The Institute for Functional Medicine has collected research on 10 foods that can help fight symptoms related to mast cell activation.
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POTS patients and plastic: Don’t take another sip from that Evian bottle ‘til you read this
POTS patients may have extra reason to avoid plastic food packaging.
Pandemic ruining your low-histamine diet? 12 strategies
Low-histamine diets are hard enough at the best of times. Here are 12 tips for getting low-histamine (i.e., super fresh) foods during the pandemic.
Citric acid may contain fragments of mutant toxic black mold?!
Citric acid is basically just lemon or lime juice, right? (Nope.) And if it likely had something harmful in it, the USDA would tell us, right? (Nope.) And if an ingredient were made from toxic black mold—in China—the USDA would require safety testing before allowing it in thousands of foods and supplements, right? (Nope.) Ok,… Continue reading Citric acid may contain fragments of mutant toxic black mold?!
POTS and Gut Health: 15 habits that may help
Growing evidence suggests that autoimmune conditions can stem from poor gut health AND that many cases of POTS/dysautonomia are autoimmune. Even people without without autoimmune problems should prioritize gut health because growing evidence links it to numerous aspects of health, both physical and mental. So here’s a handy list of 15 ways to promote better gut health:… Continue reading POTS and Gut Health: 15 habits that may help
Have trouble swallowing?
Do you have trouble swallowing? If so, you are not alone. A 2015 survey of 39 POTS patients found that 41% reported swallowing difficulty (Deb et al., found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4365108/). POTS is not the only condition associated with dysphagia (trouble swallowing). A recent NPR story reports that every year 1 in 25 people experiences dysphagia, and… Continue reading Have trouble swallowing?
Save money while eating better
4 ways to save while eating better.
Food Lessons from Lent
Over the years, our nutrition practice has witnessed countless people discovering three valuable lessons over Lent, and wishing they had internalized them sooner. Lesson 1: The loss is temporary. Giving up a favorite junky food (for Lent or any time) is hard....but only for a few weeks. Once a processed food loses its hold on… Continue reading Food Lessons from Lent
My Pre-IVIg (and Pre-Flight) Snacks
Before I get IVIg I like to eat a breakfast including some fresh salsa, guacamole, pesto, bruschetta or other food that includes crushed raw garlic. Is it because I want others to go running from my bad breath? Nope--it's because crushed raw garlic might have health properties to help prevent all three of my IVIg-related… Continue reading My Pre-IVIg (and Pre-Flight) Snacks
Valentine’s Menu Ideas
Nothing shows true love like food that is both romantic and healthy. Here are some Valentine's ideas to get you started: Breakfast: Flowering tea served in a glass mug or wine glass, so your Sweetie can watch it blossom Heart-shaped dallop of salsa on top of a veggie omelet Yogurt or oatmeal with berries shaped… Continue reading Valentine’s Menu Ideas
Nutrition for POTS, MCAS, dysautonomia, autoimmunity and related conditions 