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Top 10 Best Supplements To Manage Autoimmune Disease Naturally

If you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and more, then you’re probably wondering what supplements you can take to manage and reduce symptoms like poor sleep, chronic pain, rashes, and fatigue. Here's my pick of the top 10 supplements to take if you have an autoimmune disease.

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Lou Chalmer Lou Chalmer

Why Your Cholesterol is High, Plus What To Do About It

If you have high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), you’ve probably been warned by your doctor that you’re at increased risk of developing heart disease. While this is correct - high LDL-C does indeed increase the risk of heart disease, particularly atherosclerosis - the solution is a little bit more complex than cutting all saturated fat from your diet. But there is a solution to decreasing your cholesterol, don’t worry.

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Lou Chalmer Lou Chalmer

Sensitivity to Sulphites: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Have you ever drunk a glass of wine, only to develop a headache or a snuffly nose 30 minutes later? I know I certainly have. Sulphite sensitivity is more common than many people realise. It’s a condition where a person’s ability to break down or remove sulphites is compromised. It comes with a wide range of symptoms, which can be most easily described as being allergy-like. People with asthma are often sensitive to sulphites. Sulphite sensitivity is also closely linked to histamine intolerance.

But just because you have a sensitivity to sulphites doesn’t mean you’re powerless. There are plenty of things you can do to improve your condition and make life more enjoyable.

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Lou Chalmer Lou Chalmer

Foods to Avoid With Histamine Intolerance

If you have a histamine intolerance, navigating the world of food can be tricky. Knowing which foods are low in histamine and which are high in histamine isn’t easy. This article is going to address what foods you should avoid with histamine intolerance. You may also find this useful for improving symptoms of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).

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