Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
8 Healthy Habits to Better Manage Adrenal Fatigue
Do you always feel tired in the afternoon, wake up groggy, or feel flattened by exercise? You might suffer from a common condition called adrenal fatigue, in which the body can’t respond properly to life’s stresses. Some other signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue include: Overwhelming fatigue Insomnia, especially between 2 and 4 a.m. The afternoon…
Pain meds linked to hearing loss; get to the root cause instead
When the body hurts, people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers to ease their suffering; they are the most frequently used medications in the United States. Although they offer easy-access pain relief, they have been linked to hearing loss and you may want to be careful about using them on a regular basis. A Harvard-affiliated study published in…
Try Epic Bars!
Epic Bars. These are amazingly tasty bars are made from meats – Bison, Beef, Lamb and Turkey – mixed with fruits and spices. Epic bars are like jerky on steroids! They taste heavenly and are organic, and completely Non-GMO, natural and PALEO safe. These little bars are a whole food snack that is high…
When Should I Take Thyroid Medication?
When Should I Take Thyroid Medication? I get this question asked a lot because of the difficulty often-times of taking Synthroid, Levothyroxine or Armour first thing in the morning and then having to wait 45-90 minutes before consuming anything else, even other prescriptions or supplements. I decided to do a good bit of research to…
Upcoming Events For July
July 1st @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar July 22nd @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar July 29th @ 6:30 pm: Autoimmune Health Seminar Since there is a very limited amount of seminars for July, these will fill up very quickly! Be sure to reserve your seat now by calling 704-987-3993.…
Gut bacteria linked to autism
The digestive tract is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms. That’s ten times the number of cells in the human body! Although humans can survive without these tiny guests, they perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused food, preventing growth of harmful bacteria, producing vitamins, and training the immune system. But…