can Improve Your Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zGenBlyjoM Pets are amazing in so many ways. In fact, they can actually make you feel, and look better. According to research, just owning a dog or cat can improve your outlook on life and actually boost physical performance. Having a dog will encourage you to get out there and exercise more and also to mingle with other like-minded people. -The...
Warm Ocean Waters Are Killing Off Coral
Coral reefs play an important role in the ecosystem of our oceans and shorelines. Sadly, they have been disappearing over the last four decades, landing them recognition as endangered species. Thanks to a recent study, scientists now have a clue as to why the coral is struggling to survive. White-band disease For decades now, both the iconic elkhorn and staghorn corals...
Journalist Demonstrates the Outrageous Amount of Sugar in Coca-Cola
Still think having just one can of Coke is no big deal? You may want to see the interview between BBC Newsnight host Jeremy Paxman and President of Coca-Cola Europe, James Quincey. In the interview, Paxman and Quincey discuss the obesity epidemic - prevalent in Europe as well as the United States - and Coca-Cola's role in fueling it. It's...
Super-Simple Veggie Dishes to Help You Forget about Meat
So, you're a new vegetarian. It's been a few weeks, you're taking it day by day, and finding some really yummy new recipes that celebrate your favorite fruits, veggies and legumes. Only one problem: you can't shake the craving for meat! This is a very common problem for vegetarians, many of whom revert back to eating meat because they simply...
Controversy Rises Over Changes in School Lunches
For many people, the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 seemed like a positive step in the right direction. However, though it was well-intentioned, the Act has set nutritional standards that many schools are having trouble meeting. This is not the only trouble, as students and teachers alike are not happy with the new lunch offerings either. Boycotting...
Do These 9 Things Every Day to Be Smarter
Many of us tend to do the same things every day, day in and day out. We may sometimes get into a rut where we are not challenging ourselves, and never switching up our routines. We get comfortable, not wanting to mix things up at all. If this becomes the case, our brains get no stimulation. They have no...
