Cheers and Happy belated new year and best of health to you ALL!!!  Nutrition News is finally posted as is the updated site. Link is right here:  http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/215.html  I have some awesome events planned so please come and visit.  The weather has been so awesome I haven't had the heart to bog anyone down with reading but It'll be a little more typical Chicago weather for the next few days so...ENJOY!!!!  Happy 2012 and see you soon!

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 Sorry the Nutrition News is delayed a day or two....Thanks appreciate so many of you thinking about out promotions.  If you have requested removal from my list...it will be forthcoming as well thank you!

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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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We specialize in Acne, Skin, and Digestive disorders!  Please contact us for a free consultation!  I do work long distance.  Thank you from the bottom of our cart!  We truly appreciate your product purchases, visits, and referrals!  They enable us to give people the help they need and continue our valuable work.

    As Ben Franklin stated years ago, " the first wealth is health"....yet far too few people realize it.  Many people, if not most, scrimp on health services the minute things get tight or other opportunities to spend money arise... I E the holidays?  This week's topic is how to conserve money and improve your health at the same time.

#1: Recognize how expensive sickness is....illness costs money, doctor bills, surgeries, medications, tests, anesthetics, and transporatation and time to fufill these interventions are cripplingly expensive and that is before one even begins to think about the pain and suffering of being sick.  Traditional Chinese medicine and tradition had folks pay their Chinese doctors when they were well not sick, that way they were accountable for doing a good job.

#2 Recognize that being less than optimally well has, in economic terms, an "opportunity cost". That is:  what could you be doing if you were in wonderful health?  Earn more, be more,love more,  do more with your life.  When counselling clients I often refer to building up their health banks.  Life events can inexplicably cause large withdrawals of our health banks but investing in one's health means that you can weather those withdrawals without going bankrupt.

#3 Health is not an entitlement.  Like everything else in life....you get what you deserve and what you work for.  That doesn't mean that each chapter of life is fair...but in the longer run it is. 

#4 Eat a lot less and eat alot more nutritiously.  Fast food  becomes very expensive and very inconvenient when you factor in the destruction it does to your waistline, the wrinkles you'll have, how you may  have to retire early because you're perceived as "old", the cholesterol lowering & diabetes medications you need etc.   You do not need an expensive diet program when simple changes you can make at home will have you eating better, enjoying it more and saving money and your health at the same time.  Eating seasonal foods saves alot of money... for instance: right now we are eating alot of acorn and spaghetti squash.  My dog LOVES squash and sweet potatoes as part of his diet...he refuses dog "treats" now that he is accustomed to better food.

#5 Concerned about "organic" food prices check out sales and join a coop.  Even Whole Foods has terrific weekly sales on staples and organic meats that make them par with other markets and the toxic burden, nutritional value, and cost to the environment makes them superior choices for us all.  As I've started to vocalize lately, American's focusing only on price has turned us into a nation of imported junk from China....it's UH cheap though

#6  Eat out less...you will lose weight, eat much better, and have more energy and save big money if you pack a lunch or bring healthy leftovers to work.  I cook foods everyday and once a week or so make large quantities of chili or stew or soups and freeze them.  They are even more delicious this way.

#7 Take the money you spend on cable and buy a gym membership.  If you're like me, you'll make great friends, get in shape, and be far more engaged in wellness, and like minded people who either are or are in the process of getting in great shape. 

#8 Focus your dollars.  Most of the people I see visit multiple practioners and spend lots of money for myriad services when really only one or two are altering their health.  Figure out where you are getting the most benefit and be loyal there. I really extend myself for loyal customers who are loyal to my clinic.  Copays for unecessary visits add up quickly. 

Combine services in one day to receive a discount.  This is a program I'll begin in Janurary.

#9 Take advantage of discounts.  I run specials and coupons every month and very few people take advantage of them. Very few of you have joined me on Facebook and Twitter and the purpose of having these pages was to be able to communicate some great savings opportunities quickly.    Values are there but you have to be conscious to take advantage of them and think or even spend in advance at times but the savings are there.  Read the emails of businesses you frequent you'd be surprised at what may be available to you and your family.

#10 Focus on one health challenge at a time.  This enables you and I to get results much more quickly, and results in less expenditure than trying to fix everything at once.  I prefer to focus on the most serious issue first and move forward from there.

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You'll be receiving an email of Apple-A-Day Clinic's  specials shortly.  Some of you will also be receiving gift certificates in the mail in January because you have been such exemplary clients.

Please put your health and wellbeing above dollars and you'll manage to have both.

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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Season's Greetings!                     

I have just updated our website for December!  This month's theme is it is better to give and to receive with lot's of opportunities for you to get some wonderful benefits in addition to improving your health the greatest gift of all!

Hope you'll ck it all out, and take full advantage.  Some of you couldn't find it so here it is:

 http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/214.html

Blessings, and season's greetings,

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

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Arlington Heights, IL

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1. Our hair is made of a protein called keratin.
2. A hair consists in a hair shaft (what we see), a root below the skin, and a follicle from which the hair roots grows.
3. The hair's color pigment, or melanin is produced at the hair bulb which is located at the lower end of the follicle.
4. A 50 to 100 loss of hair per day is considered normal. Any amount of hair over that, might mean that something is wrong.
5. Hair loss is directly connected to stress either physical or mental, sometimes that stress is caused by excessive work, family problems or major illness or surgeries.
6. Hair loss can be caused by hormonal problems, and correcting the hormone imbalance may stop the hair loss. Hormones problems can be caused by an overactive or underactive thyroid gland. This can happen with men the same way that with women due to an imbalance of the androgen(male hormones) or estrogen(female hormones)
7. Hair loss can seem excessive after 3 months of giving birth, this is also a hormone fluctuation; during pregnancy high level of specific hormones usually cause the body to keep the hair that was supposed to fall naturally. So is considered normal that when the hormones acquire the pre pregnancy levels, that hair falls and starts the natural growth and loss cycle.
8. Hair loss is caused by the use of certain medicines or treatments, specially blood thinner medicines (anticoagulants), gout medicines, chemotherapy medicines (used for cancer treatment), Vit A (in big amounts) as well as birth control pills and antidepressants. Hair loss should stop when you stop taking the medicines or doing the treatment. You should communicate your concerns to your physician and he can suggest you a change of medicines or treatment that won't cause hair loss.
9. Hair loss can be caused by yeast or  fungal infections of the scalp,  or auto immune disorders.
10. Hair loss can be caused by the use of tight pigtails, cornrows, hair rollers and well as by hot oil treatment or chemicals frequently used in permanents (perms). This kind of hair loss is called traction alopecia and can stop when the pulling and the use of chemicals stop.
11. One kind of hair loss called alopecia areata is caused by the person's own immune system. This autoimmune disease starts in small round bald patches on the scalp and can get bigger in some cases. The hair often grows back naturally within the year but those patients might experience that kind of alopecia again.
12. Hair loss can be caused by poor nutrition. Anorexic and bulimic people lose their hair because their body doesn't get the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals needed to make the hair grow. Vegetarian persons can also experience hair loss if they don't get enough proteins from non-meat resources.
13. A very frequent kind of alopecia commonly called male-pattern is actually called androgenic alopecia. This might be caused not only by genetic factors but by a combination of many other factors including hormones usually excess testosterone. There is an excellent supplement formula which combats this over a period of three to four months.It is also common in people who take steroids.
14. You can benefit and take good care of your hair by eating a balanced, healthy diet. Any one of a number of nutrient deficiencies can cause hair loss.
15. You should avid rubbing your hair too vigorously with the towel, you should let it dry naturally.
16. If you are experiencing hair loss or you have a genetic factor that might cause you hair loss, you should avoid using a blow dryer or if is absolutely necessary then use it on a lowest heat setting.
17. Is better to style your hair when dry or damp, if you do it while your hair is wet, it can stretch and easily break.
18. Avoid the use of chemicals if you have experiencing hair loss.
19. If you are about to start chemicals for your hair, like straighteners or color, you should try first on a small spot on the back to check for allergies and hair loss, then after a few days proceed to the application to your whole head.

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Arlington Heights, IL

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                   The type of ADD you've never even HEARD OF:

In keeping with November and Thanksgiving is a topic few of you have heard of...I actually have named it and have become increasingly aware that not only do I suffer from it,  but many of you do...and it's an insidious dark force that will ruin alot of what could be going well in our lives...

I've named it "Appreciation Deficit Disorder" and it's a different type of ADD that the one we're used to hearing about and probably far more common than most of you   would ever realize.

We've come to expect so much from ourselves, the world and others that often we spend most of our time in some type of discontented state and this is a source of stress.  Unfortunately, if our thoughts continually go towards what is wrong in our lives our bodies produce lots of stress chemicals...

How to cultivate that "attitude of gratitude", we've all heard about...

Yes, counting our blessings is a great start...and here are some other suggestions:

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank many of you for trusting me with the most important aspect of your life that of your health and your families!  Thank you for your loyalty and trust in me!

If you can, please take advantage of this month's visit promotion....I am grateful that I've been able to see some people I've not seen in a awhile and others I'd probably never met if I were not running this promotion and in this mind set...Have a week and I hope to see you soon!

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

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Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

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  The AWFUL truth about COQ10!

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B Vitamins Can Reduce Brain Shrinkage and , (MCI)-mild cognitive impairment!

High daily doses of B-6, B-12 and foliSlow Dementia in Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairmentc acid can cut the rate of brain shrinkage in half in older people with cognitive decline, according to a newly released two-year clinical trial done by scientists at Oxford University. Vitamin B supplementation could also slow down the progression toward dementia in folks with mild cognitive impairment, (MCI) the researchers found.¹

This makes perfect sense because these B vitamins are co-factors for the enzymes involved in the metabolism of homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood, and is a major risk factor for brain atrophy, cognitive impairment, dementia and coronary artery disease. Ultimately plasma concentrations of homocysteine are determined by your vitamin B status.²

In an interview with Reuters News, the scientists from Oxford University said their recent two-year clinical trial was the largest to date into the effect of B vitamins on MCI.⁴

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Mild cognitive impairment is defined as cognitive decline greater than expected for an individual's age and education level. MCI affects between 3% to 19% adults older than 65 years, and manifests as slight problems with memory loss, language, arithmetic, and other mental functions. MCI is defined as not interfering with normal daily life, but if you can't remember where you parked your car, or how to figure out a tip on a restaurant bill, then it definitely is going to impact your life somewhat.

Some people with mild cognitive impairment seem to remain stable or return to normal over time, but more than half develop dementia—usually of the Alzheimer's type—within 5 years.⁵  And contrary to the misconception that Alzheimer's is just severe memory loss, it is in fact a terminal disease.

The Oxford Study

This two-year study included 168 volunteers with MCI who were given either a placebo or a daily nutritional supplement containing very high doses of folic acid (0.8mg), vitamin B6 (20mg) and vitamin B12 (0.5mg), or a placebo.¹

Brain scans with an MRI were taken at the beginning and end of the trial to measure the rate of brain atrophy. The results, published in the Public Library of Science (PLoS) One journal, showed that on average the brains of those taking the vitamin treatment shrank at a rate of 0.76 percent a year, while those taking the placebo had average brain shrinkage of 1.08 percent.¹

People who had the highest levels of homocysteine at the start of the trial benefited the most from OUR OWN TRIB100 is the perfect proprietary supplement for the abovethe treatment, with their brains shrinking at half the rate of those on the placebo.⁴

It's important to note that the vitamins given during the trial were given in extremely high doses. The pills contained approximately 300 times the recommended daily intake of B12, four times daily advised folate levels and 15 times the recommended amount of B6.

Although the trial was not designed to measure cognitive ability, the researchers found those people who had lowest rates of shrinkage had the highest scores in mental tests.⁴

This study is significant and lends hope for the millions of people around the world who are at risk for developing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.   I recommend our own TriB100 right here! FREE Shipping!

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Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

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Arlington Heights, IL

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Best of Health!

Visit our Natural Product Pharmacy for great prices and FREE SHIPPING on hundreds of natural products from professional brands like: Metagenics, Douglas Laboratories, Pure Encapsulations, Integrative Therapeutics, Thorne Research, and Carlson Labs! Order NOW and receive 10-20% OFF on all orders over $99. Discounts applied at check out.

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

www.apple-a-day-clinic.com

We specialize in Acne, Skin, and Digestive disorders!  Please contact us for a free consultation!  I do work long distance.  Thank you from the bottom of our cart!  We truly appreciate your product purchases, visits, and referrals!  They enable us to give people the help they need and continue our valuable work.