Let’s talk about histamines—those sneaky little compounds that sound like a '90s rock band but are actually the drama queens of your immune system.

We usually think of histamines as the culprits behind allergies—cue the sneezing fits, watery eyes, and your annual love affair with antihistamines. But histamines also play a big role in digestion, brain health, and—you guessed it—gut health.

Let’s be honest: few things are more confusing than trying to figure out why your body is feeling bloated, foggy, inflamed, or just downright off. You might be wondering, “Is it the gluten? Or is it the chemicals sprayed on my food? Or both?”

Ah, spring. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and your nose is running like it just got a head start in a marathon. Welcome to allergy season, where every sneeze has you questioning whether it’s just pollen in the air or if it’s time to draft your will.

But before you start saying your goodbyes, let’s figure out what’s going on. Is it allergies? A cold? The flu? Or something far more dramatic (spoiler: it’s probably just allergies)? And more importantly, what can you do to survive the season without turning into a red-eyed, sniffling mess?