Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Struggle with fatigue? Look for underlying causes
Common causes of constant fatigue Low thyroid activity. If you’re experiencing constant fatigue it’s important to rule out hypothyroidism, a condition of low thyroid activity that causes fatigue and many other symptoms. More than 90 percent of hypothyroid cases in the United States are caused by an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s, in which the immune…
Retirement may be bad for your health
Many people look forward to concluding a lifetime of work with retirement, but retirement can lead to a drastic decline in health. Research shows that although retirement may initially reduce stress, it significantly increases the chances of depression, physical illness, and the need for medication while reducing overall health. The longer one is in retirement the more…
Upcoming Events & Seminars
JULY 2013 July 27th (10 am to 5 pm): Queen City Health & Wellness Expo at the Park Expo & Conference Center in Charlotte. This is an event for the entire family and is designed to help you get moving, take action and make the right choices becoming more fit mentally, physically and financially. Lake…
What Is PH And How Does It Relate To Your Health?
pH (POTENTIAL for hydrogen), is measured on a scale of 0 to 14—the lower the pH, the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH, the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline, it has a pH of 7, which is neutral. The following is a generalized list…
Got hemorrhoids? Some natural health solutions
hemorrhoids, or “piles,” a condition in which the veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed. Although the internet is full of miracle hemorrhoid remedies, it’s best to address the underlying cause to keep them away for good. Hemorrhoids can occur inside or outside the anal cavity. Symptoms include bleeding, feeling the urge…