Back To Basics Wellness, PC

05/30/2026

Making Sense of Scent Sensitivities / Allergies – Yes, they are real!

Scent sensitivities are typically a non-allergic reaction where smells trigger symptoms even though the immune system is not causing a classic allergy response, however, there can be serious reactions.

Scent Sensitivities:
Common triggers:
• Perfume/cologne - deodorants, lotions, body sprays, etc
• Scented candles
• Air fresheners
• Laundry products (detergents, softeners, etc.)
• Cleaning products
• Essential oils

Typical symptoms:
• Headaches or migraines
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Brain fog
• Asthma flare-ups
• Eye/nose irritation
• Fatigue
People with asthma, migraines, or conditions like multiple chemical sensitivity often report stronger reactions.

Fragrance Allergies
This is a true immune-system reaction, usually a form of allergic contact dermatitis.

Remember that you can be highly sensitive to scents without having an allergy and you can have a fragrance allergy even if strong smells don’t bother you much.

You can help by not using scented products when going to physician offices, church or other public gatherings. Please do not be offended if a person asks you to keep your distance because of your scented products.

05/29/2026

Patients have been requesting short Facebook blogs to keep you up to date on how I can help you live a healthier life. Check back regularly for these posts as well as office updates and promotions. Please let me know if you have specific topics that you would like to see me address. Have a healthy and happy day.

11/26/2025

If you have questions about hormones (male or female) or pain free options for ED or peezing, then this is your weekend. I will be at the Spanish Fork Arts & Crafts show at the Fairgrounds Friday & Saturday 9 - 7. Come talk to me. I have discount coupons for DUO and Votiva treatments as well as a drawing for an additional $ 250 discount on either of those services. I will be at booth 201. Come see our banana LEDs. See you at the show

08/20/2025

Patients, friends and others who are tired of government nonsense and overreach, your help is needed. Please flood your elected officials with letters, phone calls and any means you can use to express your displeasure at this change.
Bless the pointy little heads of the FDA. In their infinite wisdom they are banning a whole class of thyroid medications including - Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, Nature Throid, etc. Their excuse is that they are unapproved medications and now classified as biologics so they cannot be compounded either. This form of thyroid medication predates the FDA and its use was started in the 1930's. The problem is that the synthetics (Levothyroxine - Synthroid, Liothyronine) do not work for many patients, many do not tolerate the synthetic hormones. The pork thyroid has a very good success record with a low side-effect profile when managed by a physician.
Please, Please, Please protect your access to the medications that work. Share this post everywhere. Follow this link for the FDA article.

FDA’s Actions to Address Unapproved Thyroid Medications

11/16/2023

Welcome to November!! I hope you are enjoying our amazing Fall weather and looking forward to the coming holidays and family time. The office will be closed from noon on Wednesday, November 22nd until Monday morning November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will also be closed December 25th and 26th and January 1st for those holidays.
Please plan ahead with your prescriptions. Federal DEA rules require you to be seen in person to refill controlled substance scripts and if our schedule is already booked, you may not be able to get an appointment. If you have already received a courtesy refill on other medications, you need an appointment. I cannot guarantee that last minute refill requests can be accommodated since I will be leaving town as well, so, please, please, please check your meds today so I can help you.

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Day from our office.🍗🍪
Dr. Jan

10/12/2023

On Saturday, Oct. 14th, we have an opportunity to observe a total Annular Eclipse in parts of Utah and the rest of the state will see about an 80% eclipse. Do you know how to avoid injury to your eyes?
Observing an eclipse is interesting but if you do not take the right precautions you can and will burn the retina when you watch the eclipse. You need protection that can block out almost all of the Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiation. Below are suggestions and precautions to allow you to safely enjoy the event.
1- Do not look at the sun without correct eye protection for any reason.
2- Do not use scratched or damaged eclipse glasses. The damage cancels out the protection and can injure your eyes.
3- Welding glasses and lenses are not protective unless they are at least a shade level 12 but a shade level 14 is what is mostly, considered safe for eclipse viewing.
4- Authentic eclipse glasses should have an "ISO" or "CE" mark on the side.
5- Do not watch the eclipse through your camera, phone or other electronics without using filters specially designed to protect the camera lens. The electronics can be damaged by the intense light and that equipment magnifies the intensity of the light so eye damage can be worse.
6- Wear your eclipse glasses throughout all phases of the eclipse. 7- If you want an easy way to monitor the progression of the eclipse that is safe and a fun activity for the kids - make a pin hole observation box. This can be done using a card board box or use a colander type vegetable steamer. Let the light past through the holes onto a darker surface. You will be able to see the moon move across the sun with zero risk to yours or your children's eyes.
8- Be aware that retinal burns (solar retinopathy) is a permanent injury to your vision and you may think that you got away with looking at the sun, however, it can take a number of days before the damage is recognized.
9- Most important - protect yourself and your family, have a great time in Utah's outdoors this weekend. Maybe we will bump into each other.

09/23/2023

Gentlemen, how is you LIBIDO? Are you feeling tired, what happened to your ambition, muscle and strength - WHERE DID THEY GO?????

Maybe it is time to do full labs including checking your Testosterone, LH and FSH. We have all heard of testosterone but what about LH and FSH? The hormones LH and FSH are made in the brain and they are the signal to the testicular tissue to make testosterone and s***m. If testosterone is low but LH and FSH are high, then the problem is the testicular tissue. If the LH and FSH are normal or low then the testicular tissue is good and the problem is the Pituitary in the brain. This is important because that knowledge makes a difference in what treatments may work to correct the low testosterone and its symptoms.

So what are some of the symptoms of marginal testosterone? These include but are not limited to fatigue, low libido, decreased ambition, loss of happiness, depression, weight gain, s*xual dysfunction, muscle pain, loss of muscle mass and inability to build muscle, and feeling overwhelmed.
I offer evaluation and treatment of hormone imbalances that are frustrating to my male patients. Ladies, does your man need help?

Let's help you turn the clock back and get you energized again by improving how you feel by getting your hormones balanced. Call the office at 801-754-4848 to make an appointment and start your journey back to feeling your best. You do not have to settle with acting or feeling your age.

As a side note, I am also investigating bringing a treatment to the office that research shows is a highly effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. It requires 2 treatments a week for 3 weeks and does not involve surgery, ED pills, pain or needles. I would like to know how many men would be interested in this type of therapy since it is a significant investment to make this treatment available. I can't bring it to the office if I cannot pay for it.

I would love to hear from my patients and their friends, as to how many of them would be interested in seeing this therapy available to them. You can discuss it with me in an appointment or email the office at [email protected]

Long life and vitality.
Dr. Jan

09/19/2023

How was your summer?
Were you able to go on a road trip, jump on a trampoline with your kids or grandkids or be able to avoid using every restroom along your route of travel?
If not, then WHY?
Maybe it is time to consider a non-surgical option for PEEZING. You know, sneezing and peeing at the same time, the feeling of needing to urinate at the most inconvenient times or worse, leaking when you would rather be free and have fun.
Ladies, you do not need to suffer.
There is a pain free, surgery free treatment using the Votiva Radio Frequency wave system to tighten vaginal, bladder, urethra and external ge***al tissues. (a mommy makeover) This typically requires a 3 treatment protocol and most ladies see significant improvement with the first treatment. Your husband will like the results as well.
The treatment is done by me, the physician, takes about 1 hour, with the only downtime being 5 days without s*x. We have options to schedule your treatment appointment when it may be more convenient for you.
Cost is $ 1000 per treatment, however if you complete all 3 treatments, I take $ 500 off the 3rd treatment.

With the holidays and fall activities starting, why not improve your quality of life. If you are a current patient, make an appointment to discuss your options and to see if this is a good fit for you. For new patients, schedule a consultation to discuss the therapy. (office number 801-754-4848, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Thursday, phones are off during lunch 12 -1 PM) You can also email my staff at [email protected] with questions.

If you know someone who is tired of the aggravation and lifestyle limitations of PEEZING, share the information with them.
STOP PEEZING NOW!!!
Dr. Jan

07/18/2023

Once again, Comcast has crashed so phones are out again. I apologize to my patients for the inconvenience

07/18/2023

Good Afternoon. If you tried to call the office today and could get through, please try again tomorrow. Our phones are internet based and Comcast has had on and then off again service since last night. It crashed at 11 AM and came up about 1 pm then crashed again at 3 pm and is still down. I am seeing patients but filling medication scripts is more challenging since I have to do it all on my cell phone and it is really hard to read. Thanks for your patience, we will get back on track eventually. Thank-you.