Cross-Reactivity in the Brain
As patients begin to venture outdoors after the coronavirus lockdown, they may suffer some effects of environmental allergens.
In this first Research Spotlight, we are presenting exciting evidence about compounds that dampen the immune response to environmental triggers while addressing effects on related systems.
Immunologic Reactions to the Environment May Cause an Overactive Histamine Response
Histamine is a bioactive inflammatory mediator that is involved in both innate and adaptive immune responses. In an adaptive immune response, environmental triggers such as pollen, ragweed, dust, and certain foods activate the release of histamine through the binding of IgE antibodies to receptors located on mast cells. Histamine release leads to constriction of airway smooth muscle, dilation of vascular tissue, and initiates a systemic inflammatory cascade through cytokine release.
An overactive histamine response may occur when a continued immunologic reaction to environmental triggers causes perpetual histamine release. This process leads to histamine buildup, also known as a high histamine load.
Clinical Relevance of the Histamine Response
In this short video, we will explore nutritional strategies for individuals with a high histamine load. Here, Dr. Aaron Newman, DC, MSN, FNP-C, RN, an Apex Energetics’ Practitioner Advisor, shares specific clinical insights that can be applied to your practice today!
Patient Education Toolkit
How to use this information in your clinic.
Education Sheet
Histamine: Is Your Bucket Full?
Use this handout in your clinic to explain to patients how histamine builds in the body and what they can do to manage their histamine load.
Education Sheet
Eating Low Histamine
Download this list of low histamine foods and sample menu to assist patients in choosing foods that will help support healthy histamine levels.
Histamine Response
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Histamine Response
Histamine Response Research Spotlight
As patients begin to venture outdoors after the coronavirus lockdown, they may suffer some effects of environmental allergens.
In this first Histamine Response Research Spotlight, we are presenting exciting evidence about compounds that dampen the immune response to environmental triggers while addressing effects on related systems.
Histo-X™
Histo-X™ Results Spotlight
Exposure to environmental triggers can happen any time of year. Outdoors or indoors.
In our previous Spotlights in this series on histamine, we discussed the role this mediator plays in the immune response to environmental triggers. In this Results Spotlight, we present how our unique Histo-X™ formula will benefit your practice and help you get the results you’re after!