Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Repairvite: Breakfast Ideas
Some Tips To Get Started Think about consuming a protein and vegetable or fruit for breakfast. Think outside the box and about consuming non-breakfast type foods. See the list of Non Traditional Breakfast Ideasbelow. Smoothies are an excellent way to get all of your nutrients (and use the Repairvite powder) – all in one place! See the…
Diet for diabetes may be different than you thought—20 percent are “type 1.5”
It is estimated that 20 percent of people with type 2 diabetes also have an autoimmune reaction against the cells of their pancreas, prompting researchers to dub this “type 1.5 diabetes.” Type 1.5 diabetes may be even more prevalent than type 1 diabetes. Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes) and diabetes are typically linked with a long-standing diet…
When your blood is drawn could affect TSH level and hypothyroidism diagnosis
study. Checking your TSH in the morning can give you more accurate results. Like other hormones in the body, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) follows a daily rhythm and is not consistent throughout the day. Researchers in the study evaluated untreated patients with subclinical hypothyroidism along with patients taking a T4 hormone. They tested the participants’ TSH…
Is Gluten Free Bread The Answer For Gluten Sensitivities?
Is Gluten Free Bread The Answer For Gluten Sensitivities? As you know, there are many options available in the gluten free bread aisle these days at the supermarket. But is gluten free bread the answer to those who have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease? According to Whole Living’s recent article “Our Daily Bread”, there is…
Fats Are Not All Bad
For years, nutritionists and doctors have preached that a low-fat diet is the key to losing weight, managing cholesterol, and preventing health problems. But more than just the amount of fat, it’s the types of fat you eat that really matter. Bad fats increase cholesterol and your risk of certain diseases, while good fats protect…