Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Study shows sugar makes us more stupid; omega 3 to the rescue
UCLA study shows what many have suspected all along: Eating too much sugar makes you stupid. Scientists found that just six weeks of bingeing on sweets and soda will sabotage both learning and memory. Fortunately, consuming omega-3 fatty acids can counteract some of the damage. The study looked at the effects of fructose — in…
Are You A Type A Personality With Adrenal Fatigue?
Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue Feel exhausted often; Type A’s typically push through this Feel overwhelmed, constantly stressed out Crave sweets, salty foods, and caffeine or nicotine Crash around 3 or 4 p.m. Feel more awake and energetic in the evening Poor sleep patterns Difficulty waking in the morning Slow to recover from illness, injuries,…
Hashimoto's hypothyroidism can lead to more autoimmune disease
recent study revealed that roughly one in six patients with Hashimoto’s has another autoimmune disease, most commonly: atrophic gastritis, a condition in which the lining of the stomach is constantly inflamed vitiligo celiac disease antiphospholipids syndrome, which may cause blood clots, miscarriages, or stillbirths, and multiple sclerosis. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that attacks and…
HCL Supplementation and the Lymphatic System
The High Importance of HCL as a Global Anti-Infective and Balancer of Lymph Chemistry The lymphatic system is addressed on the first visit because of its importance in nutrient delivery and waste removal for the entire body. There is as much volume of lymph as blood in the body. The main difference between the two…
Does your child with food intolerances feel left out?
Your gluten-free third-grader walks in the door and immediately bursts into tears. Someone brought cupcakes to celebrate a birthday at school and everyone got one but her. “No one will want to be my friend because I can’t eat gluten,” she says between sobs. Moments like these can test the strongest resolve. You’re in growing…
Looking For Food Replacements For Your Old Diet
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…