Dear Steve,
DID YOU KNOW that today signifies Nutritional Concepts 40th anniversary!
It is truly amazing to think that we have been serving generations of families. None of this could have happened without your trust in us. We will do fun things to commemorate this accomplishment throughout the year, so stay tuned.
Since our inception, one thing that has never wavered is our mission to serve your individual wellness needs, using every tool at our disposal. We have no intention of changing our mission and look forward to serving you for another 40 years!
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Sale Ends Friday!
The 20% OFF sale for December and January sale items ends Friday, January 3rd. See below for details.
Holiday Office Hours
Wednesday, January 1st CLOSED
Thursday, January 2nd OPEN
Metagenics Has a New Label
Please note that Metagenics is rolling out its new label over the coming months. There have been no ingredient changes, just the look of the label.
USPS Holiday Shipping Increase
While the United States Postal Service temporarily increased their shipping fees until early 2025, we will NOT be following suit :)
Steve Minsky MS, HWC
As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve analyzes and offer solutions to optimize human functioning not only with food, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More info on Steve's services.
HSA and FSA
This is a reminder if you are eligible to expense through your HSA or FSA account, use it for our services, labs, and supplements.
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Text Us If Convenient at (847) 497-0902
Text is the quickest way to communicate with us (questions for Bonnie need to be by email).
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Pet Wellness
Our dietary supplement line for dogs and cats, ThorneVet, has an impeccable reputation among veterinarians. Carolyn Martinelli "Coach Care" can answer your questions about ThorneVet pet supplements at nutroconpet@gmail.com. Please leave detailed contact information as well as the name, age, sex, breed, and/or health issue(s) and med(s) of your pet so Carolyn can respond accordingly. To order from our wellness shop, please visit here (for prices, enter the Guest Area password: discount2018).
Online Gift Cards
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Standard Blood Work
For a list of standard blood tests for new or existing clients, please go to this page and look at Steve or Bonnie's wellness forms.
Stool Analysis
For gastrointestinal, autoimmune, or allergy-related maladies, stool analysis is a wonderful way to detect how to heal from the inside out.
Genomics Testing
For lifestyle and diet-related genetic predisposition, go to the "Pure Insight" section below.
Food Reaction Testing
Because true food allergies are rare, please Email Steve or Bonnie for authorization to get our IgE food allergy, IgE mold/fungus allergy, or celiac panel. For questions about the tests and how to prepare, contact our office staff.
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For Prevention or During Infection
Year-round infection is the new normal. We are exposed to many endemic viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus (stomach flu), adenovirus (common cold), monkeypox, and four other coronaviruses (common cold), among others. Support your immune system with our Free Prevent and Fight Infection 2.0 Protocol here.
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Warning: Counterfeit, Adulterated Supplements Online | On the internet, especially at Amazon, there is an epidemic of counterfeit, adulterated, and purposely mislabeled dietary supplements. A recent analysis of SAMe supplements sold on Amazon found 20 of 24 failed potency tests. Aman was arrested for selling counterfeit Pure Encapsulations products. A study from JAMA Network Open found that half of immune products analyzed from Amazon had labels that did not match the contents. | |
Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky | |
- WC Feature* Gratitude
- Sugar Shock
- Dec & January 20% OFF Sale
- Case Report
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- Chiro Corner NEW!
- Pure Genomics
- Blog Briefs - Sugar & Aging
- Well Connect Member Benefits
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*This article is reserved for paid NCI Well Connect Membership. | | |
Steve: Most of us are idle today, so why not start 2025 with a shock to the system!
Average Person Consumes 80 Pounds of Sugar Each Year
80 pounds of sugar is the equivalent to 36,000 grams. This statistic emerged from a recent poll of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research.
The typical American ingests 99 grams of sugar daily, surpassing the sugar content of two 12-ounce cans of soda. For 34% of respondents, the majority of their daily sugar intake in beverages comes from their morning coffee. Another 28% say that soda makes up most of their liquid consumption.
Now of course, you don't consume this much because you are a very dedicated client. But even if you consume one quarter less sugar, that is still a sobering amount. Here's to reducing added sugars (and artificial sugars) in 2025!
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*Use password discount2018 at Guest Area to access pricing
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Doesn't Matter Your Age, You Can Make Positive Change | |
You can see improvement in your health no matter how old you are. An 87 year-old man came to see Steve with extreme constipation and gastrointestinal pain.
He had been in and out of the hospital with stool blockages, had a bowel resection, was on strong pain medication, as well as extreme polypharmacy. Suffice it to say his blood work looked awful. Even on pain medication, he was in debilitating pain. He was willing to do whatever it took to have less pain.
While the changes he had to make in so many aspects of his life were extreme for his age, after one meeting with Steve, he followed everything to the letter and felt a change very quickly. In his words, "my stomach pain, which I was getting almost daily, is gone". He also got back to his normal weight and was able to wean off some medications.
In his own words: "My IBS is the best it has been in a long time. I went to the cardiologist this morning for my yearly exam. He says I'm doing great. Everything is working well. Even my leaky aortic heart valve is doing better than it was last year. He said that I owe all of this to my new diet".
He set a great example for "it's never too late" to make positive changes to your health!
Did you have a great experience working with us? Please let others know by leaving a review here.
Disclaimer: Case reports are not intended for self-healing. Case reports are for references purposes only and should be discussed with your health professional.
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The October 2024 issue of Chiropractic Dynamic cites the case of a 55 year old woman with knee pain due to arthritis. She had pain, stiffness, swelling and it was hard for her to walk, climb stairs or sit too long.
She took medication and went for physical therapy but that didn’t help. She then saw a chiropractor for laser therapy. The laser emits a red and infrared laser light, which penetrates deep into the area to stimulate cell metabolism for tissue repair.
She had 12 sessions and during each visit the laser was placed all around her knee. In the first two weeks her pain went from an 8 to a 6. The pain continued to improve throughout her care all the way down to a 2. She reported being able to walk longer distances and be more active overall. She was very satisfied that she could avoid surgery and stop the pain medication.
Dr. Liselotte Schuster is a Holistic Family Chiropractor and has been in practice with Nutritional Concepts since 1989. She uses a variety of techniques, including low level laser, to help patients reach their full potential. Contact Dr. Schuster at (847) 509-9067 or drliloschuster@sbcglobal.net.
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Why Pure Insight (formerly Genomics)? | | |
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Pure Insight (formerly )Genomics harnesses the science of nutrigenomics so you can understand the relationship between your genes, nutrition, and wellness at the deepest level. Covering 72 genes in 11 trait categories, we've used Pure Insight since 2015 to help clients live longer with better quality of life. | |
How to Get Started
- Order a genetic kit directly from 23andMe.com or Ancestry.com and send back your saliva specimen.
- When your results are ready, request that we set up a Pure Insight account for you. We just need your full name, email address, and date of birth.
- You will receive an email invitation from Pure Insight with a link to set up your account and instructions for how to upload 23andMe or Ancestry data.
- You will receive a confirmation from Pure Insight when your report is ready and we can then set up an appointment to go over your results.
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What Is a Paid NCI Well Connect Membership? | | |
Twice Weekly eNewsletters with Tons of Extra Content
Long-form issues on Mondays and Wednesdays address all aspects of wellness including nutrition, mental and emotional health, physical activity, cooking, brand awareness, dietary supplements, medical breakthroughs, and much more.
Pure Genomics Wellness Screening
Results are free. Analysis with Steve or Bonnie is a separate fee.
Website Page Dedicated to Members Only
Only paid members have exclusive, password protected access to our 48 title Action Plan Library, Natural Foods Shopping List (updated quarterly), and the most recent 100 issues of our email newsletter.
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*Use password: discount2018 in Guest Area | |
*If you prefer to call in or email your orders, continue to do so. Whatever is convenient and comfortable is what we want for you.
Password Required For Website Orders
To make purchases, enter the password discount2018 when prompted at the "Guest Area" firewall, which is necessary for us to show our discounted pricing.
Easy Search
Whether on your computer or mobile device, find anything you want quickly using our website search feature.
Reorder Easily By Registering At Our Website
Registering as a member of our website will allow you to reorder items quickly. At our homepage, simply click on "Log In" and sign up. There, you can create a profile and see all of your previous orders, as well as make a wishlist of items you frequently order. Click the heart icon next to the add to cart button to add any item to your wishlist.
There are two passwords returning customers need to have.
- Password to log into your account. This is the password you entered when you first registered at our site. Only you know this password.
- Password to get past the "Guest Area" firewall: discount2018. The password will always be discount2018 unless we notify you.
3 Options for Fulfilling Your Order at The Wellness Shop
- Place your order to be shipped.
- Place your order for pickup at our office.
- Place your order online but pay offline by calling in your credit card info.
Pay for Appointments
Pay for your appointment directly from our wellness shop under Service Fees.
Self-Help Action Plans
Inexpensive self-help protocols covering myriad conditions. These do not replace individualized consultations. View all 48 titles under Action Plans.
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Password protected webpage reserved for paid NCI Well Connect Members. Access the Members Only Archives Page here and enter the password. | |
If you don't already get by email, we post our free newsletter at our website blog. | |
Text, email, or ask questions directly from our website. | |
We appreciate your continued patronage and support.
Have a happy, healthy day.
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Bonnie, Steve, Lilo, Lori, Sharron, Cindy, Diana, Marisa and Carolyn | |
1535 Lake Cook Road, Suite 204
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone 847-498-3422
Text 847-497-0902
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Hours Of Operation
Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM
Saturday 9AM to 4PM
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20% OFF
January
December
Sale Items
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Use discount2018 at Guest Area to for pricing
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JANUARY
PE Quercetin
PE O.N.E. Multi
PE PureHeart K2D
PE CaffPhenol
MT Rapid Relief
MT Andrographis Plus
MT The Akkermansia Company
Now Iron Glycinate
IT Berberine
CR Hepagen
DECEMBER
PE Magnesium Glycinate PE Melatonin 0.5 mg
PE Melatonin 3 mg.
PE Melatonin-SR
PE Zinc 30
MT Mag Glycinate
Nature's Way Premium Valerian
Now Organic Monk Fruit Extract
NutriBiotic Throat Spray
ThorneVet Super EPA
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