Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Could your IBS, constipation, or diarrhea really be SIBO?
SIBO symptoms Excess gas, flatulence, belching Abdominal bloating from gas Abdominal pain and cramping Constipation, diarrhea, or both Nausea or heartburn Irritable bowel syndrome Multiple food sensitivities Leaky gut Fatigue Malabsorption symptoms (anemia or fatty stools) Rosacea Neurologic and muscular diseases
Positive thinking helpful in coping with, but perhaps not banishing, chronic illness
one in two people suffer from a chronic health condition in the United States. Although researchers point to the more well-known illnesses of diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, many others suffer from conditions doctors treat with little more than a psych consult or antidepressants: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, persistent hypothyroidism, and irritable bowel…
Feel sleepy after meals? This could be an Alzheimer's risk
research shows it also raises your risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s. What is insulin resistance? A high-carb, high-sugar diet consistently raises blood sugar levels, which in turn requires the body to secrete high levels of insulin to lower blood sugar. Eventually these insulin surges exhaust the body’s cells, which then refuse entry to the insulin,…
Gluten could be causing your child’s cavities
Gluten intolerance causes wide range of dental defects Defects in dental enamel are common in children who cannot tolerate gluten. In some children, dental problems may be the only symptom of a gluten intolerance or celiac disease (an autoimmune gluten intolerance). In addition to tooth decay, one may see enamel defects: white, yellow, or brown…
Got PMS? Stress could be robbing your body of progesterone
Mood swings Depression Insomnia Changes in weight or appetite Crying easily Irritability Lack of concentration Anxiety Fatigue Frequent or irregular menstruation Low sex drive Migraines
Autism is often an autoimmune brain disorder
Children born to moms with autoimmune disease more likely to develop autism For starters, recent studies show that autoimmune diseases run in families, and children born to mothers with autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis, are three times more likely to be born with autism. Researchers say the mother’s circulating…