Cancer Screening Efficacy

From eNewsletter 9/11/2023

DID YOU KNOW that the results of a new study examining whether cancer screenings extend lives was shocking?

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." Wow.

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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).

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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

In Today's Issue

• Paid Member Content

• WC Feature: Heart Health Update

• Did You Know? Meds: New Alopecia Drug

• Genetic Update: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• Brand Buzz: Dark Chocolate with Protein

• Tech for Wellness: Computer Problems

• Mental Minute: Depression and the GABA Pathway

• Wild Card: Foster Your Kid's Resilience

• eInspire: Brice Marden

• Action Plan of the Month: Sports Nutrition, Optimized

• Free Member Content

• Did You Know?

• The Latest for Heart Health

• September 20% OFF Sale Items

• Pure Genomics

• Watch: Intestinal Balance

• Loyalty Program

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The Latest in Heart Health

Steve: Here is the latest on how we can protect our cardiovascular system.

Gut Microbiome

"The gut microbiome modulates heart failure pathophysiology, contributes to disease progression and therapeutic responses, and holds promise as a novel biomarker," the authors of a Journal of the American College of Cardiology

study note. "Interactions among the gut microbiome, diet, and medications offer potentially innovative modalities for management of patients with heart failure," they add.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, according to a clinical trial in The BMJ.

Taking higher doses of vitamin D3 for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a study in American Heart Journal. The risk of atrial fibrillation was 27% lower in the 40 micrograms (1600 IU) group and 32% lower in the 80 micrograms (3200 IU) group compared to the group taking 20 mcg (800 IU).

In a study from Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics examining subjects aged 40 years or younger, vitamin D deficiency (less than 25) and vitamin D insufficiency (25-49) had worse cardiovascular disease outcomes than vitamin D sufficiency status (50 or above).

Heavy Metals

Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new statement in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Exercise

Not that it should shock anyone, but regular physical activity and exercise can induce major beneficial effects in the context of both primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention. Notably, there are numerous biological mechanisms supporting exercise-induced cardiovascular benefits involving not only the heart tissue but also the metabolic and inflammatory milieu, according to the results of a study in European Heart Journal.

A study of more than 15,000 people presented at ESC Congress 2023 has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Blueberries

In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, daily intake of blueberry powder, equivalent to 178 grams of fresh blueberries, improves vascular and cognitive function and decreases 24 hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure in healthy older individuals.

Mobile Phones

Adults who spent that at least a half-hour per week on their mobile phone to place phone calls at their ear had a 12% increased risk of developing hypertension, whereas those who spent more than 6 hours weekly had a 25% increased risk, compared with a weekly usage time of under 5 minutes, according to a study from European Heart Journal: Digital Health.

An Omega-3 Windfall

From eNewsletter 9/6/2023

DID YOU KNOW that dopamine affects your kidneys and blood pressure? Dopamine is crucial to kidney function, and proper function of the kidney’s dopaminergic system is necessary to prevent salt sensitivity. When activated, multiple dopamine receptors get rid of sodium if you have eaten too much salt. If you eat excess sodium and your blood pressure goes up, it likely means the dopaminergic system in the kidney is dysfunctional, and you are not able to get rid of excess sodium. If you have high blood pressure that has been very difficult to manage even when you seem to be doing everything right, it could be related to your dopamine function. Everyone should check their genetic predisposition for salt sensitivity and dopamine function, both of which are included in our Pure Genomics genetic wellness screening.

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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 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* Kidney, Prostate, Urinary Tract Update

• An Omega-3 Windfall

• September 20% OFF Sale Items

• Case Report

• Chiro Corner NEW!

• Pure Genomics

• Blog Briefs NEW!

• Well Connect Member Benefits

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An Omega-3 Windfall

Steve: Lest we forget how important it is to get optimal omega-3 fatty acids from food and supplements to balance out our omega-6:omega-3 ratio, recent data reminds us. A study from Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids prevents telomere shortening, a marker associated with longevity, by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. A study from Journal of Alzheimer's Disease purport that a certain supplement formula had a positive effect on measures of cognitive decline in older adults suffering from mild Alzheimer's disease. The formula was led by EPA/DHA-rich fish oil, along with lutein and zeaxanthin, and mixed tocopherol vitamin E. The higher the omega-3 content in your seafood, the lower your risk of getting gout, according to findings in Frontiers in Nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish and fish oil supplements are promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large study in healthy adults supported by the National Institutes of Health, and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. According to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition, supplementation with high-dose omega-3 fatty acids could modulate metabolism and inflammation in patients with obesity without weight loss or changes in body composition.

Artificial Sweetener Cronyism

From eNewsletter 9/4/2023

DID YOU KNOW that the World Health Organization's recent backtracking, from first considering artificial sweetener aspartame a "carcinogen," to then a few months later calling it "a possible carcinogen," was due to beverage industry influence?

According to reporting from The Guardian: "In May, the World Health Organization issued an alarming report that declared widely used non-sugar sweeteners like aspartame are likely ineffective for weight loss, and long term consumption may increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults.

A few months later, WHO declared aspartame, a key ingredient in Diet Coke, to be a “possible carcinogen”, then quickly issued a third report that seemed to contradict its previous findings – people could continue consuming the product at levels determined to be safe decades ago, before new science cited by WHO raised health concerns.

That contradiction stems from beverage industry corruption of the review process by consultants tied to an alleged Coca-Cola front group.

It uncovered eight WHO panelists involved with assessing safe levels of aspartame consumption who are beverage industry consultants who currently or previously worked with the alleged Coke front group, International Life Sciences Institute (Ilsi)."

Corruption is alive and well with Big Food, so we won't let our guard down. With regard to aspartame (made famous as the sweetener for Diet Coke), take heed of the WHO's original claim before the beverage industry swooped in: it is a full carcinogen and should be avoided completely.

Our office is closed for Labor Day and will reopen Tuesday.

Today's paid newsletter is truncated for the holiday.

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

Menopause, Andropause, and More

Steve: Here is the latest on how hormonal changes at different life stages can affect health and what helps or hinders.

Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy

According to a gargantuan population study from The BMJ, synthetic menopausal hormone therapy was positively associated with development of all cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, even in women who received treatment at the age of 55 years or younger. The increased rate of dementia was similar between continuous and cyclic treatment. Please note this was from synthetic HRT use, not natural.

Progesterone

Oral progesterone at bedtime reduced night sweats and improved sleep in perimenopausal women, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in Scientific Reports. The progesterone should be from natural sources, not synthetic.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

The purpose of a Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons study was to evaluate rates of rotator cuff tears (RCTs), repairs (RCRs), and revision RCR in patients who were prescribed testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and compare these patients with a control group. Those in the TRT group all saw increases in RCTs, RCRs, and revision RCR.

Skeletal Muscle

Compared to premenopausal females, postmenopausal females display reduced muscle mass and strength, partially due to the negative effect of estrogen deficiency in aging skeletal muscle, according to the results of a study in Medrxiv.

Nitroglycerin

In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found that the use of nitroglycerin patches did not result in lasting improvements in the frequency and severity of hot flashes, but there was a short-term benefit.

Phytoestrogens

A higher intake of total phytoestrogens, including isoflavones, lignans, and coumarins, was associated with lower risk of total and certain cause-specific mortality in generally healthy US men and women, according to a study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Andropause or MANopause

Andropause, often referred to as "male menopause," is a term used to describe aging-related hormone changes in men. It's associated with a gradual drop in testosterone (T) levels, which can impact a man's health and wellbeing.

Andropause is not inevitable. Literature shows a wide range of T as men age with some men not declining at all. Lifestyle interventions are very effective in increasing testosterone levels. Addressing chronic inflammation and disease pathology are also effective in increasing testosterone by improving Leydig cell function. There are numerous alternative approaches for addressing issues with andropause before going to TRT that we can help with.

If you choose TRT, be sure to know what you want to accomplish and the pros and cons of each therapy. We can also help with this.