There is no doubt that we are living through uncertain times. Rising living costs, world events and the constant stream of information can leave many of us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and wondering what the future holds. Over the past 30 years, I've...
Balanced Essentials will celebrate 30 years of business. It's hard to believe that next year in October we'll be celebrating 30 years since Balanced Essentials was officially registered as an Australian business. Yet the real beginning was in May 1996...
This is actually a very interesting comparison because castor oil has a completely different fatty acid profile from Sweet Almond, Macadamia and Wheatgerm oils. That difference explains why castor oil feels thick and sticky, whereas our Balanced...
Did You Know? Benefits of BE SPORT. Our bodies do a lot for us every single day… and eventually, we feel it. Tight shoulders, aching backs, sore muscles, heavy legs. Stiffness that makes even simple movement uncomfortable. Whether it comes from work...
The Benefits of Foot Massage. Foot massage has been used for centuries as a way to support relaxation, wellbeing, and overall body balance. Reflexology is based on the principle that specific points on the feet and hands correspond with different areas of...
A wonderfully cleansing combination which includes BE Lite for Cellulite and our NEW formulation BE Lite Firming & Toning Lotion. BE Lite for Cellulite encourages the body to speed up its process of elimination with its detoxifying and diuretic...
Essential oils that are used in aromatherapy are best known for their aroma or smell but they also have many other health benefits. When you breathe in essential oils it help with your mood and anxiety levels. Have you noticed the difference it makes...
"The sun works through a number of receptors in the brain to affect our mental status and alertness," says Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. Moderate sunlight exposure helps improve your mood and focus by...
Many people ask me how quickly should they apply be relieved or be sport if they injure themselves. Most of us lead very busy lives and we tend to try and catch-up on weekends or after work on things such as gardening/house repairs or physical...
Past years have seen the study of essential oils and aromatherapy using historical anecdotal evidence and the known chemical breakdown of its individual components. Information on the action of essential oils and aromatherapy at present relies on trials...
Arthritis is characterised by pain and inflammation ranging anywhere from a dull, sharp, burning sensation or a pressure that as one sufferer described it as: “an insidious form of pain that only another arthritis sufferer can truly understand”. But...
The largest, most comprehensive study ever done comparing the effectiveness of hand hygiene products shows that nothing works better in getting rid of disease-causing viruses than simply washing one’s hands with good old-fashioned soap and water. Among...