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April 24, 2024

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Dear Steve,


DID YOU KNOW that that a study from Diabetes Care found that greater adherence to a plant-based dietary pattern was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes among middle-aged US adults?


You may think the conclusion is to switch to a vegetarian or vegan eating style. Au contraire! The conclusion was that greater intake of healthful plant foods, such as fruit and vegetables, rather than lower intake of animal foods, was the main factor underlying the lower risk of type 2 diabetes.


Once again, a balance of lean, organic animal protein with copious servings of fruit and vegetables is the essential part of any wonderful eating style.

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Services Update

Expanded Blood Work Options

We recently expanded our blood work wish list to give us more clues for how to best optimize you. The great thing is while the list has expanded, the cost has not, if getting it through our labs. The complete list can be found on the first page of wellness forms either for Steve or Bonnie.


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 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).

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

Wellness Screenings

Food Reaction Testing

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


Genomics Testing

To screen for lifestyle and diet-related genetic predisposition, please see the "Pure Genomics" section below.


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.


Thermography Screening at Nutritional Concepts - Friday, April 26th

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 Nutritional Concepts on Friday, April 26th. 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

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. In September 2023, a man 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. The FDA sent a warning letter to Amazon in later December 2023.

Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky

In Today's Issue...
  • WC Feature* Chronic Pain
  • My Take: Xylitol & Polyols
  • April 20% OFF Sale
  • Case Report
  • Chiro Corner NEW!
  • Pure Genomics
  • Blog Briefs NEW!
  • Well Connect Member Benefits
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My Take on Xylitol and Polyols

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Steve: There's a good reason why I recommend consuming xylitol and other polyols such as sorbitol and maltitol in moderation.


A study from Food and Chemical Toxicology purports that the health of your GI tract depends upon it.


Butyrate has recognized health benefits that provides energy to cells in our colon. This provides beneficial effects for our metabolism, neurology, and immune regulation. Not having enough butyrate can depress these functions and much more.


Xylitol and other polyols have been shown to encourage butyrate production. However, excessively high concentrations of butyrate have been demonstrated to cause damage to the mucosal integrity of the colon, implying there is no benefit of for overconsumption of butyrate producers.


In addition, formation of ammonia in our mouths with xylitol is related to the neutralization of plaque and dental remineralization. However, too much ammonia in the gut is related to liver and neurological dysfunction.


This is a perfect example of having too much of a good thing. How can you get the benefits from polyols without overdoing it?


If you consume polyol products, try to limit it to chewing gum, such as the Xylichew brand we recommend that is sweetened with birch bark xylitol. Moreover, limit the amount of pieces you chew daily (5 is my suggested maximum). Thus, you will be promoting butyrate in your GI tract as well preventing dental caries in your mouth without overdoing it.


I don't recommend consuming any other foods or beverages sweetened with xylitol or other polyols on daily basis. Once in a while is okay.

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Case Report

Cancer Recurrence

A 57 year-old male recently saw Steve because of cancer recurrence. He had stage four adenocarcinoma of the esophagus along with four small lesions on the liver.


He wanted complementary therapy to not only minimize side effects of conventional treatment, but improve his outcome. Given that some of the cancer was located in the esophagus, the potential for severe side effects such as painful reflux was high.


Steve immediately put him on an individualized eating and supplement plan that would not interfere with conventional treatment, as well as optimize his ability to not only breeze through treatment, but thrive.


The client followed the eating and supplement plan to the letter, and added grounding and meditation on his own. He was shocked by how great he felt throughout the treatment process. Even directly after treatment, he had little or no side effects.


After eight months, his physicians were agog when his scans showed that he was completely cancer free. They had rarely ever seen such a quick recovery, especially in someone with cancer recurrence.


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!

No More Migraines

In Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul there’s an account of a five year old boy with headaches. Initially they were dull, then became excruciating with nausea and vomiting. Every evening he lay in a dark room for some relief but the next morning the pain was back again.


For 10 years he was brought to many specialists, underwent a multitude of tests, took lot’s of medications and then was told to see a psychiatrist, but nothing helped. The daily pain took its toll leading to low self esteem and a poor quality of life.


At age 15 he was introduced to Chiropractic and began receiving care three times a week. After a month he noticed the results and finally for the first time in 10 years he had no more pain. This fueled his passion to go to college and then chiropractic school. When he started his own practice, six months in a woman came in to see him. She had been suffering from migraines for nearly 20 years. After two months of weekly care her migraines were completely gone.


Isn’t it amazing how a person’s life can change when there is a better balance within their nervous system, due to consistency of care? That’s why it’s important for adults and children to be regularly checked for spinal misalignments, a specialty that only chiropractors' study. The intention is to release stuck patterns for positive changes to occur. What condition are you ready to let Chiropractic care help you with?


Dr. Liselotte Schuster is a Holistic Family Chiropractor and has been in practice since 1989. She tailors each visit by using a variety of techniques that she feels are most effective. She loves seeing children and adults reach their full potential, trusting in the healing powers of their body. Dr. Schuster is in the same office as Bonnie & Steve Minsky as they have been in practice together for 33 years. She can be reached at (847)509-9067 or drliloschuster@sbcglobal.net

Why Pure Genomics?
Pure 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 Genomics 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 Genomics account for you. We just need your full name, email address, and date of birth.
  3. You will receive an email invitation from Pure Genomics 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 Genomics when your report is ready and we can then set up an appointment to go over your results.

*Paid NCI Well Connect Members have free, 24-7 access to Pure Genomics. Non-paid members must first pay a one-time $25 processing fee to access results.
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