Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Transition successfully to a special diet
Are you considering going on a special diet, such as the autoimmune Paleo diet, the leaky gut diet, the SCD diet, or the GAPS diet? The thought of a major diet change can bring feelings of uncertainty and questions such as, “Can I handle this? What do I eat for breakfast?” Food powerfully impacts our…
How to go gluten-free the right way
celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. What many gluten-free newcomers don’t realize is that many common gluten-free foods contain ingredients that just promote a different set of health problems. In this article we’ll discuss how to avoid this common pitfall so you can transition more easily to a healthy gluten-free diet. The hidden risk in going gluten-free…
Free Webinar With Tons Of Health Information On March 20
You Are Invited To Attend A Free Webinar On March 20th: “Completing the Journey of Life with Food Allergies” Webinar, a discussion with allergy free experts on March 20th from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. This 2 hour webinar offers SO much health information …. you don’t want to miss out! This free online (or…
Monsanto's Roundup May Be The Cause For Rise In Gluten Intolerance
full report here and view graphs connecting increased use of glyphosate with growing rates of celiac incidence, deaths from intestinal infections, acute kidney disease and deaths due to Parkinson’s. An Eye Opening Conclusion About Glyphosate (Roundup) Research from the paper “Glyphosate, Pathways to Modern Diseases II: Celiac Sprue and Gluten Intolerance” indicates the following: Fish exposed…
Agave Is Not As Healthy As You Think
But Is Agave Healthy? New research suggests that agave may not be as good for you as originally thought. But what about agave’s supposed health benefits? The bottom line is that refined agave sweeteners are not inherently healthier than sugar, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Nutritionally and functionally, agave syrup is similar…
The functional medicine approach to high blood pressure
The most commonly diagnosed medical condition in the United States is high blood pressure, or hypertension, and blood pressure medications are among the top 10 most commonly prescribed drugs. However, these medications can cause undesirable side effects. It’s better to address the underlying causes of high blood pressure—research shows diet and lifestyle changes are just…