5 Best Histamine Intolerance Teas
There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea to warm the body and soothe the soul. And according to the late English actor, Arthur Wing Pinero, “Where there’s tea, there’s hope.” While the following are technically tisanes (herbal infusions) and not teas in the strictest sense of the word (Camellia sinensis), these hot beverages are […]
5 Smoothies for Histamine Intolerance
Smoothies are such an easy, healthy option for those with histamine intolerance. They work for breakfast, lunch, or anytime you want something both filling and refreshing. Unfortunately, a lot of fruits can be problematic for histamine issues. Here are 5 great smoothies for on-the-go nutrition. ANTIHISTAMINE SMOOTHIES All of the following smoothies are not only […]
Histamine & Caffeine Addiction
Did just looking at the above photo make your body quiver in anticipation? Do you need coffee to make it through the day, but still react to it? Unfortunately, histamine may mess with your ability to tolerate caffeine, while brain fog and addictive tendencies make you constantly crave it. It’s not all in your head. Here’s […]
7 Powerful Antihistamine Foods at Your Supermarket
Finding whole food solutions to balancing histamine and stabilizing mast cells doesn’t have to mean ordering strange herbs and superfoods from the other side of the planet. Here are 7 great antihistamine foods you can find at the supermarket nearest you. APPLE SKINS The skin of the apple is where most of the nutrition is. […]
Anti-Inflammatory Tea for Acid Reflux
Along with histamine issues can come a lot of digestive distress, including acid reflux. Recent research revealed that histamine and acid reflux are linked, and that diet works better than medications at resolving it (read the post here). Seems like a great time to share my favourite “nip acid reflux in the bud” tea made […]
A Gluten-Free Diet to Eliminate Nerve Pain?
Can food choices really impact how you feel? A new study says, “absolutely.” Those of us with histamine intolerance often have intolerances to other foods and food components, such as gluten. Could gluten be behind your chronic pain condition? STUDY LINKS GLUTEN INTOLERANCE TO NERVE PAIN While neuropathy or “nerve pain” is usually associated with […]
Histamine & Vacuum Packing: Why Eat Fresh?
We know when it comes to avoiding histamine in foods, fresh is best. But how do we make sure food is still fresh when it comes to us — especially when trying to get our anti-inflammatory omega-3s through fresh fish? HISTAMINE & PRESERVATION Histamine poisoning is often to blame when it comes to foodborne illness. […]
Central Nervous System (CNS) Histamine
Histamine’s role and impact on brain function and chemistry have been the focus of a fair amount of research in recent years — particularly with regard to CNS disorders and degenerative diseases. Manipulating histamine’s ability to bind to receptors, whether through drugs or diet & lifestyle changes may lessen one’s susceptibility to these diseases and […]
Histamine Involved In Diabetes & Kidney Disease
We already know diabetes and histamine are linked. And along with diabetes often comes diabetic nephropathy, the kidney damage that often occurs as a side effect of chronically elevated blood sugar. While searching for solutions, scientists came across the histamine H3 and H4 receptors as potential targets for therapies. HOW DIABETES IS LINKED TO HISTAMINE […]
Histamine, Wakefulness, & Sleep
Ever reach for Benadryl during a sleepless night? Ever wonder why an antihistamine works so well? Let’s take a closer look at the link between histamine and sleep, and strategies to help you drift off peacefully. HOW HISTAMINE AFFECTS SLEEP Histamine receptors are located throughout the body, including the brain. These receptors are the reason […]