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December 18, 2024

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Dear Steve,


DID YOU KNOW that new results from a study in The BMJ found that consuming five or more servings per week of dark chocolate is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes compared with infrequent or no consumption?


Conversely, higher consumption of milk chocolate had no beneficial effect and contributed to greater weight gain.


We consider dark chocolate 60% or higher cocoa content, although 70% or higher is ideal. A serving would be considered one to two small squares.

Announcements
Services Update

Holiday Office Hours

Tuesday, December 24th CLOSE AT 2PM

Wednesday, December 25th CLOSED, NO NEWSLETTER WILL BE PUBLISHED

Tuesday, December 31st CLOSE AT 2PM

Wednesday, January 1st CLOSED


Loyalty Points

As 2024 comes to a close, stock up to take advantage of your loyalty points. Loyalty points reset to zero on January 1, 2025. We track and apply loyalty points for you, but you can always text us to see if you're close to a loyalty reward. Note: if you order exclusively from our website, text us BEFORE placing your final order of 2024, as we cannot apply loyalty rewards after you place an order.


Metagenics Has a New Label

Please note that Metagenics is rolling out its new label over the coming months. There have been no ingredient changes, just the look of the label.


USPS Holiday Shipping Increase

While the United States Postal Service temporarily increased their shipping fees until early 2025, we will NOT be following suit :)


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.


HSA and FSA

This is a reminder if you are eligible to expense through your HSA or FSA account, use it for our services, labs, and supplements.

Text Us If Convenient at (847) 497-0902

Text is the quickest way to communicate with us (questions for Bonnie need to be by email).

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.

Wellness Screenings

Standard Blood Work

For a list of standard blood tests for new or existing clients, please go to this page and look at Steve or Bonnie's wellness forms.


Stool Analysis

For gastrointestinal, autoimmune, or allergy-related maladies, stool analysis is a wonderful way to detect how to heal from the inside out.


Genomics Testing

For lifestyle and diet-related genetic predisposition, go to the "Pure Insight" section below.


Food Reaction Testing

Because true food allergies are rare, please Email Steve or Bonnie for authorization to get our IgE food allergy, IgE mold/fungus allergy, or celiac panel. For questions about the tests and how to prepare, contact our office staff.

Infection Support

For 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 Infection 2.0 Protocol here.

Warning: Counterfeit, Adulterated Supplements Online

On the internet, especially at Amazon, there is an epidemic of counterfeit, adulterated, and purposely mislabeled dietary supplements. recent analysis of SAMe supplements sold on Amazon found 20 of 24 failed potency tests. Aman was arrested for selling counterfeit Pure Encapsulations products. A study from JAMA Network Open found that half of immune products analyzed from Amazon had labels that did not match the contents.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

In Today's Issue...
  • WC Feature* Menopause & Andropause Update
  • Hot Flashes & Testosterone
  • December 20% OFF Sale
  • Case Report
  • Chiro Corner NEW!
  • Pure Genomics
  • Blog Briefs - Cosmetics
  • Well Connect Member Benefits
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Hot Flashes and Testosterone

Steve: Here are two nuggets for menopause and andropause.


New Hot Flash Medication

New drug VEOZA for peri- and- menopausal symptoms is a NK3R antagonist (kisspeptin system) and affects the neurokinin receptor which indirectly affects androgenic activity related to temperature regulation. It is a non-hormonal treatment. The side effects are not well published so we do not recommend taking it for at least two years. Natural ways to address hot flashes are melatonin, stimulating bitter taste receptor, siberian rhubarb, fenugreek, black cohosh, and maca.


Defining Total and Free Testosterone

Total testosterone refers to the entire amount of testosterone circulating in your blood, both bound and unbound. Much of your total testosterone is bound to proteins, like albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin. When testosterone is bound to proteins, your tissues are unable to activate testosterone receptors around the body and use the hormone the right way.


Free testosterone, on the other hand, refers only to testosterone that is not bound to proteins. As the “active” form of the hormone, free testosterone can readily bind to receptors and exert its effects on the body. Generally, free testosterone makes up about 2% to 3% of total testosterone.


Natural ways to boost testosterone are with targeted herbs, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc, a balanced diet with plenty of lean protein, limit alcohol intake, optimize sleep, and incorporate strength and short bursts of rigorous aerobic activity.


In conclusion, whether for hot flashes or low testosterone, managing stress is one of the overriding factors. 

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Case Report

Doesn't Matter Your Age, You Can Make Positive Change

You can see improvement in your health no matter how old you are. An 87 year-old man came to see Steve with extreme constipation and gastrointestinal pain.


He had been in and out of the hospital with stool blockages, had a bowel resection, was on strong pain medication, as well as extreme polypharmacy. Suffice it to say his blood work looked awful. Even on pain medication, he was in debilitating pain. He was willing to do whatever it took to have less pain.


While the changes he had to make in so many aspects of his life were extreme for his age, after one meeting with Steve, he followed everything to the letter and felt a change very quickly. In his words, "my stomach pain, which I was getting almost daily, is gone". He also got back to his normal weight and was able to wean off some medications.


In his own words: "My IBS is the best it has been in a long time. I went to the cardiologist this morning for my yearly exam. He says I'm doing great. Everything is working well. Even my leaky aortic heart valve is doing better than it was last year. He said that I owe all of this to my new diet".


He set a great example for "it's never too late" to make positive changes to your health!


Did you have a great experience working with us? Please let others know by leaving a review here.


Disclaimer: Case reports are not intended for self-healing. Case reports are for references purposes only and should be discussed with your health professional.

Chiro Corner NEW!

Brain Injury

A report in The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine cites the case of mild brain injury in a 31 year old woman. She experienced neck pain, headaches, dizziness, nausea, ringing of the ears, difficulty concentrating and fatigue after a fall. 


Urgent care diagnosed her with mild traumatic brain injury and prescribed medications. These didn’t help so she sought out chiropractic care. The chiropractor treated her with both chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture. In over a three week period she received 8 treatments and reported 100% improvement.


Millions of people, including athletes and trauma patients, suffer the effects of head injuries, which can affect brain development and overall health. Cases like this are a reminder that chiropractic combined with acupuncture should be included in this population.


Dr. Liselotte Schuster is a Holistic Family Chiropractor and has been in practice with Nutritional Concepts since 1989. She uses a variety of techniques, including low level laser, to help patients reach their full potential. Contact Dr. Schuster at (847) 509-9067 or drliloschuster@sbcglobal.net.

Why Pure Insight (formerly Genomics)?

Pure Insight (formerly )Genomics harnesses the science of nutrigenomics so you can understand the relationship between your genes, nutrition, and wellness at the deepest level. Covering 72 genes in 11 trait categories, we've used Pure Insight since 2015 to help clients live longer with better quality of life.

How to Get Started


  1. Order a genetic kit directly from 23andMe.com or Ancestry.com and send back your saliva specimen.
  2. When your results are ready, request that we set up a Pure Insight account for you. We just need your full name, email address, and date of birth.
  3. You will receive an email invitation from Pure Insight with a link to set up your account and instructions for how to upload 23andMe or Ancestry data.
  4. You will receive a confirmation from Pure Insight when your report is ready and we can then set up an appointment to go over your results.
eNews Blog Briefs


Cosmetics Oversight

What Is a Paid NCI Well Connect Membership?

Twice Weekly eNewsletters with Tons of Extra Content 

Long-form issues on Mondays and Wednesdays address all aspects of wellness including nutrition, mental and emotional health, physical activity, cooking, brand awareness, dietary supplements, medical breakthroughs, and much more.


Pure Genomics Wellness Screening

Results are free. Analysis with Steve or Bonnie is a separate fee.


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Have a happy, healthy day.

Bonnie, Steve, Lilo, Lori, Sharron, Cindy, Diana, Marisa and Carolyn

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