Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog

Nutrition Resources For You

Nutrition Resources For You

December 9, 2012

“what can I eat?” PROPER NUTRITION IS KEY DURING EVERY PATIENT’S TREATMENT! Most patients are following a gluten free diet with many also following dairy free and soy free.  There are also many patients who have specific allergies or sensitivities to various other foods (i.e. eggs, yeast, xanthan gum, millet, and more). Because of these…

Baby videos can lower IQ; better ways to boost baby's brain

Baby videos can lower IQ; better ways to boost baby's brain

December 5, 2012

Educational videos overlook brain development basics A parent who wants her child to read or learn numbers early overlooks some basics of brain development. The timing of left and right hemisphere development is of utmost importance during these first years of life. A child’s right brain is dominant through about age three. The right brain…

Chew more thoroughly for better health and weight loss

Chew more thoroughly for better health and weight loss

November 27, 2012

Chewing more thoroughly suppresses appetite A series of recent studies show chewing each bite thoroughly reduces appetite, lowers calorie intake, and can aid weight loss. That’s because the hormones that leave us feeling satiated don’t kick in until 20 to 40 minutes after you begin eating. For instance, one study measured the release of gut…

Dr. Gary Draper Joins Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness

Dr. Gary Draper Joins Lake Norman Integrative Wellness& Wellness

November 27, 2012

Dr. Draper’s role will be to provide advanced care to adults and children suffering with ADD/ADHD, Autism, Stroke rehab or other neurological disorders.  Dr. Draper’s biggest passion is neurology and he has completed over 300 hours in Functional Neurology through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies and is board eligible to receive his diplomat in functional…

Autoimmune Diet:  Eating Out At Parties

Autoimmune Diet: Eating Out At Parties

November 27, 2012

Many of our patients are on the Autoimmune Diet so we’re dedicating a blog post each week to you! Each week, we’ll post useful information, tips, and articles for Autoimmune Diet patients. This information will help you understand how to eat, what to eat, and give some tips for making this diet work in a…

Cancer Workshop On December 6 @ 6:30 pm

Cancer Workshop On December 6 @ 6:30 pm

November 26, 2012

Diagnosed With Cancer Or Know Someone Who Is? Join Dr. Green’s FREE WORKSHOP on Integrative Cancer Therapy on December 6th @ 6:30pm The AMA and USF Medical School have developed an integrative approach to cancer care that combines the best of medical and alternative treatments that leads to a Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Treatment. Join…