I also just work with those who would like to eat better, because I am a dietician. To date, theres a lot of ongoing research, publication of small studies and a much discussion on the internet about the effectiveness of red light therapy for all types of health uses. You have probably heard about a number of food intolerances - from gluten and dairy to fructose and FODMAPs. But that could be hiving, migraine, or autonomic nervous system issues. LloydsPharmacy allergy reliever uses red light therapy in the form of nasal probes that are inserted into your nose and emit two separate wave lengths of red light. The gold standard of studies to determine if a product is effective is a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. It does not require the use of harsh topical substances or heat which can irritate or burn the skin. Once we actually do calm things down, again, thats when we want to enter in and do what we can to help to guide the body back to a place of homeostasis and balance. Thats really what Ive been doing here for the last seven or eight months, beyond the 12 years at The Seattle Arthritis Clinic. Just to reiterate, the two main thrusts of this are reducing your screen time and WiFi exposure, combined with some type of limbic system retraining. Histamine-containing foods: red wine and champagne hard cheese avocado smoked or canned fish 4. DAO is not absorbed and does not have systemic activity. Thats the idea. These include: Flushing, difficulty regulating body temperature, sudden excessive sweating. THE HISTAMINE-NITRIC OXIDE CONNECTION When histamine levels become high in the body, nitric oxide is released as a response. She said, Im really noticing that Im much less sensitive to my environment, much less sensitive to my food, and really feeling in a better place. So I thought that was interesting. Thats good to know and Im glad to hear that. So I have seen shifting in numbness and tingling in the extremities by making these changes. The list of potential histamine intolerance symptoms is long, but some of the most common are related to the cardiovascular system, Dr. Kalika says. All rights reserved. Im not getting in there and treating so much with supplements, diet, and things, Im really stepping back and doing more of the meditative strategies. And Im going to look at my historical data and then do a few weeks in this kind of EMF cocoon/canopy and see if theres any appreciable difference, because I am curious. Yeah, like, why does it feel like it has to protect? The rewiring has occurred. Were always in this assessment mode. Its usually done in a doctors office. Welcome back to Dr. Ruscio Radio. Histamine intolerance (HIT) is when a person cannot properly metabolize and degrade histamine in their digestive tract and in the rest of the body. According to Kinetik, it uses "red light therapy to suppress the cells that release histamine, thereby relieving the symptoms of hayfever and allergic rhinitis." Racing heart, palpitations, arrhythmia. Also, my eyes are not as dry and there are actually times when I do not need goggles. 11 Secrets to Beating Histamine Intolerance REMOVE HISTAMINE PRODUCING FOODS RESTORE DAO ENZYME LEVELS REPLACE LOST BIFIDOBACTERIUM TREAT CHRONIC INFECTION MAST CELL MODULATORS INCREASE GABA LEVELS REMOVE HIDDEN HISTAMINE SOURCES DETOXIFY HEAVY METALS FROM BODY RESTORE ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS MODERATE YOUR MEAT CONSUMPTION AVOID MAST CELL TRIGGERS Red light therapy is thought to work by acting on the power plant in your bodys cells called mitochondria. Need help or would like to learn more? Use a nasal probe red and infrared light to treat the allergic histamine response. Yes, Ive got mold. If you put all of that together, thats where I think one person might have this kind of reaction versus the next. Theyre very hypersensitive to those treatments. Even before I knew all of this, I could see a pattern in this hypersensitive population. To use the nasal probe light, first cover the lights with the clean covers called probes. And some are still in their molding environment. Theres a difference between sitting there and going through our phone, sitting and reading a book, or listening to music, right? A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase. The combination reduced allergy symptoms more than red light alone. I do work with those who have MCAS, as I said, and more sensitive individuals. What do we need to do to look at the relationships in their life? Red light treats the histamine reaction allergies cause. The Allergy Reliever is a portable, lightweight battery-powered device. And this is terrific, I think, giving people another clinicians perspective on how this can be really helpful. DrMR: And I pretty much dont ever use my WiFi at home. Like many developments, other potential uses began to be investigated. But this is not necessarily a psychological issue. It's considered low level because it has a lower energy density when compared to higher intensity laser therapies. Use the device for three minutes per session, two times per day. And I think that one thing we didnt get to is the diet does make a difference. Please do not apply any of this information without first speaking with your doctor. I just want to make sure we pull people out of the black hole of despair and remind them that the foundational factors will get you very far. Digestive issues (such as diarrhea, bloating, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome -like symptoms) Irregular menstruation. Now, the question is, what else do we do besides that to move the patient forward? Diamine oxidase (DAO) But when Im not using my cell phone, especially if Im carrying it on me, I always have it on WiFi. All the things that I might see as histamine-mediated. Those are the two primary ones. Histamine intolerance is considered a possible trigger of atopic dermatitis flare-ups. Infrared light is invisible, sitting near red light on the electromagnetic spectrum at 800nm-1millimeter. The side effects were worse than the allergy symptoms. DrMR: And for everyone listening, if you want to hear a deeper conversation between me and Heidi regarding diet, just look up her last appearance on the show and well also link that in the transcript for everybody. Looking at this piece, how the brain works, how the brain directs the body, how the hypothalamus directs how our immune system works and our endocrine function works, and all those things that we see are in distress in this hypersensitive population. So again, just very hypersensitive individuals that have very low food tolerance, very low supplemental tolerance. Ive seen shifting in headaches, Ive seen shifting in digestive issues, all the stuff that were looking to calm, Ive seen a remarkable shift in that. HT: Yeah, absolutely. I think any clinician whos got a degree of empathic ability will get this intuitive sense that this person is physically healthier, yet the lesion, so to speak, is moreso in the mind. I certainly dont think its helping us, in terms of how hypersensitized were becoming to our environments. I just want to quickly qualify that this podcast episode will be more for people with fairly progressed symptoms, highly sensitive patients, patients who feel like nothing works for them, or theyre reactive to many of the therapies that they have tried. So again, fear, no. Most researchers say results so far look promising, but that more quality studies with larger numbers of people are needed. But still with this question of, Whats the problem? Why is the body in such a state of fear? And that's a great segue into point #4. They can cause itchiness, redness, and swelling in the nose, which is what we are trying to reduce with treatment. Was it because of what we did?. Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 12/01/2021. DrMR: So for the audience, there are two ways Id recommend using ImmunoLin or Intestinal Support Formula. Red light therapy uses very low levels of heat and doesnt hurt or burn the skin. Some wavelengths have shown to also induce histamine levels (405nm and 633nm), which attributes to blue light, sunlight, and LLLT . DrMR: Okay. There could be an alternative situation. What Ive noticed with some patients, clearly, is when weve used many of the other therapies, and someone has improved but has not improved fully, thats when the immunoglobulins can really help them get over that hump, dampen some of the immune reactivity, and allow them to expand their diet. Dr. Terry Wahlsdoctor, researcher, and patient of progressive multiple sclerosisshares her highly effective protocol for improving autoimmunity. DrMR: So your current focus indirectly posits that the reason you feel many of the sensitive patients to be sensitive is because its underlaid by a degree of histamine intolerance and/or mast cell activation. Theres that 10% where they had a great life and everything was fine. And they found that to be really beneficial, for the really hypersensitive whos just reacting to everything. Red light therapy may work in skin health to: Red light therapy is promoted as a treatment for some common skin conditions, including to: Most experts say that they dont know yet if RLT is effective for all its claimed uses. Oh, that person tolerated that. Were done. Thats the population that I work with. This is the fastest and simplest way to feel better, but it can become restrictive and difficult in the long-term. There are a lot of variables to consider when thinking about red light therapy: Red light therapy is being promoted as a treatment for some common skin conditions. And this is something that I think is a message that needs to be championed more and more, so more and more people are aware of it and can take the appropriate steps toward resolution. At least this device makes it clear that it is a device though, unlike things like Prevalin which pretend to be real medicine. Thats why, again, I really appreciate your approach because it doesnt subject someone to all that craziness. Never hesitate to ask your healthcare provider about treatment options including if you have an interest in a particular therapy, if its appropriate to use for your skin condition and if its safe and effective. Some of my patients are doing them both, Ill say. Youll need to be seen one to three times a week for weeks or even months. This is where you remove certain foods one at a time and see how your body reacts. First of all, when were on the screen, were assessing. Trouble breathing. I actually just left my position there in December. Thats not an actual psychological fear, thats an immune system protective. First of all, strengthening the immune system. And that filter is usually, Okay, if I hear this a few more times, then Im really going to start looking at this. So yeah, exact same process goes for my practice. This canopy would be where I sleep. Histamine intolerance results from an excess of histamine in the digestive system where sensitivity to high histamine foods causes both digestive and non-digestive symptoms. So, different physical therapies. Methionine, and calcium salts are used in histadelics to reduce histamine. So for this population, just starting from a high level here, what are the main facets that you found to be helpful (that might differ from person to person)? Thats exactly when I would use it. Im first going to test to make sure its EMF-free and then do some Oura Ring sleep tracking. Its something that Ive noticed myself when I get too liberal with histamine foods. But you have to have some filter. These immunolglobulins bind to and deactivate toxins and irritants like bacterial fragments thus allowing your gut to heal, breaking the vicious cycle of inflammation and leaky gut. Is RLT covered by my health insurance? They can use each of these different tools in different situations. This enzyme has been clinically tested and found to break down food-derived histamine in the digestive tract. One of the first things doctors will recommend for histamine intolerance is an elimination diet. All rights reserved. And it just takes something to really kick it over. But what I am seeing in every single one of my patientsand I have never said that beforeis improvement in some way. You had Dr. Gupta and Annie Hopper on. ~ Understanding these pathways may help people with histamine sensitivity avoid alcohol-induced reactions. Histamine helps regulate many bodily functions including digestion, sleep, sexual function, and blood pressure, and in the brain it functions as a neurotransmitter, carrying chemical messages between nerve cells. So when theres some kind of trauma coming at someone, each of these areas of the brain will come together to help you through that trauma, from the perception of whats going on, to the survival, getting into the fight-or-flight, getting you out of it, to the recovery, and then to the memory of it as well, so that if that situation happens again, youll be more adept at surviving it. Unexplained anxiety. Key takeaways: ~ Drinking alcohol is often a problem for people with histamine intolerance. Shes like, Oh, no, no. Haha, I try! The wavelength affects how deeply the light penetrates your skin. I was a provider there working with seven, sometimes eight, rheumatologists and seeing a fairly complex population of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The researchers measured the effect of the allergies using a rigid and flexible nasendoscopy.. Then well launch in. In this case, this would be more the way Heidis using it. A few conditions might prohibit the light from working as well with some people.The Bionase nasal red light device. MCAS and histamine intolerance Underlying causes are usually gut dysbiosis, mold/CIRS, Lyme and/or chronic viral reactivation Patients with a history of trauma/abuse will often times need limbic retraining therapy Alternative therapies for MCAS and severe histamine dysregulation Gentle therapies like meditation, yoga, acupressure, acupuncture Now, at the other end of the spectrum, if youre hyperattentive, that can start to be a problem. HT: Yeah. It is the first time Ive ever been able to actually get in there. So we might put a whole family into a house with mold, and only one person is going to be symptomatic and the rest are perfectly fine. The bulbs emit near and middle infrared rays. Comparison of the effects of 665 nm low level diode Laser Hat versus and a combination of 665 nm and 808nm low level diode Laser Scanner of hair growth in androgenic alopecia. Alternative therapies for MCAS and severe histamine dysregulation, Episode Intro 00:00:40Less Testing for Sensitized Patients 00:02:05Complex Conditions, Managing Symptoms 00:06:17Why Is the Body Being Protective? And yet, none of the treatments have really been beneficial.