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Ask Dr. Jill Physician, Health Speaker, Author Dr. Jill Waggoner holds a Medical Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma.

She has certifications in both Preventive Medicine and Wellness Coordination from the prestigious Cooper Institute. Dr. Waggoner is a residency trained, board certified Family Practice Physician, with nearly 30 years of experience. She has studied Functional and Integrative medicine for the past 15 years; an approach that seeks to find the cause of disease and uses multiple healing modalities to help patients obtain optimal health. Most recently she received a certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She has dedicated her life to teaching her patients how to flourish and embrace better living through better health. Dr. Waggoner has authored eight books, the latest of which is Maddie on a Mission, a children's book. She has also served as a national medical expert for both television and radio for NBC, ABC and Fox affiliates, and has been selected as one of D Magazine's Best Doctor for five consecutive years. Her most rewarding accomplishment is that of wife to her husband Mark, and mother to her two daughters Jillian and Uriah. Dr. Jill Waggoner is dedicated to the cause of giving individuals the tools needed to step beyond the traditional approach of early detection of disease, to the futuristic reality of prevention of disease! Her personal mission is to diminish suffering, foster healing, and prevent disease through connection, compassion, enlightenment, education, and love.

09/26/2026

How was your second week?

09/17/2026

It’s North Texas Giving Day! 💚

07/25/2026

Food recalls are everywhere right now.

Exposure does not automatically mean you will become sick. Knowing what to watch for and when to seek medical care can make all the difference.

🥚 If you were exposed to Salmonella through recalled eggs:

Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food.

Watch for:
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Stomach cramps
• Nausea or vomiting

Most healthy adults recover with rest and hydration. The greatest risk is dehydration, especially if vomiting or diarrhea becomes severe.

One thing many people do not realize is that Salmonella can occasionally move beyond the intestines and into the bloodstream, becoming much more serious. The risk is highest for young children, adults over 65, pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

🥬 If you were exposed to Cyclospora:

Symptoms often appear 2 to 14 days later, making it much harder to connect your illness to something you ate days earlier.

Watch for:
• Prolonged watery diarrhea
• Stomach cramping
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss

Unlike many cases of food poisoning, Cyclospora is caused by a parasite, not bacteria. Persistent symptoms often require prescription treatment rather than simply waiting for them to improve.

🚨 Seek medical attention if you experience:

• Bloody diarrhea
• A fever greater than 102°F
• Vomiting that prevents you from keeping fluids down
• Dizziness, confusion, fainting or producing very little urine
• Symptoms that continue for more than 48 to 72 hours without improving

One final thought:

Never judge food poisoning by how much your stomach hurts. Pay attention to how well your body is staying hydrated. Dehydration is often what turns a manageable illness into a medical emergency.

Save this post so you can find it quickly if someone in your family develops symptoms over the next two weeks.

Share it with the person who buys the groceries, prepares the meals or cares for your loved ones.

Most people know their weight.Very few know one of the numbers that may tell you even more about your metabolic health.Y...
07/07/2026

Most people know their weight.

Very few know one of the numbers that may tell you even more about your metabolic health.

Your waist measurement.

BMI has been used for decades as a quick screening tool because it compares your height to your weight. It can be useful in some situations, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

It doesn’t distinguish between muscle and fat.

It doesn’t tell us how much visceral fat someone has.

And it doesn’t tell us where fat is stored.

That matters because not all body fat behaves the same.

Subcutaneous fat sits just beneath the skin.

Visceral fat surrounds your liver, pancreas and other vital organs.

Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat is metabolically active. It releases inflammatory chemicals into the bloodstream and is associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic health conditions.

This is why two people can have the exact same BMI and very different metabolic health.

One simple tool that often provides additional insight is a waist measurement.

As a general guide:

đź“Ź Women: Aim for a waist circumference of 35 inches (88 cm) or less.

đź“Ź Men: Aim for a waist circumference of 40 inches (102 cm) or less.

Even better, many experts recommend keeping your waist less than half your height, regardless of your weight.

Your health is more than a number on the scale.

Your body tells a much bigger story.

BMI is one piece of the puzzle.

Your waist helps tell the rest.

Save this for your next health check and share it with someone who still believes BMI tells the whole story.

07/03/2026

What a joy spending time with you, ! đź’› I had such a great time talking about metabolic wellness, balanced meals, sustainable weight loss, and so much more.

One of my favorite moments from our conversation was this: metabolic health isn’t about how fast your body burns calories. It’s about how well your body functions. When your hormones are out of balance, your metabolism can struggle. When your body is supported and those systems begin working together, everything changes.

Thank you creating a space for us to have conversations like these. I’m looking forward to connecting with you again soon!

🇺🇸 Kick off your 4th of July holiday with us!

📻 Tune in Saturday 7/4/ 2026, at 5:30 AM(CST) on Smooth R&B, 105.7FM, and then tune in again Sunday 7/5/2026  at 6:00 AM(CST) on K104, 104.5FM.

Tell a friend, and join us as we unpack metabolic wellness, hormone balance, healthy habits, and practical steps to help you feel your best. I can’t wait for you to hear the conversation! ✨

Most people understand that a physical injury affects the body.Fewer realize that emotional pain can as well.The brain p...
06/09/2026

Most people understand that a physical injury affects the body.

Fewer realize that emotional pain can as well.
The brain processes emotional pain and physical pain through many of the same neural pathways. Stress, grief, rejection, heartbreak, disappointment, and chronic worry are not experiences that stay confined to the mind.

The body responds.
Sleep becomes disrupted.
Inflammation increases.
Energy declines.
Digestion suffers.
The immune system can weaken.

This is why managing your emotions is not simply about protecting your peace. It is about protecting your health.
Many people are intentional about what they eat, yet remain unaware of what they carry.

Resentment.
Bitterness.
Unforgiveness.
Chronic stress.
Unspoken grief.

The body often bears the burden of emotions that have not been processed.

Healthy living requires more than exercise and nutrition. It requires emotional stewardship.
Feel your feelings.
Pray through them.
Process them.
Release them.

Your body is listening to every conversation your mind is having. What you carry emotionally matters.

Your body is craving something no supplement, medication, or diet can fully replace.Movement.Not to lose weight. Not to ...
06/09/2026

Your body is craving something no supplement, medication, or diet can fully replace.

Movement.

Not to lose weight. Not to earn your food. Not because your smartwatch told you to.

Movement is essential for your body.

Walking improves mood, reduces anxiety and depression symptoms, and supports brain health. Strength training preserves muscle, increases bone density, improves insulin sensitivity, and remains one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging. Mobility work maintains joint function and independence. Short bursts of higher-intensity activity challenge the heart and improve cardiovascular fitness.

Food matters. Sleep matters. Stress management matters. Movement belongs in that same conversation.

No perfect plan required. No expensive equipment. No hours in the gym.

Move more than you did yesterday.

Your future health is built one step, one lift, one stretch, and one walk at a time.

Movement is not punishment.
Movement is a privilege.
Movement is medicine.

Save this and share it with someone who needs the reminder this week.

06/03/2026

Think about it. The healthiest foods in the grocery store do not come in a box.

An apple does not need an ingredient list.

Broccoli does not need preservatives.

Spinach does not need artificial colors.

Fresh foods are living foods.

Many of the foods found around the perimeter of the grocery store are closer to the way nature created them:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Fresh herbs
• Nuts and seeds
• Beans
• Lean proteins

Many products found in the center aisles have been engineered to sit on a shelf for months or even years.

That often requires preservatives, artificial colors, flavor enhancers, stabilizers, added sugars, and ingredients our great-grandparents would not recognize.

A strawberry expires.

A bag of chips can survive a road trip, a move, and a season in your pantry.

That should make us think.

Every food sends information to your body.

Information that influences:

• Insulin
• Inflammation
• Hormones
• Energy
• Metabolism
• Longevity

When in doubt, shop the perimeter.

Your body understands real food.

Change the information you feed your body, and your body can change too.

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