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Episode 5: Sugar – Is It Really THAT Bad?

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Welcome to Episode 5! (I feel like we should have some kind of "milestone" celebration or something for this one - we made it to five! BAM!)As the title suggests, in this episode we're talking all about sugar. I often get asked the question, "Is it really that bad?" and...Read More

Episode 3: Fats are Where it’s At, Part 1 – All About Essential Fatty Acids

Posted on March 23, 2021April 13, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

We're taking on fats today!It's a bit of a broad topic, so we decided to break it down into two episodes. This one discusses all the things about the essential fatty acids (EFAs).We talk about the outdated idea of the low fat or fat-free diet and why it's not a...Read More

Episode 2: Everything You Need to Know About Constipation and Keeping Those Bowels in Motion!

Posted on March 16, 2021March 23, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

https://twonutritiongalsandamic.podbean.com/mf/play/wt6y8k/1615827238975.mp3In this episode, we discuss the clinical definition of constipation, our opinion of that definition, and how infrequent bowel movements can affect health. We also discuss possible causes of constipation and ways in which to help get things moving.A bowel movement is a major way in which we're able to...Read More

What’s the Deal With Collagen?

Posted on March 3, 2021April 11, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about collagen, so I thought I'd jot down a few little tidbits about it here on the blog, in case there might be more folks interested in learning about this handy little nutrient. Collagen has become a hot commodity in the wellness world...Read More

Let’s Talk #2! Why BMs Should be a Daily Thing and How to Make it Happen

Posted on November 18, 2020March 15, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Hello there!I'm finally getting back to writing and I can't believe we are into November already! Our house was a flutter of activity over the past few months - kids coming, going, coming back again....even though we live in a relatively COVID-safe part of North America, it continues to affect...Read More

Friday Favourites: Gut Healing Sproos Hydrolyzed Collagen

Posted on August 7, 2020August 28, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! We've been at our lake house all week and we couldn't have asked for better weather...sun, heat, and the water - a perfect combination for relaxing and recharging! For this week's Friday Favourite, I want to talk about collagen. Collagen is...Read More

Fewer Meds and Over 50 Fewer Pounds! An Interview with a Client on an Incredible Wellness Journey

Posted on June 26, 2020June 27, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

I had the pleasure of having a face time chat with one of my favourite clients the other day. (Actually, all my clients are my favourite - I love working with them all!) This particular client is especially exciting to talk to and about because she's come such a long...Read More

Fight Inflammation Naturally With Omega 3!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

One of my favourite books I've read since starting this holistic nutrition journey is The Inflammation Syndrome, by Jack Challem (I highly recommend it!). It put many things in perspective for me regarding the significant impact inflammation has on my disease...on all disease, for that matter. A key point the book...Read More

Chronic Worrywart? Why It’s Harmful & 6 Effective Tricks to Ease the Worries

Posted on September 11, 2019August 12, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Are you a worrywart? I am most definitely one. I spend a lot of time worrying. Like, a lot. Besides my kids and family, I worry about such things as people who get caught in the rain, or someone who misses the bus...crazy, huh? I'm not sure why I'm such...Read More

The Importance of Digestion & 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck

Posted on September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

I never gave much thought to the importance of digestion. I ate things I enjoyed and stayed away from things that bothered my stomach. Thanks to high school biology, I know roughly what happens to food as it passes through the digestive system and eventually makes its way out of...Read More