Keep Seeking

4.20

This past week I had a great conversation with a friend. We talked about life and work and our kids, and generally caught up about recent months. One topic concerned ongoing headaches one of his kids has suffered with, and how they are looking for causes and solutions.

He wasn't familiar with Power Pantry, so I mentioned that I post thoughts and guidance as sort of an amateur nutritionist, and include content about how foods can affect our lives. I also shared that after decades of suffering with consistent migraines, I can now turn them on and off depending on what I eat. (Keeping headaches turned off is my goal...)

What I learned about 6-9 months ago was the effect of amines on metabolism and bloodflow, and how that can manifest in serious headaches, and other health effects, if not recognized. Amines are naturally occurring compounds in food, most notably in aged cheeses, prepared and smoked meats, charred foods (meats, breads, even casseroles) and highly ripened fruits and veggies (like brown spotted bananas.)

Amines are usually dealt with handily by specific enzymes in our bodies, but if those enzymes are missing or lacking, amines can build up and bring with them various ill-effects. Among these are migraines and headaches, serious stomach issues (IBS, etc.) skin problems like eczema and itchy rashes, and depression.

The good news is that if you remove or substantially limit the amines, you can reverse almost all the symptoms and have no headaches, clear skin and eliminate the gloomy moods.

Check out this page on the 'Fed Up' website from Australia, about amines and their symptoms. Always recognize the potent effects that foods can have in our bodies, and therefore our lives. If you have a specific health issue you think may be related to a food sensitivity, find a good naturopathic doctor for wise counsel, and continue to question everything.

By the Way

I had posted about aggravating foods and sensitivities back in March, and numerous other times on Power Pantry. Food effects on our bodies are real, and every body is different. Keep seeking, with good guidance from your doctor and wise counsel from those who have walked the path before you. Solutions to many health issues are right there in our pantries.