How Your Evening Routine Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep (and What to Fix)

You crawl into bed exhausted, expecting to drift off easily—but instead, you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Or maybe you do fall asleep, only to wake up at 3 a.m., mind racing. You check the clock, do some mental math on how little sleep you’re getting, and hope for a miracle before the alarm goes off. Sound familiar? For many, sleep issues aren’t caused by an underlying medical condition but by subtle habits in the hours leading up to bedtime. What you do before sleep—your evening routine—sets the stage for deep, restorative rest or a restless night of tossing and turning.

Sleep, Rest, Self CareCarola CuencaFebruary 10, 2025

Are You Carrying a Hidden Toxin Load? How to Detect and Reduce Heavy Metals Naturally

You eat well, exercise regularly, and try to live a healthy lifestyle—but what if something unseen is quietly undermining your efforts? Many people struggle with mysterious symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and digestive distress without realizing they may be carrying a hidden burden: heavy metal toxicity.

Heavy metals like mercury, lead, and arsenic accumulate in the body over time, often without any obvious warning signs at first. Exposure can come from everyday sources—seafood, tap water, dental fillings, even household items—and once these toxins settle into tissues, they can disrupt essential biological functions.

For some, the effects are subtle: a sluggish metabolism, stubborn weight gain, or unexplained mood swings. For others, the symptoms are more severe—chronic pain, autoimmune flare-ups, or neurological issues. If you’ve ever felt “off” but couldn’t pinpoint why, it might be time to ask: Could heavy metals be the missing link in my health struggles?

Health, Self Care, Heavy MetalsCarola CuencaFebruary 10, 2025

Embracing Positive Thinking: A Path to Stress Relief and Better Health

Positive thinking isn't just a feel-good phrase; it's a powerful tool that can significantly reduce stress and improve your overall health. By learning how to shift your mindset and replace negative self-talk with positive thoughts, you can create a more optimistic outlook on life, which can lead to numerous health benefits.

Mental Health, Self CareCarola CuencaAugust 10, 2024

Achieving Hormonal Balance Naturally: A Comprehensive Approach

Hormonal imbalances can impact every aspect of your life, from your energy levels and mood to your overall well-being. Addressing these imbalances naturally and holistically can lead to not just symptom relief but a complete transformation of your health. At Balance Into Health, Carola Cuenca, CTN, offers a Natural Hormone Balancing Therapy that aims to restore harmony in your body by addressing the root causes of imbalance and supporting your journey to optimal health.

Health Maintenance, Natural Cycles, Self CareCarola CuencaAugust 10, 2024

Mindful Eating: Enabling the Healing Power of Food

In a world increasingly dominated by fast food, distraction, and emotional eating, a potent movement quietly gathers momentum: mindful eating. Eschewing restrictive diets and rigid rules, mindful eating offers a transformative approach, reclaiming the power of food for both nourishment and inner peace. But what exactly is it, and how can it unlock the true healing potential hidden within our daily meals?

Wellness, Self Care, LifestyleCarola CuencaFebruary 12, 2024

The Risks of Red Dye #3 in Food: Unveiling the Controversy

The vivid and enticing colors in our food can be a feast for the eyes, but behind the scenes, they often rely on a range of artificial additives, including food dyes. Red Dye #3, also known as Erythrosine, is one such synthetic food dye, which has been a subject of controversy and concern for years. In this article, we will delve into the world of Red Dye #3 and explore the potential risks associated with its consumption.

Diet, Nutrition, Self CareCarola CuencaOctober 22, 2023 Comment

Homeopathy for Sunburn

Summer activities and vacations have officially begun with many of us thinking of beaches, favorite swimming holes, and tons of outdoor activities. Hopefully, we are also thinking of the strength of the summer sun and how to protect our skin from increased exposure. But even the best of plans occasionally go astray and miss a spot with the sunscreen. If so, let homeopathy come to the rescue.

Lifestyle, Self Care, Outdoor activitiesCarola CuencaJuly 5, 2023

Homeopathic Remedies for Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory disease characterized by difficult breathing which cause coughing, wheezing when you exhale, and shortness of breath. In this condition, there is narrowing and swelling of airways and may produce extra mucus. Asthma can occur at any age, it frequently appears in childhood or early adulthood.

Natural Medicine, Homeopathy, Self CareCarola CuencaApril 24, 2023

Vitamin D & Dementia

Results of a large prospective cohort study were recently published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, describing the association between vitamin D supplementation and dementia incidence within the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) cohort. As the authors point out, there is considerable interest in vitamin D as a potential modifier of risk, as dementia affects 50 million people around the world and prevalence is predicted to triple by 2050, with a lack of effective medications for either treatment or prevention.

Diet, Health, Self CareCarola CuencaApril 21, 2023

The Impact of Sleep on Cardiovascular Disease

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of sufficient quality and duration of sleep on nearly every body system, and multiple recent trials emphasize the critical role it plays in cardiovascular health, including implications for causality to both peripheral and coronary artery disease.

Health Maintenance, Lifestyle, Self CareCarola CuencaApril 21, 2023

Spring Equinox Rituals, Health Tips & Recipes

The vernal equinox, also called Ostara, is a time to invite equilibrium and renewal into the mind, body, and spirit. Day and night are equal length, and each day after is longer than the one before. After winter's coldness, scarcity, and stagnation, spring’s invigorating energy inspires us with brightening days, blossoming abundance, and uncontainable movement. Ostara also marks the beginning of the astrological new year, a prime opportunity to start new projects and patterns. New endeavors take root more easily during this time of fertility and blooming, making it ideal for adopting nourishing self care habits to fortify our health and resolve for productivity in the months ahead.

Herbology, Self Care, Natural CyclesCarola CuencaApril 4, 2023

How to Let Go of Things from the Past

It’s a question many of us ask ourselves each time we experience heartache or emotional pain: how do you let go of past hurts and move on?vHolding on to the past can be a conscious decision just like letting go and moving forward can be a conscious decision.

Mental Health, Self CareCarola CuencaFebruary 26, 2023