by Pamela Connor | Sep 17, 2018 | Gut Health, New Blogs
I’ve been gluten free for years and years! Thankfully, the number of gluten-free food choices has grown ten-fold since I first decided to avoid gluten, and so I no longer feel different or left out. Grocery shopping is easy now, and I’ve found tried-and-true tricks to...
by Pamela Connor | Sep 17, 2018 | Anti-Inflammatory, Gut Health, New Blogs
What is Histamine? Article by Dr. Amy Myers Histamine is a chemical involved in your immune system, proper digestion, and your central nervous system. As a neurotransmitter, it communicates important messages from your body to your brain. It is also a component of...
by Pamela Connor | Sep 17, 2018 | Gut Health, New Blogs
Have you ever eaten something and within a few hours realized that your stomach is so bloated that you can’t button your pants? It’s not uncommon for my patients to tell me that they wake up with a flat belly and by the end of the day they look six months...
by Pamela Connor | Sep 17, 2018 | Gut Health, New Blogs
When you hear the word histamine, drugs like Benadryl probably come to mind. It’s common to use antihistamines in the face of strong allergic reactions. If histamine hasn’t given you much trouble other than a few runny noses in the spring, you probably haven’t given...
by Pamela Connor | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Gut Health
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It’s the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn’t taken care of. This usually means a visit...
by Pamela Connor | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog, Gut Health
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being...
