Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Good balance equals a better brain

December 3, 2013

Do you wobble if you stand on one foot? How about with your eyes closed? If you walk in a straight heel-to-toe line do you stumble? How about with your eyes closed? If you stand with your feet together and close your eyes do you sway to one side? Do you walk with a wide…

Thyroid: Fact & Fiction

December 3, 2013

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The Dangers Of GMO Foods

December 3, 2013

  No doubt you’ve heard the term GMOs: genetically modified organisms.  There is much controversy with GMOs lately and we wanted to give you a little education. What Are GMOs / Genetically Engineered Foods? By definition, GMOs are: “A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.”…

Fruit juices and smoothies not much better than soda

November 26, 2013

You’re eating healthy by opting for fruit juice and fruit smoothies over soda, right? Wrong, unfortunately. These more natural alternatives are still loaded with excess sugar and high in fructose, creating largely the same health risks as drinking sugary sodas. That Coke and Pepsi have bought dozens of fruit juice and smoothie brands is testament…

Avoid Food Emergencies

Avoid Food Emergencies

November 25, 2013

What Is A Food Emergency And How Can You Avoid It?   When your blood sugar starts to drop, you are hard-wired to eat anything (and everything) in sight. To think you can use willpower to control your hunger or cravings contradicts the science of how your brain controls your behavior. The more willpower you…

Autoimmune Diet: Holiday Recipes

Autoimmune Diet: Holiday Recipes

November 21, 2013

Autoimmune Diet: Holiday Recipes Just because the holidays are here, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy good food while on the Autoimmune Diet!  Enjoy these recipes, which are made with Autoimmune Diet- friendly foods! We will have these available for our patients in the office.   Ask for your copy the next time you’re in the…