Histamined Blog

Histamine, Metabolism, & Your Genetics

Today I want to discuss the connection between histamine intolerance and genetics.

Cannabinoids & Inflammation: Is There a Mast Cell Connection?

Today, I want to explore the connection between cannabinoids and mast cells.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Mast Cells and Melatonin

Melatonin is your sleep hormone. Beyond sleep, melatonin also supports your blood pressure regulation, blood glucose, mitochondrial DNA,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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....

What is DAO?

Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory...

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...