iBalance

28/01/2025

Proud to be supporting women in healthy living as a licenced Champion with Menopause Experts Group. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

21/01/2025

You don’t need a gym membership or expensive gadgets to transform your health—simple, consistent habits can make a profound difference.

Start by cutting out sugar and ultra-processed foods. These foods drive inflammation, disrupt your metabolism, and harm your gut microbiome, which plays a critical role in everything from immunity to brain function. Eliminating them allows your body to heal and perform at its best.

Incorporate daily movement, like walking. This simple habit improves circulation, strengthens your cardiovascular system, supports healthy metabolism, and boosts your mood by regulating stress hormones.

Prioritize quality sleep. During sleep, your body repairs damage, clears out toxins in your brain, and balances your hormones. Without it, even the best diet or exercise routine can’t compensate.

Health doesn’t have to be complicated. Focus on these fundamental steps, stay consistent, and give your body what it needs to thrive. Simple changes create lasting results.

20/01/2025

A bone mineral density test detects whether you have osteoporosis.

19/01/2025

Great things never come from comfort zones |

18/01/2025

Increased cortisol levels results in high energy, followed by exhaustion.

12/10/2024

Get in touch if you like to find out more about how BioScan can help you.

From medical practitioners to patients, no one is entirely safe from stress.

15/09/2024

Bookings open for thermography screenings Thursday 26 Sept, The Good Health Shop Shelly Beach. Limited appointments available, so book now!

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In order to care for your body, you need to know it 🪞

The clinic will be in Shelly beach (for the last time til winter '25 🍂) on THURSDAY 26 SEPT

Early detection saves lives 🔮 non-invasive, safe, no skin contact, no trauma to breast tissue, no irradiation ☢️

Email Shannon@ibalance.co.za to book your space or ask your question 😊

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A health coach can get you there ☺️

12/09/2024

Early detection saves lives! Book your appointment now…

12/06/2024

"Diet is highly individual. You have to see what your body wants and what is healthy for it" - Frederick Lenz

Struggling with healthy choices and knowing where to start with the mass of information available? It’s not easy, especially in perimenopause when life adds an extra layer of complication.

Get in touch if you’d like help in making sense of it all and getting started on a healthier path.

Menopause Experts Group

08/06/2024

It’s as simple as that -menopause is something to be celebrated not hidden, it’s the natural next step to another phase of life one where we have so much more value to add! Menopause Experts Group

07/06/2024

As we head into the weekend, let's talk about the power of mindful eating. It's so easy to lose track of our healthy habits when Friday rolls around. After a week of hard work, it's tempting to want to indulge and take a break from our health-conscious choices. But here's a gentle reminder: moderation is key, and balance is everything.

Remember the 80:20 rule: Aim for 80% of your diet to consist of nourishing, whole foods—think fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Minimise processed foods, excessive sugars, and unhealthy carbs and prioritise protein!. This is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.

That leaves us with 20%—a little room to indulge, to savor that slice of cake or glass of wine. Taking breaks is important for our mental health and happiness, but it's all about making mindful choices even when we're treating ourselves.

So this weekend, let's approach our meals with intention. Let's savor each bite, listen to our bodies, and choose foods that truly nourish us—physically and mentally. Remember, it's not about perfection, but about making the best choices we can for our well-being. Here's to a weekend filled with delicious, mindful eating!


Menopause Experts Group

04/06/2024

Are you looking for a way to enhance your weight loss journey and reduce stress at the same time? Mindfulness might be the key! Here's how it could help you:

**Reduce Stress:** Mindfulness techniques like meditation and deep breathing help lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone that can contribute to weight gain.

**Mindful Eating:** By paying close attention to what you eat, you can make healthier choices, recognize hunger cues, and avoid overeating.

**Improve Emotional Regulation:** Mindfulness helps you become more aware of emotional eating triggers, allowing you to respond to emotions in healthier ways.

**Enhance Sleep Quality:** Better sleep through mindfulness practices can support weight loss by regulating hormones that control hunger and appetite.

Start with a few minutes a day and feel the difference!