Histamine is a fascinating molecule with significant roles in the body. Here are some facts about histamine: Chemical Structure: Histamine is a nitrogenous compound derived from the amino acid histidine. It has a chemical formula of C5H9N3. Biological Function: Histamine acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and a signaling molecule in the immune system, regulating…
What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by immune cells in the body in response to a perceived threat. Histamine acts to improve and amplify the immune response and remove offending agents to help with healing. This works well when the target is a problem, but sometimes can activate in excess to certain common…
What is POTS? POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition affecting an estimated one to three million Americans. More women than men are affected. Another term used to define this condition is dysautonomia, or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Many people with POTS are not aware that they have this condition and…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints we see today in our practice. Generally, chronic fatigue syndrome is described as extreme fatigue that has lasted longer than 6 months and is worsened by exertion. Oftentimes, fatigue accompanied by brain fog, poor concentration, myalgia, non-refreshing sleep, toxicity and inflammation. Fatigue of…
What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by immune cells in the body in response to a perceived threat. This chemical acts to improve and amplify the immune response to help remove offending agents and help with healing. Healing happens and works well when the target is a problem, but sometimes activation in excess…
Histamine and the Immune Response What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical substance we all are familiar with at times in our lives, but for many it is a daily struggle. Most people are aware of the symptoms that cause allergies and hay fever. But, many are not aware that histamine may be playing a…
Maintaining Health for the 21st Century As we navigate through some of the most challenging times of our century, health has become the concern of millions. Centuries of populations have invested lifetimes dedicated to improving health and well being. Creating health naturally certainly makes sense to revive both quality of life and survival. Today is…
Introduction Over the last two decades I have witnessed an increase in certain symptom complexes and diseases. I had the opportunity to practice in over 25 locations in the DFW Metroplex over a period of 8 years. During this time, I saw patterns of disease based on locations. In the more urban areas…
Our Microbiome We all live with trillions and trillions of different bacteria that help support our health. Our germ phobic world has created less diversity among our bacteria and this has turned up our immune responses. It is futile to sanitize our homes and eliminate bacteria that are living inside of us. I have…
The cell danger response is meant to help our bodies heal. It is initiated by the cell to protect itself from danger. Chemical signals are released during a threat to turn on the response. Usually, a cellular threat is targeted and creates a series of steps that result in protecting the cell. When the signals…