Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Can gluten intolerance cause infertility?

June 26, 2012

unexplained infertility. Also, women with celiac disease are three times more likely to miscarry and four times more likely to experience complications in pregnancy. Gluten’s effect on the reproductive system extends beyond fertility. In a 2011 Russian study, women with celiac disease generally began menstruating a year or more later than their peers, and suffered…

Study shows sugar makes us more stupid; omega 3 to the rescue

June 19, 2012

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?

June 12, 2012

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

June 5, 2012

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

May 30, 2012

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?

May 29, 2012

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…