Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
What is leaky gut and why should you care?
Does stuff really leak out of your intestines when you have leaky gut? The truth is, contents of the small intestine escape through the wall into the bloodstream. This can trigger many different inflammatory disorders and autoimmune disease, a disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys body tissue. Leaky gut is associated with…
Three ways to make the placebo effect work for you
The placebo effect is a target of ridicule but studies show it has become increasingly effective in recent years, particularly in the United States, where drugs for pain, depression, anxiety sometimes barely outmatch placebos. Fortunately, researchers have decided to study how and why the placebo effect works. By embracing the mystery of the placebo effect, you can harness its…
Patient Appreciation Day On January 21st
You are invited to our annual “Patient Appreciation Day” on Saturday, January 21st 10AM – NOON. This event will be at our office at Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness. Feel free to bring your family or a friend! FOOD: Patients, please bring an allergy-friendly snack* to share with other patients! This is a great way…
Diets sodas are dangerous and they make you fat
Millions of people drink diet soda in the belief they’re preventing weight gain, and the soda industry invests millions of dollars to perpetuate this belief. Research, however, paints a different picture — diet sodas are dangerous and can make you fat. Artificial, low-calorie sweeteners used in diet sodas confuse the body and derange its ability to metabolize…
Eating Breakfast Is Important
Energy Boost If you feel sluggish in the morning, then a nutritious breakfast can give you the energy that you need to get through your day. Fiber, vitamin C and vitamin D are just a few of the many nutrients that will help increase your energy level. Whole wheat toast with eggs and an orange…