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Back to Fitness Basics: Mastering the Pullup

Ahhhh, the elusive pull-up: A true hallmark of total body strength and fitness at any age. And talk about a back-to-basics approach to fitness. The pull up strengthens not just your back, but also your core, arms, and all the muscles of your shoulders. They require...

The Essential 5 Vitamins You Need To Take

Pencils, rulers, notebooks—don’t forget the vitamins. Back to school means back to basics about health & nutrition. Keeping it simple means you’ll stick with it for the long haul without getting overwhelmed. Vitamins and minerals are essential. Without...

The Magic of the Inca Trail…And Conquering It

by: Janine Jozwiak I am not an athlete. I never liked gym class. I had a bike but found it a chore to ride it. When I was 30 I was tired all the time. In college, however, I took a weight training class and really liked it. I wasn’t sure what to do with it as gyms...

The Perfect Supplements for Summer

At Nature’s Balance, we have the privilege of recommending supplements that actually work. This summer, Janine is venturing on a huge hike of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (read more about that here), and with Purium’s help, her body became more ready for...

How To Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

Originally published in Suburban WOMAN of the Northwest Suburbs® Magazine, Nov-Dec, 2016 By: Janine Jozwiak, Nature’s Balance Acupuncture & Wellness Center How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally The thyroid, a small gland in our neck located under the Adam’s...

Is Your Thyroid Working at its Best?

Is Your Thyroid Working At Its Best? The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is the key to ensuring every cell in the body is performing properly. If the body doesn’t produce sufficient thyroid hormone, the cells will not function well, and ultimately the organs...