Headaches, Hives, and Heartburn: Could Histamine Be the Cause?
Red wine. Aged cheese. Citrus fruits. Sauerkraut. Bacon. These foods are frequently consumed by those on a healthy whole foods diet, and are often found in a variety of Paleo-friendly recipes and meal...
View ArticleHarmful or Harmless: Xanthan Gum
I hope everyone had a wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving! Today, I’m continuing my series on common food additives. Last time, I discussed the health effects of carrageenan, a food additive that is...
View ArticleGot Allergies? Your Microbes Could Be Responsible
You may have noticed that microbes have been a key focus of my blog lately. The microbiota is a rapidly growing field of research, and disruption of the microbiota, or “dysbiosis,” has been implicated...
View ArticleCould Your Histamine Intolerance Really Be Mast Cell Activation Disorder?
Histamine intolerance has become a popular term in the natural health community. Characterized by symptoms that appear to worsen with the intake of foods that are high in histamine or that stimulate...
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