Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
I am a woman losing my hair. Help!
Question I am a woman who is losing my hair. You can see my scalp now. This is very distressing, what can I do? Answer Hair loss can have several causes but the most common reasons clinically are insulin resistance and hypothyroidism. Insulin resistance in women elevates the male hormone testosterone, which can cause hair…
Do men go through menopause?
Question My middle-aged husband has no motivation and is always cranky. He has also put on a big belly and lost his libido. Do men go through menopause? Answer Many men suffer from what is called andropause, a hormonal and neurological cascade that affects their health and their personality. Some refer to it as “male…
Brain health depends on gut health
Question Why do I seem to struggle so much with brain fog, anxiety, and depression? Answer Many factors can underlie these symptoms, however one of the most common is poor digestive health. The gut and the brain are intimately connected and poor digestive health can lead to poor brain health and related symptoms. Leaky gut…
The most powerful antioxidant
Question It seems every day there is a new antioxidant for sale that claims to be the best. Which one truly is the best? Answer The one you don’t hear much about—glutathione. Glutathione is the body’s most important antioxidant. But it’s not effective taken orally. What is glutathione? Glutathione is a molecule that performs many…
Why is everyone going gluten-free?
Question It seems every week I see a new gluten-free food at the grocery store and that another friend has gone gluten-free. Why? Answer A gluten-free diet has been attacked as a trendy food fad, and it’s easy to understand why. Gluten-free food is the fastest growing segment of the natural foods market. Going…