Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Does gluten sensitivity exist? Debunking the recent headlines
Recent health headlines proclaimed gluten sensitivity doesn’t exist, fueling a backlash against the gluten-free diet as a baseless fad. These stories point to a recent study questioning the relationship between non-celiac gluten sensitivity and digestive symptoms. Sadly, they mislead the public by glossing over major points of research and cherry-picking information to debunk gluten sensitivity. The study looked at…
Coffee enemas for detox, liver support, and glutathione boost
When most people hear the term “coffee enema” they think, “Oh, gross!” But before you click the back button, consider the following; coffee enemas have been known to: greatly relieve chronic pain help boost energy levels relieve depression improve mental clarity and sluggishness ease die-off symptoms during cleanse regimens aid elimination of parasites and sludgy…
Upcoming Events For June
June 3rd @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar June 10th @ 6:30 pm: IBS & Gut Dysfunction Seminar June 17th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar 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,…
Hidden gluten in medications and home and body products
So you’re officially gluten-free. You have your kitchen and shopping lists dialed in and you know how to look for hidden gluten in packaged foods. Ready to go! But wait — did you know that some body products and household items, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications contain hidden gluten? These items can be…
How to avoid hidden sources of gluten
celiac disease, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, both of which require avoidance of gluten for optimal health. You know to avoid wheat, barley, rye, triticale, einkorn, farro, kamut, spelt, farina, emmer, durum, and semolina, plus most oats because they are commonly cross-contaminated with gluten grains in the field or factory. That pretty much sums it up, right?…
Manage diabetes with functional medicine
Anyone with diabetes knows it’s important to manage insulin levels. Functional medicine offers unique tools to manage insulin and blood sugar — including diet, exercise, stress management, detoxification, and maximizing essential nutrients. To understand how all these tools apply, it’s helpful to know how insulin works. Insulin and Blood Sugar: A Balancing Act Insulin helps…