Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Avoiding GMO Foods At The Grocery Store
So how can one health-conscious consumer find out if their food contains GMOs? Below you will see 5 tips on how to avoid GMO foods in the grocery store. Assume all non-organic corn, soy, cottonseed, and canola ingredients are GMO – In the U.S., these plants are likely all grown using genetically modified seeds. Basically,…
Why menopause and midlife can cause sleep apnea
We commonly think of sleep apnea as being caused by obesity or structural problems. However, in women the transition into menopause can contribute to sleep apnea too. When estrogen is low, the brain fails to signal the palate and tongue to retain its tone during sleep. As a result they over relax and block the…
When heart disease is autoimmune
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11 percent of the population. For the majority of people, heart disease is driven by diet and lifestyle factors, however research shows an increasing number of heart disease cases can also have an autoimmune component. This means the immune system is mistakenly…
NeuroCranial Integration
Neuro Cranial Integration: NCi is a specific technique that aligns the cranial bones, brain and nervous system from the inside out and from the top down. The re-alignment takes tension off the nervous system, releases cranial, fascial and muscle tissue fixations, and returns proper cerebrospinal fluid flow throughout the spine and entire body. When pressure…
How to use the placebo effect to your benefit
The placebo effect—when a sham treatment produces desired results—is the bane of science, sometimes skewing results and outperforming pharmaceutical drugs. But instead of cursing the placebo effect, why not put it to use? Although it disrupts some studies, in other studies researchers look to understand why and how it works. By understanding the placebo effect as a valid…
Upcoming Events For October
October 2013 October 8 @ 6:30 pm: Thyroid Dysfunction & Hashimoto’s Workshop October 12th (9-5 pm): The Fresh! Expo at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte. Dr. Green will be a key speaker twice during the day at this event. Read more HERE. October 15 @ 11:15 am: Peripheral Neuropathy Workshop October 22 @ 6:30 pm:…