Follow The Alternative Daily, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/the-alternative-daily Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:15:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8jUjSglfEuva7VFky8BpXO What can your feet tell you about the health of your cardiovascular system? Actually, quite a bit. Atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup, can occur throughout the body, not just near the heart. When it occurs in the arteries that lead to your feet, it may be an indicator of an […]]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:50:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8jUjSglfEuva7VFky8BpXO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_GaaJ-ESW-YS1Ly282xAAw Epsom salt, which is not really a salt at all but a mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate, gets its named from a saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England. Epsom salt has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, and also has many beauty, gardening and household […]]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_GaaJ-ESW-YS1Ly282xAAw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8QQNyXsFicC3KSkciKEY1s Your gut is one of the most important systems in your body. It connects your outer world with your inner world and processes all the food you eat in some way. It absorbs nutrients you need to fuel and repair your body. It is the center of your immune system. It manufactures neurotransmitters and other […]]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8QQNyXsFicC3KSkciKEY1s https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe94R8jbYOlhOFyOSYGFl6uu We need to breathe to live – it’s a simple and obvious fact of our existence. It stands to reason that since breathing is so crucially important, we should all be paying special attention to keeping our lungs in optimal condition. According to statistics compiled by the American Lung Association in 2011, 25.8 million Americans […]]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe94R8jbYOlhOFyOSYGFl6uu https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-0holg4HHnkQX50KYzL9tX When it comes to aging, one of the primary fears that many of us share is the fear of developing dementia. This deteriorative cognitive ailment can severely affect an individual’s quality of life, not to mention the quality of life of their loved ones. According to the CDC, about 1 in 9 people aged 65 […]]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-0holg4HHnkQX50KYzL9tX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_A5-CP05_VAQC0qH-r7xlT High blood pressure is often referred to as a “silent killer.” Unlike many other medical conditions, there are no warning signs or symptoms that indicate something is wrong. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, with over one billion individuals affected worldwide. Seventy-two million Americans are diagnosed, yet millions more […]]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_A5-CP05_VAQC0qH-r7xlT https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_xQNZYNtU2-clTP0vptTFR We all know it is healthy to eat more fruits and vegetables, but does it really matter if we prepare them from fresh produce, or cook them from a can? As it turns out, it does. While there are some benefits to canned foods – more in home-canned foods than their manufactured counterparts – there […]]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_xQNZYNtU2-clTP0vptTFR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8buQnKmCPL91RpWVnEcNkS Did you know that you go to battle each day against thousands of environmental pollutants that lurk not only in our air, our water and our soil, but also in the very products that we trust to keep our homes and bodies clean, moisturized and fresh? Toxic personal care products The Environmental Working Group (EWG) […]]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8buQnKmCPL91RpWVnEcNkS https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_9hNpyGfkCzLb9ICM-PHur High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is no joke. When blood pressure, the force of blood against artery walls, goes up, the heart has to work overtime to pump blood throughout the body. This can lead to dangerous health complications. While some blood pressure risk factors are unavoidable, such as genetics, there are habits […]]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_9hNpyGfkCzLb9ICM-PHur https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-x3ilakATTBe9WSSr4-0sP It seems timely that we begin this article with a couple of facts, things that are proven to be true. First, Coke is the most valuable brand in the history of mankind; “Coca-Cola” follows “hello” as the second most recognized word in the world. Second, Coke has an acidity level that is comparable to that […]]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-x3ilakATTBe9WSSr4-0sP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8hw56A4QOq8_nNuMIJyU22 “There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” ― Sylvia Plath Since time immemorial, bathing in water has been equated with good mental and physical health. In the third century, bathing establishments were all the rage. The ancient Greeks and Romans erected expensive […]]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8hw56A4QOq8_nNuMIJyU22 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe9iQVNOGgv5OUGT5aWO9DEx Cucumbers not only offer lots of nutrition for the body, they are known to be extremely beneficial to the skin. Cucumber flesh contains vitamin C and caffeic acid which are known to help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling in addition to preventing water retention. Cucumbers are also known to have nourishing, hydrating and astringent […]]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe9iQVNOGgv5OUGT5aWO9DEx https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_IpjEYBWDD2iuZukmJ4mr4 During your lifetime, your kidneys will work very hard to filter over one million gallons of water. Urine is about 95% water and 5% uric acid, the stuff that your body does not need – including minerals, enzymes and salts that are dangerous if they accumulate in your body. Urine can fluctuate in color and […]]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:50:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_IpjEYBWDD2iuZukmJ4mr4 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-hAvY7ih83wwO5yOwvVe_2 You don’t have to be serious”prepper” to value the art of planning ahead. Whether you are planning for an economic crash, a foreign invasion, a civil uprising or a really tough winter storm, planning is good. Part of planning involves thinking about how you are going to feed yourself and your family if food becomes […]]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-hAvY7ih83wwO5yOwvVe_2 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8teOjUJBewF7myhX6zo8SW You’ve probably been told that eating before bedtime is a no-no if you’re trying to lose weight. For years this myth has kept hungry dieters and those in fear of packing on the pounds, going to bed with a growling stomach. But in reality, the right nightly nibble won’t add inches to your waistline and […]]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8teOjUJBewF7myhX6zo8SW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8dEhx0N5XdFmZMehmtHS8- Foot problems can cause everything from a minor irritation to serious disability. A 2009 American Podiatric Medical Association survey  revealed that 8 out of 10 respondents reported experiencing some type of foot ailment over the past year. Fortunately there are natural ways to treat some of the common foot conditions that can develop without having […]]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8dEhx0N5XdFmZMehmtHS8- https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_yyFa_ukdWsBKeetMRuZbW While health officials are not calling this latest recall a public health threat they did say, “mold can act as an opportunistic pathogen for those with compromised immune systems.” Chobani is back in the news again – this time, 117 people have reported being sick after eating their Greek yogurt. The main complaints were stomach […]]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe_yyFa_ukdWsBKeetMRuZbW https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-X6EwfYV6E9u9WSSr4-0sP The liver is like the best maid you have ever had, when it is functioning at top speed. It cleans up all the toxins that we put into it, leaving no trace behind. The liver keeps all of our internal systems running smoothly. However, our modern diet, pollutants and our increasing use of personal care […]]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe-X6EwfYV6E9u9WSSr4-0sP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe9aILfKlVzGTYvmyuk5fxzE Ladies, vaginal health matters. Paying attention to your vagina is as vital as brushing your teeth or making sure you drink enough water. Unfortunately, many people are too shy or embarrassed to talk about their vaginas – even to their medical practitioner.  A good rule of thumb is that it’s better to ask and be […]]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe9aILfKlVzGTYvmyuk5fxzE https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8Fu6pYWQ8PHgpx5_w21kha No one wants to come down with a yucky sickness, and we all know that colds, the flu, and painful strep throat are all contagious. Most of us try to do all we can to protect ourselves from these germs, such as backing away when someone coughs or sneezes for fear that their germs will […]]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:50:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/KTVWu2IShe8Fu6pYWQ8PHgpx5_w21kha