Flower Power: Reducing Hypertension Naturally
This tropical beauty is more than just an infusion of color in the landscape. Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) plants are prized for their elegance and good looks but have qualities that go far beyond aesthetics. Recent research shows that hibiscus tea can effectively lower blood pressure as well as conventional drugs. This is good news for those who are tired...
Study: Berries Reduce Risk of Brain Disease
Berries are once again in the spotlight for their health-promoting properties. You probably already know that these sweet and colorful fruits are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components that reduce the risk of number of chronic diseases. The positive influence that berries have on health is well documented. Now, a study from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at...
Could Garlic Replace Antibiotics as a Major Bacteria Fighter?
A recent study performed at Washington University shows that garlic is 100 times more effective than two top antibiotics in fighting Campylobacter, the bacteria responsible for much of the world’s intestinal illnesses. This discovery follows two previous studies by the same team of scientists, published last year, in which compounds found in garlic were shown to kill common food-borne...
Smoothies vs Juicing: Is One Better Than the Other?
We are avid juicers here at The Alternative Daily, and we are blend-heads as well. Both are promised to be the answer to optimal health by many. Although both smoothies and juices offer nutritional benefits, is one really better than the other? Here is a look of some of the advantages of each. Benefits of Juicing With few Americans getting the...
How Meditation Can Accelerate Fat Loss
A recent study by American and Italian neuroscientists sheds new light on why it may be so difficult to lose weight. Research results show that complex processes in the brain’s hypothalamus instruct you to eat enough to maintain your current weight, regardless of whether it is healthy or not. Once a heavier weight is the norm, your brain resets,...
Top 4 Reasons Why Krill Oil is Better Than Fish Oil
We hear all the time how good fish oil, and the omega-3's it contains, is for our health. While there is no denying that fish oil is of nutritional benefit, there is something that may be even better. Krill are tiny crustaceans that resemble shrimp. They are found mainly in the chilly waters of the Antarctic and Arctic oceans...
Top 5 Natural Mosquito Repellents to Try as the Weather Warms
As the weather warms, it’s hard to think about anything but getting out in the sunshine and enjoying a picnic, or perhaps heading out on a camping trip. Unfortunately, those pesky flying bugs known as mosquitoes can take all the fun out of spending time outdoors. On top of that, for such a small creature, they’re rather frightening with...
2 Recipes for 100% Real Soda Alternative: Yes, they taste great!
Even in some of the healthiest homes, there are those who just like to drink soda. Commercial soda, as many people know, is comprised of about 90% water and high fructose corn syrup, stabilizers, preservatives and chemically-produced flavors. Not to mention that the waste created by plastic bottles and cans places an additional burden on our already-overrun landfills. But.......
Our Circadian Rhythms Train Us to Eat Like Sumo Wrestlers
Do you find your mind overcome with an intense desire for salty sweet, starchy or downright strange foods in the middle of the night? You are not alone. A recent study published in the journal Obesity shows that natural circadian rhythms signal your body to crave these types of foods in the evening. This hard-wired behavior is in part...
3 Reasons You Should Ditch the Grains In Your Diet
Prior to the Agricultural Revolution, humans did not consume grain on a regular basis. Interestingly enough, research shows that human brain function was at its peak just prior to the onset of the revolution. A steady decline in human strength has been observed since this time. Today's wheat is nothing like what it once was - it is a hybrid...
