Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW that you don't need to be a world-beater with exercise as long as you're not sedentary for most of the day?

Results from a new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism show that even low physical activity level combined with less than 6 hours daily of sedentary time reduces the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Whereas only moderate-rigorous physical activity benefits those sedentary for more than 6 hours each day.

The risks for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality were 64% and 66% higher, respectively, in the high sedentary behavior group than in the low sedentary behavior group. A stark reminder that you have to get up and move throughout the day. If you work in an office setting, get an adjustable desk. If at home, set a timer every 30-45 minutes to get up and move around.

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Steve: For years, you've been briefed on why it is so important to augment your diet with supplements. With the rigors of modern lifestyle, along with the consistent degradation of topsoil worldwide, it is near impossible to glean enough micronutrients from diet alone. If you don't believe us, you may want to read the newest study published in The Lancet Global Health.

It is the first study to provide global estimates of inadequate consumption of 15 micronutrients critical to human health. The assessment studied: calcium, iodine, iron, riboflavin, folate, zinc, magnesium, selenium, thiamin, niacin, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and E.

Inadequate intake was especially prevalent for iodine (68% of the global population), vitamin E (67%), calcium (66%), and iron (65%). More than half of people consumed inadequate levels of riboflavin, folate, magnesium, and vitamins C and B6. Intake of niacin was closest to sufficient, with 22% of the global population consuming inadequate levels, followed by thiamin (30%) and selenium (37%).

The deficiencies were found in just as many affluent countries as less affluent. Authors found the results "alarming". We do not. This has been an issue for decades and supplementation is the only way to solve the inadequacies.

A 37 year-old type 1 diabetic mother of two recently came in to see Steve. For months, she was having trouble keep any food down, was in the ER incessantly, and was losing so much weight she was on the brink of being hospitalized for a lengthy period of time.

All she could tolerate were soup, oatmeal, rice, and Gatorade. At her appointment, she had to go to the bathroom several times to throw up. Suffice it to say, she was in crisis and according to her mother who was with her, "we are hoping for a miracle because she hasn't even been able to take care of her children."

Steve had a complete plan ready to repair her GI tract and correct nutrient deficiencies with specific dietary supplements, a special food plan, and other lifestyle recommendations. More importantly, she needed to get into the right headspace. She was so disillusioned by the myriad medical personnel she had dealt with over the past year with no resolution, trusting yet another health professional was difficult.

To her credit, she followed the plan to the letter. While there were several months of "two steps forward, one step back," as of now her blood sugar is balanced, there is not a hint of throwing up, her weight is normal, she is back to her vibrant lifestyle, and most importantly, she is a Mom to her children again.

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Recently one of my patients complained of an achy neck. The discomfort ran from the back of his head down into his shoulders. The stiffness wouldn’t let go. He felt it was from traveling a lot and using his phone. 

I had him stand so that I could evaluate his posture from behind. His left ear was much higher than his right, indicating a severe head tilt. The head, which weighs around 8 pounds, was sitting in a twisted position on his neck. That certainly could be causing his neck to feel stiff, even jammed. 

I worked from his tailbone all the way up through the spine so that by the time I reached his neck and shoulders they easily adjusted back into alignment. I had him stand up again and now his ears were even. His head was no longer putting stress on his neck and he immediately felt the difference. 

If you find that you feel stiff from using your phone here’s an idea that I shared with my patient. Place your phone on a portable stand at home, the office or even in an airplane on the tray in front of you. This encourages better neck posture as prevention is key!

Dr. Liselotte Schuster is a Holistic Family Chiropractor and has been in practice with Nutritional Concepts since 1989. She uses a variety of techniques to help children and adults reach their full potential, trusting in the healing powers of the body. Contact Dr. Schuster at (847) 509-9067 or drliloschuster@sbcglobal.net.

Bonnie, Steve, Lilo, Lori, Sharron, Cindy, Diana, Marisa and Carolyn