Levels of Sugar Considered Safe by USDA Kill Mice
So, by now you probably have a good idea where The Alternative Daily stands when it comes to excess sugar intake. We have published countless articles based on well-documented research citing the dangers of sugar and sugar-laden foods and beverages. Finally, we see a study that has been released that clearly indicates there are NO safe levels of sugar. Just...
Lessons Learned from Miley: 5 Ways You Can Keep Your Butt Looking Good
Guests at the VMA's got an up close and personal look at what happens when we pay little attention to our backsides. Miley Cyrus scared more than a few fans with her not so humble performance the other night, along with her not so toned backside. Whether you approved of the performance or not - we can all learn...
Natural Itchy Head Remedies
Do you struggle with an itchy and dry scalp? While it is normal for the skin on your scalp to die and fall off, some people experience excessive dryness and irritation. This embarrassing itching and powdery flakes is a very irritating condition. While there are many over-the-counter and prescription medications, usually in shampoo form for excessive dandruff, some of these...
The Healing Powers of Black Seed Extract Documented in Over 450 Studies
"There is within the black seed a cure for every disease except death" For thousands of years, the traditional black seed has been used by people living in the Middle East and parts of Asia and Africa to promote health and well being. Known by the name "Blessed Seed," this herb has been an important element of many Ancient civilizations and...
Practical Ways to Use an Aromatic Mediterranean Herb
Sage, an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe and Asia Minor, has been used for thousands of years medicinally. Egyptian women would drink sage tea for fertility, and Hippocrates himself prescribed it for healing. The Ancient Chinese valued the herb so much that they were willing to trade four times the weight of their tea for sage....
Want to Reduce Wrinkles? Look to Botanical Extracts, Not Topical Creams
The ads seem so convincing, don't they? Just put this cream or that cream on your face one time a day and BINGO, the wrinkles will disappear. This is hard to believe, really, but many women, distraught at the skin changes that often accompany aging, are often desperate to make the lines go away. There is no clinical evidence of...
8 Delicious Herbs You Can Grow Inside
Do you love to linger in the fresh herb section of your local whole foods stores or enjoy using herbs in your kitchen? You don't have to pay the high price of organic herbs but can grow your own quite nicely inside your home as long as you have a nice sunny window. Here are 8 common herbs that you...
Scorpion Poison Used in GMO Cabbage
There are places in this country, where secret potions are being mixed together to create some of the most scientifically advanced food formulas on the planet. But, is this what we need? Is it necessary to create food that is so modified it no longer even resembles real food at the molecular level? What implications does this have on...
5 Great Breakfast Smoothies for the Whole Family
You probably struggle most mornings just trying to figure out what to make for breakfast that’s quick, healthy, and that the whole family will enjoy. The ideal solution is a smoothie! Even picky kids tend to love smoothies, and it’s easy to sneak in a few greens by disguising the taste with fruit. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic ingredients to...
$290 Million in Consumer Taxes Used to Subsidize the Junk Food Industry
If what we know is true and facts are facts, why are our tax dollars subsidizing an industry and products that we know are contributing to life threatening illnesses and a decrease in the longevity of the American people? Facts You Must Know Fact: Over 13 million youth are obese and childhood obesity has quadrupled in the last 40...
