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DID YOU KNOW that microminerals copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc regulate neuronal signaling and brain function? Deficiencies of these minerals are common in adolescents due to unhealthy eating habits.

A study from Frontiers in Nutrition found that academic performance in adolescents with the lowest micromineral levels was lower by an average of seven-percentage points compared to those with the highest, based upon the Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices test. There was a positive association with both cognitive function and academic performance.

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Steve: When it comes to humans not tolerating wheat, it is more than just gluten.

Gluten is the main reason why we cannot tolerate wheat. It is the glue that holds all the tiny pieces of the wheat plant together. It is not easy for us to digest glue.

Here are other reasons why we do not tolerate wheat.

Wheat allergy - being allergic to wheat is common in those with grass pollen allergy. Those that avoid wheat products find significant relief of their allergic symptoms.

Lectins (especially wheat germ agglutinin) - these are defensive proteins that protect the wheat plant. They are highly concentrated in wheat and aggravate the gastrointestinal tract.

Chemical exposure - while wheat is not genetically modified, it is a heavily sprayed crop, especially with glyphosate (the herbicide in Roundup®).

A 66 year-old male came to see Steve about prostate health, tiredness (afternoon swoon), hip soreness, elevated cholesterol, weight, and high work stress.

He was already on cholesterol medication and two blood pressure medications. His diet resembled the standard American diet. He drank water, tonic water and an occasional soda. He did not take any supplements.

His blood work exhibited very high levels of sedimentation rate (chronic inflammation), uric acid (inflammation and gout), prostate-specific antigen, cortisol (stress hormone), iron, among others, as well as low vitamin D.

Under Steve's direction, he completely changed his diet and lifestyle, and started taking targeted supplements. His wife was extremely supportive and was integral in the process.

After six months, there was remarkable change. Aside from losing 15 pounds and having no afternoon swoon, his sedimentation rate went from 33 to 6! This means he went from having extreme chronic inflammation to virtually none.

All other levels improved except the uric acid. Steve suggested he ask his physician to take a short holiday from one of his blood pressure medications, which can keep uric acid levels high. After removing the medication, his uric acid dropped without elevating his blood pressure. Finally, he was able to reduce his statin medication by half with the intention of eventually eliminating it.

He was thrilled, his wife was thrilled, and his PCP was thrilled. This is another example of a client who put in exemplary work to change his ways and is reaping the benefits.

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On the bottom of the foot is a strong, fibrous attachment that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot and to the toes. If this stretchy thick rubbery band gets inflamed it can cause pain in the heel or bottom of the foot making it painful to walk.

Many experts recommend medication, ice, resting, orthotics, taping and stretching. Another suggestion is to get the bones of the foot aligned by a chiropractor who adjusts feet. This summer I’ve noticed that a few patients have suffered from plantar fasciitis after wearing unsupportive flip flops. I’ve adjusted their feet to help reduce their pain.

I recently read of a 32-year-old athlete with sharp pain and stiffness around his left heel and the middle of his foot. He was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and received manipulation of the bones in his foot and there was an immediate reduction of pain. As he continued seeing his chiropractor, he reported having no pain or stiffness in his foot at each follow-up visit.

The bones in the feet can get misaligned just like the bones in the spine. When they aren’t stuck anymore and move better, after getting adjusted, the pain often subsides.

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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