by Jill Balla | May 22, 2019 | misc
Parasites are more common than you might think! This is the first question patients ask me when I deliver the news of a likely parasitic infection. I realize the words “parasitic infection” conjure up images of tapeworms and other gross bugs teeming in some...
by Jill Balla | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our world is filled with the wonder of technology – smart phones, space exploration and the sheer number of cute puppy videos on Instagram – but one problem that will affect up to 80% of the population in its lifetime has yet to be solved: low back pain....
by Carly | Oct 12, 2018 | Vaccinations
FLU SHOT? MAYBE NOT. With cold and flu season fast approaching, the signs are everywhere. Pharmacies touting flu vaccinations, doctors asking, “Have you had your flu shot yet?” and foreboding communicates directed specifically to vulnerable populations such as the...
by Jill Balla | Oct 12, 2015 | Immune system, Nutrition, Parents, Toxins, Uncategorized
Back to school often means the start of what we call the cold and flu season. With so many children sharing space, germs are inevitably part of the equation. Conventional wisdom urges us to fear the germs and teaches us that the only way to keep yourself and your...
by Jill Balla | Jun 6, 2015 | Environmental, Immune system, Nutrition, Parents
SPRING ALLERGY GUIDE If you suffer with seasonal allergies you know springtime brings challenges! Sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and fatigue during the spring are symptoms many allergy sufferers are familiar with. They are also signs that your body could use...
by Jill Balla | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Just take an Advil” I recently shared with another health care provider that I had started a new, intense workout program. I shared that the soreness of my muscles was something I had to stay on top of. She responded, “Just take one Advil before and one Advil...
by Jill Balla | Oct 26, 2013 | misc
There has been a lot of uncertainty with health insurance lately surrounding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Debating the pros and cons of the new law is an important conversation to have, but the current discussion seems to overlook...
by Jill Balla | Jan 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the more popular new cosmetics product out recently is the “age spot” remover. These brown spots on the skin are not called age spots because you are growing older. AGE stands for Advanced glycation end-product. Translation: your body...
by Jill Balla | Oct 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Our bodies are often giving us messages, so do we know what they mean or that it is a message? Red dots on the skin are an important message. They can show up anywhere on the body; arms, back, chest, face. These little dots are an indication of too much estrogen in...
by Jill Balla | Aug 26, 2009 | Environmental
I am not a fan of plastic bottled water as a rule for several reasons: 1) Cost 2) There are no purity standards 3) Plastic leaches into the water and contributes to the severe hormonal imbalances found in a majority of Americans 4) The enviromental impact of bottling...
