If you have Histamine Intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, don’t give into sugar temptations! Sugar is well known to increase histamine levels and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome symptoms. The…
Read MoreWhen I grew up, we primarily had 1 kind of cracker, Saltines – the kind that came in a big red box with four sleeves of crackers inside. I’d have…
Read MoreMy knees, fingers, and toes were constantly swollen, and my joints always felt like they were on fire. The level of pain I experienced was so bad that I had been (mis)diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was also…
Read MoreLooking for something new to listen to? Check out this new podcast: “Dr. Jill Interviews Beth O’Hara on Mold and MCAS. “ In Episode #78, Dr. Jill Interviews Beth O’Hara…
Read MoreWith Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, I’m always monitoring my food triggers and looking for good low histamine recipes. Two years ago, I tried eating low lectin. I…
Read MoreHindsight is 20/20. Looking back, I can clearly see the points in time where my health took major hits. And they usually happened right alongside a move to a new home or…
Read MoreIt was 3:27am. Just 10 minutes after I looked last time. My joints had been on fire all night. I couldn’t get comfortable. I felt both hot and cold. I…
Read MoreFor decades, I struggled with numerous, terrible symptoms. But my bloodwork was always completely normal. All of these issues started when my family moved into an old farmhouse in the country. I was…
Read MoreI felt like I was crawling out of my skin. And I had excruciating, burning pain throughout my body (and even worse…it included my nether regions – very sensitive!) For a solid week I…
Read MoreIf you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, you are probably working hard on your diet. But sometimes we all just need some comfort food. Cookie dough reminds…
Read MoreIf you’ve been reading the blog, you know I like to find ways to modify recipes for those of us with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. I consider myself a bit…
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Beth discusses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and mold toxicity with Dr. Kyrin Dunston. They Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and mold toxicity and how it affects our…
Read MoreIf you’re like most of us with Mast cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, you probably have your own list of gut symptoms. Mine were often embarrassing. A few years ago, I…
Read MoreWhen you have Histamine Intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, food storage and preparation are important for keeping histamine levels in foods low. Especially when it comes to meat. This…
Read MoreYou don’t have to give up comfort foods if you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance! But finding low histamine recipes for some of our favorite comfort foods…
Read MoreWheat and sugar aren’t the best choices if you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance. They can both be big mast cell triggers. But wheat and sugar are in all kinds of breakfast foods! …
Read MoreIf you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, this recipe for low histamine pesto is for you. One of the things I love about summer is fresh basil….
Read MoreGood skincare is important when you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance. Did you know that skin is the largest organ of your body? I know you’re reading this because…
Read MoreIf you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, you know how challenging it can be to travel. And these days many of us have new concerns about traveling….
Read MoreIn this Eat For Life podcast episode with Sami G. we are able to dig deep into mast cells, autoimmunity, and what do mast cells actually do? On average, Mast…
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