Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Five little-known things that make autoimmunity worse
If you are managing your autoimmune disease through diet and lifestyle, then you probably know about the autoimmune diet supplements, non-toxic home and body products, and getting enough rest. But are you aware of hidden sources of stress that may be triggering autoimmune flares? Common autoimmune diseases today include Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes,…
Upcoming Workshops For October 2015
Mark your calendars for Dr. Green’s upcoming workshops! If you are tired of suffering with symptoms and being told there is nothing more that can be done…or you have symptoms of poor health and were told all your lab tests were normal…then Dr. Green’s seminars are for you! Join Charlotte’s leading functional medicine expert, Dr.…
Do you have an inflamed brain? How to tell and what to do
When most people think of inflammation they think of arthritic joints, or maybe a sprained ankle. But did you know your brain can become inflamed, too? The problem is an inflamed brain won’t hurt. Instead you should look for other symptoms of brain inflammation. These include brain fog, slow thinking, fatigue, and depression. Brain fog is…
Lack of sleep; early mornings cause gene changes
We all want enough sleep so we’re less cranky and more alert. We want it for our kids too. But recent research found an even more important reason: Sleeping less than six hours a night for one week can lead to more than 700 changes in the way our genes behave. Among these are genes that regulate…
Common household chemicals are toxic to your health
It’s amazing how toxic the standard American household is. Chemicals that are toxic to the brain, immune system, hormonal system, liver, and more are in virtually every household and body product used by the average person. When seeking to improve your health, it’s important to “go green” and use non-toxic house and body products. Check out the…
