Tag: Local Health Briefs | Natural Awakenings Charlotte

Give the Brain Better Nutrition for Best Health

Mar 01, 2022 04:23PM ● By Dr. Michael Smith

Charlotte's Dr. Mike Smith on how foods go beyond impacting the physical body and also impact how the brain functions

Reversal of Aging and Cognitive Decline in the Charlotte Region

Mar 01, 2022 04:16PM ● By Dr. Roger Hunter

Cognitive function usually peaks around the age of 30, and then declines, commonly manifesting as overall slowness in thinking and difficulties sustaining attention, problem solving, multitasking, holding information in mind and word-finding

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Stress-Based Adrenal Fatigue is on the Rise

Jan 31, 2022 09:34AM

According to Charlotte's Kenneth Haas, "Functional medicine clinics have observed that more than 80 percent of patients experience some level of adrenal dysfunction or adrenal fatigue."

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Keeping a Healthy pH Balance is Important

Nov 30, 2021 09:35AM

Greater Charlotte based Multiforce Health, makers of Multiforce Alkaline Powder, on maintaining pH balance over the holidays

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Flowers Can Alleviate Holiday Blues

Oct 30, 2021 05:18PM ● By Darryl Roberts

According to Charlotte's Dr. Darryl Roberts, "The subtle vibration, or energy, of flowers has been known for hundreds of years and has become more popular in the last few decades."

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Three Habits to Boost Back-to-School Immunity

Aug 31, 2021 03:16PM ● By Dr. Mike Smith

Dr. Mike Smith, Carolias Natural Health Center, provides three ways families can help boost their immunity and avoid sickness.

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Charlotte Area MD on Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Breakthrough

Jul 30, 2021 12:00PM ● By Cammy Benton

According to Cammy Benton, MD, there are many causes of ED that are worth exploring to get the best treatment possible

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Carolinas Based Dr. Cheng on Better Health Equals Better Immunity

Jul 20, 2021 05:02PM ● By Richard Cheng

We can protect ourselves from viral infections, including COVID-19, with better overall health and a resilient immune system

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Parenting Tips in a Pandemic from Rachel Gorman of Charlotte's Roper PT

Mar 01, 2021 10:59AM ● By Rachel Gorman

Small children need constant attention, school-aged children need technology help logging in to class and staying on task, and some need help just getting out of bed in the morning and getting motivated

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Lake Norman's Katherine Weeks, MD on the Benefits of Direct Primary Care

Mar 01, 2021 10:42AM ● By Katherine Weeks

The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model was primarily developed in recent years as a result of increasingly expensive and confusing health insurance plans

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Platelet-Rich Fibrin Heals Wounds Faster

Jan 02, 2021 01:20PM ● By John Kempter

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) significantly decreases the rate of infection up to 10-fold, especially following molar extractions and prior/during implant placement

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Staying Healthy Over the Holiday Season

Nov 03, 2020 09:26AM ● By Michael Smith

Whether due to a recent diagnosis or a lifestyle change, this is a great time to communicate the news with friends and family.

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Do Not Be a Wishful Recycler in Mecklenburg County

Sep 30, 2020 12:00PM

Living by the motto “When in doubt throw it out,” creates anxiety for the eco-conscious but wishful recycling produces tremendous challenges and is very costly. It is much better to reduce or change consumption habits to decrease household waste.

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Medical Therapeutic Yoga at Roper Physical Therapy

Sep 02, 2020 01:23PM

Christine Roper, MSPY, PYT, is the founder of Roper Physical Therapy, which offers in-person and virtual medical therapeutic yoga (MTY).

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Simple Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

Sep 02, 2020 12:32PM

Few simple points on how to take care of self during this trying times.

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