Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Adrenals often wrong target with chronic stress
adrenal glands are two walnut-sized glands that sit atop each kidney and secrete stress hormones. Popular supplements include adrenal glandulars (adrenal tissue from animals), minerals, B vitamins, and a variety of herbs — all focused on boosting the ailing adrenal glands. Although this is a sometimes a valid approach, more often the real target for…
How to keep your gut healthy while traveling abroad
Nix stomach bugs with hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is the acid in the stomach. You can also obtain it in a supplement. Why would you want to take an acid when it seems everyone is taking antacids? Because it’s our first line of defense against stomach bugs and can help prevent traveler’s diarrhea. It may…
If you have autoimmunity you need to look at leaky gut
One of the primary things we look for when someone has autoimmunity is leaky gut, a condition in which the intestinal wall is damaged, as it is usually a key factor. Autoimmunity is an extremely common disorder today in which the immune system attacks and destroys part of the body. Common autoimmune disorders include Hashimoto’s…
Mystery symptoms? Lab testing can reveal whether it's autoimmune
Do you have chronic, mysterious symptoms that drag your life down but your lab tests come back normal? You may have an autoimmune reaction, a disorder in which your immune system attacks and destroys a part of your body. Autoimmunity can strike any tissue or compound in the body and symptoms will vary based on…
Finally! FDA initiates ban of hydrogenated oils
FDA banning trans fats to protect heart health The FDA cites heart disease risks for banning trans fats. Trans fats contribute to a build up of plaque in arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. The FDA says removing trans fats from the food supply will prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks each year. TRANS FATS ALSO…
Upcoming Events For July
July 2015 July 14th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s This informative seminar is FREE, however, seating is very limited. Call 704-987-3993 to reserve your seat.]]>