Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
How to prevent chemical sensitivities, or TILT
Multiple chemical sensitivities is now called TILT Although these synthetic scents and fumes are unhealthy for both people and the environment, those who react negatively to them are experiencing TILT, or toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, a condition in which the body loses the ability to tolerate these environmental compounds. Once referred to as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), TILT can…
Patient Appreciation Day: February 1st!
2nd annual Patient Appreciation Day! When: Saturday, February 1st (11:30 am – 1:30 pm) Where: Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness 19607 West Catawba Ave, Suite 103, Cornelius, NC Details of Patient Appreciation Day: All patients are invited to attend! Patients bring a favorite dish to share with other patients (gluten / dairy / egg /…
The Truth About Cooking Oils
THE TRUTH ABOUT COOKING OILS: WHAT TO AVOID There are a few different reasons why you will want to avoid certain fats and oils for cooking, mainly seed oils. 1. Saturated fats are more STABLE than unsaturated fats. Quite literally, the chemical structure of saturated fats will not be easily damaged by things that will easily damage unsaturated fats,…
Medications that cause leaky gut
Although diet obviously plays a role in leaky gut, so do other factors, such as high blood sugar, chronic stress, and hormonal imbalances. However, it’s important not to overlook the impact of seemingly innocuous over-the-counter (OTC) medications, as well as some prescription ones. Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, is a condition in which the walls…
How to avoid needing health insurance
With the cost of health care, health insurance, deductibles, and copays going through the roof, getting sick has become financially hazardous. Although we can’t fully control our fate, we can sway the odds in our favor so that we need the health care system as little as possible—more than 75 percent of health care costs are devoted…
DHA versus EPA in fish oil
When you buy fish oil you will notice different companies tout how much DHA or EPA their product has. While both are beneficial, you may want to consider the unique properties of each to address different aspects of health. EPA has anti-inflammatory effects while DHA is known for boosting brain health. DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid and…