You eat a meal, and shortly after your stomach feels tight, puffy, or uncomfortable—like something just isn’t sitting right. Maybe there’s gas, cramps, or changes in your digestion that don’t follow a clear pattern. It might not just be what you’re eating—it could be how your body is digesting it. Let’s talk about FODMAPs. It might…
Category: Food Sensitivity
The Histamine Bucket: Why “Healthy” Foods Can Sometimes Make You Feel Off
Ever finished what should have been a “healthy” meal—say, a spinach salad with avocado—and suddenly felt itchy, foggy, or just… off? Maybe a glass of wine leaves your nose stuffy, or you get a weird spike of anxiety out of nowhere. If this sounds familiar, histamine might be playing a bigger role than you think. So, What…
Understanding TCM Body Constitutions: A Beginner’s Perspective
I was born and raised in Canada, but growing up in a Chinese household, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was always present in my life, thanks to my mom. Whenever we were sick, it wasn’t Tylenol or the usual Western remedies. Instead, my mom would brew up some bitter herbal tea that, to be honest, tasted…
Decoding Allergies and Food Sensitivities
Let’s chat about something that hits close to home for many of us – our relationship with food. Food is supposed to be a joy, something that nourishes us and brings delight both in the cooking and eating process. But sometimes, when food sensitivities and allergies come into the picture, the enjoyment can take a…