Sustainably Balanced

Home
Canada
Toronto, ON
Sustainably Balanced

Helping you beat your bloat by healing your gut and balancing your blood sugar levels.

04/13/2026

Your skin is not just surface level 🤍

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right — using better products, being more mindful of what you’re eating, trying to take care of yourself — and your skin still isn’t responding the way you expected, you’re not alone.

This is something I see often, and it’s exactly why I created this guide.

Your skin is a reflection of what’s happening internally. How your body is digesting and absorbing nutrients, how your blood sugar is being regulated, how your body is responding to stress, and how well your foundational habits are supporting you all play a role.

When those pieces aren’t in place, your skin will often be one of the first places it shows up.

This guide is here to help you start looking at your skin differently. Not as something to fix, but as something your body is communicating with you.

Inside, I walk through the foundations I focus on with my clients and where to start in a way that actually feels realistic and supportive.

You can access it when you sign up for my email list through the link in my bio ✨

03/24/2026

Most people assume their skincare routine is the issue when their skin isn’t improving, but in a lot of cases, that’s not where the problem starts.

Clear skin is influenced by what’s happening inside your body. Food sensitivities, blood sugar, digestion, and stress all play a role in how your skin looks and responds. This is why you can be eating well and still feel like nothing is changing.

Food sensitivities can trigger breakouts and inflammation, even when your diet looks supportive. Paying attention to patterns can help you identify what your body is reacting to.

Fat intake matters too. Dry or irritated skin can sometimes point back to not having the right balance of fats. It’s not just about adding more healthy fats, but understanding the balance between omega-3s and omega-6s, and where those fats are coming from. When that ratio is off, especially with a higher intake of processed omega-6 sources, it can contribute to inflammation. Supporting your body with a better balance of omega-3s and omega-6s from higher-quality sources plays a direct role in maintaining the skin barrier.

Movement plays a role. Regular exercise and sweating support circulation and elimination—just make sure you’re properly cleansing your skin after.

Stress is often the missing piece. It impacts inflammation, hormone signaling, and how your skin responds.

And what you’re putting on your skin still matters, especially ingredients. Fragrances, fillers, and pore-clogging ingredients can work against you.

You don’t need to do everything at once. Start by understanding what your skin is responding to.

02/24/2026

Stevia and monk fruit are two of the most common sweeteners I assess when clients are dealing with bloating, blood sugar swings, or low energy.

For most people, having stevia or monk fruit occasionally isn’t a problem at all. A drink here and there, or a smoothie that’s partially sweetened — likely fine.

The concern is accumulation.

Stevia and monk fruit are now in protein powders, greens powders, electrolytes, flavoured coffee drinks, sleep drinks, creamers, sauces, salad dressings, and even pasta sauces made to be “keto.” Before people realize it, they’re consuming them multiple times per day without intending to.

Even without sugar or calories, an intensely sweet taste can still signal the brain that sugar is coming in. The body begins preparing to release insulin to shuttle glucose into cells — even when no glucose actually arrives. For some people, this shows up as blood sugar swings, headaches, or energy crashes.

There’s also a gut component. Frequent intake can be irritating for some people and may contribute to bloating or digestive discomfort. Others notice skin changes or headaches. Not everyone reacts the same way — but patterns matter.

Before jumping to labs, supplements, or more restriction, look at everything you’re consuming and make a checklist. Sometimes the biggest lever is simply reducing how often something shows up.

Do a quick audit — you might be surprised how often it shows up.

12/29/2025

The December files🎄 — closing out an incredible Christmas season. Grateful for the moments, the memories, and the magic this time of year brings ☺️ Cheers to a fantastic 2026 !! ❤️🥂

12/19/2025

The holidays are all about giving back and sharing things you genuinely love — and gifting clear, healthy skin is always a win. This spray has been a staple in my routine, so their Holiday Feature Pack felt like the perfect giveaway 🎁

2 lucky winners will get a 500ml bottle (exclusively available at Walmart), a 2oz travel size, and a 4oz bottle of e11ement X, their strongest formula.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Make sure you are following and
2. Like this post and tag a friend who needs to see this (each tag = one entry)
3. Share this post to your stories and tag me for three extra entries

This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. No purchase necessary. Winners will be chosen on December 22 and notified via direct message on Instagram.

To keep the holiday spirit going, you can save 20% on your entire online order at e11ement.ca using my exclusive code “Balance” at checkout.

Good luck ✨

11/20/2025

If your food list keeps shrinking because everything makes you bloated, your gut doesn’t need fewer foods — it needs repair.

Every time you cut out another food without addressing the root cause, your microbiome diversity drops. And the less diverse your gut bacteria are, the more reactive you become — even to foods that once felt fine.

The goal isn’t to avoid triggers forever. It’s to retrain your gut so it can handle them again. That happens through:

• rebuilding stomach acid and bile flow
• strengthening gut lining integrity
• supporting digestion with minerals and fibre
• managing stress and supporting your nervous system
• slowly reintroducing variety when your gut is ready

Restriction might bring temporary relief, but long-term healing comes from rebuilding tolerance and diversity.

Share this with someone who feels stuck in the elimination cycle — and follow for more on rebuilding gut resilience without fear-based restriction.

11/11/2025

Clear skin goes deeper than what you use topically — it’s often a reflection of what’s happening internally.
Your gut, liver, hormones, and nutrition all influence how your skin functions, heals, and regenerates.

The goal isn’t to add more products — it’s to support your skin from both angles. Through nourishment and supplementation that work from within, and through external products that strengthen your barrier and stay free of pore-clogging ingredients.

Everything I use has a purpose — barrier-supportive, non-comedogenic, and chosen to maintain clarity without irritation. I focus on function over excess and stay consistent with what supports my body.

In the morning, I skip cleanser to avoid dryness and focus on hydration and protection through barrier-supportive products and SPF. At night, I prioritize gentle cleansing, treatment, and moisture replenishment.

It took time to learn what my skin actually needed. Once I simplified my products, removed pore-clogging ingredients, and supported my internal health, my skin became clearer, smoother, and more resilient.

Your skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs to make sense for you — supporting your body inside and out, so your skin can reflect the balance happening beneath the surface.

10/21/2025

You can take all the right supplements — but if your body isn’t ready to process and eliminate what’s being stirred up, you’ll likely feel worse before you feel better.

Your detox and drainage pathways (liver, gut, kidneys, lymph, skin) need to be supported first. Otherwise, you’re just moving waste around internally without actually getting it out.

Picture it like this: if your body is trying to take out the trash but only one exit route is open, things back up. That “backup” might look like breakouts, sugar cravings, fatigue, or irritability.

Foundational support matters.

Hydration, minerals, bowel regularity, liver support — before you layer in all the herbs, antimicrobials, or hormone-specific tools.

It’s not about doing more.

It’s about doing it in the right order.

Save this as a reminder to always start with your foundations! 🫶🏼

09/25/2025

Had to hop on this one 🤍 Do we have anything in common?

09/23/2025

From the CHFA in Toronto to manuka masks, adrenal cocktails, good eats, hikes, and cozy coffee shops — the ultimate wellness weekend with one of my favorites ✨️

09/02/2025

The summer files ✨

A little photo dump from the last stretch of summer — golden light, slow evenings, and soaking it all in. With just shy of three weeks left, I’m easing back into routines, shifting rhythms, and carrying a bit of that summer magic with me.

How are you feeling stepping into this new season?

Address

Toronto, ON

Website

https://www.sustainablybalanced.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sustainably Balanced posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Sustainably Balanced:

Featured

Pablo Munoz
3080 Yonge Street Suite 5034
Rockyshores Counselling