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The Gut – Histamine Link Explained Simply

The Gut – Histamine Link Explained Simply

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You may have experienced it after eating certain foods, such as leftovers, aged cheese, wine, or even a bowl of spinach. You suddenly feel itchy, have a throbbing head, a runny nose, or digestive discomfort. Have you found yourself wondering, “Am I allergic? Is my body overreacting?”

The answer could be related to histamine and how your gut processes it. This is an issue during stressful times when digestion or microbial balance is disrupted. The connection between the gut and histamine is often overlooked, but it can help explain the chaotic sensations you might be feeling.

Here are several ways this connection manifests, along with insights into what those sensations may be indicating.

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Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief

Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief

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Struggling with Allergies is real! You may have more trouble in the spring, but many find that allergies persist throughout the year, especially in the humid south. Those symptoms are signs of your immune system being both weak and overburdened. Your body isn’t trying to make your life miserable but is seeking to keep you safe. But it needs your help! I’m here to offer you some great natural remedies for allergy relief!

One of the first steps you could take is to eliminate dairy from your diet and observe how your body responds. For many people, dairy promotes excess mucus formation and congestion and is a common food sensitivity that can cause inflammation.

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Is The Tissue Box Nearby?

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Spring is a beautiful time of year with trees bursting forth in fresh, green growth and flowers blooming in a rainbow of colors. For many of us, though, spring means excess mucus, itchy eyes and skin, and frustrating symptoms related to allergies.

As a child, I had plenty of challenges with allergies, including frequent breakouts in hives, swollen lips, and the more common runny nose and itchy eyes. No fun! Read more