Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Coconut Is A Super Food

Coconut Is A Super Food

January 16, 2015

the coconut. This tropical staple is loaded with many powerful fatty acids that give it a unique taste and an abundance of health enhancing benefits. Understanding The Ways To Consume Coconut The coconut tree is a member of the palm family and the coconut refers to the  fruit this tree produces.  Yes, a coconut is…

Where does fat go when you lose weight?

Where does fat go when you lose weight?

January 13, 2015

If you’re like most people you are hoping to start the New Year by losing a few pounds. However, did you ever stop to wonder just where those pounds go when you lose them? Turns out most experts don’t know either, and the answer may surprise you. Most people think that when we burn fat…

A Healthy Diet Doesn't Have To Be Boring!

A Healthy Diet Doesn't Have To Be Boring!

January 12, 2015

Secret To A Non-Boring Diet:  Variety “Variety is the spice of life!”  ~ famous quote from British poet, William Cowper Without variety, any diet can seem boring and restrictive….which may lead to the patient not following through the recommended time frame.   To keep variety in your diet, follow these tips for success: Be positive…

How To Buy The Right Honey

How To Buy The Right Honey

January 9, 2015

Regular Honey Sold In Grocery Stores (aka Fake Honey) Food Safety News did a searing investigation and found that 76% of the honey sold in grocery stores is treated with “ultra-filtration,” a process that not only removes impurities like wax, but also pollen traces. Taking all brands into consideration, generic brands were the most likely…

Your phone, computer, tablet, and TV cause insomnia

Your phone, computer, tablet, and TV cause insomnia

January 6, 2015

Do you like to play a little Candy Crush or surf Facebook before bed? Or maybe you’re vegging out in front of your giant LED television or reading a novel on your iPad. Then when you turn the lights off you toss and turn frustratingly into the wee hours of the morning, glancing constantly at…

Upcoming Events For January

Upcoming Events For January

January 1, 2015

In-Office Seminars: Mark your calendars for the upcoming workshop dates for January 2015! January 13th @ 6:30 pm.  Topic: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s. January 27th @ 6:30 pm.  Topic:  Weight Loss These highly educational seminars are conducted by Dr. Akiba Green and will be in the office of Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness, 21000 Torrence…