This month, I became a Certified Nutrition Specialist. This has been a goal that I worked toward for almost 5 years. I’m so grateful to have reached the point of board certification and have been reflecting on what it took to get here. Thank for you joining me in my reflections. Step One: Graduate SchoolContinue reading “Reflections on Becoming a CNS”
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Understanding MCAS: Symptoms and Solutions
MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome occurs when the mast cells (and other immune system cells) are triggered and release a slew of inflammatory chemicals into the body. Mast cells typically are activated during an allergic reaction, but in MCAS, there is no identifiable allergen responsible, but the mast cells are overreacting to various triggersContinue reading “Understanding MCAS: Symptoms and Solutions”
Understanding Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms and Solutions
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”
What Can I Eat with Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy?
Obviously, peanuts and tree nuts are not the same thing, and you can be allergic to one and tolerate the other, but it is also very common to be allergic to both. In addition, they are combined here because the nutritional concerns that come with needing to avoid peanuts and/or tree nuts are the sameContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy?”
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?”
What Can I Eat with Fish/Shellfish Allergy?
Two more categories of foods that are common food allergens are fish and shellfish. We are looking at them together because they are both seafood and likely to show up in the same places. So, if you are allergic to fish or shellfish, obviously don’t eat them. Shellfish especially can cause severe allergic and anaphylacticContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Fish/Shellfish Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Wheat Allergy?
What Is Wheat Allergy? Wheat allergy is an IgE mediated allergic reaction to wheat. Allergic reaction can cause runny nose, congestion, sneezing, wheezing, anaphylaxis, watery/irritated eyes, headaches, GI upset including nausea, vomiting, etc., dizziness, and a variety of other symptoms. This is in reaction to eating wheat or in some cases breathing it in. WheatContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Wheat Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Egg Allergy?
As with any IgE food allergy, avoidance of eggs is the current best strategy for managing egg allergy. Of course, it’s not as simple as foregoing scrambled eggs or an omelet in the morning. Egg is an ingredient in many foods including mayonnaise, custard, and many baked goods. For a person with egg allergies, readingContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Egg Allergy?”
What Can I Eat with Milk Allergy?
Milk Allergy versus Lactose Intolerance One of the top 8 food allergens is cow’s milk. This allergy is common in babies/toddlers and some children outgrow the allergy by school age, but others remain allergic to milk throughout life. Milk allergy is often confused with lactose intolerance, because both condition require limiting or avoiding consuming dairyContinue reading “What Can I Eat with Milk 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”
Integrated Harmonies 