Winter time is the worst. But sometimes that time of the month can be too. If you find yourself stuck indoors with the chill of winter brewing outside and a heating pad on your abdomen, it’s time to switch up your cramp relief routine and get rid of those harmful over the counter products. It’s time to talk all natural cramp remedies that actually work! And at Balance Blends, we have just the supplement for you. Just combine your favorite homemade tea recipe with our herbal supplement mixture to get your body back on track. Check below to see our favorite, easy to make tea recipe, complete with natural healing ingredients like cinnamon and ginger. Ginger Cinnamon Tea ½ teaspoon...
The change of seasons means that now more than ever, your skin and health are at it's most vulnerable. If you're looking for all-natural solutions to help switch up your routine and get your body ready for the harsh reality that winter brings, try giving Balance Blends a try! I recently sat down with Alandra Michelle of Le Petite Noir to discuss the importance of holistic health and finding ways to create the perfect routine that was just right for her.
Read all about her experience, here.
October 10th is Health and Sports Day in Japan and is held annually to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Combat your desire to stay immobile as the weather cools and take advantage of some natural remedies, like Reishi, to help strengthen your immune system.
Anxiety is part of our human nature but sometimes we just need to center ourselves and chill out before we do harm to our bodies and minds. We advocate using natural ingredients that pack a punch but are safe for our bodies. When it comes to anxiety, you need to learn about a bright, sickle-shaped plant that helps balance the body during times of stress called Chai Hu. Chai Hu is the Chinese name for Bupleurum. Think of Bupleurum, a detoxifying herb, as the peacekeeper that brings opposing forces back to a neutral state. In Chinese tradition, it is believed that living life with opposing forces can disturb the flow of Qi (pronounced chē, aka energy) to the organ meridian systems...
If you've been fighting acne for some time, you know that your lifestyle — from what you eat and how much you sleep to how often you clean your cell phone — can affect your skin. But did you know that WHEN you eat also makes a difference? Skipping meals is a common mistake made by adults with acne-prone skin, especially women. In fact, it's become somewhat of an epidemic in Western culture, particularly with busy individuals. Even if you generally have normal glucose levels, skipping meals can cause low blood sugars and make you suddenly very hungry. When you're really hungry, you'll eat almost anything — and often over-eat, causing blood sugars to spike. Constantly repeating this yoyo...
