Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Unseen health crisis: Caring for yourself when you’re the caregiver
Many caregivers work around the clock juggling their responsibilities, typically without help, and must cope with the sorrow and distress of caring for an ill patient. They can never be away long or take time off, they struggle financially, and do not have time for their own health care, hobbies, or social life. With so…
8 Vegetables That Aid In Weight Loss!
Why Are Vegetables Key To Losing Weight? Vegetables tend to be lower in calories, yet pack a way more powerful punch when it comes to keeping you healthy and full for longer. This all means you may tend to eat fewer calories, while still feeling satisfied, if not more satisfied, than when you rely on…
Cauliflower: The versatile wonder vegetable
When you’re following a strict diet to calm inflammation, repair a leaky gut, or manage an autoimmune disease, the lack of variety can be frustrating. But you’d be surprised how deftly the humble cauliflower can jazz up your meals. Cauliflower’s first impression is not good. It’s pale, bland, and smelly when steamed. But cauliflower’s gift is in…
The Fresh! Expo On October 12
What Is The Fresh! Expo? The Fresh! Expo is “The Natural, Organic & Healthy Living” consumer event in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fresh! Expo brings together local and national companies whose common goal is to increase awareness on healthier forms of living. This event showcases a variety of natural, organic and healthy foods, products and services…
Understanding Food Labels
What does it all mean and who regulates it all? The front of the package is designed to get your attention. Manufacturers use different packaging techniques to get us to buy their products. Health claims describe the relationship between a nutrient or a food and the risk of a disease. Products that make a health…
Replace diet soda addiction with a whole foods habit
You know you need to kick the soda habit, so why not just drink diet soda? It may be tempting, but there are no free rides when it comes to artificial chemicals. Aspartame, sold under the names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, Equal-Measure, and AminoSweet, is in more than 6,000 foods, including diet sodas, and has received more…