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This article is one of many informative pieces on wellness that you can find on Balanced Care’s website. Balanced Care is a naturopathic clinic with
I think of our skin as an external reflection of what is happening internally. As naturopaths, our goal is to find the root cause of
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Written by: Julia Liebich, ND, DC There is a great deal of uncertainty in the world currently and it is affecting each of us differently.
I hope you had a healthy and happy holiday! We had a lot of sickness go through our family, but I am grateful to be
We all know that feeling. Maybe you ate something that didn’t agree with you or just too much. Perhaps you have a sensitive stomach. If
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Fighting through depression can be an extremely trying challenge. You may struggle through day-to-day tasks, find getting out of bed difficult, or even experience physical
If you are a female from age 13 to 55, there’s a good chance you may have experienced PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) at some point in
When you’re ready for natural pain relief When you think about all the conditions and injuries out there, causing pain on the daily, you may
How are you feeling lately? Are you always tired? Do your nails chip and split all year round? Maybe you are feeling a little weak
The pace of development and production of chemically synthesized drugs has transformed health care in the U.S. and many other parts of the world. However,
When it comes to our health, we often focus on diet, nutrition, and exercise. Whether trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy lifestyle, or feel
In tour current age of sugary drinks and frappuccinos, it is important that we search for and consume more healthy and tasty alternative beverages. When
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As spring arrives, and warmer weather is on the horizon, it just seems natural that it’s also smoothie season. Smoothies are a delicious treat but
Do you start each morning with a cup of coffee? Do you consider yourself dead to the world until you get your first sip? Throughout
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
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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.
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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
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If you like to eat healthily and have a lot of variety in your diet, you are probably familiar with kale and all of the
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Meet the new providers at our Edina location! I am beyond excited to welcome Dr. Brenda and Molly to our Edina wellness center. They are
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