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Histamine, Metabolism, & Your Genetics
Today I want to discuss the connection between histamine intolerance and genetics.
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Cannabinoids & Inflammation: Is There a Mast Cell Connection?
Today, I want to explore the connection between cannabinoids and mast cells.
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Theanine: What It Is & What It Can Do
Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea and certain mushrooms. In functional medicine, theanine has a long history of use for...
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Coffee & Histamine: Is Coffee Good for You?
I don’t have to introduce you to coffee. It is a dark-colored, bitter, and slightly acidic brewed drink made from roasted coffee beans....
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Quercetin - What It Is and What It Can Do
Quercetin is a plant flavonoid found in many berries, grapes, cherries, kale, lettuce, cabbage, asparagus, peppers, cruciferous...
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Mast Cells and Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. There isn’t a better way to mark this occasion but to discuss lesser-known factors that may play a role...
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Overactive Bladder? Read This — Mast Cells and Bladder Function
Pelvic pain, bladder pain, frequent urination, and so on. Over 1 in every 10 people knows the uncomfortable symptoms of interstitial...
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Beyond Histamine — The Other Food Intolerances that Matter
If you’ve tried a low-histamine diet but are still experiencing symptoms, you may be experiencing symptoms of other food intolerances...
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Mast Cells and Chemical Intolerance
Chemicals and toxins are everywhere: in our conventional cleaning, body, and beauty products; paint, plastics, our air, and so on. Yet,...
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Mast Cells and Melatonin
Melatonin is your sleep hormone. Beyond sleep, melatonin also supports your blood pressure regulation, blood glucose, mitochondrial DNA,...
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7 Surprising High-Histamine Foods
If you are new to histamine intolerance, changing your diet can be challenging at first. There are so many foods that are healthy for the...
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Medications to Avoid with MCAS
Your mast cells are necessary for your body’s health and function. However, overactive mast cells can lead to mast cell disorders, such...
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Vagus Nerve and Histamine
Vagus Nerve and Histamine Calming your nervous system is an essential part of healing, no matter your symptoms. Yet, I notice that so...
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Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance: Talking Points for Loved Ones
I know how challenging it can be to navigate day-to-day life when you’re dealing with mast cell activation syndrome or histamine intolerance
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Understanding Histamine Intolerance Symptoms
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Histamine Intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, And Thyroid Health: What’s the Connection?
Thyroid hormone imbalances may exacerbate issues with mast cell activation or histamine intolerance.
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Is Histamine Intolerance the Culprit Behind Your Skin Condition?
I often find that addressing histamine intolerance can lead to skin health improvements from the inside out.
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Why You Should Consider Gut Health Testing for Histamine Intolerance
There are a number of different factors that can contribute to histamine intolerance, and gut imbalances are among the most significant....
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What is DAO?
Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory...
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Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance
This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can lead to or exacerbate dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn...
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