Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
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:…
Unseen health crisis: Caring for yourself when you’re the caregiver
Many caregivers work around the clock juggling their responsibilities, typically without help, and must cope with the sorrow and distress of caring for an ill patient. They can never be away long or take time off, they struggle financially, and do not have time for their own health care, hobbies, or social life. With so…
8 Vegetables That Aid In Weight Loss!
Why Are Vegetables Key To Losing Weight? Vegetables tend to be lower in calories, yet pack a way more powerful punch when it comes to keeping you healthy and full for longer. This all means you may tend to eat fewer calories, while still feeling satisfied, if not more satisfied, than when you rely on…