Drop Diabetes Risk 70 Percent or More

From eNewsletter 8/9/2023

DID YOU KNOW that nearly 40% of girls and young women in the U.S. may have iron deficiency, according to a new study in JAMA that followed 3500 women over 12 years? The researchers also found that 6 in every 100 of the girls and young women had extremely low iron levels, known as iron-deficiency anemia, which impacts the blood's ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. The findings suggest that current screening guidelines for iron levels in girls and women may be flawed, resulting in missed chances to get a simple blood test that can diagnose the easy-to-treat condition. We almost never see ferritin in a routine blood test for young women, which is a mistake. In addition to shortness of breath and fatigue, other symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are: pale skin; cold hands and feet; feeling dizzy or lightheaded; unusual cravings for non-food items. The most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia are those that involve blood loss, including heavy menstrual periods. The body gets iron from food, and not getting enough iron from food, such as due to eating a vegan or vegetarian diet, can also lead to deficiency.

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Student Supplement First Aid Kit Whether going away to school or not, students need support for myriad viruses and bacteria, as well as options to minimize the damage if they develop an infection. Bold items taken daily, others as needed (if tolerated), based upon individual needs. Magnesium Glycinate (anxiety and stress) Monolaurin (viral preventive) Vitamin D3 1000-5000 IU (immune system support) Vitamin C 500-1000 mg (immune system support) Probiotic (one day per week to to balance microflora) Andrographis root (fight infection when it first appears) Elderberry Zinc Lozenges (soothe sore throat, respiratory issue) Zinc Sulfate Solution (soothe sore throat, respiratory issue) Melatonin 0.5 - 3 mg. (sleep support) Alka Support (sour, upset stomach) 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 September 9th

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

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• WC Feature* Blood Sugar Update

• Drop Diabetes Risk 70 Percent

• August 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

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Drop Diabetes Risk 70% or More

Steve: A study from Nature Medicine showed that roughly 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes, or 70% of total type 2 diabetes diagnoses in 2018, were linked with a poor diet. The results also indicate that the greatest burdens of type 2 diabetes were accounted for by excess wheat intake and refined grains (24.6%), excess processed meat consumption (20.3%), and inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption (26.1%). Factors such as drinking too many soft drinks (sweetened and artificially sweetened, fruit juice, and added sugars also made a strong impact on new cases. Believe it or not, this was one of the first worldwide studies to include poor carbohydrate quality as a leading driver of diet-attributable type 2 diabetes. The Other 30% or More of Risk? If diet can reduce the risk of diabetes, the other major component is physical activity. Among 60,000 healthy, middle-aged adults who participated in a British Journal of Sports Medicine study, those who exercised the most were 74% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes after seven years than the least active people. This was true even for those with a high "genetic risk score" - those who were 2.4 times more likely to develop the disease due to their genes. Here's the really striking finding: Participants with a high genetic risk who were the most active had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than sedentary participants with no genetic risk. This highlights how powerful exercise can be for preventing diabetes.

Pain Relief Diet Confirmed

From eNewsletter 8/7/2023

DID YOU KNOW there is a distinct advantage to knowing your diet and lifestyle genetic blueprint early in life?

One study in Frontiers in Nutrition found that over 50% of the hispanic/latino population has one or more mutations of the FADS gene, which impacts the ability to turn oils and fats into heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory omega-3's? If confirmed through genetic testing, this high risk of deficiency could be mitigated early in life by increased fatty fish consumption and/or supplemental of fish oil.

A second study from Nutrients found the FTO gene has an exceptionally strong influence on the potential for obesity because of its effect on appetite, hunger, and fat oxidation. Researchers suggest that all children should be screened for this gene as it is highly modifiable with specific diet and lifestyle protocols.

Both FADS and FTO genes are included in our Pure Genomics genetic screening.

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 September 9th

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

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• WC Feature: Chronic Pain Update

• Recipe du Jour: Smoothie

• Mythbuster: Hypnosis

• Understanding Lab Tests: Albumin

• Green Lifestyle: Chemical Threats to Remove From Home

• Wild Card: Board Games

• eInspire: Rumi

• Action Plan of the Month: School-Age Child, Optimized

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• Did You Know?

• Addressing Chronic Pain

• August 20% OFF Sale Items

• Pure Genomics

• Watch: Intestinal Balance

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Addressing Chronic Pain

Steve: Last week we discussed the urgency of preventing chronic disease. A study from Frontiers in Nutrition is a great first step for prevention as well as treatment. Moreover, the researchers of the study confirm the validity of one of our most successful self-help Action Plans called "Pain Relief Diet".

The study found a strong correlation between increased anti-inflammatory food intake and improved physical characteristics, stress, and pain in the patients assessed. Moreover, decreased consumption of pro-inflammatory foods was positively correlated with less pain, sleep satisfaction, and quality-of-life.

Pro-inflammatory foods such as gluten products, cow’s milk, red meat, alcohol, sugar, salicylates, and processed foods were removed. While anti-inflammatory foods such as omega-3-rich fish, EVOO, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein were promoted.

Thus, for those suffering from chronic pain, if you have not already tried to adhere to an eating style such as our "Pain Relief Diet Action Plan", we suggest you try it or come in to see us for individualized care.

Stress Reducing Combo

From eNewsletter 8/2/2023

DID YOU KNOW that a new study from Frontiers in Nutrition assessed the effect of magnesium, vitamins B6, B9, B12, Rhodiola, and L-theanine versus placebo on the brain response to stressful thermal stimulus in chronically stressed, but otherwise healthy subjects? Impacts on stress-related quality-of-life parameters (depression, anxiety, sleep, and perception of pain) were also explored. After one month of treatment, stress scores significantly decreased in the supplement group. Sensitivity to cold also improved.Thus, this supplement combination should be further explored for reduced stress in chronically stressed but otherwise healthy individuals.

Announcements

Services Update

Student Supplement First Aid Kit Whether going away to school or not, students need support for myriad viruses and bacteria, as well as options to minimize the damage if they develop an infection. Bold items taken daily, others as needed (if tolerated), based upon individual needs. Magnesium Glycinate (anxiety and stress) Monolaurin (viral preventive) Vitamin D3 1000-5000 IU (immune system support) Vitamin C 500-1000 mg (immune system support) Probiotic (one day per week to to balance microflora) Andrographis root (fight infection when it first appears) Elderberry Zinc Lozenges (soothe sore throat, respiratory issue) Zinc Sulfate Solution (soothe sore throat, respiratory issue) Melatonin 0.5 - 3 mg. (sleep support) Alka Support (sour, upset stomach) 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 September 9th

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* Acute Vertigo

• Public Health Update

• August 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

• Blog Briefs NEW!

• Well Connect Member Benefits

*Paid Member Access Only

‌ Public Health Update

Steve: Outside of the wellness world, there's been a lot going on that you need to be aware of. Vitamin D Neuroscientists in Journal of Neurochemistry have shown how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in the brain's dopamine circuit, which may lead to the dopamine dysfunction seen in adults with schizophrenia. Birth Control Just as the FDA approved the first nonprescription, OTC birth control pill, a study from Behavioral Brain Research found they negatively impact women's stress response. Another new study from Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences purports that birth control pills may increase women's risk of depression by 73 percent during the first two years of use. Whole Foods Not Immune to Recalls Braga Fresh just announced a recall of their 365 by Whole Foods Market Brand Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kit due to possible undeclared allergens, specifically eggs and milk. The mislabeled salad kits were sold nationwide and can be found in 12-oz. bags listing the UPC Code 9948246932, lot code BFFS179A2 and "Best if Used By Date" 7/16/23. Smart Drugs "Smart” drugs, commonly used by students, might actually impair cognitive function, according to a new study from Science Advances. Researchers say drugs such as Ritalin, a common prescription medication for individuals with ADHD to enhance their concentration and cognitive performance, are often abused by students without the disorder. Participants taking the drugs experienced small reductions in accuracy and efficiency, along with significant increases in time and effort, compared to their results when not on the drugs. Downside to N95 Masks Wearing an N95 mask for a prolonged period could affect physiologic and biochemical parameters. Researchers of a JAMA Network Open study report that the effect was primarily initiated by increased respiratory resistance and subsequent decreased blood oxygen and pH, which contributed to sympathoadrenal system activation and epinephrine as well as norepinephrine secretion elevation, and a compensatory increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Medication Classes Most Associated With Headaches Multiple immunosuppressants, immunomodulators, and biologics (apremilast, tofacitinib, fingolimod, etanercept, adalimumab, infliximab, certolizumab, abatacept, leflunomide, tocilizumab, evolocumab, rituximab, secukinumab, omalizumab, hydroxychloroquine, alemtuzumab). Two biologics, secukinumab and evolocumab. Additional medications included antiretrovirals (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, pibrentasvir, glecaprevir), vasodilators (macitentan, treprostinil, selexipag, ambrisentan, epoprostenol), an anticonvulsant (pregabalin), a parathyroid hormone analog (abaloparatide), a drug used in thyroid replacement therapy (levothyroxine), and an antihypertensive agent (valsartan), were associated with headaches, as reported in journal Headache. Antibiotics Most patients admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics as a precaution against bacterial co-infection, but this practice may not improve survival, according to new research presented at European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. CBD and THC A study from JAMA Network Open suggests taking CBD at the same time as cannabis with THC may increase THC's effects because CBD inhibits its clearance from the body. However, an oral oil containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) led to a significant and meaningful reduction in motor and vocal tics in patients with severe Tourette syndrome, according to results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in New England Journal of Medicine Evidence. Omega-3 Fatty Acids A study from Frontiers in Nutrition found FADS gene-interactions place a large proportion (more than 50%) of Hispanic/Latino populations at high risk of a deficiency in both circulating and cellular levels of omega-3 fatty acids. This gene is part of our Pure Genomics wellness screening. Gut Infections A new study, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, has found that compared with standard antibiotic treatment, stool transplantation can increase the number of people recovering from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, a condition that causes potentially life-threatening diarrhea. Within the study, 77% of people who received a stool transplant did not experience reinfection within eight weeks, compared to 40% of those who received antibiotics alone. New Menopause Drug A first-of-its-kind drug named Veozah was approved by the FDA for temperature changes due to central nervous system dysfunction during menopause. The drug came with a litany of side effects, however. Peanut Allergy Patch A global phase 3 clinical trial at Lurie's Children's Hospital of Chicago found that a year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk of a severe allergic reaction from accidental exposure, according to a study in New England Journal of Medicine.