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November Nutrition News Published

November 18th, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Hello everyone....Just a quick heads up to let you know that November's Nutrition News has been posted in the Newsletter Portal of the website, amongst interesting tidbits about purple foods, cancer screening, and the lowly appendix, is an article about what your aches and pains are trying to tell you.

I will begin offering a micronutrient panel at my office shortly it is very reasonably priced and furnishes great information about one's individual nutrient needs. We have a HUGE variety of lab testing and test kits available. Read more here: We'll be posting my results sometime soon. I do plan to send out via E and snail mail information so if you have moved please call or email me updated information so you won't miss out.

Thanks, have a great week. I will only be open in the early morning on Wednesday of next week and closed of course on Thanksgiving otherwise no changes in hours next week.

Best of Health!

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Naturopath

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Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

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Arlington Heights, IL

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September Nutrition News Posted

September 16th, 2009 at 4:47 pm

Hello everyone....just a quick note to let you know September's Nutrition News has been posted in the Newsletter Portal with some great information and tips about your health, the environment and information of new Nutritional Tests which I will soon be offering at Apple-A-Day-Clinic.

See you Soon!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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13 Things you don't know about weight loss!

July 9th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

#1. There definitely is a FAT GENE. About 20% of the population is genetically programmed to be obese. I am one of those people, however, and therefore predisposition is No absolute sentence.

#2. Some people have more fat cells. Current research shows that there are times when it is possible to greatly add to fat cell disposition, actually childhood. Things slow down by adolescence however. What seems to be most important about this is that a set point is formed which makes it harder but not impossible to lose and maintain weight.

#3. You can change your metabolism but it takes WORK. Namely exercise. I have learned clinically that the higher one's fat mass is the slower is one's metabolism and the harder it is to lose weight.

#4. Stress adds pounds. Stress hormones trigger release of insulin which causes a vicious cycle of sugar cravings and blood sugar dysregulation.

#5. What mom ate during pregnancy could be causing you problems in the present. Eating poor foods can upset the appetite stabilizing and metabolic systems in developing fetuses.

#6. Sleep more...lose more....Researchers have found that sleep deprivation sets off release of weight gain hormones in susceptible individuals. ALso, many people use food as a sleep subsitute.

#7. Your significant other's weight matters. If you are living with an overweight person, it nmay affect your motivation to take better care of yourself. Likewise, if your partner loses weight and attracts attention it may motivate you to do likewise. As I often tell my patients, if you want your partner, or child to lose weight the best strategy is to do so yourself.

#8. Some viruses may result in weight gain. Adenoviruses can cause stem cells to become fat cells under the right circumstances. Al the more reason to take care of your health!

#9. Foods can become addictive and release dopamine.

#10. Chronic ear infections can taint your taste buds. Cravings for sugary foods can be due to underlying imbalances in the bodies bacteria.

#11. Antioxidants can prevent us getting old and fat. Lack of antioxidants can prevent neuro cells from signalling we're full.

#12. Most diet books these days are becoming startingly similar. Still, enhancing metabolic activity is a largely individual endeavor. Probably why these efforts fail.

#13. You can be overweight and healthy!! It is possible by eating properly, exercising, taking supplements that are right for you to be healthy and to have healthy markers such as low cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, body fat even though you are technically overweight.

These days...all we really have is ourselves and our health.

Visit our Weight loss aisle for excellent natural products that promote weight loss.

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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Nutrition News Posted Today!

June 24th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

Junes Issue of Nutrition News has just been posted. Please do not miss blurbs about Co q-10 and cancer, sick care, global downturn in crop production and a whole lot more...

Also DON'T MISS:

$79/59 Visit Promotions through 7/7!
10% off Sale in Clinic on all Products
Low cost community clinic coming soon!

See You Soon!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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Eating with the Seasons, Dietary Changes to make for Spring

May 20th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

This week's topic is devoted to ancient Chinese Nutrition Therapy for Spring Renewal and Rejuvenation. After a particularly long and hard Chicago winter, many of us have awaited some spring weather and feel a shift within us to embrace something new, while moving out the old. Part of that pertains to the idea of detox which we touched upon last week.

According to ancient five element theory, life begins with wood and that is the element associated with spring. We then eat within the confines of that element and properties associated with it. Spring is associated with energy, and the strength to grow and change as well as move beyond the obstacles associated with the confines of winter.

Chinese Medical Theory associates the wood element with the liver organ. The liver has many functions one of which is to govern the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. When the liver is functioning optimally, the digestion is working properly, moods are stable, and hormonally things are optimal. When energy is stagnant or blocked, anger and frustration are predominant, and digestion and hormones are off kilter.

The spring diet should be the lightest of the year in order to move out waste from the heavier fare of winter. Shoots and budding plants predominate, so salt should be limited as that is a heavier energy. The color green has a particular affinity for the liver so Kale, collards, and dandelion are all good vegetables for the liver. Sweeter flavors and pungent flavors are best for this season. An example here would be an argula salad with small oranges, beets, garlic and a citrus vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing.

The season of spring is an optimal time to eat more raw fruits and vegetables as most people can tolerate from 1/3 to 1/2 of their diet during this period. People with digestive problems should refrain from adding more raw foods to their diets during this time. For those people lightly stirfrying or sauteeing would be more beneficial.

Due to their sugar content, fruits must be limited to no more than three servings per day for most people. It is also more beneficial to eat the whole fruits versus juicing them. Products such as Green's First, available in the Natural Products store online or at our clinic is energetically balanced and avoids these particular issues.

Other foods beneficial to the liver are: cruciferous vegetables such as broccolli, cauliflower and cabbage, beets, and brussel sprouts.

Undereating by 1/4 to 1/3 and increasing activity will make it easier to lose weight during this part of the year.

Blessings, Taryn

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend. See you next week!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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New issue of Nutrition News Posted Today

May 14th, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Hello everyone! I have just posted the May issue of Nutriton News with great information about the top natural health stories of 2008! Also: a Natural Products update about some excellent detoxifiers and an article about why you need to detox. I am offering a special for visits for detoxification advice ONLY $69 until June 6th based on availability. Sorry it only pertains to new appointments for Detox. Thanks. Please check out the great information in Nutrition news and be sure to visit our forum next week for advice for eating with the seasons. Best, Taryn

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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April Nutrition News Posted!

April 15th, 2009 at 1:27 am

I have just posted the April Edition of Nutrition News in the Newsletter portal with some VERY interesting research about food, health concerns, and stress...I hope you and yours will benefit from this very interesting information.

Also: Spring is a great time to recover from winter's dry skin and to that end there are some great new products in the Natural Products Update. Next week we'll cover the top 10 environmental threats to our health.

Starting tomorrow...tax day...we'll have specials running for the rest of the month. Hope to see you soon! Taryn

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Arlington Heights, IL

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New Nutrition News Issue posted Today

February 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Hello, the new issue of Nutrition News-February 2009 has been posted

today, containing some VERY beneficial health information. Reminder: Product Sale: 15% off Friday and Saturday only with your email coupon. Visit special starts Valentine's day through month end.

Some of you have asked about a recent study showing no benefit to multi vitamins...well, the product used in the study was not a good one, ...all the more reason to choose my products. There is a huge difference in products out there. Why waste time & money???

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds!

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January 29th, 2009 at 11:37 am

This week's topic is 10 ways to lose 10 pounds! Something almost everyone can use!!! Please remember that this week's Freebie Friday is: 4:30 to 6PM tomorrow regarding arthritis. I will be performing FREE mini consults regarding natural treatments for this disorder...see you there.

February's calendar will be posted by Tuesday or Wednesday, and you will receive an email with this month's specials, topics and activities so yo don't miss anything of interest to you.

Even slight weight reduction is associated with major health benefits such as reductions in blood pressure, improved cardiac efficiency, reduction in back, knee and ankle pain, increased energy, improved blood sugar levels, and reduction in the aging process. Weight loss does require consistent effort and that is why so many fail. Following are some ways to lose weight over the next year, hopefully you can work one or two into your life and receive the above benefits!

1. Increase food protein into you diet to about 20%, spread throughout the day to increase satiety, that is about 90 grams of:

lean meat, cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, almonds , or beans.

Protein will tend to stay with you longer and stoke your metabolism, so it is a good choice in weight loss diets.

2. Eat Breakfast: yeah you've heard this before but this is the number one way to wake up a sluggish metabolism, increase your energy, keep your blood sugars stable and reduce overeating later in the day.

3. Snack: Eating small amounts throughout the day reduces deprivation, and makes metabolism more efficient, speeding up the weight loss process.

4. Sleep More: Folks tend to eat more and metabolism slows when you are overtired. Adding an appropriate amount of rest that your body requires makes a huge difference in the weight loss area over time.

5. Eliminate Diet Soda, I have seen time and time again that people who drink diet soda, tend to crave more high sugar foods and experience more blood sugar imbalances, and fatigue than those that avoid them.

6. Exercise in the AM: People who exercise in the morning hours tend to be more successful than those who do so later in the day in both exercise and diet areas. By making a commitment early in the day people tend to remain consistent which is key.

7. Solve digestive problems: If one's body is not digesting or absorbing nutrients properly, weight gain is often the result. I often see weight loss as a side benefit of my treatments for digestive disorders and it is often nearly effortless because the body is using food as fuel rather than storing calories as fat.

8. Solve Food Allergy problems: Ditto, as above if people have food allergies, their systems and metabolism become sluggish, and their energy and vitality is impacted. Taking the problem foods away is nearly miraculous in dropping several pounds, puffiness and bloat.

9. Burn Fat: Once body fat reaches a high level it is difficult to lose weight without assistance. Don't despair...schedule a visit to find a solution you can live with!!!

10. Intensify Workouts: After a point, your body just may not be working hard enough...if you are not perspiring after 10 minutes pick up the intensity until you are.

Want to Learn More??? Schedule a visit to discuss your situation and we will get you there.

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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