Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Heart disease is a sugar disease

January 23, 2013

Research has found people who get at least 25 percent of their daily calories from added sugars of any kind were more than three times more likely to have low levels of the “good” HDL cholesterol in their bloodstream, a risk factor for heart disease, than people who got less than 5 percent of their…

Skin care from the inside: Aging, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema

January 16, 2013

$10 billion market globally. Rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema affect millions of Americans, sending them in search of topical skin care solutions. While the effectiveness of anti-aging and skin care treatments range in their success, they overlook the most vital aspect of skin care: addressing skin health from the inside out. The skin is an immune…

You Have Access To Medical & Nutritional Information

January 7, 2013

Resources Available To You Dr. Akiba Green’s Blog – (Note: the new URL is askdrakiba.com)  We post relevant articles about nutrition, the Repairvite Diet, and your health on the blog every week.  You can subscribe to receive a daily digest in your email every week. Facebook – follow the Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness page on Facebook to get…

Eating Healthy On A Budget

January 7, 2013

You can eat healthy on a budget! Here are some tips to help you eat healthy while not breaking the bank: Buy produce in season – Stock up on in-season produce because it will be cheaper during the season.  Not sure what is in season now?  Check out this guide to see what produce is in…

Upcoming Events For January 2013

January 3, 2013

January 2013 January 5 th (9 am to 6 pm) and 6th (10 am to 5 pm): Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo. Dr. Green will be a participating vendor and featured speaker at this event.  Dr. Green will be a key speaker on Sunday, January 6th at 10:20 am! In-Office Seminars: January 8th @ 6:30 pm Metabolic Weight Loss…

Guide To Winter Produce

Guide To Winter Produce

January 3, 2013

1.  Broccoli Rabe Broccoli rabe, an Italian broccoli variety, produces thin stalks with vibrant green leaves and sparser tops than the large heads of its common cousin. It has an appealing bitterness that lends itself to quick sautés with sausage links, garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. SELECT: Look for bright…