Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW that flu, COVID, cold, and norovirus are making their winter rounds nationwide, otherwise known as "quad-demic"?

While an unofficial term for the four maladies circulating in tandem evokes a sense of impending doom, it is not so different from years past. There is a common denominator however, they are all viruses.

The best way to fight off viruses, which are with us all year now, is to prime your immune system. Where is the majority of your immune system? In and around your gastrointestinal tract. Optimizing it with the right raw materials (food and beverages) and targeted supplemental immune assistance is the most important thing you can do.

Staying hydrated is just as important in winter as other seasons. In addition, humidifying your home is one way to keep viral activity low while you sleep. Don't forget to get the blood flowing with movement and exercise!

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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).

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Steve: There are two ways to power your mind for you to better handle the rigors of modern lifestyles and live longer.

Just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety, and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle, including healthier exercise, eating and sleeping habits.

The British Journal of Health Psychology study found that even brief daily mindfulness sessions delivered through a free mobile app can have profound benefits.

Participants completed surveys on their mental health before starting the 30 days of mindfulness training and upon completing it. The results were striking. After mindfulness training participants using the mindfulness app reported:

• Reduced depression by 19.2% more than control group.
• Improved wellbeing by 6.9% more.
• Decreased anxiety by 12.6% more.
• Attitudes to health got more positive by 7.1% over control group.
• Behavioral intentions to look after health increased by 6.5% beyond control.

The positive effects of mindfulness were largely maintained at day 61 as well.

The other way to power the mind, psychological resilience, often described as mental toughness or the ability to cope with and adapt to difficult life circumstances, has long been recognized as an important factor in mental health and well-being. In new research published in BMJ Mental Health, the benefits may extend far beyond emotional stability.

Subjects with higher levels of psychological resilience had a 53% lower risk of dying during the study period compared to those with lower resilience scores. That’s a substantial difference that highlights the potential life-saving power of mental toughness.

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1. Order a genetic kit directly from 23andMe.com or Ancestry.com and send back your saliva specimen.
2. 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.
3. You will receive an email invitation from PureInsight with a link to set up your account and instructions for how to upload 23andMe or Ancestry data.
4. 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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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 of the same calendar year. We reserve the right to alter or cancel this offer at any time.

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Northbrook, IL 60062

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