It’s been 40 months since I accidentally found out about the Paleo diet. That day, I committed to an ancestral way of eating and never looked back. I’m not saying I’ve never cheated. A number of pieces of cake have crossed my lips since that day. But the vast majority of my diet has been […]
Picture yourself five, ten, twenty years from now. Will you be vibrant, strong and aging gracefully? Or will you be degrading fast and looking older than you are? It’s important to realize that the choice is in your hands. Since getting older is a slow, gradual process that is happening by the minute, it’s those […]
When was the last time you sliced into a homegrown heirloom tomato or chopped a fresh, locally-grown cucumber up for a salad? That vibrant taste, the scent that just smells like summer — there’s nothing quite like local food, and now science is backing up such claims. It turns out that our attitude about local, […]
Being super healthy is a combination of taking care of the body and the mind. It takes dedication and loving yourself to reach great health and happiness. But it is well worth the effort. We’ve looked at the lives of some super-healthy people and listed all the things they seem to have in common. Here […]
There is a huge market for cosmetics to help clear the skin. It’s a billion-dollar industry which yields moderate success. For many years, it has been accepted that teenagers have to suffer through these years of acne and there is nothing that can be done about it. Some studies have even suggested that acne is […]
Magnesium is a crucial mineral we need to regulate our heartbeat, digestion, mood, stabilize our blood sugar, and care for our bones. It’s also one of the quickest minerals to be depleted in the body during times of stress, which means it’s important that we consistently eat enough sources of magnesium. While you can take […]
From apples, oranges and pumpkins to carrots, nuts and coffee, nearly a third of the United States’ food supply depends on the honeybee to grow. Bee die-off isn’t some trendy, eco-friendly cause taken up by a few bloggers and advocacy groups. It’s a real problem, and it’s one for which we are at fault. So […]
If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to fret, you can build a healthy and fit you at any age, especially over 40, by […]
Let’s face it, poop is not a subject for a light dinner conversation or when meeting friends at the coffee shop. If you do bring it up, you’ll likely earn a resounding, “Ewww!” It’s no surprise that poop is one of the most misunderstood subjects of human digestion. So, let’s chat about the transit time […]
We talk a lot about coconut oil here at The Alternative Daily. It’s one of the best forms of good fat, and has so many other awesome health-promoting properties. But did you know that there are many other foods that come from the humble coconut? This simple tropical fruit offers up a truly incredible number […]
