Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
What is MTHFR and why does it matter?
If you read the latest health news, you may have seen the acronym MTHFR popping up a lot recently. MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, an enzyme that plays a role in processing the nutrient folic acid/folate into a form the body can use. With the increased popularity of genetic testing, many people are showing a…
Upcoming Events For January 2014
January 7th @ 6:30 pm: Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar January 21st @ 6:30 pm: Metabolic Weight Loss Seminar January 28th @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Seminar Save the date…….February 1st : Patient Appreciation Day in the office! Details to come soon. All these informative seminars are conducted by Dr. Akiba Green…
Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo – January 4 & 5, 2014
Charlotte’s Greatest Health & Fitness Event is Back! The PREMIERE Health & Fitness Event is coming back to the Greater Charlotte Region on January 4-5, 2014 and will be at the Park Expo & Conference Center, located in the heart of Charlotte! Following on the heels of the successful inaugural Expo in 2013, you will…
Gluten Linked To Diabetes
juvenile diabetes because it typically begins in childhood, this autoimmune condition attacks pancreatic cells and prevents them from producing insulin. That means people have to have insulin injections. This type of diabetes differs from type-2, where excess glucose causes the pancreas to release more insulin, leading to insulin resistance within cells. The links between gluten…
