5 Ways to Eat Chia Seeds
Chia seeds were once staple foods, much like corn and beans in the diets of both Aztecs and Mayans. Chia actually comes from the Mayan word for 'strength,' which should tell you something about these "superseeds". They may be small, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch. Chia seeds were consumed thousands of years ago by people who understood their...
4 Easy Ways You Can Protect Our Wild Places
In 1964, the Wilderness Act was passed. Today around 100 million acres of wilderness are protected. Although this may seem like a lot of land, it is actually very small considering the amount of wilderness America had before we installed roads, built buildings and developed it. With little true wilderness left, it is up to us to keep it...
What is Wrong with Baby Powder?
Not only does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend against using baby powders, but now many pediatricians are also making the same suggestion. The main issue with baby powder is talc. Most manufacturers of baby powder have removed the talc, which is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, however, baby powders may still contain trace particles of talc,...
Breathe Life Back into Your Tired Hands and Feet With Natural Treatments
Soothing Hand Scrubs Whether you dig in the dirt all day or work at an office, there is nothing more soothing than a refreshing hand scrub. Hand scrubs are a relaxing way to clean, exfoliate and moisturize at the same time. Try one of these natural and easy-to-make scrubs.Sugar Hand Scrub Ingredients: 1 cup of organic sugar 1 cup of coconut sugar 1 1/2...
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...
