Reservatrol-as reported last month, this supplement is being considered a very important breakthrough for prevention of heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases. Reservatrol activates a gene called SIRT1 which normally kicks in during calorie restriction. It has a profound anti-aging effect according to researchers especially in these days of excess. Reservatrol is responsible for the french paradox, which refers to the longevity of people in parts of France with a high level of reservatrol in their red wines. Grapeseed extract halts Alzheimer's plaques: According to recent research, the same inflammatory process that causes arterial blockage may also cause Alzheimer's plaques. This process was halted in the lab by Grapseed Extract. Grapeseed Extract was effective against both types of inflammatory damage. Vitamin D anyone? Is there anything that vitamin D doesn't help? While vitamin D's role in bone metabolism is well established it's role as a hormone is poorly understood.  It is becoming clearer that Vitamin D regulates immune function, helps metabolism and thyroid function as well as prevents diabetes, autoimmune diseases, as well as heart disease and cancer.  A simple blood test can detect your levels of vitamin D. Midwestern people require from 1,200-2,000 mgs per day especially in the winter, this is 3 or 4 times the daily recommended allowance. Run for your life -running is now proven to be the single exercise with the most bang for the buck.  Running can rejuvenate your heart, and even brisk walking can seriously lower blood pressure. Results of a 20 year study of runners over 50 showed that they reduced their risk of premature death by 50%! Please do not start an exercise program without the approval of your healthcare professional.        Bone Health is Key Longevity Marker New bone cells called osteoblasts have roles in immunity and metabolism and are formed constantly in healthy people.  Bone health is contingent on diets that do not promote inflammation and weight gain, bones also need to be stimulated via weight bearing exercise such as running to stimulate growth of osteoblasts. Why Continue Care? I'm feeling great so why should I continue care" many of you think....I have better things to do with my time and money...Yes, we all do. Simply, if you do not continue care, there is a good possibility that you will regress and have to start completely over.  This will cost even more time and money.  Unfortunately most of us learn the hard way.  When I suggest follow ups it is to make certain that you are 80% healed.  At that point, you will usually stay well.  When you discontinue your plan prematurely you run a great risk of everything coming right back. I cannot tell you how often people tell me that they wish they had followed through the first time.    If you are are having problems or would like to use natural means to improve your health please schedule an appointment @ Apple-A-Day-Clinic.COM  or by calling us @ 847-577-4455 Note: take advantage of our May promotions on this site!

Thyroid Health is for everyone- a brand new array of research is now showing that a thyroid that is even slightly off sends folks down a path of poor health!study published by the Journal of Plastic Surgery has found Even the College of Endocrinologists has begun tightening the range of "normal". While often associated with obesity or underweight, thyroid problems are now associated with a great array of serious health problems. In 2008, scientific studies confirmed that even a slightly sluggish thyroid caused problems such as: fatal heart disease, disturbances in heart rhythms, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coordination problems, breast cancer risk, mood disorders, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's risk. Researchers concluded that the thyroid regulates the metabolic pace in the body, and if the tempo is too sluggish, it throws off everything increasing the amount of wear and tear on the body. There are several environmental factors for thyroid illness such as wheat gluten, PCB's,  chemical exposure, as well as emotional stress. Thyroid function is not optimized by higher doses of thyroxin, usually the conversion of T4 to T3 is more the culprit and responds beautifully to nutritional intervention. Dietary changes and supplements that facilitate conversion must be tailored to the individual but the benefits are there and are very important for longterm health. Mayo Clinic finally backs Omega 3's- finally after being against nutritional therapy for many decades, Mayo clinic now backs omega 3 fatty acids for its role in cardiovascular health.  Three large trials of over 34,000 people have confirmed the role of omega 3's in cardiovascular health. Especially for those with coronary artery disease. Reduction of risk of heart attack fell by 45%.  I like Carlson's salmon oil and this month purshase 1 and receive a small bottle of 50 as a bonus! Digestion related to inflammation: According to scientists mapping the Human Genome Project, the newest health frontier is the genomes of the trillions of cells in the digestive tract. A veritable treasure trove of information has been discovered.  One case in point is H. Pylori and candida albicans.  Pathogens such as these, influence the immune tissue along your immune system. This will play a role in terms of how much inflammation you experience in the rest of your body such as your back and joints.    Many of you know I am a fanatic with respect to the health and balance of the digestive system.  That is because, for 13 years,  I have personally witnessed the toll that decades of antibiotics, poor diet, stress, hormones, steroids, and excess alcohol have played  in destroying the health of many of my clients. The most important proactive health action you can take is righting the ecological balance within your own body.        Did you know?   Tuesday: Health Forums DeStress in this month's Meditation Room  Special Visit rates: $99 intro special for new patients from 5/15-6/5. $79 Visit fee for Spring Detox consults only: 5/15-6/5. Join the vitamin online discount program! Freebie Fridays: Send in a friend or family member Friday AM's for a free mini consult to see if holistic care if right for them. Free initial phone consults are available, anytime.  Thanks!  Taryn DeCicco, ND 5/13/09