Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Got brain drain? Trade your keyboard for a pen
Do your fingers whir across the keyboard, but your brain is left in the dust? One small but effective way to improve brain health is as simple as putting a pen to paper for a little bit each day. Research shows that although keyboards make writing fast and easy, they also make for sloppier brain…
Why high blood sugar can give you deadly diseases
It’s not easy being a healthy American. We are constantly besieged by the lure of sugary, starchy treats (salted caramel latte and a scone anyone?). Yet behind the innocent disguise of these lures is the threat of chronic disease, the leading cause of death. Heart disease, stroke diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer’s are among the most common and expensive health…
Join Our Next Patient Appreciation Event: November 12th (4-8 pm)
Mark your calendar for our next Patient Appreciation Day…..an old fashioned BLOCK PARTY: November 12th from 4-8pm, at our office. Many of you have joined us for previous patient appreciation events. This one will be a little different and is truly a party to help celebrate you – the most important part of our practice!…
How to overcome your addiction to unhappiness
Notice how easy it is to hang on to anger, shame, guilt, worry, and other negative emotions? Are these emotions so horribly delectable you just can’t let go? You’re not alone. However, you could be worsening your health by giving in. Scientists have discovered negative emotions have an addictive quality that trigger the reward centers in the…
Five little-known things that make autoimmunity worse
If you are managing your autoimmune disease through diet and lifestyle, then you probably know about the autoimmune diet supplements, non-toxic home and body products, and getting enough rest. But are you aware of hidden sources of stress that may be triggering autoimmune flares? Common autoimmune diseases today include Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes,…
Upcoming Workshops For October 2015
Mark your calendars for Dr. Green’s upcoming workshops! If you are tired of suffering with symptoms and being told there is nothing more that can be done…or you have symptoms of poor health and were told all your lab tests were normal…then Dr. Green’s seminars are for you! Join Charlotte’s leading functional medicine expert, Dr.…