Histamine Intolerance
Histamine intolerance is a condition in which the body has difficulty breaking down histamine, a natural compound made by the body’s immune system. Histamine plays a role in allergic reactions, inflammation, and regulating stomach acid, among other functions. Articles related to histamine intolerance are found here.
POTS Syndrome SymptomsExplaining POTS and its connection to COVID By Amy Burkhart MD, RD POTS ( Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is making headlines. It is being seen after Covid infections, even if Covid was mild or asymptomatic. But what is POTS Syndrome? What are…
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Histamine Intolerance and IBS By Amy Burkhart MD, RD In a previous article, I described the condition called histamine intolerance (HIT) and how to treat it. It is important information for anyone continuing to struggle with digestive or other health problems. Histamine intolerance often occurs…
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What Diet Is Best For SIBO? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Ask 10 people familiar with SIBO what a “ SIBO diet” is, and you get 10 different answers. SIBO is short for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,” a common cause of bloating, gas,…
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A Common Stomach Problem Causes New Food Intolerances By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Food intolerances are common. Over 20% of people have unwanted symptoms after eating. Problems such as bloating, heartburn, cramping, or other digestive complaints are frequently labeled “ a sensitive stomach”…
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Why Testing For Celiac Disease Is ImportantReasons to test BEFORE starting a gluten-free diet By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Why do you need a celiac disease test? Why not just start a gluten-free diet? Why test if you are going to follow the diet…
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