Essential Oils for Histamine Intolerance? These Are Your Best Bet
There are so many great antihistamine herbs out there, and I’m always recommending incorporating them into your daily meals and snacks. But what about the essential oils from these herbs? Sure. You can pretty much use the essential oil of an antihistamine herb and derive those same benefits. However, please be careful. Essential oils are […]
Top 7 Histamine Intolerance Symptoms Explained
There are certain symptoms of histamine intolerance that come up time and time again. People want to know, “Is this related to histamine?” And “Why does histamine do that?” Well, here are some of the top symptoms of histamine intolerance, some potential reasons behind the symptoms, and a few basic fixes. BRAIN FOG According to […]
8 Super Tasty Low Histamine Snacks
Sometimes we just need a snack. But with histamine intolerance and chronic inflammation, a lot of the usual go-to snacks out there aren’t a good idea. Packaged and processed foods add to the inflammation load and “healthy snacks” like yogurt cups, pickles, beef jerky, and dark chocolate are likely going to cause our histamine levels […]
Fight Histamine Inflammation in 6 Quick Steps
Sometimes we’re inflamed or have a histamine reaction and we just don’t know why. We haven’t been eating sauerkraut or drinking wine, we haven’t been using any chemicals, we’re trying to address the stress… and yet the histamine inflammation remains. Here are some reasons and remedies to help. REMOVE THE WRONG SUPPLEMENTS Everyone is different. […]
Histamine Intolerance GERD Solutions
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or “acid reflux” is a common complaint among those with mast cell or histamine disorders. Many people think the only answer is a pharmaceutical drug –usually a histamine H2 blocker or a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). While this approach may be necessary for some, I like to look at natural solutions […]
4 Top Gut Histamine Digestion Tips
Histamine intolerance can bring with it plenty of digestive issues and diagnoses. Histamine can contribute to leaky gut as well as GERD, IBS, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. While a change in diet is paramount, there are some other simple changes you can make to make eating enjoyable again. Here are a few tips for better […]
Histamine Intolerance Must Have: Broccoli Oil
Oil derived from sprouted broccoli seeds is rich in sulforaphane, a compound known to be highly protective of the skin, but also a natural anti-inflammatory agent that may be helpful for those of us who are healing histamine intolerance and accompanying signs and symptoms like inflammation and sunlight sensitivity. BROCCOLI FOR HISTAMINE I already loved […]
2 More Ayurvedic Antihistamine Herbs
It seems like Ayurvedic Medicine has an abundance of antihistamine herbs to choose from. Holy Basil is one of my favorites for histamine intolerance. But have you heard of Vasaka or Pippli? Both these herbs have mast cell stabilising properties, which can help prevent histamine release. AYURVEDIC MEDICINE Ayurvedic Medicine is the traditional medicine of […]
De-stress, Lower Histamine Naturally
Numerous studies have documented the role of stress hormones on mast cell activation and histamine release. Fighting that stress has been my number one priority for years now, and it should be yours too. Here’s a few fun ideas to turn a day at home into a mini spa experience to chill out your immune […]
New Antihistamine Confirms Vertigo-Histamine Link
Dizzy? Have tinnitus? A biotech company in the South of France has finally cracked one of the most annoying and debilitating symptom combinations – and histamine may be to blame. Here’s the latest scoop on the medication they’ve created to resolve the issue, and options for lowering your levels naturally to help clear the fog […]