You may have heard that garlic keeps away vampires, which is as good a reason as any to keep some on hand. But what about the healing benefits of garlic? Have you heard that eating [...]

If you have recently suffered an injury, experienced a fever, or wanted to remove toxins from your body, you should learn more about hydrotherapy and its healing benefits. Hydrotherapy can benefit your body in many ways. At Balanced [...]

Relaxation is an essential part of life, although it is something we frequently overlook. Relaxation techniques alone are often thought of as just plain unimportant. Essentially, self-care is something we all too often neglect. Unfortunately, [...]

Nothing ruins the enjoyment of a delicious meal like heartburn or indigestion afterward. While eating some of your favorite foods might taste and feel great at the time, sometimes they can lead to heartburn or [...]

Modern medicine offers many ways to fight infections today, and the benefits are undeniable. However, with administration of prescription drugs comes negative consequences that can incur long-term effects, such as decreased beneficial flora and antibiotic-resistant [...]

When you hear the word sugar, you probably think of your favorite dessert. Maybe you are all about cookies or cakes. Or perhaps you are a candy bar or chocolate addict. Sugar is what makes [...]

What is meditation? Meditation is a set of techniques to encourage focused attention and a heightened state of awareness. There are many benefits of meditation: it helps develop concentration, emotional positivity, clarity, and a calm [...]

It’s that time of year again: the dreaded flu season. Every time it comes around, you worry you might be the next victim. While you might feel like you want to stay home and hide [...]

The word “Menopause” brings up different feelings in different people and cultures, but what is menopause? Menopause is something that all women go through. It is the time in life when a monthly cycle comes [...]