Histamine intolerance is a condition that has become really well known in the functional medicine space in recent years. Historically, the symptom cluster that is now recognized as being the result of the body’s inability to break down histamine, or the body being overloaded by histamine was not understood and not able to be managedContinue reading “Understanding Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms and Solutions”
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What Can I Eat with Soy Allergy?
Much like we have seen with all the other food allergies, soy allergy can cause a range of symptoms, from minor to life-threating. Because true food allergies require avoidance, it is important to read food labels and ensure that any food and beverages you consume are free from soy. This can be more challenging thanContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Soy Allergy?”
Food Allergies
The second step on the atopic march, and the one for which we will spend the most time is food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the immune system produces IgE in response to a protein in a food. This causes an allergic reaction that includes symptoms like digestive issues, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis. FoodContinue reading “Food Allergies”
Food Allergies: When Your Body Overreacts to Food
What Is a Food Allergy? A food allergy is an overreaction of the immune system. The immune system recognizes the food as being foreign and launches an attack to rid the body of the invader. The symptoms can include hives, diarrhea, respiratory symptoms, and in the most severe cases, anaphylaxis. People who have seasonal allergies,Continue reading “Food Allergies: When Your Body Overreacts to Food”
Integrated Harmonies 