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 […]
You’ve probably heard advice to avoid “processed foods” and eat “whole foods,” but what does that really mean? A classification system called NOVA has become popular for thinking about how our food is made. While it offers some useful insights, it’s important to understand both its benefits and limitations when making choices about what to […]
One of the most common frustrations I hear from patients is this: “I’m doing everything right, but my body doesn’t seem to respond the way it used to.” Often, the scale moves slowly—or not at all. Energy feels lower. You may feel colder than usual. And yet, lab tests frequently come back “normal.” This can […]
If you’ve ever lost weight only to feel colder, more tired, less motivated, and eventually stuck, you didn’t fail. Your body did exactly what it was designed to do. For decades, weight loss has been framed as a simple math equation: eat less, move more. But human physiology doesn’t work like a spreadsheet. Calories matter […]
Many patients describe it the same way: “My brain feels cloudy or slow.” “I get anxious or spacey after eating.” “I feel drunk or off-balance even though I don’t drink.” “I’m exhausted after meals, especially carbs.” These symptoms are often frustrating because routine lab tests are normal, and nothing obvious explains why they come and […]
Understanding the Building Blocks of Human Connection Think of your closest relationships for a moment. What makes your best friend different from a work colleague? Why does a romantic partnership feel distinct from a deep friendship? The answer lies in a fascinating framework that views relationships not as fixed categories, but as unique combinations of […]