Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW that the sweet taste receptor plays a dual role in regulating glucose metabolism?

According to a study in PLOS One, stimulating this receptor with sucralose (Splenda) accelerates insulin release. While lactisole, a broad-acting sweet antagonist that suppresses the sweet taste of sugars, protein sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners, slows insulin release. Lactisole is sometimes used as a sweetness suppressor in food and is found naturally in coffee beans and the herb gymnema sylvestre.

The disturbing part of this study shows you yet again how artificial sweeteners not only damage our gut, do not prevent diabetes, but stimulate insulin release adversely as soon as they hit our mouths.

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Steve: Many of you who are either lactose intolerant and/or blood type O do not tolerate cow's milk products. While there are many pant-based substitutes available, don't forget about sheep and goat milk products. Even some of you who are allergic to cow's milk casein may be able to tolerate sheep or goat milk casein.

I'm starting to see more sheep and goat milk products, but they pale in comparison to cow's milk offerings. Here is a list of brands we know are available and vetted by us (you may have to go to their websites to see where you can find them close by), as well as the name of sheep and goat cheeses to look for in your grocery store.

Yogurt

Bellweather Farms Sheep’s Milk Yogurt

Odysea Organic Greek Yogurt

Old Chatham Creamery Sheep and Goat Yogurt

Redwood Hill Farm Goat Yogurt

Cheese

Feta Cheese (crumbles and soft feta varieties)

Manchego (sheep) Cheese (imported from Spain)

Pecorino Romano (sheep) cheese (delicious grated; tastes like a nutty Parmesan

Redwood Hill Farm Artisan goat cheese (including cheddar & smoked cheddar)

Trader Joe’s Chèvre soft goat cheese or any Chèvre

Trader Joe’s Dutch (imported from Holland) goat cheese slices

Trader Joe’s grated goat cheese

Trader Joe’s aged sheep cheese (from Spain) marinated in olive oil

Trader Joe’s cheese wedges (from goat and sheep; several varieties)

There are sheep and goat fluid milk brands, but we do not recommend consuming fluid milks.

We are always adding to this list, so if you know of a brand, please share it with us.

In April of 2023, we published the following case report. You'll find an update from him at the end.

"A male in his mid-30's came to us with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, uncontrolled type 1 diabetes, depression, severe fatigue, severe pain, weakness, vaped daily, was a recovering alcoholic, and was mostly confined to a wheelchair.

With Steve's guidance, this gentleman was given the tools to completely transform his eating habits. He was advised to cook for himself and stay away from certain foods and beverages, such as diet soda, that could exacerbate his conditions.

He started taking targeted dietary supplements to augment his lifestyle transformation. He was given suggestions about how to incorporate more physical activity and limit the amount of time he was sedentary. He was given ideas for practicing stress management for mental health.

At his 3 month followup, the first sentence he uttered was, “life is good.” He was balancing his meals, enjoying cooking, and not late night eating. He was in a great place mentally because of meditation and chakras. He was performing daily physical activity and limiting the amount of time being sedentary.

Thus, he reported more energy, his diabetes was under control, his inflammation had gone down, he was getting good sleep, and his body was looking more fit. This was all without eliminating vaping. He said that would be his next challenge.

This is yet another example of how multimodal lifestyle modifications can have immediate results, even in those presenting with the most severe of issues. However, it must be noted that this gentleman went all in to put in the work. We can give you the tools, but you have to put it into practice."

UPDATE FROM MAY 6, 2024

After quitting smoking and adhering 100% to his diet, lifestyle, and alternative therapies, this mostly wheelchair-bound man emailed Steve this...

"I wanted to thank each one of you for your role in my health! Each of you KNOW where I was and where I'm headed. I wanted to share with y'all that I completed a 1.3 mile hike.

Anyway, we did it safely with my "naturalist" class. Surrounded by helping hands, if needed... which we did not 👍

The BEST part, was the day after! Pain levels, no more than a 2 in certain areas. Energy levels medium-high. Mental/emotional levels high. No OTC or prescription drugs needed to help with recovery!

BUT, I did use tools before, during, and afterwards that were taught by you!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I couldn't have even contemplated the THOUGHT of this before we met. 🥰"

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Disclaimer: Case reports are not intended for self-healing. Case reports are for references purposes only and should be discussed with your health professional.

The May 2024 Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research cited the case of a 64-year-old man who suffered from long-standing atrial fibrillation. His complaints included general fatigue, tachycardia, dizziness, weakness, and shortness of breath. All of his symptoms occurred three to four times per week, up to seven hours at a time.

He went to the chiropractor due to elbow pain along with occasional low back, mid back, and neck pain. During the history the severity of his atrial fibrillation was also discussed. The chiropractic exam revealed vertebral subluxations of the spine with postural imbalances. He then began receiving chiropractic adjustments of his spine along with deep physical releases of his postural muscles. As his care continued the patient reported a complete resolution of his atrial fibrillation and all of the associated symptoms.

These impressive results showcase how beautifully the body often responds when structural stress of the nervous system and posture are addressed. What health condition are you ready to see if Chiropractic Care can help you with?

Dr. Liselotte Schuster is a Holistic Family Chiropractor and has been in practice since 1989. She tailors each visit by using a variety of techniques that she feels are most effective. She loves seeing children and adults reach their full potential, trusting in the healing powers of their body. Dr. Schuster is in the same office as Bonnie & Steve Minsky as they have been in practice together for 33 years. She can be reached at (847)509-9067 or drliloschuster@sbcglobal.net

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