Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Moody and need meds or just a healthy, normal female?

Moody and need meds or just a healthy, normal female?

April 7, 2015

Do you feel you need anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications, or has your doctor said you do? Although true depression or anxiety disorders need management, many women are misled into believing they need treatment for what is actually normal behavior. Women are designed to be sensitive to their environments, emotionally in tune with their children and…

SIBO common cause of wasting away in elderly

SIBO common cause of wasting away in elderly

March 31, 2015

Do you have an older loved one in your life who seems to be wasting away no matter what you do to keep them nourished and healthy? This may be due to a condition called SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. SIBO happens when bacteria that normally belong in the large intestine travel backwards to…

Do you sometimes “crash” with debilitating fatigue?

Do you sometimes “crash” with debilitating fatigue?

March 25, 2015

Do you “crash” after a busy or stressful event, suffering from extreme exhaustion that keeps you confined to your bed or couch? Do these crashes last anywhere from a day to a week or even longer? If so, you’re not alone and you may suffer from autoimmunity, a condition in which the immune system attacks…

Upcoming Events For April

Upcoming Events For April

March 24, 2015

April 2015  April 14th @ 6:30 pm:  Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s April 21st @ 6:30 pm:  Gut Dysfunction, IBS, Chron’s & Colitis These informative seminars are FREE, however, seating is very limited.  Call 704-987-3993 to reserve your seat. Office location: Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness, 21000 Torrence Chapel Road #101, Suite 103, Cornelius, NC.]]>

Hard time recovering from Daylight Saving Time?

Hard time recovering from Daylight Saving Time?

March 18, 2015

Do you curse every spring when we have to move the clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time (DST)? Does it take you weeks to recover? You’re not alone. Studies show DST is hard on our health and dangerous to boot, making it an outdated relic that adds stress to an already over-stressed society. DST doesn’t…

Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

March 17, 2015

Matcha is a type of green tea that comes in powdered form. Matcha tea is prepared by whisking matcha powder with hot water, which forms a frothy liquid. Matcha powder is also sometimes used as an ingredient in foods and non-tea beverages (such as smoothies). The health benefits of matcha tea exceed those of green…