inflammation – InBalanse

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

Posted on November 18, 2020 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...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

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

5 Natural (and Easy!) Ways to Help Clean the Air In Your Home

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Did you know that the air inside our homes is two to five times more toxic than the air outside? I know, I was shocked, too! That stat was a little startling to me - particularly given the time of year and that we won't be opening any windows for...Read More

The Importance of Vitamin D (and P.S… You Probably Don’t Have Enough!)

Posted on November 21, 2019November 22, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Vitamin D is an amazing thing. It's one of the most important nutrients for the body, affecting every single cell we have! Most of us know that it's main job is to work with vitamin K to facilitate calcium absorption and strengthen bone, but vitamin D is not just for...Read More

The Best Oils/Fats for Cooking & The Ones You Need to Toss

Posted on November 13, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

Today we're talking about oils - which oils/fats are safe for cooking and which ones you want to avoid using (when cooking or otherwise). Not all oils are created equally, especially when it comes to what is safe for your body. As with so many other things we consume, over...Read More

Boost Your Immune System with Essential Oils

Posted on November 9, 2019November 8, 2019 by suzanne@inbalanse.com

I posted the other day about natural ways to boost your immune system, but I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about how to boost your immune system with essential oils. So as a bonus post this week, I'm going to tell you about the essential oils we use...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