6 Things That Will Ruin Your Salad
Salads are often considered one of the healthiest food choices one can make, but unfortunately there are many ways to take what could be a good thing and transform it from healthy to harmful. By adding extras onto to nutritious greens, a salad can be as damaging as just eating fries. Adding Croutons Extra toppings like croutons add extra calories while...
Bayer and Syngenta File Lawsuits to Overturn European Ban on Pesticides
In response to the European Union's ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides linked to the deaths of millions of bees, chemical corporations Bayer CropScience and Syngenta have filed lawsuits to get the pesticides back into circulation. Last May, the EU placed a two-year ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides: clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. The ban is to take effect on December 1...
5 Tips for Reducing Anxiety During the Holidays
The holiday season often brings higher levels of anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Too many of us become incredibly stressed out during this time of year, leading to high levels of anxiety. By following these tips, you can help reduce the anxiety in your life and maximize the odds of experiencing a truly enjoyable, low-anxiety holiday...
Help Others and Help Yourself
The holiday season can be overwhelming for many people because the focus is frequently centered on giving material items. As we become so fixated on giving that perfect gift, we often forget the true meaning of the holidays. The holidays can be much more enjoyable and less stressful just by helping others instead of focusing on the material part of...
How to Stay Healthy When You Fly
Traveling can be rewarding, but it also brings plenty of stress and sometimes illness or other health problems. Staying healthy when you fly can help ensure that you enjoy your travels and can often be best accomplished by doing a little planning ahead. Follow these tips to increase the chances of avoiding illness that can occur due to airline travel. Stay...
Functional Medicine: A Philosophy of Synthesis
Conventional Western medicine definitely has its uses, however, it often falls short when it comes to addressing overall health. Functional Medicine combines techniques from both conventional and alternative traditions to boost overall wellness, focusing on individuals and their needs, as opposed to targeting a single 'disease.' The term 'Functional Medicine' was coined in 1990 by Jeffrey Bland, who along with...
China Says No to GMO Corn
China has recently rejected a large shipment of corn imported from the United States, due to the discovery of contamination by a strain of unapproved GMO corn. The offender, Syngenta AG's Agrisure Viptera corn, also known as MIR 162, has not received approval from the Chinese government in Beijing. This strain is specifically engineered for resistance against certain insects, and...
Can Being More Spiritual Improve Your Health?
In the past, spiritual practices have been set aside by doctors when they are talking to patients about their health concerns. However, increasing amounts of research are beginning to reveal just how valuable prayer and spiritual practices, including meditation, really are. In fact, over 65% of medical schools now offer courses on spirituality and health. While spirituality may not erase...
After Soda – The Worst 4 Drinks for Your Health
We all know soda is just plain bad. However, there are a number of other health-offending beverages that Americans crave, often hiding under the guise of health. To produce them, manufacturers often take a drink that is healthy in its natural form, such as juice or coffee, and add a whirlwind of processing and refined sugar. Here is our guide...
Thank You
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer As those of us in America celebrate Thanksgiving today we are reminded of all of you who make The Alternative Daily what it is. Without your dedicated readership, comments and interaction, our...
