Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Fight inflammation with glutathione recycling
autoimmune disease chemical sensitivities heavy metal sensitivities inflammatory disorders intestinal permeability (leaky gut) other immune issues Chronic stress depletes glutathione When we are healthy, our bodies make enough glutathione to protect us. However, chronic stress, whether it is from toxins, poor diet, sleep deprivation, smoking, excess sugar, or other stressors, eventually exhausts glutathione levels. Glutathione…
Trans fats shrink the brain, increase dementia risk
study found a diet high in trans fats shrinks the brain and increases the risk of dementia. Trans fats are found in fast foods, processed foods, margarine, shortening, chips, flaky pastries, many fried foods, and many popular convenience foods. They can be identified in a list of ingredients as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil. Diet…
Newly Diagnosed?
Living Without Magazine entitled “Newly Diagnosed”, which helps decifer what is going on after you are diagnosed with food allergies. Living Without Magazine is a great resource (both in print and online) to anyone who has food allergies or sensitivities. Newly Diagnosed by Living Without Magazine First Questions You think you might…
Combined resveratrol and curcumin for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders
Synergy between resveratrol and curcumin Resveratrol is a compound derived from Japanese knotweed, and curcumin is derived from the popular curry spice turmeric. Both are well known for their antioxidant qualities. However, newer research shows that taking them together creates a synergistic effect, making them potent tools for quenching the inflammation and damage associated with…
