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: Soy Lecithin
Soy lecithin is one of the most ubiquitous additives in our food supply. It’s used primarily as an emulsifier, and you can find it in everything from salad dressing to tea bags. Paleo dieters avoid the...
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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