Infection Protocols A to Z

From eNewsletter 9/25/2023

DID YOU KNOW that a recent study in Nutrition Reviews found consistent effects of yerba maté intake on metabolism improvement and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities?

The authors also found benefits for body weight and composition, exercise performance, mood, and appetite, in addition cardio- and neuroprotective effects.

According to the authors, the available literature indicates that yerba maté can be used within a balanced and healthy diet for prevention and adjuvant treatment of chronic diseases.

Yerba maté is a tea made from plants that grow in South America. One serving contains less than half the caffeine in a cup of coffee.

Announcements

Services Update

Steve Minsky MS, HWC

As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve analyzes and offer solutions to optimize human functioning not only with food, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More info on Steve's services.

Text Us If It Is Convenient at (847) 497-0902

Text is quickest way to get communicate with us. Type (847) 497-0902. Questions for Bonnie do not apply.

Pet Wellness

Our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats, ThorneVet, has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. Carolyn Martinelli "Coach Care" can answer your questions about ThorneVet pet supplements at nutroconpet@gmail.com. Please leave detailed contact information as well as the name, age, sex, breed, and/or health issue(s) and med(s) of your pet so Carolyn can respond accordingly. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018).

Online Gift Cards

Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.

Upcoming Wellness Screenings

Food Intolerance Blood Draw

Options to set up a Biotrition food intolerance test blood draw. By appointment only:

1. One Saturday per month at Biotrition in Glenview - next date TBD

2. M-FRI 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook

Text, email, or call us to set up your appointment.

Thermography Screening Friday, October 20th

October is Breast Health Awareness Month. Eniko is offering $25 off to new clients who are getting a breast scan or $50 off to new clients getting a 1/2 body or full body scan in the month of October.

For those interested in an upper torso or whole body thermography scan, please book your session by emailing: illinoisthermography@gmail.com (tell Eniko you would like to schedule your thermography scan at Schuster Chiropractic on Friday, October 1th. She will get back to you with times available, type of scan; openings are limited and first come first serve). To find out more about thermography, please read the following.

Infection Section

Prevention

Year-round infection is the new normal. We are exposed to many endemic viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (stomach flu), adenovirus (common cold), monkeypox, and four other coronaviruses (common cold), among others. Support your immune system with our Free Prevent and Fight Viruses 2.0 Protocol here.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

In Today's Issue

• Paid Member Content

• WC Feature: Monk Fruit

• Food Focus: Watercress

• Mythbuster: Unlikely Appetite Booster

• Brand Buzz: Goat Yogurt

• Intelligently Active: Enhance Exercise Motivation

• Green Lifestyle: School Gardening

• Wild Card: Slowing Down ALS Progression

• eInspire: Theodore Roosevelt

• Action Plan of the Month: Sports Nutrition, Optimized

• Free Member Content

• Did You Know?

• Infection Protocols A to Z

• September 20% OFF Sale Items

• Pure Genomics

• Watch: Processed Meat Sensitivity

• Loyalty Program

• Well Connect Member Benefits

Buy One Year Paid Membership Here

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Infection Protocols A to Z

Steve: As public discussion about how best to prevent infection this season hits a fever pitch, I wanted to remind you that any medical treatment you utilize for infection should always be augmented with diet and lifestyle therapies.

Adhering to your pristine diet and lifestyle habits accelerates recovery. Moreover, there are many infections that can be prevented, stopped quickly, or severity lessened with diet and lifestyle only.

We have established protocols you can follow for the following infections:

Viral

COVID, Influenza, Common Cold, Stomach Flu, Shingles, Mononucleosis, Sinus, Upper Respiratory

Bacterial

Strep Throat, Food Poisoning, Traveler's Diarrhea, Sinus, Upper Respiratory

Parasite

Traveler's Diarrhea

Fungal

Sinus, Yeast/UTI

NOTE: These protocols still need to be individualized to take into account allergy, intolerance, and medications, so you can always email me when the need arises.

A gentle reminder that before you consider taking an antibiotic, insist that your physician confirm the infection is of bacterial origin. Antibiotics are ineffective for viral or fungal infection.

Collagen, Pain, Exercise Minimums

From eNewsletter 9/20/2023

DID YOU KNOW that collagen supplements can improve symptoms related to chronic pain, according to a new study from the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition? In the double-blind, placebo controlled trial, it only took 10 grams of collagen powder daily over 6 months to show improvement in chronic pain scores and mental health and social functioning scores. 20 grams of collagen powder over 9 months exhibited improved physical function and pain scores as well as mental health and social function scores. The reason why these results make sense is that collagen is the "mortar" for our connective tissue, be it blood vessels, joints, tendons, ligaments, skin and bone. Many have a genetic predisposition that negatively impacts our ability to produce enough collagen for connective tissue building. Bringing in outside assistance in the form of supplemental collagen can be helpful.

Announcements

Services Update

eNewsletter Editorial Note

Steve: In Monday's issue, I brought to your attention dishwasher detergent ingredients to be wary of. I mentioned Ecover and Seventh Generation as safe brands. What I meant to say is that the two products we recommend from those companies are Ecover Classic Dishwashing Tabs and Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent Packs, Free & Clear. Not all of their other products are free of questionable ingredients.

Steve Minsky MS, HWC

As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve analyzes and offer solutions to optimize human functioning not only with food, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More info on Steve's services.

Text Us If Convenient at (847) 497-0902 Text is quickest way to get communicate with us. Type (847) 497-0902. Questions for Bonnie do not apply.

Pet Wellness Our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats, ThorneVet, has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. Carolyn Martinelli "Coach Care" can answer your questions about ThorneVet pet supplements at nutroconpet@gmail.com. Please leave detailed contact information as well as the name, age, sex, breed, and/or health issue(s) and med(s) of your pet so Carolyn can respond accordingly. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018). Online Gift Cards Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.

Upcoming Wellness Screenings

Food Intolerance Blood Draw Options to set up a Biotrition food intolerance test blood draw. By appointment only:

1. One Saturday per month at Biotrition in Glenview - next date October 28th

2. MON-FRI 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook

Text, email, or call us to set up your appointment.

Infection Support

Prevention or During Infection Year-round infection is the new normal. We are exposed to many endemic viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (stomach flu), adenovirus (common cold), monkeypox, and four other coronaviruses (common cold), among others. Support your immune system with our Free Prevent and Fight Viruses 2.0 Protocol here.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

In Today's Issue...

• WC Feature* Exercise Update

• Exercise Minimums

• September 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

• Blog Briefs NEW!

• Well Connect Member Benefits

*Paid Member Access Only

Exercise Minimums

Steve: Unless you are infirmed, there are few excuses for not incorporating some level of physical activity into your weekly schedule. Even if you are infirmed, such as being chair-bound, there are exercises you can do in your chair. We all don't have to be elite athletes, weekend warriors, or exercise addicts to benefit physically. Here's why. Steps The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest study investigate this. The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology study found that walking at least 3967 steps a day started to reduce the risk of dying from any cause, and 2337 steps a day reduced the risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They also found that an increase of 1000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause. Even if people walk as many as 20,000 steps a day, the health benefits continued to increase. They have not found an upper limit yet. A study from JAMA Neurology found that to lower your risk for dementia, 9826 steps per day were the ideal. The higher the intensity, the lower the risk. Performing any level of leisure-time physical activity reduces the risk for neuropathy and nephropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes, by between one fifth and one third, according to a study in Diabetes Care. The minimal level of self-reported activity to reduce the risk for both neuropathy and nephropathy may be the equivalent of less than 1.5 hours of walking per week. One-Minute Bursts Short, one-minute sessions of vigorous activity, such as stepping up the housework or walking very fast, can halve the risk of a premature death, according to new research from Nature Medicine. Just three one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily chores may be as good for you as playing sports or going to the gym. The findings are based on a review of more than 87,500 adults followed for an average of seven years. It is the first study to accurately measure the health benefits of what the authors dubbed VILPA (vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity). I call them "exercise snacks". Frequency, Not Volume Latest research from Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports indicates a little bit of daily activity could well be the most beneficial approach, at least for muscle strength. The exercise consisted of maximal voluntary eccentric bicep contractions performed on a machine which measures muscle strength in each muscle contraction you would do at the gym. Two groups performed 30 contractions per week, with one group doing six contractions a day for five days a week (6x5 group), while the other crammed all 30 into a single day, once a week (30x1 group) The 6x5 group saw significant increases in muscle strength of more than 10 percent, with an increase in muscle thickness similar to the 30x1 group.

Probiotics on the Brain

From eNewsletter 9/18/2023

DID YOU KNOW that a new study in Nutrition Reviews found a significant effect of probiotics on cognition involving populations with Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment compared to placebo?

The dosage they found effective was between 5 and 10 billion CFU/gram, which these days is considered a low dose!

Announcements

Services Update

Update on Call Tea

At long last, Calli Tea is available, albeit in small quantities (boxes of 10 teabags, not the usual 60).

The bad news? We will no longer be stocking Calli Tea.

The good news? You can order it directly as a guest from sunrider.com. Just go to the website and type "Calli® Original 10 Bags" into the search box. It costs about $24 with shipping for 10 bags

Once again, we are no longer stocking it, so any further questions should be directed to Sunrider.

Steve Minsky MS, HWC

As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve analyzes and offer solutions to optimize human functioning not only with food, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More info on Steve's services.

Text Us If It Is Convenient at (847) 497-0902

Text is quickest way to get communicate with us. Type (847) 497-0902. Questions for Bonnie do not apply.

Pet Wellness

Our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats, ThorneVet, has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. Carolyn Martinelli "Coach Care" can answer your questions about ThorneVet pet supplements at nutroconpet@gmail.com. Please leave detailed contact information as well as the name, age, sex, breed, and/or health issue(s) and med(s) of your pet so Carolyn can respond accordingly. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018).

Online Gift Cards

Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.

Upcoming Wellness Screenings

Food Intolerance Blood Draw

Options to set up a Biotrition food intolerance test blood draw. By appointment only:

1. One Saturday per month at Biotrition in Glenview - next date TBD

2. M-FRI 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook

Text, email, or call us to set up your appointment.

Infection Section

Prevention

Year-round infection is the new normal. We are exposed to many endemic viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (stomach flu), adenovirus (common cold), monkeypox, and four other coronaviruses (common cold), among others. Support your immune system with our Free Prevent and Fight Viruses 2.0 Protocol here.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

In Today's Issue

• Paid Member Content

• WC Feature: Cancer Update

• Menu Savvy: Why You Should Eat This Protein

• Smart Food: Broccoli

• Brand Buzz: Whole Grain Quinoa

• Aesthetically Speaking: Oil to Prevent Hair Loss?

• Your Healthy Kitchen: Dishwashing Detergent Decisions

• Wild Card: Protect Against Contrast Agents in Scans

• eInspire: Sydney Smith

• Action Plan of the Month: Sports Nutrition, Optimized

• Free Member Content

• Did You Know?

• Cancer Prevention Pearls

• September 20% OFF Sale Items

• Pure Genomics

• Watch: Intestinal Balance

• Loyalty Program

• Well Connect Member Benefits

Buy One Year Paid Membership Here

*To get past the Guest Area paywall use password: discount2018

Cancer Prevention Pearls

Steve: These most recent pearls are fascinating.

Dietary Supplements

In a very conservative cancer journal, Cancer, Cause, and Control, the June issue contained the results of a study stating that regular supplement use, including multivitamins, was associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer risk ranging from 30-70% depending upon the type of cancer!

Vitamin D

Hailed by the authors of a JAMA Network Open study as a "game-changer," vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced the risk of relapse or death in patients with digestive tract cancer who were p53-immunoreactive. In this subgroup who had colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, or small bowel cancer, daily vitamin D supplementation (2000IU) reduced the risk of relapse or death by 73%. Overall, the 5-year relapse-free survival among those receiving vitamin D was 81% versus nearly 31% in the placebo group.

Another incredible study from Clinical Nutrition found a significant reduction of the inflammatory marker TNF-α by vitamin D3 supplementation for patients with cancer or precancerous lesions. The authors purport personalized vitamin D3 supplementation for suppressing tumor-promoting inflammatory response.

Finally, a study from Nutrients found the overwhelming majority of studies indicate that a higher level of dietary vitamin D3 and its analogues, and consequently, higher blood serum levels, inhibit the molecular landscapes of head and neck carcinogenesis and tumor progression.

Cancer Screening Tests

For those who missed last week's issue, according to a study of 2.1 million subjects published last month in JAMA Internal Medicine, the only screening extending life years was colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy, which "may extend life by approximately 3 months". The other screenings examined were breast, lung, and prostate. The authors conclude that except for colorectal screening, "current evidence does not substantiate the claim that common cancer screening tests save lives by extending lifetime".

Ultra-Processed Foods

High ultra-processed food consumption is associated with a significantly increased risk of certain site-specific cancers, especially the digestive tract and hormone-related cancers, as stated in Frontiers in Nutrition.