Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Mystery symptoms? Lab testing can reveal whether it's autoimmune

Mystery symptoms? Lab testing can reveal whether it's autoimmune

July 7, 2015

Do you have chronic, mysterious symptoms that drag your life down but your lab tests come back normal? You may have an autoimmune reaction, a disorder in which your immune system attacks and destroys a part of your body. Autoimmunity can strike any tissue or compound in the body and symptoms will vary based on…

Finally! FDA initiates ban of hydrogenated oils

Finally! FDA initiates ban of hydrogenated oils

June 30, 2015

FDA banning trans fats to protect heart health  The FDA cites heart disease risks for banning trans fats. Trans fats contribute to a build up of plaque in arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. The FDA says removing trans fats from the food supply will prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks each year. TRANS FATS ALSO…

Upcoming Events For July

Upcoming Events For July

June 27, 2015

July 2015  July 14th @ 6:30 pm:  Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s This informative seminar is FREE, however, seating is very limited.  Call 704-987-3993 to reserve your seat.]]>

Goodbye McDonald’s; hello to healthier eating

Goodbye McDonald’s; hello to healthier eating

June 23, 2015

McDonald’s is closing 700 stores this year due to poor performance. Although it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the more than 32,000 stores worldwide, flagging sales and closing stores are a sign of changing times — customers are opting for healthier food, such as that served by Chipotle and gourmet burger chains. In response…

Poor sleep habits linked with dementia

Poor sleep habits linked with dementia

June 19, 2015

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep around 2 or 3 a.m. and sleep until noon? Or do you wake up at 4 a.m. and can’t fall back asleep? Studies show insomnia does more than make the days drag — it raises your risk of dementia later in life. Heart disease, diabetes,…

Worried about losing your memory? Eat your greens

Worried about losing your memory? Eat your greens

June 10, 2015

Memory loss and dementia are valid concerns for everyone these days: one in three seniors dies of Alzheimer’s or dementia and Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, dementia is largely preventable with many lifestyle and dietary adjustments, one of which is including plenty of greens in your diet. New research…