Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Nature found that a blood nutrient compound from animal protein, called trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), reprograms CD8+ T immune cells and encourages anti-tumor immunity?

The researchers suggest TVA has translational potential for the treatment of tumors. Yet another of the myriad reasons why animal protein consumption is important.

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Steve: One of the most important lifestyle habits you can improve upon is reduce or eliminate high sugar foods, added sugars, and artificial sweeteners.

A new study in Obesity followed children eight to 18 years old and had them replace any food that contained added sugar and replaced it with food that had starch. They didn't just remove sweets. For example, chicken with teriyaki sauce is high in added sugar. Sweetened yogurts are high in added sugar. All of these foods were removed and replaced, but the number of calories stayed the same.

In as little as nine days, the subjects fasting blood sugar levels dropped by 53%, along with the amount of insulin their bodies produced. Their triglyceride and LDL levels also declined and, most importantly, they showed less fat in their liver.

Of course, the starchy food the subjects were eating is still not considered healthy, but simply removing sugar from the equation had that dramatic of an effect. The authors were emphatic in stating that "sugar is toxic irrespective of its calories and irrespective of weight".

Distinctions need to be made. Naturally occurring sugar in fruit and vegetables are NOT toxic, as shown in a recent study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study found that intakes of total glucose equivalents, total sugar, added sugar, and fructose from added sugar and juice were associated with higher coronary heart disease risk, but naturally occurring fructose from fruits and vegetables were NOT.

Not to be outdone, artificial sweeteners took a beating last year by research journals and the media for their toxic effects. One source, erythritol, thought to be the darling of the artificial sweetener industry, is also in freefall. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced last week that it has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol, pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects.

While a very difficult habit to break because of its extremely addictive nature, eschewing high sugar foods, added sugars, and artificial sweeteners can have the most rapid, beneficial, and measurable effect on your overall health.

Bonnie: A 73 year-old female came in to see me three years ago presenting with a broken ankle and osteoporosis in her lower back.

She was consuming gluten even though she was intolerant to it. So we agreed that she would go off gluten until her next DEXA scan.

I also put her on a targeted supplement plan to address bone formation, resorption, and reduce inflammation.

Moreover, I suggested that she consistently perform weight-bearing exercise.

This month, I received an email from her saying, "I just received the results of my dexascan and learned that my bone density increased 9.1%. This is without fosamax or any other medication!"

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

The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the case study of a 36 year old man who had left leg pain for 14 years, stress, eye pain, gastritis, ulcers, nervousness, depression, lack of concentration and a general loss of interest in daily life.

He smoked, drank in excess, did not exercise, and regularly ate a sub-optimal diet. The authors of this case report noted that "patients under chiropractic care tend, as their misalignments reduce, to spontaneously take up lifestyle changes or health enhancing activities.”

That’s exactly what happened with this man. At the 6 month period, the patient reported that he was physically pain-free and did not have to use medications. His overall health improved 100% with many positive lifestyle changes. He ate better, stopped smoking, began listening to classical music and started a routine of relaxation, deep breathing and regular exercise.

It’s amazing what the body can do when there is a better balance within the nervous system. That’s why it’s important for adults and children to be checked regularly for spinal subluxations. Chiropractic makes sure that all systems and nerve signals are working properly, for positive changes to occur. What health 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

Bonnie, Steve, Liselotte, Lori, Sharron, Cindy, Diana, Ileana, and Carolyn