Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
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…
Taking fish oil in teens can help prevent schizophrenia
Forget low-fat diets, especially in teens at risk for mental illness — healthy fats are vital for good brain health. They’re so important that fish oil has been shown to prevent schizophrenia in young people who show early signs of the disease, such as minor delusions or paranoid thoughts. Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed in the…