3 Things You Should Never do When You Pump Gas
How many times a month do you visit a gas station? On average, most Americans fill up their gas tank once a week and many more do so at least twice a month. Filling up our gas is kind of like a habit, we pull in, unlatch our tanks, swipe our credit card, select our gas, lift the handle...
How Stress Destroys Your Gut
The old-fashioned diagnostic generality “nervous stomach” may be more accurate than once thought. When we become stressed, our digestive system often ceases to work properly. Stress may even lead to the worsening of digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). HuffPost Live recently interviewed gastroenterologist Roshini Raj on the connection between stress and digestive imbalance. Dr. Raj reaffirmed that stress...
Does Whistling While You Work Really Work?
To many people, the sound of someone whistling is extremely annoying. In fact, in the town of Portland, Maine, a man was charged with disorderly conduct and even put in jail for whistling too loud around town. The city ultimately reached an agreement with the man, saying he could whistle as long as he keeps moving. Apparently his whistling...
How to Relieve Headaches Using Trigger Points
Millions of people suffer from headaches every day. Whether it’s a mere dull ache or a full-blown migraine, headaches can be a real pain in the neck…or head! And while your first thought may be to reach for a pill or prescription, you can actually find relief naturally using nothing more than your own two hands. Trigger points are essentially...
5 Reasons Cold Weather is Healthy
While many people dread the coming of winter and its cold weather, along with the shorter, dark days and fewer fresh fruits and vegetables to be had, those frigid temperatures can actually bring a number of health benefits. Instead of focusing on all of the negative aspects, it may be time to look at the silver lining. Burning More Fat...
Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Death from Heart Disease
A new study performed by the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has associated certain symptoms of insomnia with a significantly higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. This study was rather large in scale, following 23,000 men with self-reported insomnia over a six-year time period. The researchers documented deaths and causes of death during this time, and compared them...
Have a Safe and Healthy Christmas and Holiday Season
As many of you gather today with family and friends, the staff at The Alternative Daily wants to wish you and yours peace and happiness. We are grateful for all of our readers who have made our site possible. Thank you, and best wishes for a safe and healthy Christmas and Holiday season. -The Alternative Daily
How to Use Pinterest for Healthy Motivation
Pinterest, an online space for collecting and categorizing interests, can be a great tool to help you create and keep healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle goals. Adding and sharing your pins can also help keep you motivated to stay on track. Women's Health magazine recently featured tips by registered dietician Mitzi Dulan, author of The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin...
Saving the Patriot Garden
With the abundance of negative news in and about the United States nowadays, it is refreshing to hear about individuals who encompass the true American spirit of standing up for what they believe in and refusing to bow to unjust ordinances. Jason and Jennifer Helvenston set an encouraging example for all Americans when they refused to get rid of...
Gluten-Free Flours Uncovered
For those making the switch to a gluten-free lifestyle, saying goodbye to bread, baked goods and pastas may be one of the hardest steps. But just because you’re choosing to either eliminate or cut back on wheat doesn’t mean you have to kiss your favorite meals and snacks goodbye. Check out some of these gluten-free flours and how to...
