Harris Whole Health

11/05/2025

a new study shows that there seems to be a link between IBS and mast cells. People with IBS didn't have more mast cells, but mast cells were closer to nerve fibers--so they experienced more pain--and there may something about the spacial arrangement of the mast cells, too. Fascinating stuff!

3D imaging of nerve fibers and mast cells double-labeled with antibodies against Substance P (SP, red) and tryptase (green) on CLARITY-cleared human sigmoid colonic mucosal biopsies from an IBS patie...

10/30/2025

oh yes, indeed. a boo-berry pie. gluten-free, of course.

10/27/2025

October is Dysautonomia awareness month, so we're technically still on time.😁I was delighted to do highlight POTS with Jill Castle, on the Nourished Child Podcast, or https://sites.libsyn.com/85822/beyond-salt-and-water-practical-nutrition-strategies-for-families-navigating-pots-in-children

Have a child struggling with dizziness, fatigue, or other unexplained symptoms that impact their daily life? I’m talking about POTS, or Postural Orthostatic ...

10/22/2025

again, Tricia shares great info. If you need to be gluten-free for medical reasons, please skip this one and consider supporting Gluten Free Watchdog, LLC:

Product warning for Kirkland Signature Roasted Turkey Breast. This product is labeled gluten-free and it contains yeast extract. Based on email correspondence with Costco, the yeast extract in this product may be brewer’s yeast sourced from the beer brewing process. (Brewer’s yeast from the beer...

10/19/2025

Spooky treats that often have gluten! Halloween just around the corner. always check that everything is gluten-free if that's relevant for you...

10/15/2025

Protein powders are a staple, especially for my patients who have gastroparesis, or who are malnourished. And yet there are so many issues with protein powders...like lead. If you use them regularly, check on your brands.

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

10/13/2025

really wonderful dietary guidelines for chronic constipation from the British Dietetic Association https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nmo.70173

What's there:
Psyllium supplements, certain probiotic strains, magnesium oxide supplements, kiwifruits, rye bread, and high mineral water
What's not: a high fiber diet

Background Current clinical guidelines for chronic constipation offer limited dietary recommendations. The aim of this project was to develop the first comprehensive evidence-based dietary guideline...

10/12/2025

always. read. labels. yes, even coffee. not all coffees are friends.

10/11/2025

nice summary on why movement is hard for MECFS

Blog Summary Imagine if a fire alarm kept ringing long after the smoke was gone. That’s similar to what happens in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), where the body seems…

10/08/2025

interesting...looking forward to reading more about this new study.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and rapid heart rate. Time-restricted eating (TRE), which limits caloric intake to an 8–10 h daily window, has been shown to d...