Diabetes- and high fructose corn syrup, according to the Corn Refiners Association are not linked. Many health experts disagree however. Population data or epidemiology points to an exponential increase in obesity, insulin resistance, and type two diabetes since the introduction of HFCS  to the food supply. Interestingly, as consumers become more suspicious of the food additive, sugar is making a comeback as a natural sweetener. Global crop production to plummet-in 2009 due to extreme weather conditions across the globe.  A 20% decline in crops is projected leading to extensive shipping, lower supply and a significant increase in food prices. People who are growing their own vegetables will benefit, yet again. More Sick Care? Americans borrow more to finance more "Sick Care". As you'll hear tonite, Obama's new Health Care Plan will borrow money to finance illness and invests heavily in the current paradigm of disease versus health.  Unfortunately, none of this money will go towards key preventives and natural therapeutics such as diet & nutrition. Flossing your teeth -earns 7 years to your lifespan according to the American Academy of Periodontology. It may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. While the actual mechanism remains unclear, I believe that bacteria in the mouth,  if left unchecked, leads to inflammatory changes in the brain that could lead to diseases like ALzheimer's.  The Environmental Working Group has released it's "clean 15" list of produce least likely to contain high amounts of pesticide residue.  Vegetables are: onions, sweet corn, asparagus, sweet peas, cabbage, eggplant, broccolli, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.  Fruits are: avocados, pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, watermelon, and grapefruit. Prenatal Vitamins Prevent Hydrocephalus. According to the Journal of Neuropathology. Hydrocephalus causes cerebrospinal fluid to accumulate in the brain's cavities, causing stress on the tissues and neurologic dysfunction. Hydrocephaly is not curable and must be managed by an implanted shunt. Our Mother-to-Be prenatal is an excellent, inexpensive supplement which matches the guidelines of the researchers.        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 June Promotions on this site.

FDA Threatens to seize any natural product that mentions H1N1 Swine Flu. A round of letters from the FDA to supplement manufacturers and promoters has essentially censured the release of any natural products for the above conditin except Tamiflu and a new vaccine, currently in development. Prostate Cancer Screening "worthless"- and has no impact on the progression or risk of death from the disease, according to a large scale 13 year study. A recent report as published in the New Englad Journal of Medicine demonstrated that there was little or no evidence that screening by PSA saved lives according to the chief medical officer of the AMerican Cancer Society. Coenzyme Q-10 benefits cancer therapy: New research from Madras, India's Medical Science Center, and Tokyo, Japan showed that various "big gun" chemotherapeutic agents worked better with vitamin therapy, and was not inactivated which is a concern from many US oncologists. IF you have cancer, you absolutely need to improve your nutritional health!    Endometriosis & Fibroids New studies estimate that almost 40% of women over age 35 have uterine fibroids and between 15 and 20% have endometriosis.  More than 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year due to these maladies.  New research published by the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has demonstrated that simple lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and and vitamin supplements could help many women avoid drugs and surgery. Dandruff While most people assume the cause of dandruff is a dry scalp, few recognize that an overgrowth of a yeast-like microbe that causes the flakes and itching.       Did you know?   Tuesday: Health Forums DeStress in this month's Meditation Room  Special Visit rates: $79/ intro special for new patients from 6/15-7/6. ONLY $59 exisitng patients!!!! COMING SOON: Community Clinic: Thursdays 3:30-7PM Fridays  9:30-1PM $25 15 minute nutrition/naturopathy visits  $59 30 minute acupuncture visits   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 6/23/09