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The many faces of histamine intolerance

By Shari Cheves on December 17th, 2012%

I am astounded at how many of us unknowingly suffer from excess histamine. Some of us itch or sneeze while others get headaches, migraines, joint pain, or nausea – within minutes or several hours after exposure! Our “histamine bucket” fills up based on factors such as genetics, allergies, medication, diet, environment, nutritional deficiencies, intestinal damage, . . . → Read More: The many faces of histamine intolerance

Caffeinated coffee: a cup of contradiction

By Shari Cheves on June 24th, 2011%

There have been rumors that caffeine in coffee can prevent diabetes. This is a pretty tall order (or should I say venti?) for roasted seeds. With diabetes rates climbing alongside America’s coffee addiction, it seems impossible. After pouring through hundreds of studies on disease risk and prevention, I found one common theme around caffeine: it’s . . . → Read More: Caffeinated coffee: a cup of contradiction

A diet to end all others

By Shari Cheves on May 30th, 2011%

For years I’ve watched loved ones struggle with diets only to cave in to hunger, carbs, and cravings. Dieting feels like a punishment when we all associate eating with celebration, consolation, or distraction. As a result, the average person is heavier than ever before, and obesity puts us at risk for type 2 diabetes, heart . . . → Read More: A diet to end all others