At balance, our story is built on the belief that true wellness comes from being in balance. We understand the pressures of today’s world and are here to help you find a personal, balanced approach to your mind, body, and nutrition.
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Food for thought – why are we waging a war against ultra-processed foods for our brain health?
Balance gets behind the pseudoscience framing current online health trends, as we find out it's not as black and white as it seems.
Slowing down before winter: 12 ways to prepare for seasonal blues
As the days shorten and the nights become longer, we at balance are giving you a gentle reminder on how to prepare for that energy dip.
Aesthetics matter – here’s how to curate your way to contentedness
New research in the field of neuroaesthetics has revealed how we can lead a more mindful and conscious life. We translate the latest empirical research into six daily practices that you can implement into your everyday…
Why should you be dining out alone?
We can help tackle the loneliness epidemic by doing tasks alone. Sound ironic? Well, sitting in feelings of discomfort and making food a ritual cannot only better your mental health, but the entirety of Gen Z. Here’s why…
Are Labubus and Jellycats the answer to your stress problems?
Collecting plush toys like Labubus and Jellycats can boost mental health, build community, and offer comfort in a chaotic world.
How to look after your body post-crying session
Here are the mindful ways you can eat, sleep, exercise, and journal your body back to recovery after emotional releases.
Emotional hygiene – what is it and how can you tend to yours?
Cutting through all the confusing trends is a gentle reminder on how to treat ourselves with kindness, and keep up the little things that make us happy.
What is a ‘dumb phone’? And why is it cool to be offline now?
Ditch the smartphone and introduce a new era of mindfulness and wellbeing with retro, OG phones that force you to embrace a digital detox and enter an offline utopia.
The Weird, The Niche, and The Alt: Why the internet loves the unconventional wellness creators
As unrealistic modes of wellness rise, so does the realistic revolution of girls paving their own way through gothic meal prep, words of affirmation, and quick skincare regimes when you stumble in after the club.
It’s getting hot in here… Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with saunas?
Saunas have been dubbed the new cornerstone to a healthier and happier way of life, so we delve deep into the market of hip heat therapy to see why many believe it is the key to ultimate wellbeing.
Mozart, Video Games, and Bossa Nova: Is background music actually helpful?
So you need to distract your brain to complete a task? From self-professed vibe curators to the soundtrack of Inception, we want to help you find that one arrangement that makes the brain tick.
What’s the 369 manifestation method everyone is gatekeeping?
Balance talks all things manifesting, from its illustrious history in metaphysical practices, to its modern-day meaning through the pseudoscientific realms of TikTok and Nikola Tesla.
‘I almost forgot that this is the whole point’: The importance of Grounding, Biophilia, and just being
Stuck in a rut and can’t seem to find a moments peace? We have the perfect antidote to all the chaos… it’s free, easy, and costs little time to rejuvenate your wellbeing once and for all.
An all you need to know guide on healing sounds and frequencies
From ancient rituals to biomusicology, Balance explores the world of sound healing. Here, we have curated a pit-stop guide to the vast landscape of sounds and frequencies to better our wellbeing…
Abstract ASMR: Can you calm your nervous system through nostalgia, sonder, and chrysalism?
Balance explores the new side of the internet on a mission to usher in ultimate peace through nostalgia and other abstract emotions.
On Balance: Should I read my journal aloud?
Online communities of women sharing their most personal thoughts and feelings are thriving. We look into the creators and commenters behind the trend, and ask whether this is a helpful tactic for healing or another oversharing fad we will regret.
Gut-brain axis: Is your gut microbiome is affecting your mental health?
The internet is obsessed with gut health. And whilst swathes of research point to how the gut helps the body, we are looking at how it helps the mind.
You need a long break now more than ever… here’s why
The UK has a pervasive overwork culture, and Gen Z is feeling the burnout effect. So how do we truly achieve that work-life balance? Here, we get a therapist's opinion on what the new generation's ‘macro break’ technique can do for our wellbeing.
In defence of the ‘Sober Curious’ Gen Zers
TikTok is buzzing with Gen Zers who are opting out of drinking booze, and it would seem the options for the sober bunch are endless. Some indulge in homemade kombucha, others are matcha connoisseurs, and many share their tips on how to make the freshest virgin cocktails to share with friends.
Dopamine menus: The feel-good hormone going viral
From feasts to fasting, we weigh in on the new movement obsessed with the happy hormone. It was nearly a decade ago when dopamine last truly hit headlines. Dubbed the “Kim Kardashian of neurotransmitters,” it was said to give “instant appeal to listless reporting and editors an excuse to drop some booty on the science pages.”