Strengthen Your Immune System with Mangos
Mangos, sometimes referred to as a “tropical peach,” are among the world’s most widely produced and consumed fruits, accounting for an estimated 40 to 50% of all fruit produced for juice, canning and fresh consumption, according to Whole Foods Market. This tasty fruit is an ideal springtime treat, at their peak in April, May and June. To select a fully...
GMO Companies Want FDA to Call Their Food “Natural”
In a bold move which stands entirely against so much of our nation's struggle for food labeling transparency, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has sent a letter to the FDA seeking approval to label their foods as "natural." The GMA includes over 300 large corporate brand names such as Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods Group and...
How to Face Things that Really Scare You
We all have our fears. Some of our fears are rational, based on actual dangers, and others, not so much. Fear is a primal emotional reaction based on the instinct to survive. It instructs us to steer clear of danger. As powerful an impulse as it is, however, fear can be conquered. Some fears are well founded. If you are...
4 Ways to Ease Your Burning Heart Naturally
Do you reach for the little purple pill when you experience heartburn or acid reflux? If so, you are are not alone. Over 60 million Americans suffer from the annoying and painful condition at least once a month, and 25 million feel the burn daily, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Digestive Diseases. The vast majority of...
Contest Alert! Free Jug of Apple Cider Vinegar
Do you believe in natural remedies? Although we are conditioned to believe that natural cures don’t work, and we must put our faith in dangerous pharmaceuticals if we wish to find relief, this is a misnomer that is quickly proving to be wrong. Apple cider vinegar is just one such food that has been used across a myriad of cultures...
Why Your Job May be Making You Sick
If you’ve ever thought that your job might be the death of you, you might actually be right. A person’s job plays an important role in physical and mental health. If you have a 40-hour week, you’re spending about one-third of your life working – if you hate what you’re doing, it’s probably no surprise that it could literally...
From Pill to Pain Patches: Are there Safer and more Effective Alternatives?
Pain patches are especially popular in China, with nearly half the population deriving their pain relief from the Band-Aid like patch. In Europe, an estimated one-quarter of Europeans relieve their pain this way. Here in the US, nearly 90 percent of the population pops a pill for pain relief, but the patches have been becoming increasingly popular as of...
Carob: The Chocolate Alternative with Zero Caffeine
Whether it’s chocolate bars, cookies, cake or chips, most people love, or at least like, chocolate. Unfortunately, most of the chocolate consumed today is the highly processed and nutritionally void milk chocolate variety. And while a piece here and there won’t kill you, for those who seemingly can’t get enough of all things chocolate, the excess sugar, fat and...
Chemicals Your Bug Man May be Spraying
While the sight of spiders and other insects in the home might make your skin crawl, many of the chemicals that are used to eliminate them are far riskier than the bugs themselves. Pest control companies generally rely upon chemical pesticides that are effective in getting rid of these critters, but they may cause harm to humans as well...
One Sneaky Smoothie and Juicing Trick You Need to Know
The staff at the Alternative Daily love to make healthy homemade juices and smoothies. We share recipes, crazy ingredients and tips all the time in an effort to find just the right combination of amazing fruits and veggies. Now that spring has arrived and you may want to spend more time outside, considering juices or smoothies is a great way...
