I am so excited to finally be working in an arena where I can make a difference in people’s long-term health. Today, in America, we are doing little to nothing to prevent chronic disease. We are surrounded by more and more people we know developing cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, arthritis, thyroid disease, and the… read more
This is taken directly from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). I would encourage you to become a member today and get educated about the safety of the all the things in our environment! They are doing great work. Make a donation today to this wonderful organization. The DIRTY DOZEN PLUS: highest in pesticides—AVOID THESE UNLESS… read more
I have looked at many nutrient panels as part of my practice at Balanced Well-Being Healthcare. One of the most common nutrient deficiencies I am seeing is magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral for humans and is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in our body. It is the fourth most abundant mineral found in… read more
More than 30 million American women and 10 million men currently have osteoporosis. The number of Americans with a low bone density, not yet severe enough to be labeled as osteoporosis, could be twice this number. A woman’s risk of fracture related to osteoporosis, is higher through her lifetime than her risk of getting breast… read more
While manufacturers of cell phone and similar devices would like us to believe that there are no negative impacts on our health from chronic cell phone use, recent studies and case reports are very convincing that this may not be the case . In 2011 The World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research… read more
Introducing Alessi Pure Skincare by Dr. Grace Alessi, now available at Balanced Well-Being Healthcare (Visit the Alessi Pure Skincare online store here). Alessi Pure Skincare is medically based (based on current medical science and studies that prove that certain ingredients, commonly referred to as “actives” – work.) The Alessi Pure difference is that Alessi Pure… read more
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In reality, every month should be breast cancer awareness month due to the unfortunate reality that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. What exactly is breast cancer? It is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. Sometimes, the… read more
Obesity has a complicated relationship to breast cancer risk. Multiple studies have suggested that obesity is associated with both an increased risk of developing breast cancer and worse prognosis after onset. Components such as body mass index (BMI), weight, weight gain and waist to hip ratio have all been positively associated with higher risk of… read more
IS your BREATH making you sick?? TIRED of feeling gassy, bloated? Suffering from abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, ugly poop?? You may have SIBO!!! At Balanced Well – Being Healthcare we have a low threshold for testing for SIBO and treatment can be lifesaving. What is it? SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Relatively speaking,… read more
Whether you feel you have symptoms or not, functional medicine can fit the bill for both chronic disease management and prevention.… read more
