Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Hanging out with friends vital to preventing disease and dementia
Research shows social isolation carries the same health risks as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity, and that regular social interaction can improve your odds of survival by 50 percent. More people than ever live alone today, almost one third of the US population. This means people have to make an effort to socialize. And if you think all those…
Are gut bacteria making you depressed, anxious, and overweight?
Some gut bacteria can make you fat Studies have shown people (and mice) who are overweight have much higher levels of particular strains of bacteria than thinner subjects. When thin mice are inoculated with bacteria from heavy mice, they gain weight. This is because these fat-promoting bacteria have been shown to encourage overeating, promote weight gain, prevent…
Is your brain on fire? Brain fog, memory loss, depression, autism, ADHD…
Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s? These conditions are signs of possible brain inflammation, or a brain “on fire.” Although a head injury or infection are commonly associated with severe cases of brain inflammation, many people suffer from milder but chronic brain inflammation, which is linked to a variety of symptoms such as brain fog, depression,…
Healthy gifts for Mother's Day
In addition to shouldering the bulk of the parenting and household duties, the majority of today’s moms work outside of the home, and more women than ever are single mothers. It’s no wonder women suffer more stress-related diseases than men. More women than men die of heart disease, succumb to Alzheimer’s, and suffer from autoimmune disease. The burdens of being a…
