The Histamine Handbook: Understanding Your Body’s Alarm System For about two weeks now, patients have been complaining of sinus issues. This is not the flu/head cold that hit us before Christmas and lasted forever, but the first signs of our lovely pollen season showing up. As I drive down the road, I am seeing lots […]
Histamine Symptom Questionnaire Rate each symptom based on how often and severely it occurs in the past 3–6 months. 0 = Never / No symptoms 1 = Rarely (once a month or less) 2 = Occasionally (several times a month) 3 = Frequently (several times a week) 4 = Very often (daily or almost daily) […]
High HISTAMINE-RELEASING Foods to Avoid or Strictly Limit (Do you react to any of these foods with symptoms?) 1. Fermented, Aged, and Processed Foods (Highest Histamine Sources) Aged cheeses (e.g., cheddar, parmesan, blue cheese, gouda, camembert, swiss) Fermented foods: sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, yogurt (especially long-fermented), miso, tempeh, natto, soy sauce, tamari Cured/processed/smoked meats: salami, […]
My Journey to Brainspotting: The Mind-Body Connection Hi, I am Amanda Titone, a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. I provide trauma-informed therapy in Roseville by utilizing a therapeutic modality called Brainspotting. My interest in Brainspotting began long before I had ever heard of the term. When I was ten years old, I participated in my […]
I want to share some exciting developments in how we can support brain health, particularly for those experiencing memory concerns or cognitive changes. Research has shown promising results using a natural approach that helps your brain work more efficiently. The Brain’s Energy Challenge Your brain is an energy-hungry organ, using about 20% of your body’s […]