How To Survive The Hayfever Pandemic
Reduce your histamine issues with these natural tips
Aaaaah…the sun’s finally out, the birds are chirping and, the warm air puts us all in a good mood.
Aaaaachhhoooooo!
The hayfever’s are back.
If you find yourself having to take antihistamines, it’s time to throw some good stuff into the mix.
How Are Histamine Released in The Body?
Mast cells are responsible for mediating inflammatory responses i.e. hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. These are found beneath our skin, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Mast cells store different chemicals and, one of them being histamine are released when it comes into contact with an allergen. Examples of allergens are pollen, mold spores, dust, animal dander, foods, insect debris, blood serum and drugs.
Once histamine is released, this triggers inflammation — a bit like a fire alarm going off. Then it gets crazy. Your nose will make more mucus, your nose and eyes will get itchy, and if you’re histamine intolerant and you consume high-histamine foods, your stomach will also get upset. So the next time you get flare-ups, blame your drama queen — mast cells.
