Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Treating Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Autism & More!
Anxiety Depression ADD/ADHD Autism OCD And more! ADHD Affects 3-5% Of School Aged Kids ADHD (or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neuro-behavioral disorders of childhood. Watch Dr. Green’s latest workshop video: “ADD & Autism Spectrum” There are three major symptoms or signs that a child may have ADHD:…
Gluten can cause depression, anxiety & brain fog
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, brain fog, memory loss, or other brain-based issues? While conventional medicine turns to drug treatments, recent research points to poor gut health as the root of mental illness. This is because inflammation in the gut triggers inflammation throughout the body, including in the brain, bringing on depression, anxiety, brain fog,…
Nutritional support for getting and staying sober
Headed for the donut tray at the AA meeting? It’s not uncommon for people recovering from alcoholism or other addictions to report a ravenous sweet tooth. Alcohol is essentially fermented sugar and is frequently mixed with something sweet, so the alcoholic goes into recovery with a raging sugar addiction already established. Also, addiction in general spikes blood sugar;…
Defend yourself with antioxidants and glutathione
You’ve probably seen antioxidant labels on foods and supplements, but what does it mean exactly and what is the best antioxidant to choose? Antioxidant means it prevents oxidation, a process that happens to all cells in nature, including those in the human body. Oxidation happens when oxygen interacts with cells and it’s what makes an apple turn…
Natural pain relief for grief and heartbreak
When someone breaks your heart, a loved one dies, or tragedy of another nature hits you, people often report the grief feels like a physical pain. That’s because your brain reacts to heartbreak or grief the way it would to an injury. Knowing this can help us put some natural pain-relieving strategies to work when grief is threatening to…
Why getting high on life is good for your immune system
We all like things that make us high on life — that feel-good rush after exercising, a good belly laugh, playful activities with friends, meditation, a good massage, or a loved one’s touch. These are examples of things that release endorphins, the body’s chemicals that give us a natural high. But endorphins do more that…