This article is another one of those “boy meets Peruvian hiking guide, Peruvian hiking guide introduces boy to magical purple corn tea, boy’s life is changed forever” stories. You know, one of those… I joke because this story is far from typical. It is a story of life transformation and the desire to share an …
My friend Moe is living in Australia to fulfill a lifelong dream and personal journey. Her mission is to learn, love, laugh, and really break out of her shell, have an adventure, forsake the straight and narrow and carve her own path. You can follow her compelling tales from down under here: Journey Uncharted. Although things are …
If you feel like crap most days, I’d guess your gut is the problem. The gut, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is part of our digestive system. Digestion is a critical component of good health. Without a properly functioning digestive system, we don’t get the energy and nutrients we need to live well and feel good most …
Do you want sculpted abs and firm thighs, but while enjoying this season’s finest holiday cookies, candy, and pie? Hahahahaha! You’re so cute… Let’s be real. It is impossible to indulge ’til your soul is content while maintaining your current physique. It is even more impossible to lose weight during the holiday season when you …
As the autumn season approaches, I grow nostalgic for apple picking, pumpkin patching, the scent of leaves and dry brush, and the scurrying of little creatures as they gather food and prepare their families for harsher times. Autumn is such a peaceful, yet playful, time of the year. Despite the hustle and bustle of back-to-school, football …
Ever wonder what it’s like to be vegetarian? I do. I know my body would feel great, my digestive system would work as it’s supposed to, and my energy levels would skyrocket. But I wonder how it would affect my daily decisions, my social life, and my relationships. In order to gain some insight on the …
We all know that we should eat healthy and avoid junk in order to feel good and make our bodies work well. So why do we still choose junk over what we know is important? In another article, Wine Is Healthy Right? It Has Those Intoxicants, I Mean Antioxidants, we describe health as a pendulum with …
Don’t you just love how we justify everything? I can’t wait for a new research study to report that people who ate one serving of Oreos and Reeses Peanutbutter Cups per day for 30 days experienced better sleep and more active sex lives than those who didn’t. A dream come true. (Please note this a facetious …
Gas, bloating, sharp abdominal pain – this is your body’s way of telling you that you’re doing something wrong. A little gas and bloating is normal; but when it causes severe discomfort and affects your day-to-day life, something has to change. Gas and bloating is the result of your gut bacteria making burpies and tooties …
Balanced Family Academy is a new concept that will make the lives of busy people much easier and much healthier. Owners Rebecca Handley, mother to one year-old Jack, and Sarah Fite, mother to two year-old Benny and four month-old Griffin, designed this concept with busy parents in mind. We want to provide a way for …
