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NCI Well Connect
March 30, 2026
DOUBLE SALE WEEK!!
Memory & Cognition Special Issue!
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Greetings,
DID YOU KNOW that a study from Frontiers in Nutrition found Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L. Acidophilus) significantly enhanced intestinal peristalsis, thus helping those with slow transit constipation (STC)?
STC is a chronic disease characterized by delayed intestinal transit and weakened spontaneous contractions of colonic smooth muscle. Specifically, they found L. Acidophilus promoted the same areas where gut serotonin is produced.
Of course L. Acidophilus is not a panacea, but certainly can be used as part of a combination therapy so you don't have to rely on laxatives. As we have seen time and again, once you are on laxatives long-term, your ability to perform peristalsis wanes and sometimes never comes back.
Our favorite probiotic strain is in our NCI Well Supplements L. Acidophilus.
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Double Sale Ends Tomorrow!
Running through Tuesday, March 31 please take advantage of 20% OFF sale items for April and March. See details below.
We're In Our New Office!
Come see us. We're so excited to greet you in our new home.
155 Revere Drive, Suite 11
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone, fax, text, and email addresses will all be the same.
Our new Saturday hours are 9AM-2PM.
What Does Steve Minsky MS, HWC Do?
As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve evaluates the whole person. While an internist may prescribe meds, procedures, and specialists, Steve evaluates and optimizes your eating style and habits, supplements, physical activity, sleep, stress, and more. His empathy and ability to make the complex understandable sets him apart. Required Materials to Make an Appointment With Steve | Case Studies
Text Us If Convenient at (847) 497-0902
Text is the quickest way to communicate with us. Questions for Bonnie do not apply.
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Online Gift Cards
Giving the gift of wellness has never been easier. Order your gift cards here.
Loyalty Rewards
Start racking up your loyalty points. They reset to zero at the end of each calendar year. We track and apply loyalty rewards for you, but you can always text us to see if you're close to a loyalty reward before placing an order.
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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. You can now get our blood test requirements through Quest Diagnostics Labs at its thousands of locations across the country. This is the perfect option for those who do not want to, or cannot, go through their physicians. Moreover, the cost is very reasonable. Text our office for details.
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 genetic analysis, 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.
| | Infection Section UPDATED! | 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 3.0 Protocol here. | | 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 methyl vitamin B12 supplements sold on Amazon found only 56% met label claim. A man 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. Know your supplier! | | Have a happy, healthy day! Steve and Bonnie Minsky | |
- Paid Member Content
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WC Feature: Foods That Boost Memory
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Food Focus: It's All About the Carbs
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Mythbuster: 10,000 Steps?
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Brand Buzz: Brain Training
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Intelligently Active: Brain Games
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Green Lifestyle: Music
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Wild Card: Zinc
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eInspire: Alvin Ailey
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Action Plan of the Month: Healthy Bones
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- Free Member Content
- Did You Know?
- Help Your Aging Brain
- April & March 20% OFF Sale
- Pure Genomics
- Watch and Listen: Cognitive Shuffle
- Loyalty Program
- Well Connect Member Benefits
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Steve: These four studies elucidate more ways to help your aging brain.
Alzheimer's May Start in the Blood
A study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia suggest the damage may begin in the brain's blood supply. The latest findings identify a toxic partnership between amyloid beta - the protein that forms Alzheimer's plaques - and fibrinogen, a normal blood-clotting protein. On their own, neither causes much harm in small amounts. Together, they form stubborn clots that inflame blood vessels and erode the brain's protective barrier, allowing harmful proteins to leak into brain tissue where they don't belong. The takeaway: vascular health isn't just a heart issue. It's a brain issue. Fibrinogen is not a standard cardiovascular test. You must ask for it.
Statins and Dementia
A study from Stroke evaluating thousands of nursing home residents with dementia found statin use was associated with a higher rate of cardiovascular hospitalization, not lower, particularly at moderate and high doses, and especially in patients without a prior history of heart disease.
Probiotics and Brain Performance
Probiotic supplementation improved cognitive performance in older adults across multiple areas: overall cognition, processing speed, memory, and spatial ability, according to a study fro European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The benefits weren't limited to older adults - children showed improvements in executive function, and young adults in verbal ability - suggesting the gut-brain connection influences cognition differently at different life stages.
Start Omega-3's Earlier Than You Think
A study from Clinical Nutrition of more than 217,000 adults between ages 40 and 64, tracked for over eight years, found that those with the highest omega-3 blood levels had roughly a 40% lower risk of developing early-onset dementia compared to those with the lowest levels. The protective effect held regardless of genetic risk.
This study makes a compelling case that the time to act earlier than your 40s when the biological foundation is already being laid.
The Bottom Line
These studies reinforce a simple message: protecting your brain is not something you do after symptoms appear.
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| | How We Stack Up vs Online Retailers | | | |
Amazon 65.00 (270 tabs)
Nutritional Concepts 42.10
Savings: 22.90!!
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Amazon 66.50 (180 caps)
Nutritional Concepts 44.40
Savings: 22.10!!
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Amazon 84.95 (120 caps)
Nutritional Concepts 60.38
Savings: 24.57!!
| | While Amazon is the frequent example, we found similar price disparities with many online retailers. We are authorized retailers of all of our brands while many online retailers are not. Our supplements come directly from the manufacturer and never encounter a third of fourth party. | | PureInsight (formerly Genomics) | | | | | PureInsight (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 Ancestry.com (AncestryDNA for $99) and send back your saliva specimen. When your results are ready, request that we set up a PureInsight account for you. We just need your full name, email address, and date of birth. You will receive an email invitation from PureInsight with a link to set up your account and instructions for how to upload your Ancestry data. You will receive a confirmation from PureInsight when your report is ready and we can then set up an appointment to go over your results.
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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.
Members Only Archives
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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NCI Well Rewards are simple: 1 point for $1 spent on products.
How to Claim Your Well Rewards
We keep track of your points automatically. Discounts are automatically applied to your orders or you will be sent a promo code if you order online.
250 points = $5 off
500 = $10
750 = $10
1000 = $15
1500 = $15
2000 = $15
2500 = $20
Each 1000 thereafter = $25
Rewards can only be applied to dietary supplements. NCI Well Rewards start January 1 and ends December 31, 2026. We reserve the right to alter or cancel this offer at any time.
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March Action Plan -
Healthy Bones
| Our 48 title Action Plan Library is available to paid NCI Well Connect Members at this page (enter password) or free subscribers can individually purchase. | | | | |
*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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We appreciate your continued patronage and support.
Have a happy, healthy day.
| | Bonnie, Steve, Lilo, Cindy, Diana, Marisa, and Sally | | |
Nutritional Concepts Inc.
155 Revere Drive, Suite 11
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 2PM
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