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Episode 9: Our Favourite Ways To Manage that Energy-Sucking Stress!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

We're finishing up our energy series talking all about STRESS! Stress is one of the top reasons for lack of energy. It's draining for everyone. We all have it, but oh-so-many of us do not deal with it well...and it shows - 75-90% of all doctor visits are because of...Read More

Friday Favourites: My Favourite Probiotic, The Cultured Coconut

Posted on July 31, 2020August 28, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Happy Friday, Folks! Can you believe it's Friday again, already?! While I'm not a fan of how fast time goes by, I do love that it gives me a chance to swoon about another of my favourite products! This week's spotlight is on... The Cultured Coconut (we'll call it TCC for...Read More

5 Easy Ways to Help Manage Stress during Social Distancing (and Beyond!)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

We seem to have turned a corner with regards to weather here in Nova Scotia and I am so thankful for it! My mood of late has most definitely been affected by the weather, so I'm super happy to see so much warmth in the forecast for this week! There's...Read More

Need Help Relaxing? Five Herbal Teas That Can Do The Trick!

Posted on April 1, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

We're all in a bit of a state of "high alert" these days. Given the current situation all over the world, it's completely understandable that we're feeling more anxious and likely finding it difficult to relax. I find myself waking every morning and thinking "was that a dream?" and then...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

Forest Bathing: What It Is & Why You Should Be Doing It

Posted on August 30, 2019September 4, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Are you a parent of teenagers or young adults? Do you find yourself worrying about them All. The. Time.?? Or maybe you're just stressed in general? If yes, then this is the post for you! I'm going to tell you about an incredibly effective practice that will help alleviate that...Read More

Magnesium: Why It Should Be Your Favourite Mineral & How to Up Your Intake

Posted on August 21, 2019August 24, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Do you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, anxiety, bloating, and/or constipation? I'm shouting out to all of my perimenopausal peeps...and my menopausal peeps...and anyone suffering with PMS. So, I guess this one is for pretty much any woman! If you're struggling with any of these symptoms, magnesium should become your...Read More

Do You Sleep Like a Baby? (With a Recipe to Help Make it Happen)

Posted on July 24, 2019May 30, 2020 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Do you ever wish you could sleep like a baby? Not as often, or as long, but to be able to fall into that awesome kind of sleep where it's easy to get there and nothing disturbs you until you've had enough? We all love our sleep...to climb into our...Read More

Slow and Steady Wins the Race…There are No Quick Fixes with Wellness

Posted on July 11, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

I went to have coffee with my dad today and we got on the topic of how much of an instant gratification society we are. As our conversation went on, I realized it was something worth writing about here. The discussion started when he reached for his remote to turn...Read More