Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Valentine's gift ideas for a loved one with a chronic illness
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, have you thought about how to express your affection for someone you love who lives with a chronic illness? Chronic illness is at an all-time high in the United States, with 75 percent of our health care dollars going to treat such chronic illnesses as heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions.…
Consuming Fat Doesn't Make You Fat
The question: What makes you fat? The answer may surprise you: Consuming fat does not make you fat! Consuming sugar makes you fat! WHY DO WE BELIEVE THAT CONSUMING FAT MAKES US FAT? All this hype started with the Dr. Ancel Key’s “Seven Countries Study” decades ago that examined heart risk based on lifestyle and dietary habits.…
Protein Powders: Healthy Or Harmful?
Daily Bites Blog to help clear up the confusion! Pros of Protein Powder Weight Gain/Muscle Building If you’re struggling to gain weight and want to put on a few pounds or build lean muscle, protein powders are a convenient way to add extra calories and “substance” to your diet. They’re especially helpful for busy people…
How gut bacteria make you thin or fat
Obesity has long been blamed on laziness and lack of will power, but exciting new research shows the composition of your gut bacteria, which may have been set since birth, can play a deciding role in whether you’re thin or fat. In mice studies, mice that received bacteria from an obese person became obese. What’s more exciting…
Upcoming Events For February
February 4th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar February 11th @ 11:15 am: Peripheral Neuropathy Seminar February 25th @ 6:30 pm: Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar And don’t forget…… February 1st : Patient Appreciation Day in the office! All these informative seminars are conducted by Dr. Akiba Green at Lake Norman Integrative…
How to prevent chemical sensitivities, or TILT
Multiple chemical sensitivities is now called TILT Although these synthetic scents and fumes are unhealthy for both people and the environment, those who react negatively to them are experiencing TILT, or toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, a condition in which the body loses the ability to tolerate these environmental compounds. Once referred to as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), TILT can…