Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
How to slow aging in less than five minutes a day
Why Isn’t My Brain Working?, reaching maximum heart rate for just a few minutes a day can release several anti-aging chemicals in your body, including human growth hormone (HGH). HGH enhances vitality, healing and recovery, optimal hormone levels, bone strength, fat burning, brain function, cardiac health, and blood sugar levels. It’s no wonder Baby Boomers…
Seven things that cause adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is often associated with too much stress from a busy lifestyle and lack of sleep, however other factors may lead to adrenal fatigue. Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue include: Fatigue Headaches with stress or in the afternoon Frequent colds and flus; weak immune system Allergies Slow to get going in the morning Craving…
Hanging out with friends vital to preventing disease and dementia
Research shows social isolation carries the same health risks as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity, and that regular social interaction can improve your odds of survival by 50 percent. More people than ever live alone today, almost one third of the US population. This means people have to make an effort to socialize. And if you think all those…
Are gut bacteria making you depressed, anxious, and overweight?
Some gut bacteria can make you fat Studies have shown people (and mice) who are overweight have much higher levels of particular strains of bacteria than thinner subjects. When thin mice are inoculated with bacteria from heavy mice, they gain weight. This is because these fat-promoting bacteria have been shown to encourage overeating, promote weight gain, prevent…
Is your brain on fire? Brain fog, memory loss, depression, autism, ADHD…
Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s? These conditions are signs of possible brain inflammation, or a brain “on fire.” Although a head injury or infection are commonly associated with severe cases of brain inflammation, many people suffer from milder but chronic brain inflammation, which is linked to a variety of symptoms such as brain fog, depression,…