Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Why you need to filter your tap water
Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia and is used because, unlike chlorine, it stays in the water longer and cannot be removed through boiling, distilling, or letting water sit uncovered. Although both kill waterborne pathogens, they are somewhat toxic in themselves. Chloramine is corrosive to pipes and increases exposure to lead in drinking…
Resources for the autoimmune leaky gut diet
leaky gut diet, also known as the autoimmune diet or anti-inflammatory diet, changes lives. Removing inflammatory foods allows an inflamed and damaged gut to repair, which in turn allows damage in the body and brain to recover and repair. However, despite the phenomenal success rate of the leaky gut diet, it can look very daunting,…
Food Intolerances Could Be Keeping You From Losing Weight
Food Intolerence Vs. Food Allergies Note that food intolerances are different than food allergies. Food allergies only affect about 1 to 2 percent of the population, whereas food intolerance occurs in up to 20 percent of the population, and that number could be even higher. “With allergies, symptoms can be very dangerous and even life-threatening.…
Quick and easy tip to avoid sitting disease
Even if you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, researchers are increasingly finding just the act of sitting for long hours—something many of us are forced to do for work—still predisposes you to many modern ailments. However, new findings show you don’t have to give up your desk job to stay healthy as long…
Are you in chronic pain? Go to the root cause
Chronic pain can drain you of energy, joy, and hope and make everyday activities seem like insurmountable obstacles. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, prescription pain meds, and steroids may bring temporary relief, but they come with complications and do not address the underlying causes of chronic pain. For more genuine and permanent relief, it’s important to address…