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January 5, 2026

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Greetings,


DID YOU KNOW that more than three-quarters of Americans are now putting how good they feel inside over how they appear on the outside, a major shift from the appearance-focused health culture?


A Talker Research survey found people are embracing simple daily habits like prioritizing sleep (50%), eating nourishing meals based upon their individual needs (49%), and moving in ways that feel good (44%).


The gut-brain connection is driving this change, with 77% believing gut health directly affects their emotions and 86% seeing emotional-physical health as connected. Fix your gut, fix (almost) everything!


Unfortunately, one in three have no idea what a healthy plate looks like. 55% of people who changed their diets for health did so without consulting a professional, leading many to cut certain foods while replacing certain nutrients, fiber, to name a few. If you want to fix things properly, use the services of professionals like us.

 
Announcements

Services

Double Sale Week!

What a perfect way to start the New Year! Please take advantage of the 20% OFF sale items for December and January. See below for details.


We're In Our New Office!

Happy New Year! Today is the first day 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.


Please be patient with us as there always kinks to work out and we may not be as efficient as usual ;)


New 2026 Saturday Hours
Starting the Saturday, January 10th 2026, 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.

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.

Wellness Screenings

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 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.


Thermography Screening at Nutritional Concepts - Friday, January 23rd

For those interested in an upper torso or whole body thermography scan, please book your session by emailing: illinoisthermography@gmail.com (tell Eniko you would like to schedule your thermography scan at Nutritional Concepts on Friday, January 23rd. She will get back to you with times available, type of scan; openings are limited and first come first serve). To find out more about thermography, please read the following.

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
 
In Today's Issue
  • Paid Member Content
  • WC Feature: Lifestyle Medicine Moves Mainstream
  • Recipe du Jour: Hearty Beef Entrees
  • Mythbuster: Minimum Happiness Level
  • Brand Buzz: Crackers
  • FoodQ: PAHs
  • Green Lifestyle: Chemicals Are Poisoning This Organ
  • Wild Card: Dark Chocolate
  • eInspire: Mahatma Ghandi
  • Action Plan of the Month: Aging Well Inside and Out
  • Free Member Content
  • Did You Know?
  • Neurologic Diseases
  • January & December 20% OFF Sale
  • Pure Genomics
  • Watch and Listen: 60 Second Exercise Snack
  • Loyalty Program
  • Well Connect Member Benefits
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Neurologic Diseases

 

Steve: Neurologic diseases and disorders are now the leading cause of disability nationwide, affecting half the US population, as reported in JAMA Neurology.


The study showed that an astounding 1 in 2 people is affected by a neurologic disease or disorder.


Headache disorders are by far the most prevalent, while stroke, dementia, diabetic neuropathy, and migraine account for the greatest disability.


From 1990 to 2021, there was a sharp rise in the US neurologic disease burden. The prevalence of neurologic disorders increased by 34.4%, and the number of disability-adjusted life-years climbed by 55.2%.


This should come as no surprise as the spike in neurologic diseases has mirrored the spike in gastrointestinal diseases.


Healing the gut is key to ameliorating neurologic diseases.

 

20% OFF JANUARY SALE

20% OFF DECEMBER SALE

*Use password discount2018 at Guest Area to access pricing
 
 

How We Stack Up vs Online Retailers

 

Amazon 83.60 (360 caps)

Nutritional Concepts 53.82

Savings: 29.78!!

iHerb 57.25 (240 caps)

Nutritional Concepts 37.89

Savings: 19.36!!

Amazon 48.40 (120 softgels)

Nutritional Concepts 32.78

Savings: 15.62!!

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


  1. 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.
 

Watch and Listen: 60 Second Exercise Snack

 
 
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.


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.

*Use password: discount2018 in Guest Area
 
Loyalty Program

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.

 

January Action Plan -

Aging Well Inside and Out

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.

 
 
Navigating Our Website
 

Wellness Shop

*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.

  1. Password to log into your account. This is the password you entered when you first registered at our site. Only you know this password.
  2. 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

  1. Place your order to be shipped.
  2. Place your order for pickup at our office.
  3. 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.

Members Only Archives

Password protected webpage reserved for paid NCI Well Connect Members. Access the Members Only Archives Page here and enter the password.

Blog

If you don't already get by email, we post our free newsletter at our website blog.

Ask Questions

Text, email, or ask questions directly from our website.
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

 

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM

Saturday 9AM to 2PM

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