Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Is life really overwhelming, or are you just stressed out?
QuestionI feel totally overwhelmed by life and like I can barely cope. I can’t quit my job, give away my children, or afford a cook and a housecleaner. Is there anything I can do for my stress levels? AnswerSometimes you can dramatically alter a stressful life simply by addressing your own stress physiology. By supporting…
I am a woman losing my hair. Help!
Question I am a woman who is losing my hair. You can see my scalp now. This is very distressing, what can I do? Answer Hair loss can have several causes but the most common reasons clinically are insulin resistance and hypothyroidism. Insulin resistance in women elevates the male hormone testosterone, which can cause hair…
Do men go through menopause?
Question My middle-aged husband has no motivation and is always cranky. He has also put on a big belly and lost his libido. Do men go through menopause? Answer Many men suffer from what is called andropause, a hormonal and neurological cascade that affects their health and their personality. Some refer to it as “male…
Brain health depends on gut health
Question Why do I seem to struggle so much with brain fog, anxiety, and depression? Answer Many factors can underlie these symptoms, however one of the most common is poor digestive health. The gut and the brain are intimately connected and poor digestive health can lead to poor brain health and related symptoms. Leaky gut…
The most powerful antioxidant
Question It seems every day there is a new antioxidant for sale that claims to be the best. Which one truly is the best? Answer The one you don’t hear much about—glutathione. Glutathione is the body’s most important antioxidant. But it’s not effective taken orally. What is glutathione? Glutathione is a molecule that performs many…