Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Why some people need to avoid nightshades
If you’re following the strict leaky gut or autoimmune diet, you may have noticed nightshades are on the list of foods to avoid. Many common and much-loved vegetables belong to the nightshade family, including eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet and hot peppers (but not black pepper), and chili-based spices, including paprika. What many people don’t realize…
Nutritional Deficiencies Can Cause Mood Disorders
Learn About Nutrient Deficiencies That Cause Depression and Mood Disorder Symptoms: If you suffer from depression or mood disorders you may be deficient in one of the nutrients below. Researchers have found that many people who suffer from depression and mood disorders are deficient in not just one nutrient but several, all contributing to the…
Valentine's gift ideas for a loved one with a chronic illness
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, have you thought about how to express your affection for someone you love who lives with a chronic illness? Chronic illness is at an all-time high in the United States, with 75 percent of our health care dollars going to treat such chronic illnesses as heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions.…
Consuming Fat Doesn't Make You Fat
The question: What makes you fat? The answer may surprise you: Consuming fat does not make you fat! Consuming sugar makes you fat! WHY DO WE BELIEVE THAT CONSUMING FAT MAKES US FAT? All this hype started with the Dr. Ancel Key’s “Seven Countries Study” decades ago that examined heart risk based on lifestyle and dietary habits.…
Protein Powders: Healthy Or Harmful?
Daily Bites Blog to help clear up the confusion! Pros of Protein Powder Weight Gain/Muscle Building If you’re struggling to gain weight and want to put on a few pounds or build lean muscle, protein powders are a convenient way to add extra calories and “substance” to your diet. They’re especially helpful for busy people…
How gut bacteria make you thin or fat
Obesity has long been blamed on laziness and lack of will power, but exciting new research shows the composition of your gut bacteria, which may have been set since birth, can play a deciding role in whether you’re thin or fat. In mice studies, mice that received bacteria from an obese person became obese. What’s more exciting…