Is Histamine Intolerance the Culprit at the Core of your Health Condition?

For a quick health quiz, consider whether you suffer from any of the following symptoms:
Rashes / hives / eczema / psoriasis
Chronic headaches / migraines
Itchy eyes / runny nose / congestion
Premenstrual cramping or headaches
Profuse sweating
Food sensitivities / food allergies
Seasonal allergies​
Asthma
Nausea / vomiting
Abdominal pain / chronic digestive disorders / loose stools
Irregular menstrual cycle / sever menstrual cramps
Chest tightness / rapid heart rate
Anxiety / irritability

Candida Overgrowth—A Root Cause or Symptom?

Candida. Most people associate this word with annoying, vaginal yeast infections, and while that’s true, there’s so much more to this common fungus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s estimated that approximately 46,000 cases of candida-related infections occur each year in America, but did you know candida is present in everyone—both male and female?

​What is candida?
Candida is a kind of fungus or yeast that we all have living throughout our gastro-intestinal tract and in other areas of the body. Usually, candida coexists with good bacteria in the body’s system and isn’t problematic. Trouble occurs when candida outnumbers the good bacteria and sends the system into chaos. Dysbiosis, also called dysbacteriosis, is the term for a microbial imbalance or maladaptation inside the body, and in this case, having a candida overgrowth.

Why You Should Remove Gluten from Your Diet

Thinking about eliminating gluten from your diet? You’re not alone. According to a survey conducted in 2013, one in every three Americans claimed to cut down or avoid gluten in their diet. But if you’re still on the fence about adjusting your eating habits, here are some facts about why and how nixing gluten can improve your health.

What is gluten?
Gluten is a complex two-part protein—consisting of gliadin and glutenin. It is the gliadin component that causes the negative reaction within the body. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, etc. The word gluten has a Latin origin and means glue. Fittingly so, because gluten helps food maintain its shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.