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If you experience headache, flushing, itching, or congestion after drinking red wine, it may be because you have histamine intolerance. Antihistamines like Allegra (fexofenadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) can help alleviate histamine intolerance symptoms. However, the best treatment is the avoidance of histamine in the foods we consume, including alcohol. An allergy or intolerance to alcohol […]

The most well-established of these deliver the principles of 12-steps, which has its origins in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Two such organisations especially relevant to people who misuse drugs are Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA). The 12-step fellowships of AA and NA largely predate the existing drug treatment field as a medical specialism. NA

I was not me when I used you, but a variation of somebody I thought I wanted to be. I abused you until you started to abuse me back. I justified using you, saying that you fueled my creativity when in reality all you did was sap away a bright and alert mind. For half

For example, ethanol is determined as ethyl glucuronide, while cocaine use is confirmed using ecgonine. Testing for metabolytes reduces the likelihood of false positive results due to contamination. At its core, a drug screen consists of a testing method called the enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT). To show sufficient evidence of substance abuse, the test

Differentiating alcohol intolerance from other conditions, such as alcohol allergy or histamine intolerance, requires multiple tests to rule out alternative diagnoses. Consulting a healthcare provider is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management. Healthcare providers may conduct a skin prick test to identify allergies to substances in alcoholic beverages, like grains in beer. How can you

Red wine is closely tied to the “French Paradox,” a phrase that refers to the observation that French has low rates of heart disease. There can be some truth in this, as many studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Though it’s important to