Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
So just how stressed out are you? An adrenal saliva test can show you
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue Fatigue Slow to get going in the morning Energy crash in the afternoon Craving sweets, caffeine, or nicotine Unstable behavior; moodiness Shaky, light-headed, or irritable if meals are delayed Inability to stay asleep Dizziness when moving from sitting to standing Symptoms of high adrenal hormones Excess belly fat Insulin resistance (high…
Under attack from toxin chemicals? Learn how to protect yourself
Good toxic chemical defense starts with the diet A variety of herbs and nutrients have been shown to protect the body from toxic chemicals and boost the liver’s detoxification abilities. However, those compounds can’t do their job if your diet is even more toxic than your environment. You can kick-start your defense system with an…
Seasonal allergy relief starts with the gut
What causes allergy symptoms? Several factors contribute to the digestive problems that give rise to allergy symptoms, including: Dysbiosis: This is a very common scenario in which bad bacteria in the gut overwhelm the beneficial bacteria. Processed foods, a diet lacking in cultured and fermented foods, and antibiotic use contribute to dysbiosis. Gluten and other…
Gluten Free & Dairy Free: Looking For Recipes?
Website Resources For Gluten Free Living Living Without Magazine – check out their site for useful tips, recipes, and articles. We also subscribe to this magazine so you’ll find it in our office. Delight Gluten Free Magazine (and Digital Magazine) – great site for recipes and articles. The recipe finder is so easy to use and allows you…
Gluten Free & Dairy Free: Grocery Shopping Tips
Harris Teeter Bi-Lo Wal-Mart and Target Earth Fare Healthy Home Market Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Grocery Guide There is a terrific book called “The Essential Gluten Free Grocery Guide” from Triumph Dining that will help you along your gluten free shopping journey! They also have another book for dining out called “The Essential Gluten Free Restaurant…
Are you sure you can eat wheat? Gluten tests often wrong
Cyrex Labs. Cyrex tests for immune reactions to 12 different compounds of the gluten protein, foods the body mistakes for gluten, and other food sensitivities. People can react to 12 different components of wheat Wheat is made up of more than 100 different components that can cause an immune reaction in people. Cyrex Labs used…