Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
DHA versus EPA in fish oil
When you buy fish oil you will notice different companies tout how much DHA or EPA their product has. While both are beneficial, you may want to consider the unique properties of each to address different aspects of health. EPA has anti-inflammatory effects while DHA is known for boosting brain health. DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid and…
Magnesium Is Important To Your Diet
magnesium in human health and disease? New research published in the journal BMC Bioinformatics indicates that magnesium’s role in human health and disease is far more significant and complicated than previously imagined. While it is well known that all living things require magnesium, and that it is found in over 300 enzymes in the human…
What is MTHFR and why does it matter?
If you read the latest health news, you may have seen the acronym MTHFR popping up a lot recently. MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, an enzyme that plays a role in processing the nutrient folic acid/folate into a form the body can use. With the increased popularity of genetic testing, many people are showing a…
Upcoming Events For January 2014
January 7th @ 6:30 pm: Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar January 21st @ 6:30 pm: Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar January 28th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar Save the date…….February 1st : Patient Appreciation Day in the office! Details to come soon. All these informative seminars are conducted by Dr. Akiba Green…
Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo – January 4 & 5, 2014
Charlotte’s Greatest Health & Fitness Event is Back! The PREMIERE Health & Fitness Event is coming back to the Greater Charlotte Region on January 4-5, 2014 and will be at the Park Expo & Conference Center, located in the heart of Charlotte! Following on the heels of the successful inaugural Expo in 2013, you will…