Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Why are girls starting puberty so early these days?
In the 1800s the average girl didn’t hit puberty until she was 15. Today the average age of puberty is 12, while the numbers of children showing signs of puberty before age 10 is at all time high and rising. We have seen the age at which children, primarily girls, hit puberty drop in just the last…
Hashimoto's not improving? Here are 10 reasons why
For some, managing autoimmune Hashimoto’s is as easy as going gluten-free. For others, it requires trial and error to find the triggers. And for those with severe or multiple autoimmune disorders, symptom management requires a conscious, lifelong approach to diet and lifestyle. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks and destroys…
Moody and need meds or just a healthy, normal female?
Do you feel you need anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications, or has your doctor said you do? Although true depression or anxiety disorders need management, many women are misled into believing they need treatment for what is actually normal behavior. Women are designed to be sensitive to their environments, emotionally in tune with their children and…
SIBO common cause of wasting away in elderly
Do you have an older loved one in your life who seems to be wasting away no matter what you do to keep them nourished and healthy? This may be due to a condition called SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. SIBO happens when bacteria that normally belong in the large intestine travel backwards to…
Do you sometimes “crash” with debilitating fatigue?
Do you “crash” after a busy or stressful event, suffering from extreme exhaustion that keeps you confined to your bed or couch? Do these crashes last anywhere from a day to a week or even longer? If so, you’re not alone and you may suffer from autoimmunity, a condition in which the immune system attacks…
Upcoming Events For April
April 2015 April 14th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s April 21st @ 6:30 pm: Gut Dysfunction, IBS, Chron’s & Colitis These informative seminars are FREE, however, seating is very limited. Call 704-987-3993 to reserve your seat. Office location: Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness, 21000 Torrence Chapel Road #101, Suite 103, Cornelius, NC.]]>