Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Lesser known causes of anxiety
GAD autoimmunity and anxiety GAD stands for glutamic acid decarboxylase, an enzyme that triggers production of the brain’s primary calming chemical, called GABA. Some people develop an autoimmune reaction to GAD, which means their immune system erroneously attacks and destroys it. As a result, they can’t make enough GABA to calm the brain and anxiety…
Food Replacements You're Looking For
Cola and Tea Replacements – while water and herbal teas are best, there are times when you just want something with taste! Try Zevia, which is a Stevia based diet cola drink. It comes in a huge variety of flavors! You can find this product at local grocery stores and specialty health stores. Keurig has brewable…
Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo: January 5 & 6
Charlotte area’s biggest health and fitness expo on January 5th and 6th at Cabarrus Arena! You’ll find all things related to health and fitness … all under one roof! There will be a great number of vendors, informative seminars, nutritional demonstrations and more! Dr. Akiba Green will be participating as a vendor and a guest speaker. …
Why sleep is more difficult for women
Female hormone imbalances and sleep problems When a woman enters perimenopause, her production of estrogen and progesterone begins to decline. Ideally the adrenal glands, which produce stress hormones, take over production of these hormones to ensure a smooth transition into menopause. Unfortunately, most women today enter perimenopause (pre-menopause) in a state of chronic stress and…
