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DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:10:28 +0000

Remote Visits Now

doctaryn@aol.com (Taryn ) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:15:04 +0000

Its Time for Your Spring Tune Up!

Call 847 477 5442! TY!

Back at work

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Back to work so please call if you'd like my help.

I'm going back to my roots of general practice so I'm eager to hear from you all and to catch up. Please give us a holler at 847 577 4455. I'm truly eager to catch up with you.

Happy Spring! Phone Appointments Coming Soon!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:49:00 +0000

I'm hoping to connect with you shortly by phone or zoom. I am looking forward to catching up with you. Please call Mike at 847 577 4455 on his days in Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to schedule. I thank you for your patience and look forward to it.

Best Regards,

Dr Taryn

Office temporarily closed.

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:17:44 +0000

I'm sorry for no notice but Mike may have symptoms

Of the virus and we have agreed he won't come in

Until he's tested again. It's probably nothing but

For all of our safety I think this is best. I will alert

You when he is back in. We will fulfill your orders

Remotely.

Thanks, and stay safe.

Dr. Taryn

Office temporarily closed.

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:17:43 +0000

I'm sorry for no notice but Mike may have symptoms

Of the virus and we have agreed he won't come in

Until he's tested again. It's probably nothing but

For all of our safety I think this is best. I will alert

You when he is back in. We will fulfill your orders

Remotely.

Thanks, and stay safe.

Dr. Taryn

Important Updates!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:57:11 +0000

Your prayers and well wishes are miraculous!

The outpouring of support and love I have received from you all is nothing short of miraculous. I cannot wait to tell you the story but I can't as yet because it is still developing. Please know for certain that they have had nothing short of a miraculous effect on my body and health. I miss you all so much but I know I have to focus on this solitary journey for the time being. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate you in ways I can't even express yet.

You are all angels. Thank you!😇💖

Dr Bahia

Since I still don't know exactly when I will be given clearance to return to work, I spoke recently with a wonderful friend and incredibly accomplished colleague about filling in for me at our office. This is particularly important for in person, hands on healing. Bahia is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. I could not recommend any one more. Here is some info on her education and extensive background. To schedule an appointment, please call us at 847-577-4455. Thank you!

Dr. Bahia Al-Salihi is a graduate of the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. She received her bachelor of science in Human Biology and her master of science in Advanced Clinical Practice. She earned a master's degree in Business Administration from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. As a licensed chiropractic physician and board certified licensed acupuncturist Dr. Al-Salihi's area of expertise is Orthopedic acupuncture.

In practice since 1992, Dr. Al-Salihi has completed extensive continuing medical education in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. In addition, she completed over 6,000 hours of study in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as part of her master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), which demonstrates proficiency in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

In addition to Orthopedic acupuncture Dr. Al-Salihi also treats internal medical conditions with acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has published several case studies in the peer-reviewed Journal of Chiropractic Medicine on acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Migraines, Celiac disease-associated Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Chronic Prostatitis with Pelvic Pain Syndrome.

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10% off orders from July 1 to 31st with this code: JULY2020 And as always FREE shipping. Beginning July 20th, Mike will be in from 2 to 6 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays and is shipping quickly. We are holding some weekend orders due to the heat. Thank you and as always best of health!

Temporary Hours Adjustment and A Note From Dr Taryn

mike@apple-a-day-clinic.com (mike berg) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:15:35 +0000

Starting June 15th, our new temporary office hours will be Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm to 6pm. Please continue to call ahead before stopping by to pick up orders. You can place orders on our website 24 hours a day and receive Fast, FREE shipping. Thank you for your continuing support! We really appreciate your assistance in this difficult time and look forward to returning to normalcy.

In case you missed it, please see the note below from Dr DeCicco.

"Hello everyone! I miss you all so much but I am on my

Own healing journey at present with no idea when exactly

I will return to work.

I thank you so much for your cards and phone calls

And emails they do cheer me up very much.

Since I don't know when I can return yet I am trying

To keep Mike gainfully employed as well as pay

Our overhead there as well as at home.

This is difficult, to say the least with no money coming

In. I missed the Covid assistance due to being

Hospitalized for so long. Just got a $105,000 Bill

Today.

PLEASE, if you Will, buy some vitamins from us.

We are competitive and ship for free and it could

Really help us get through this challenging time.

Please also keep me in your prayers and send

Positive vibes. It helps more than I can say.

THANK YOU!"

Dr. Taryn

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Dr. Taryn is released from hospital.

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:37:14 +0000

Hello everyone! I miss you all so much but I am on my

Own healing journey at present with no idea when exactly

I will return to work.

I thank you so much for your cards and phone calls

And emails they do cheer me up very much.

Since I don't know when I can return yet I am trying

To keep Mike gainfully employed as well as pay

Our overhead there as well as at home.

This is difficult, to say the least with no money coming

In. I missed the Covid assistance due to being

Hospitalized for so long. Just got a $105,000 Bill

Today.

PLEASE, if you Will, buy some vitamins from us.

We are competitive and ship for free and it could

Really help us get through this challenging time.

Please also keep me in your prayers and send

Positive vibes. It helps more than I can say.

THANK YOU!

Dr. Taryn

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Memorial Day Week Hours

mike@apple-a-day-clinic.com (mike berg) — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:50:47 +0000

The week of Memorial Day, our office will only physically be open on Thursday from 2pm-6pm. Mike will still be available to answer emails and fulfill orders all week, but orders will only be available for pick up on Thursday.

As a reminder, our current "normal" office hours are Monday and Thursday from 2pm-6pm. Please call ahead before stopping by to pick up orders as we are experiencing many shipping delays and product shortages due to the COVID19 emergency.

Please continue to keep Dr DeCicco in your thoughts and prayers.

Dr DeCicco Hospitalized and COVID19 Office Hours

mike@apple-a-day-clinic.com (mike berg) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:47:17 +0000

As some of you already know, Dr. DeCicco is currently hospitalized with a very serious condition unrelated to the COVID19 situation. As such, she will be unable to conduct appointments or be available to answer questions for the forseeable future. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Due to this and the COVID19 emergency, we will be limiting our office hours to Monday and Thursday from 2pm to 6pm. Mike will be available during these times to fulfill orders and answer any non-medical advice related questions. Please call ahead before stopping by to pick up orders as we are experiencing many shipping delays and product shortages due to the COVID19 emergency.

Thank you for your continuing support during these unprecedented times.

Today's blog post will be postponed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:51:46 +0000

Due to the current volatility, I have decided to reduce

My own stress by postponing my blog posts for

the foreseeable future. I pray you all are staying

well and that things return to normal soon.

Blessings,

Dr. Taryn DeCicco

Holistic Doctor

Acupuncturist

Holistic Nutritionist

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Blog Delayed Until Further Notice

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:57:30 +0000

Our weekly blog articles will be delayed until further notice. Thank you

One Herb + Exercise=Improved Cardiac Function

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:38:40 +0000

Turmeric image courtesy Medical News Today.

Curcumin the active compound in turmeric may repair exercise intolerance faced by patients with heart failure, suggests a new research. People with heart failure have a reduced function of the left ventricle the chamber of the heart that pumps blood out to the rest of the body called reduced ejection fraction. This is linked to decreased ability to exercise. The findings showed that curcumin treatment improved muscle function, exercise capacity in mice with heart failure and healthy controls.

Curcumin, a chemical that comes from the turmeric plant, has been used as a traditional Asian medicine for centuries, primarily to treat gastrointestinal ailments and skin wounds.

Researchers from the University of Nebraska in the US, theorised that a reduction in the normal signalling of a protein Nrf2 may play a role in the impaired expression of antioxidant enzymes.

The antioxidant enzymes both prevent and repair damage from oxidative stress as well as improve exercise performance.

For the study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, the researchers gave one group of mice with heart failure daily doses of curcumin -- which is known to promote activation of Nrf2 -- for 12 weeks, while another group did not receive treatment.

The results demonstrated that the expression of Nrf2 increased and levels of antioxidant enzymes improved in the animals with heart failure that were given curcumin.

In addition, both groups that received curcumin -- even the animals without heart failure -- had improved exercise capacity when compared with the untreated groups, suggesting the effects of curcumin on skeletal muscle is not exclusive to heart failure. I recommend this curcumin to my clients on a daily basis-FREE SHIPPING!

"These data suggest that activation of Nrf2 in skeletal muscle may represent a novel therapeutic strategy to improve ... quality of life" in people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, the researchers noted. This may have a real impact on various health situations in humans. Next week, I will discuss IV vitamins. IV vitamins are all the rage in Hollywood but is there any true benefit? Sign up! here to find out. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you next week.

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Blog Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:52:15 +0000

Due to unforseen complications, tonight's blog as been delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience

This week's blog delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:05:02 +0000

Due to being swamped with clients today, this week's blog article will be posted tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hurry! Only Until July 3rd-Friendly Reminder!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:01:19 +0000

🍃🍎Our new website will be up and running shortly! The delays are due to adding features that you will enjoy immensely! Until then, I am unable to post to our blog. Through July 3rd, Cell Science Labs is offering a BIG discount on their deluxe nutrient panel, antioxidant panel and redox. This will give you your complete nutrition status as it measures 35 plus nutrients plus antioxidants and oxidative stress. It is 200$ off all 3 for $359. It is only $179 if you also get a food allergy panel which starts at $250. HURRY: tests must be performed by July 3rd. Call now to make arrangements. If you missed our email in totality here it is:

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Healthy New Year

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:29:20 +0000

Due to the redesign of my website, I will be temporarily unable to publish a new calendar for January or any changes that involve a republish. I know you will be amazed at the New responsive design and it will be live within the next week or so. You can still place orders etc. while this is transpiring...Until then, I wish you a healthy New Year. Please call to schedule for appointments for any health concerns. Thank you.

Post Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:30:04 +0000

So sorry! We will be delaying our scheduled post until tomorrow, we got busy with clients this evening. I apologize for any inconvenience. Thank YOU.

The Dark Side Of LEDs

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:21:24 +0000

LED lights are making us blind and wreaking havoc on our endocrine systems, peer-reviewed studies show… Leading photobiologist recommends switching back to sunlight, candles and incandescent bulbs

One of the world's top photobiologists has been trying to warn the public for years about the dangers of the government-mandated phasing out of incandescent lighting.

While LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are up to 95 percent more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs, we are paying for that savings with our health.

A physician and lecturer at Wismar University in Germany, Alexander Wunsch is an international consultant to governments, medical facilities and the lighting industry.

His message, though often ignored, is clear: blue light, isolated from all the other colors on the light spectrum, is damaging our retinas and disrupting our endocrine systems, resulting in all sorts of physical and mental illness.

It's not a message the LED industry, governments looking to cut carbon emissions, or consumers saving money on electricity want to hear. But, as this Harvard Medical School report says, it is “backed up by study after study.”

Natural light Natural light gives off all the colors (wavelengths) of the rainbow in a somewhat continuous manner, Wunsch explains..

Typical “white” LED lights consist of a blue light-emitting diode and phosphor (fluorescent) coating.

This fluorescent coating transforms part of the blue light into longer wavelengths, creating a yellowish “looking” light, but a large portion of the light emitted is still invisible blue light.

Blue light is high-energy, short-wave length “aggressive” light, responsible for keeping us awake and alert.

While present in sunlight, and a necessary ingredient for life, blue light needs to be balanced by all other colors of light, particularly its opposite color of light – red.

As you can see below, red light is absent in traditional fluorescent and LED lights:

Wunsch says most of us are severely deficient in near-infrared light, which has a wavelength of between 700 and 2500 nanometers.

The heat generated by incandescent light bulbs is infrared radiation. While this heat requires more electricity, the infrared light it generates is actually beneficial to your health, and therefore worth the extra cost, in Dr. Mercola's opinion.

Near-infrared light – like that generated by a candle or fire – primes the cells in your retina for rest, repair and regeneration, which is why Wunsch uses it as a therapy on his patients.

Near-infrared is also a crucial energy source for humans. According to Wunsch, only about one-third of our bodies' thermodynamic energy comes from food. A much larger portion comes from “photonic energy” from the sun.

The more near-infrared radiation we get, the less food is required for maintaining thermal homeostasis (body temperature), he says.

Health problems associated with excess blue light

LED lighting may be one of the largest sources of non-native electromagnetic radiation we are exposed to on a daily basis.

In addition to lighting our houses, office buildings, schools, stores and streets, LEDs have become the dominant technology for back-lighted tablet displays, such as iPads and e-readers, and large LCD television sets. Virtually all reading these days involves staring directly at an LED light source, rather than at newspapers, magazines and books, where light is reflected off the paper, rather than beamed directly into our eyes.

Many optometrists have spoken out about the damage this is doing to our eyes, one predicting 100,000 Americans will become legally blind due to blue-light damage over the next decade.

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Vision says prolonged exposure to blue light with a wavelength between 400–470 nanometers can “induce severe damage to the retina.”

Even brief periods of exposure to blue light in this range can damage the retinal pigment epithelium. Damaged RPE eventually leads to photoreceptor cell death,” the study says. If enough photoreceptor cells die, total blindness can occur.

In addition to damaging our eyesight, blue light after sunset disrupts our endocrine system.

“Study after study has linked working the night shift and exposure to light at night to several types of cancer (including breast and prostate), diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, says an article published by Harvard Medical School.

These diseases may be related to the fact that light suppresses melatonin, a hormone that influences circadian rhythms. Source for this article: living offgrid.

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SPECIAL REPORT- How Sunscreens May Cause Skin Cancer Will be Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:46:51 +0000

Due to a death in the family, this week's special report, "How Sunscreens May Cause Skin Cancer", will be delayed. We will let you know ahead of time when it will be posted. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We are voted: Best Holistic and Naturopathic Practice, Cook County! Thank you!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 18 May 2018 18:51:43 +0000

"I am the Awards Manager at Global Health & Pharma and my colleague Katherine is coordinating this year's Alternative Medicine & Holistic Health Awards.

Apple-A-Day Clinic was awarded: Best Holistic & Naturopathic Health Practice - Cook County

The celebratory magazine is being published next week".

This WORKS Better than Medicine and the Evidence IS Mounting! Will Be Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:03:13 +0000

Due to the fact that we are swamped helping clients today, our blog article for this week, "This WORKS Better than Medicine and the Evidence IS Mounting!", will be delayed until tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding. As a reminder, if you sign up you will receive email notifications as soon as our blog articles are posted.

How To Save On Laboratory Testing

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:05:16 +0000

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It's become depressing to have clients in your office who need laboratory tests who can't do them because they cannot afford to…

Unknown to most people is the fact that labs contract their prices with insurance companies, clinics and doctor's offices and pricing can vary widely!

The reason most people do not understand this is because labs are typically paid for by insurance companies.

These days, people have such high deductibles or lack insurance entirely, they are having to pay these fees themselves.

For example, a thyroid TSH, T3/T4 Panel can cost almost $300….

A Vitamin D panel can cost close to $200 if not more…

Currently, I have contracted with a supplier who is offering much better pricing for blood tests, probably about a third of what is listed above or usual and customary.

If you need labs, please contact us @ 847 577 4455 for more information. All tests are run locally through Quest Diagnostics.

Please note: This will apply to blood testing only. Other laboratory testing done is done via specialty laboratories and is not eligible for discounts. At some point we may be able to post the most popular tests online.

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This Week's Special Report on Avoiding the Flu, Naturally Will be Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:07:36 +0000

Due to incliment weather, this month's Special Report: Avoiding the Flu, Naturally Will be Delayed until next week. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

This Week's Special Report on The Truth About Cannabis Oil Will be Delayed

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:47:51 +0000

Due to illness, this week's special report "The Truth About Cannabis Oil" will be delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving!

doctaryn@gmail.com (Taryn DeCicco) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:19:01 +0000

Human beings are intrinsically kind, altruistic and generous in early childhood many studies have shown. Do you remember how you were back then?...

You can reclaim this. After all, it is your true nature! 🍂🍁🍃Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I appreciate you, dear friends. 🍃🍂🍁

#thanks #thankfulness #gratitude #giveaway #thanksgiving #truth #kindness #wisdom #kindnessmatters #giving

The Case AGAINST Marijuana

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 19:16:22 +0000

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The Case Against Marijuana

Many people in these modern times are searching for various ways to escape from reality and life's pressures.

While I will not get into the politics of this highly publicized issue it is clear to me that public sentiment has been driven by emotions rather than actual facts. Most folks joining in the political clamor are not looking out for the poor old guy with glaucoma or Parkinson's but rather a solution to their own desire to drop out of reality for awhile…

Before getting into the medical ramifications of marijuana use, let's review what has happened in Colorado since it's legalization there.

Ahem…Well, fatal car accidents have trebled due to more people driving under the influence. This is the natural consequence of a drug which impairs judgement and can lead to a loss of motor skills.

Marijuana use has also skyrocketed there among teenagers and even expectant mothers. Both these groups have been mislead into believing that marijuana is safe. This it is not, especially in utero.

In our culture, addiction has been pandemic and it is well established that addicts of heroin and other opiates including prescription started by using alcohol and marijuana.

Medically, let's review some facts.

Fact #1:

Smoking of any substance is deleterious to the lung and respiratory system. Smoke and secondhand smoke from marijuana is just as or even more dangerous than cigarette smoking!

According to the American Lung Association it will lead to the same problems as cigarette smoking including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and even cancer…

Fact #2:

There is ALSO a plethora of evidence that demonstrates long term damage to the brain itself.

Users frequently report problems with their short term memory both while using and between uses. Short term memory is the most fragile of all brain functions and is a good indicator that a real and sustained injury has occurred.

Also, the active component, tetrahydrocannibinol, when administered for 5 days or longer results in greatly increased numbers of receptors and changes their chemical binding capacity…no one knows exactly what this means…

Fact #3

Lastly, psychologically, primary changes in motivation and interest are well established in the medical literature. Is this good?

The legalization of marijuana is in my opinion, another terrible experiment being perpetrated upon the American public for dollars. Please review the facts before jumping on the bandwagon…or suffer the consequences!

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Summer Hours Start June 1st!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:43:33 +0000

Our Summer Hours start June 1st! Today is our last Saturday that we will be open until further notice, please plan accordingly. Starting June 1st, we will be open from Monday through Friday from 2pm to 6pm.

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Blog Delayed Due to Taxes

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:31:51 +0000

Due to having to finish our taxes, we will be unable to post this week's blog or update the website until next week. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:16:25 +0000

"Healthy Habits" that you should STOP right now! Will Be Delayed till Tomorrow

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:29:56 +0000

Due to being swamped with clients today, this week's blog article ""Healthy Habits" that you should STOP right now!" will be posted tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience!

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Happy 2017, and PUPDATE

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:19:04 +0000

I AM SO GLAD THAT PHOEBE AND TWIX ARE IN THEIR

NEW HOMES...I AM STILL LOOKING FOR HOMES FOR

MIXIE AND SHEBA, SORRY WE HAVE TAKEN A BREAK FOR A BITFOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE. I STARTED A SEPARATE FACEBOOK PAGE AND PROJECT FOR PETS...IT IS CALLED: FB.COM/Nopetsleftbehind. Like our page there to help with this charity project. Our events here are published. Happy belated New Year...we will see you next week. I will discuss new research related to the cause of Parkinson's.

See you then,

Taryn & Mike

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These Animals Have Been in Shelters for YEARS

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:05:23 +0000

In lieu of our overthinking article which will be posted next week, I want to let you in on a cause that is near and dear to me. I hope to get some support and hopefully get some adoptions for these wonderful animals.

I am sponsoring several animals that have been in shelters for years. One, has been adopted, Phoebe was in a shelter for 7 years!...Twix, Sheba, and Mixie ...(more to follow about her ) are available. Please help. Read on about these wonderful animals and see pics and video on my Facebook page. I will pay all their fees to help them get to loving homes.

One of the dogs I am sponsoring by paying his adoption fees: Twix. Please help or share so he gets his loving family finally!

Happy Holidays from us! We hope some of you will help make these Holidays and New Year happy for these wonderful, deserving pets.

How to know if you are Vitamin D Deficient will be Posted Tomorrow

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:16:27 +0000

Due to being swamped with clients today, this week's blog article "How to know if you are Vitamin D Deficient" will be posted tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Diet For Acne Free Skin Will be Posted Friday

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This Week's Article Will be Posted Tomorrow

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Due to being swamped with clients today, this week's blog article "The Health Benefits of This Personality Trait" will be posted tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Our Office Will be Closed Saturday, September 9th

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We will be closed on Saturday, September 9th. We will be open until 6pm Friday, September 9th to accommodate any last minute orders. Our normal office hours which are Tuesday-Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm, Thursday-Friday from 2pm to 5pm, and Saturdays from 9:30am to 1pm will resume on Tuesday, September 13th.

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MAJOR Cause of Chronic Lifelong Illness Doctors Won't Tell You About Will be Posted Tomorrow

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This week's article, "MAJOR Cause of Chronic Lifelong Illness Doctors Won't Tell You About", will be delayed one day until tomorrow. We have been swamped helping clients and this is such an important topic that we want to give it it's due! We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

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August Website is Published!

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Hello! I have posted our new events for AUgust...Hope You Will Visit! Have a great end of July Weekend! :)

How To Safely Kickstart Your METABOLISM

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:26:16 +0000

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This week we will discuss boosting a slow metabolism. There are many reasons for slowed metabolic activity and almost all of them correspond to lifestyle practices. Read on to learn about the safest, most effective ways to boost your metabolism for good.

People who are facing weight loss challenges may be helped by the dietary supplement conjugated linoleic acid, known as CLA, which is reported to help body fat in people who are overweight.

In my practice, I have found that most people with slowed metabolisms have extremely high body fat percentages. CLA in conjunction with an exercise program, appears to help some, but not others, and its greatest value may be as a natural component of a healthy diet. Along with CLA, check out these surprising tips for helping with your weight loss program:

Conjugated Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. It has become well known in recent years as a weight loss supplement. Some researchers believe CLA inhibits fat cells from getting larger by affecting the specific enzymes that aid in fat storage. Studies have shown that CLA could be effective in short-term weight loss, and spot reduction. But, CLA can also be derived from food itself. The best sources of CLA are found in butter, beef, veal, button mushrooms, sour cream, lamb, cottage cheese and safflower/sunflower oils.
Do interval training during your cardio for 60-90seconds by turning up the volume of your work out. Research shows this can raise your metabolism for 14 hours after your workouts.
Dump your java in the morning and go for the green. Green Tea, that is: offers several health advantages. Green tea extract may increase metabolism (energy expenditure) enough to assist with weight loss and fat oxidation. Some of the weight loss benefits of green tea stem from caffeine in the product, but other healthful attributes go beyond that. Assisting with daytime alertness, and with healthy compounds of its own, green tea has no known adverse side effects—a real bonus for a weight loss aid!

Get it spicy: Hot spices like cayenne pepper and curcumin raise the thermogenic effect of food and raise your basal metabolism. They can wreck havoc with some digestive complaints so be careful to be mindful and moderate.

Get sunlight in the morning. It will raise your metabolism and mood all day.
Get enough sleep. At least 8 hours. Too little sleep will lower your metabolism and raise your stress levels and extremely unhealthy combination.
Water: You have heard it all your life, drinking plain ole water is a healthy habit. Water contains no sugar or added ingredients, can aid in digestion, helps you feel full longer, and is a super substitute for pop. Add a twist of lemon for taste. Drinking less sugary drinks and more water may help you enjoy the more subtle tastes of your food a little better.
Laugh more....you'll burn up to 20% more calories every day.
Stand versus sit. I try to stand or walk versus sitting. It again will burn many more calories per day.

There are many factors which can make or break your metabolism. Just getting conscious is an excellent first step.

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Latest GUT research will AMAZE you!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Tue, 31 May 2016 18:40:42 +0000

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Last month, Scientific American published some brand new European research findings. Several of these studies were the largest studies on the microbes that inhabit healthy peoples large intestines. The microbiome that inhabits the intestines assists with everything from digestion to immune processes and many other things.

In one study, researchers learned that preferences for dark versus milk chocolate had slightly different microbiology which influenced these differences though they don't know why. They also learned that there were major differences which occurred with drug usage, such as the diabetes drug Metformin, female hormones, or antihistamines.

In another study, 14 different microbes were found. Researchers had hoped to glean enough information to manipulate the microbiome for greater health but the study offered more questions than answers. Especially with regard to prescription drugs and their effect on bacteria levels. They postulated that these levels would have major impact on prescription drugs and the side effects they can cause.

There is also the correlation of vaginal birth versus C section in newborns. Healthy microbes from the mother are thought to coat their babies leading to a more robust bacterial starting point in non C section mothers.

Another study highlighted stool transit time or the time it takes for food to digest. They found that variations in this transit time significantly alters the microbiology in the gut.

For example, Parkinson's patients have a signature microbiome that may be helpful in the early stages of the disease. They also learned that two types of IBS have specific signature transit time variations. Still, transit times it is important to recognize can also be results of not causes of illness.

Researchers also learned that antibiotic usage in the first three years of a child's life are quite damaging. They noted that this factor will heavily impact their gut ecology and immune systems later on. They also noted that our obsession with germs deprives us from the microbial diversity that promotes long term health.

Low bacterial diversity was heavily implicated in inflammatory bowel disease and in Type 1 Diabetes.

Lastly they noted that genetics play some role in the microbiome but they expect much more to be revealed as research progresses. Most of the researchers support supplementation with probiotics and prebiotics.

If you would like to learn more about your intestinal microbiology please contact us for an appointment.

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Reminder: We Will Be Closed Saturday, March 12th

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND) — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:58:53 +0000

As a friendly reminder, our office will be closed on Saturday, March 12th.

Our normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, March 15th.

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Tuesday-Wednesday 2pm-6pm.

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A Forgotten Diet CURE!

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND ) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:00:01 +0000

In this era of all things Paleo pertaining to diet and nutrition the fact that there are several real accounts of cancer victims healing themselves with a diet alone is not well known, even among alternative practioners.

George Oshawa first introduced the diet in the 1960's. The diet was all about balance according to asian philosophy. Balance of many factors as you will see.

The balance is attributed to the Chinese properties of yin and yang. Balance in these areas are essential to health. All foods are categorized as yin, yang, or neutral or balanced. In the 1960s, it was not uncommon to go on an all brown rice diet with the prescribed fermented soy sauce for a week or two in order to break through a spell of very bad health, or just as a cleansing fast. Of course, some people took it too far and perished and consequently this diet received a lot of bad press.

But there is much more to macrobiotics than just brown rice, although it is a staple. The diet focuses mostly on grains and legumes with some vegetables and sea veggies (seaweeds), very little fruit, and no animal meat, although some macrobiotic dieters allow for a little fish. A diet heavy with grains cuts across the current thinking of some highly regarded alternative health practitioners and writers who believe grains create inflammation. However, the macrobiotic diet has a long history of health giving success with its focus on whole organic grains.

Some raw food is considered okay, but light cooking, usually steaming or stir frying, is the preferred method of preparing macrobiotic foods. Although there are a few dissidents within macrobiotic circles, the macrobiotic diet mostly shuns ALL supplements, remember though this is back when the soil may have had some nourishment and foods were still unmodified.

After its introductory impact in the USA, public interest in macrobiotics waned. The notion of curing serious disease by diet alone was not appreciated, and as a method of getting healthier and staying healthy, it was considered too strict and severe by most.

One facet of macrobiotics that should be applied to all eating is chewing longer. It helps food digest better and let's you become more aware of when you`ve had enough to eat. ALSO, Something HUGE that was completely lost on our culture is that this diet was changed FREQUENTLY for the individual by their practitioner depending upon their current presentation IE, too yin, too yang, too hot too cold, or based on imbalances in their organs, weakness in the kidney or heart or blood or spleen or liver for example, seasonally and for other imbalances too numerous to list here.

Macrobiotics Today

Macrobiotics has remained over recent decades through the efforts of Michio and Gabriel Kushi`s books and their involvement with establishing training centers for macrobiotic principles, food selection, and cooking. Many of those who have adopted the macrobiotic diet as a life style did so after being stricken with life threatening diseases such as cancer or debilitating chronic issues such as Type 2 diabetes, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.

They were magically led to macrobiotics, tried the diet strictly, and recovered quickly and painlessly.

I think the really valuable takeaway here is the concept of individualization and balance. Health is a continuum and what works for a time needs to be CHANGED at regular intervals. Very few people can do this for themselves. It really requires someone very knowledgeable who can teach you how to ultimately read your own body and make those changes yourself.

You`ll find those testimonials and resources for more detailed information on macrobiotics in the Sources section below.

Sources for more information:

Natural News TV Interview of Ken Walles (in case you haven`t viewed it yet)
http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=75365...

A very comprehensive website for macrobiotics
http://www.macrobiotics.co.uk/

The Kushi Institute http://www.kushiinstitute.org/

The Kushi Institute of Europe http://www.macrobiotics.nl/

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Is THIS the new GLUTEN?

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND ) — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:21:32 +0000

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Goodbye gluten, hello Mycotoxin. This mold byproduct has been lurking in everything from dog foods to coffee and is poised to become the next health buzzword. I have known this for several years and have avoided grains for about a decade for this very reason.

Following a lawsuit alleging that thousands of dogs may have been poisoned by mycotoxins, a toxic mold byproduct found in grains, a new study places them in an even more threatening location: breakfast cereals

Published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry by Hyun Jung Lee and Dojin Ryu of the University of Idaho's School of Food Science, the paper, “Significance of Ochratoxin A in Breakfast Cereals from the United States,” is the latest in a long series of studies.

Throughout a period of two years, Lee and Ryu tested 489 samples of grain-based cereals from seven different markets across the country, looking for the presence of Ochratoxin A (OCA), the most common of mycotoxins, and one that is “considered to be a potent renal carcinogen.” OCA has also demonstrated neurotoxic and immunosuppressant effects, and is suspected as a trigger for autism, especially in males.

Of the 489 samples, 205, or 42 percent, showed OCA contamination, though almost all of them were well below the European Commission Regulations of 3 nanograms per gram, or roughly 3 parts per billion. The paper gives a nod to the EC Regulation limits because our own U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not impose any limits on mycotoxin content in food products.

Only 16 samples, all oat-based, were above the ECR threshold. Their study found that oat-based cereals contained the highest OCA contamination, at 70 percent. It was followed by wheat-based, at 32 percent, and then corn and rice-based, both at 15 percent.

OCA is produced mainly by two different fungi, Aspergillus Ochraceus and Penicillium Verrucosum, and is one of the most widespread mycotoxin contaminants–aside from grains, it can also be found in coffee, grapes, wine, pork, and water damaged homes.I have worked with patients damaged by mycotoxins in their homes and they are absolutely devastating to health. OCA's host molds need only a combination of high moisture and temperature to occur, and grains can become contaminated in both the field and in storage.

It is incredibly hardy.

Like most mycotoxins, it remains stable at normal food processing temperatures of 176 – 248 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning that OCA doesn't simply cook off . Comparisons between this study and others like it also show little difference between conventional and organic samples; both appear to be equally as susceptible to contamination.

What are the ramifications of this?

“[The] quick answer to that question is we don't know yet,” admitted Ryu via email. “We tested all products/commodities that may be contaminated with the toxin including infant cereal, dried fruits, beer, wine, coffee, etc. It would take another year to assess the data and to say if there is any health risk for the public.”

It should be noted that mycotoxins and OCA aren't a new thing—a quick Google search will reveal a body of research studies on the substances, and their suspected effects, going back decades. And while conflicting info abounds the fact that they present, on some level, a human threat at least in high concentrations does appear real. This is why Ryu and Lee hope that the results of their research spur an intensification of surveillance, especially on oats and oat-based products, which are consumed daily on a large scale.

One review is that thus far 2015 has spawned several mycotoxin red flags, linking them to everything from sick pets to declining dairy milk yields to reduced efficiency in poultry egg quality. Food Safety Magazine declared them “a food safety crisis,” and the “cause of 30-60 percent of food and feed rejections at European Union borders.”

I think it is important for consumers to DEMAND this budding research be potentiated and to DEMAND a health food supply once and for all from our government.

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DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND ) — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 15:52:43 +0000

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What do OCD, Perfectionism, Depression, Defiance and Hostility have in COMMON?

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND ) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:10:00 +0000

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What do Obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression chronic allergies, hostilility, defiance, perfectionism and other personality traits and disorders all have in common? They are disorders that could all be caused by a process of undermethylation – which is a result of elevated histamine levels.

Slightly elevated histamine levels may result in strong motivation, attention to detail, or wonderful detail and organizational abilities,but these postive traits become disordered with increased histamine levels and can present as obsessive compulsive behavior, perfectionism, over-competitiveness or other behavioral problems.

An adult who is an undermethylator, might in fact achieve levels of success, but may also be an over-achiever who struggles with addictions or other compulsive behaviours. Children may be self-motivated and goal-oriented, but may have problems with authority, social skills, or develop an obsession for certain activities.

The biochemistry of undermethylation:

“Methylation” is a process where chemicals called “methyl groups” are added to various elements of DNA, proteins and other molecules to help keep them in good working condition. Histamine is one of the chemicals which requires methylation to be metabolised correctly.

If histamine is “undermethylated”, it can stagnate and build up in the system. When blood contains high levels of histamine the excess histamine is stored in the blood basophils (a type of white blood cell involved with inflammatory reactions in your body) and brain neurons.

This in turn can result in low levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine – the chemicals responsible for making us feel good. Despite a high energy drive, those suffering from excess histamine can often also show symptoms of depression due to low serotonin levels.

Treatment options for Undermethylation

Undermethylation has a tendency towards disrupting other nutrients such as: low levels of calcium, magnesium, methionine and B6, and an excess of folic acid, so dietary changes and correct supplementation are the key to correcting undermethylation.

Of course, before rushing out to stock up on vitamins and minerals, it is important to correctly diagnose undermethylation which can be done with a diagnostic blood test available to identify histamine levels – one marker for the methylation process. The correct dosage and combination of nutrients can then be assessed based on your specific needs and what else is going on in your body, and progress can be monitored not only through symptoms, but also blood testing.

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Slipped on the Ice

DocTaryn@apple-a-day-clinic.com (Taryn DeCicco, ND ) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:29:01 +0000

Due to injuries sustained in a fall from slipping on the ice, I have been unable to make it into the office the last few days. As such, we will not be posting our blog article for this week. We will resume our usual posting schedule next week.

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