The Whole Truth about Whole Wheat

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 20, 2007
No doubt you’ve heard that whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Whole wheat, oats, brown rice and other whole grains give you more fiber, more… Read Full Article

SpongeJob GermPants

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 14, 2007
According to the Center for Disease Control, what you think are flu symptoms may actually be a mild case of food poisoning. Washing your hands, following safe handling instructions… Read Full Article

Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 12, 2007
Not all stress is bad, but it does need to be managed. Too much stress can lead to anxiety and depression. If you find yourself stressed out during the… Read Full Article

Fresh Food Bytes

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 09, 2007
Your good health depends on good nutrition. While filling your grocery cart with processed snack foods or making regular stops for fast food may seem like an economical time… Read Full Article

Fresh Air & Sunshine

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 08, 2007
Fresh air and sunshine—those two prescriptions for healthy living abound in the advice of grandmothers, pediatricians and, these days, psychologists. Indeed, fresh air and sunshine do have a real,… Read Full Article

Chocolate Health

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 07, 2007
Chocolate: Food for Today’s Goddesses?

In past times, chocolate was referred to as the “food of the gods” and a “cure for humanity.” The ancient Olmec, Mayan and Aztec… Read Full Article

Totally Tai Chi

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 06, 2007
Are you looking for a workout that doesn’t jar your knees, stretch you into a pretzel shape or make you hot and sweaty? Tai chi could be your cup… Read Full Article

Quit Smoking: A Holistic Approach

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 05, 2007
Want to quit smoking? Take a holistic approach. More than an unhealthy habit, smoking is a physical addiction, social ritual and psychological crutch. By recognizing how smoking impacts these… Read Full Article

Attack of the Killer Backpack

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on February 01, 2007
Backpacks are all the rage these days. People of all ages appreciate the hands-free convenience of stowing their loads behind them. However, the backpack trend has caused an alarming… Read Full Article

Aromatherapy 101

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on January 31, 2007
Though used by the ancient Egyptians, aromatherapy did not come into widespread use in the West till the early 1900s. This alternative health adjunct taps into the healing power… Read Full Article