It’s not always what you’re eating—it’s what your body does with it. Maybe you’ve tried a low-histamine diet and cut out other triggers—yet still feel awful. You’re not alone. The truth is: your body’s ability to clear histamine matters just as much as what you eat. Many folks assume they have “histamine intolerance.” Others areContinue reading “Why You Might Still Feel Sick Even on a Low-Histamine Diet”
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Is It IBS or MCAS? The Hidden Link Between Food Reactions, Leaky Gut & Mast Cells
Do you struggle with IBS symptoms like cramping, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation—but nothing seems to help? You’re not alone. Many people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome go years without clear answers or lasting relief. But new research suggests many of these cases may be driven by a form of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) that affectsContinue reading “Is It IBS or MCAS? The Hidden Link Between Food Reactions, Leaky Gut & Mast Cells”
You Can Heal Nearly Anything with Plantain
No, not this plantain. I am talking about this common weed that grows in nearly every yard and roadside in the United States. Plantain weed is a first aid miracle that is usually close at hand for summertime boo-boos. And if you want it even handier, local midwife Maria Chowdhury uses it as a keyContinue reading “You Can Heal Nearly Anything with Plantain”
Drink Your Turmeric for Better Health: Bulletproof turmeric part 2
My bulletproof turmeric recipe has been very popular, partially because it is delicious and an excellent way to consume a more absorbable form of turmeric. I chose the ingredients for the recipe because I wanted to encourage people to consume whole turmeric instead of just the isolated “main” component, curcumin. The other constituents of turmericContinue reading “Drink Your Turmeric for Better Health: Bulletproof turmeric part 2”
Bulletproof Turmeric: An Herbal Alternative to Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee isn’t the only way to have a delicious brain-boosting beverage. You can boost your cognitive function with curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin protects the brain from cognitive deterioration caused by stress. But I don’t know anyone who is dealing with stress! Especially not the law students who are popularizing the bulletproofContinue reading “Bulletproof Turmeric: An Herbal Alternative to Bulletproof Coffee”
Nettles for Allergy Season
Like nearly everyone else in Northwest Arkansas, I suffer from seasonal allergies. Fortunately mine are pretty mild. I might wake up with a sore throat or find myself sneezing while working in the garden. My first choice herb for seasonal allergies is nettle leaf, also know as stinging nettles. Nettles can reduce the amount ofContinue reading “Nettles for Allergy Season”
Refreshing and Soothing Chickweed
Nothing says spring as much as baby chicks hatching on the farm. Every year, I think they are even cuter than last year’s chicks. In addition to the organic chick feed at Ozark Natural Feeds, I make sure my chicks get some fresh foods too. I find worms and wild plants for them to eat.Continue reading “Refreshing and Soothing Chickweed”
More on Oil Pulling
When I first heard about oil pulling, I thought it sounded weird. I didn’t try it until my mother in law, who is a dental hygienist, told me that she had seen a patient with particularly healthy gums. When she asked that patient what she was doing to keep her gums in such good shape,Continue reading “More on Oil Pulling”
Why Try Oil Pulling?
Why is oil pulling is popular right now? I think it is because it catches people’s attention because it is a little usual, but when they try it they start seeing results right away, often within a week. Here is a link to a story I did for the local news on oil pulling yesterday:Continue reading “Why Try Oil Pulling?”
Natural Pain and Fever Reducers to Replace Acetaminophen
Recently, the FDA recommended that doctors limit the amount they prescribe of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and some other pain reducers. They stated that taking more that 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose didn’t outweigh the added risk for damage to the liver. Liver injury has occurred in patients who took more thanContinue reading “Natural Pain and Fever Reducers to Replace Acetaminophen”
Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND 