Mind Body for Blood Sugar

From eNewsletter 4/19/2023

DID YOU KNOW that plants make sounds? Tomato plants “scream” when a stem is cut off, a first-of-its-kind study from Cell reveals. They actually emit airborne sounds similar to “bubble-wrap being popped” that is detectable from more than three feet away when they are thirsty. Although it’s hard to detect for humans, animals are able to hear the sounds, meaning that plants can communicate with their surroundings far more than we realize. It also means that by “listening” in, farmers will be able to tell when their crop is suffering from stress.

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Steve Minsky MS, HWC As a Health and Wellness Counselor, he will analyze and offer solutions to optimize not only the food you eat, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More information on Steve's services.

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Pet Wellness Start your pets off right this year with our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats! ThorneVet has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018). Carolyn Martinelli a.k.a. "Coach Care" is available to 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. Online Gift Cards Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.

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Prevention ur During Infection COVID-19 is endemic, meaning it is here to stay. Moreover, we are exposed to many other endemic viruses including 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 year-round 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

• Making Blood Sugar Disorders Less Severe

• April 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

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‌ Making Blood Sugar Disorders Less Severe

Steve: Three recent studies remind us that adhering to certain diet and lifestyle ideals can significantly lower adverse effects for those with blood sugar disorders. A study in Nature Medicine found participants following a time restricted, intermittent fasting diet for three days during the week, only eating between 8am and 12pm on those days, showed a greater tolerance to glucose after 6 months than those on a daily, low-calorie diet. Participants who followed this eating style were more sensitive to insulin and also experienced a greater reduction in blood lipids. A very large study from JAMA Network Open examined microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and foot disorders are the most common microvascular complications. During follow-up, a significant number of patients developed microvascular complications. Those who adhered closest to a healthy lifestyle before and after type 2 diabetes diagnosis were associated with a much lower risk of developing microvascular complications. A healthy lifestyle consisted of nonsmoking, having a healthy body weight, engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, consuming a high-quality diet, and moderate alcohol drinking. Each increment in number of low-risk lifestyle factors was associated with a 6% lower risk for any microvascular complications and a 9% lower risk for diabetic neuropathy. A study from Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics found intake of at least four servings/day of vegetables was associated with a considerably reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, independently of other dietary habits! Mind-Body to Lower Blood Sugar A new study from Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine finds that mind-body practices help with controlling blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. The mind-body practices ranged from meditation, qigong, yoga, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. They compared the health outcomes of these groups with people who only received medicine to lower their blood sugar levels. All the mind-body practices made a significant decrease in the blood sugar of diabetics. Specifically, the researchers observed a .84% reduction in hemoglobin A1C, a marker for average blood sugar levels. Yoga was the most common mind-body practice and showed the largest effects, averaging at a 1% decrease in hemoglobin A1C. While 1% may not seem like much, it had similar effects to metformin, a popular diabetes drug, that reduces hemoglobin A1C by 1.1%. Finally, as elucidated in this issue's "Well Connect Feature," there were amazing studies on dietary supplements fenugreek, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, probiotics, resveratrol, vitamin D, and vitamin E for diabetes prevention and adjunct treatment.

3 Gluten Diseases Explained

From eNewsletter 4.17/2023

DID YOU KNOW that there are three designated gluten-related diseases? Celiac disease, non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (or intolerance), and wheat allergy are all immune diseases, but their paths that lead to disease are different. Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are autoimmune diseases, whereas wheat allergy is true IgE allergic response.

Of course, all three warrant avoiding all glutenous foods. However, in the case of wheat allergy, there are gluten-free grains that also need to be avoided because they are in the grass family (for example, corn and sorghum). Many wheat allergic persons are also allergic to grass pollen, which makes it a double whammy.

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Steve Minsky MS, HWC

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

Text Us If It Is Convenient

We accept text messages (all except for Bonnie). Simply type (847) 498-3422!

Pet Wellness

Our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats, ThorneVet, has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018).

Carolyn Martinelli a.k.a. "Coach Care" will be available to 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.

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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 May 6th

2. Tu, Wed, TH 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook

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

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COVID-19 is endemic, meaning it is here to stay. Moreover, we are exposed to many other endemic viruses including 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 year-round with our Free Prevent and Fight Viruses 2.0 Protocol here.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

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• Vit D Continues to Amaze

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Vitamin D Continues to Amaze

Steve: Aside from incredible findings in major scientific journals, several studies reiterated the following: if you carry extra weight, you often need more vitamin D because it is more difficult to metabolize. Moreover, if you live in a warm, sunny climate, if you do not get adequate daily sun exposure, you are at risk of being vitamin D deficient.

Vitamin D Deficiency

A study in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine indicated that the risk of death increases with the severity of the vitamin D deficiency. This is also the first study of its kind to include respiratory disease-related mortality as an outcome and followed the subjects for 14 years.

Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of muscle loss in older persons by 78%, according to researchers publishing in Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research.

A study from Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics purports that usual vitamin D intakes in sunny Australia are low. This evidence, paired with the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, suggests it is necessary to increase dietary intakes of vitamin D and improve vitamin D status at the population level to prevent disease.

While vitamin D supplementation increased blood levels in most subjects of a JAMA Network open study, there was a blunted response observed for participants with overweight or obesity. Thus, increased vitamin D dosage may be warranted in these individuals.

Disease Prevention

Optimal levels of serum 25(OH)D vitamin D was associated with a reduced colorectal cancer risk, especially for the elderly, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition. One unfortunate finding was the absence of a protective effect of vitamin D in a subgroup using statin medication for high cholesterol.

Osteoarthritis sufferers with sufficient vitamin D levels have a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, according to this rare study from Nutrients that focused on its relationship for OA patients.

A study in JAMA Dermatology suggests a significant benefit of relatively high doses of vitamin D in toxic erythema of chemotherapy, especially if patients had significant vitamin D deficiency prior to receiving the high dose supplements. Potential reduction of inflammatory skin diseases with vitamin D occurring in a setting of cancer chemotherapy would be immense.

Ultra-Processed Food Ubiquity

From eNewsletter 4/12/2023

DID YOU KNOW that researchers actually posed the question: are grandparents harming their grandchildren's health? Believe or not, this hypothesis was not off base. It is commonplace for grandparents to spoil their grandchildren with sweet treats, and a study from the Journal of the American Dental Association found that it’s contributing to deteriorating dental health. The severity depended upon several factors:

• The frequency by which the grandparents and children saw each other.

• The mothers’ dependency on grandparents for childcare.

• The quantity of sugary foods and beverages being allowed/provided by grandparents.

The researchers were only looking at tooth decay, but sweet treats lead to a host of other adverse health conditions. Thus, we gently urge grandparents to find other positive ways to spoil their grandchildren.

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Published Materials Update Shopping Lists Natural Foods Shopping List Gluten-Free Natural Foods Shopping List Corn-Free and Gluten-Free Action Plans Build the Optimal Youth Athlete Heart Health Healthy Bones Improve Your Mood MANopause Natural Fertility Nutrition and Lifestyle for Cancer Prevention Optimal Pregnancy Pain Relief Diet Sleep Well Sports Nutrition Action Plans may be purchased separately at our website shop, or the entire 46 title library and shopping lists are free with a NCI Well Connect paid membership.

Steve Minsky MS, HWC As a Health and Wellness Counselor, he will analyze and offer solutions to optimize not only the food you eat, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More information on Steve's services.

Text Us If It Is Convenient We accept text messages (except for Bonnie). Type (847) 498-3422 and text away!

Pet Wellness Start your pets off right this year with our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats! ThorneVet has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018). Carolyn Martinelli a.k.a. "Coach Care" is available to 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. 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 May 6th

2. Tu, Wed, TH 9AM-3PM at NICL Labs in Northbrook

Text, email, or call us to set up your appointment. Thermography Screening Friday, April 14th 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, January 20th. 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 Support

Prevention ur During Infection COVID-19 is endemic, meaning it is here to stay. Moreover, we are exposed to many other endemic viruses including 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 year-round 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* Chronic Pain Update

• Ultra-Processed Food Ubiquity

• April 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

• Blog Briefs NEW!

• Well Connect Member Benefits

*Paid Member Access Only

Ultra-Processed Food Ubiquity

Steve: It seems that I should not have to be writing to you about ultra-processed foods because you know better right? Of course you do, but it does not mean that you may be consuming hidden processed food, or you can share this with family, friends, and coworkers who may not be eating as pristinely as you. Troubling new research finds that 60% of foods purchased by Americans contain any number of artificial additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, and coloring or flavoring agents. Even worse, these levels represent a 10% increase since 2001. Unfortunately, processed ingredients are ubiquitous in our food supply, even in "natural junk," such as gluten-free, sugar-free, or fat-free foods that market themselves as healthier, but are not. Moreover, there was a 22% increase in baby food purchases that are considered ultra-processed or contain additives. Urgent Action Required According to research presented at the Diabetes Professional Care Conference, highly processed foods meet the same criteria as tobacco for addiction, and urge healthcare professionals to take steps towards framing those with high intake as food addiction. Two large studies published in The BMJ highlight the dangers of a diet rich in ultra-processed foods. The first links the diet to an increased risk for colorectal cancer. The second shows a heightened risk for death from heart disease or any cause over a 14-year period. Finally, a study presented at American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, act as a 'gateway' to increased intake of other unhealthy foods. We have always promoted eating real food, organic whenever possible, and the least number of ingredients on a label the better.