Histamine is a biogenic amine that is released from mast cells within the immune system when an allergen is detected by the body. When the body releases histamine, healthy individuals are able to break down the excess histamine with a specific enzyme called diamine oxidase (DAO). Histamine intolerance is a condition that arises when there... Read more

Everyone and their mother seem to be talking about "Leaky Gut Syndrome" lately. As a wellness professional, you may even have clients coming to you with symptoms asking, "Do you think it might be leaky gut!?". Leaky Gut Syndrome refers to an increase in intestinal permeability or intestinal hyperpermeability in extreme cases. A healthy gut... Read more

There’s no doubt that macro-based diets are on the rise. Whether you feel counting calories and macros is helpful or not, more and more clients are taking an interest in tracking the numbers associated with their nutrition. Teaching your clients about energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, and fiber intake can help them learn more about... Read more

Gout is an extremely painful arthritic condition that occurs when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in the body’s joints and soft tissues. This can lead to inflammation, pain, and swelling. The amount of uric acid in the body depends on the body’s natural production and excretion of uric acid,... Read more

Clients with a history of kidney stones are typically very motivated to make changes in their diet to prevent a future stone from forming. However, they are often faced with a lot of misinformation, either online or when discharged from the emergency department. Usually they don’t know where to begin with diet changes. As... Read more

If your male client is experiencing changes in mood, weight, energy levels, or sexual drive - supporting their hormone health through diet and nutrition might be a good place to start. In this article, we will cover: Key male hormones and their functions. Calorie and macronutrient considerations. Minerals and vitamins to focus on. Hormones 101... Read more