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A Very Scary TRUE Story!!! Only For The Strong!

This is a horrifying true story, perfect for Halloween. On October 18, 2011, the following happened.

 

The phone rings at my office, "Ring, ring"

Me: "Hello, thank you for calling The Center: Natural Health Specialists. This is Quinn. How can I help you?"

Insurance company: "Hello. This is Shelia with [insurance company name omitted to protect the guilty]. Are we reaching The Center: Natural Health Specialists?

Me: "Yes, you are. Can I help you?"

Insurance company: "Yes, we need your office's contact information."

Me: "Sure, do you need the address?"

Insurance company: "No, we have that. We need the phone number."

Me: "...I'm pretty sure you already have that."

Insurance company: "Oh. Thank you. You have been very helpful. Have a great day."

Me: ????

 

Shocking, and hard to believe, but every word is true.

I hope you all have a fantastic fall.  Be sure to take in the colors and smells of autum.  It's my favorite time of year. 

 

Sincerely,

Quinn Takei

Licensed Acupuncturist

 
October 2011
Probiotics: A Waste of Money, But Essential
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Probiotics: A Waste of Money, But Essential

 

Probiotics are one of the most important supplement take. At the same time, probiotics are often the biggest waste of money! This article will explain why probiotics are so important and tips to prevent you from wasting your money on probiotics that won't work. I will also examine one of the most popular probiotics on the market today and show why you are being ripped off.

 

Why are probiotics so important?  

Probiotics are the healthy bacteria in the digestive system which plays a key role in the digestive process and maintaining the integrity of the intestines. But this is really just the beginning.   It is believed that 80% of all immune function stems from the digestive system. A healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive system is essential to have a properly functioning immune system.

 

There are many factors in our modern world that can destroy this delicate balance of healthy bacteria within your body. Some of these factors include antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, city water, pesticides, and other chemicals we come in contact with every day. For these reasons, supplementing with probiotics may be necessary to ensure a healthy balance of bacteria required for digestive health and immunity.

 

Be careful what you buy! Don't buy dead bacteria.

Most probiotics on the marked are worthless. Probiotics are living bacteria. Any product you take must guarantee the bacteria cultures are still alive. Most products cannot make this guarantee. In the fine print, often probiotics manufactures will state the quantity of bacteria their product had when it was manufactured.  How much bacteria the product had when it was made is irrelevant. What is important is the amount of bacteria the product has when you take it. If the proper steps are not taken in the creation, shipment, storage, and selling of the product, chances are good by the time you take the bacteria has died.

 

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$1,100 For The Special Olympics of NC

Thank you the support!!!

Thank you everyone that made donations to the recent Special Olympic fundraiser "Over The Edge"!  With your support I was able to raise over $1100.00.

On October 1, I rappelled down the 30+ story Wachovia Building with other fundraisers who collectively contributed over $150,000.00 to help the individuals with intellectual disabilities right here in North Carolina.  Thank you!!!

Quinn Takei--Over the Edge 2011_WMV V9.wmv
Quinn Takei--Over the Edge 2011_WMV V9.wmv

 

Wake Forest Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Walk with us in historic downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 12th as we walk to bring suicide and depression out of the darkness. A person dies by suicide every 15 minutes in our country claiming more than 34,000 lives each year! However, most Americans are unaware that suicide is a national health problem.

 

By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, advocate for mental health issues, and assist survivors of suicide loss.

 

DATE: November 12, 2011

TIME: Registration starts at 12noon with the walk kicking off at 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Patterson Hall located on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Seminary (Off Wingate Street, Wake Forest)

COST: No charge to walk. For those who raise $150, you will receive an official AFSP - Out of the Darkness walk t-shirt. Bring some cash to participate in the Raffle drawing, buy some chili and homemade baked goods to support the walk.

 

To pre-register or learn more about the walk, visit www.outofthedarkness.org.  

Thank you to all my clients and to everyone reading this to improve and maintain your quality of health.   
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Quinn Takei
Licensed Acupuncturist
The Center: Natural Health Specialists
(919) 848-0200