Histamine Health Coach

Send us Fan Mail Your body isn’t confused—you’re watching a delicate tug-of-war between rising estrogen, steadying progesterone, and mast cells that decide how loudly histamine speaks. We unpack that push–pull with clear, compassionate guidance so you can tell the difference between “just pregnancy” and histamine overload, and make small choices that add up to big relief. From first-trimester quea...

Send us Fan Mail Stepping away from medication dependence doesn't happen overnight. For years, antihistamines were my constant companions—seven different prescriptions daily that I believed were essential to my survival with histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome. My medicine cabinet told the story: H1s, H2s, PPIs, asthma inhalers, eye drops, and nasal sprays, each addressing...

Send us Fan Mail The mysterious connection between perimenopause and histamine intolerance finally explained! If you've wondered why your perimenopause symptoms feel more intense than what friends describe, this episode reveals the hidden mechanism making your experience uniquely challenging. Perimenopause isn't the steady hormone decline many expect—it's a rollercoaster where estro...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself wide awake at 3 AM, itchy and restless, wondering why your body seems to sabotage your sleep? The connection between histamine intolerance and disrupted sleep patterns runs deeper than most realize. Sleep isn't just about rest—it's a foundational element of histamine regulation. During quality sleep, your brain undergoes a crucial "rinse cycle&qu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your symptoms seem to flare right before your period? The answer lies in the fascinating and often overlooked connection between female hormones and histamine intolerance.  Women are twice as likely to suffer from histamine-related issues compared to men, and it's not by chance. Your body's natural hormone fluctuations create a perfect storm for histami...

Send us Fan Mail Mysterious skin reactions happen to many women with histamine intolerance, but the source often remains elusive. Through years of painful trial and error, I discovered a common culprit lurking in countless everyday items: latex. What began as unexplained "burns" from ordinary bandages evolved into a broader understanding of how this ubiquitous material was triggering my...

Send us Fan Mail When the mercury rises, those of us with histamine intolerance face unique challenges. Recording this episode during a brutal Midwest heat wave without air conditioning gave me a visceral reminder of how temperature extremes can wreak havoc on our sensitive systems. Heat stress triggers mast cell degranulation and histamine release, causing blood vessels to dilate and creating a c...

Send us Fan Mail Stress isn't just a feeling—it's a physical response that can wreak havoc on your body when you have histamine intolerance. Welcome to a deep dive into the powerful connection between stress and histamine reactions that could be triggering your unexplained symptoms. When your body perceives stress, it releases cortisol and adrenaline, sending your mast cells into overdri...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the emotional impact of visible histamine reactions can be just as challenging as managing the physical symptoms themselves. Today I share my personal experience with skin flushing at a chiropractor appointment and how comments from others can trigger feelings of embarrassment and self-consciousness. • Living with urticaria pigmentosa for more than half my life but stil...

Send us Fan Mail Seasonal allergies can significantly worsen histamine intolerance by increasing the body's overall histamine load and creating a cycle of inflammation. I share my personal journey from masking symptoms with antihistamines and caffeine to understanding the root causes and finding sustainable relief. • Histamine intolerance can make seasonal allergy symptoms more severe • Aller...

Send us Fan Mail Your body's alarm system might be working overtime—and it's not just about the food you're eating. That mysterious rash, unexplained digestive distress, or persistent brain fog? Histamine could be the missing piece of your health puzzle. Histamine isn't simply an allergic response; it's your body's natural protective mechanism. When functioning proper...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how the enzyme Diamine Oxidase (DAO) affects histamine intolerance and why it might be the missing piece in understanding your symptoms. • DAO is an extracellular digestive enzyme that breaks down histamine from food and drinks • DAO deficiency can occur from gut damage, inflammation, or conditions like IBS, IBD, and SIBO • Nutrient deficiencies in copper, vitamin B6, vit...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt something was wrong with your body long before any test could confirm it? That gut feeling isn't just intuition—it's your body's intelligence speaking directly to you.  When fire ants attacked me during what should have been a relaxing day in South Beach, my body sounded an alarm I couldn't ignore. Within minutes, my hands swelled, my legs fa...

Send us Fan Mail Insect bites can trigger dangerous reactions in those with histamine intolerance or MCAS, as Teresa shares from personal experience with both minor and life-threatening episodes. • Insect venom can cause local reactions or trigger full-body immune responses • Teresa's severe reaction in Charlotte included leg weakness, vomiting, and loss of consciousness requiring emergency s...

Send us Fan Mail Dreading your next flight because of unpredictable histamine reactions? You're not alone. Join me as I share my recent anniversary trip to Las Vegas and the rollercoaster of managing histamine intolerance at 30,000 feet. For years, I've navigated the unique challenges of air travel with histamine sensitivity—from the recycled cabin air that triggers mast cell responses t...

Send us Fan Mail HNMT is the overlooked enzyme that handles internally-produced histamine in your brain, liver, and nervous system while DAO manages dietary histamine. Many histamine intolerance sufferers experience symptoms despite following a low-histamine diet because their HNMT enzyme is overwhelmed by stress, hormones, or environmental triggers. • HNMT and DAO work differently – DAO breaks do...

Send us Fan Mail Ever notice you feel better before your first meal of the day? You're not alone. For those of us navigating histamine intolerance, that peaceful morning state before eating happens for a reason.  Fasting has been my go-to reset button for over a decade. While weight management initially drew me to intermittent fasting, I discovered something far more valuable: when I'm n...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your body becomes a battleground of mysterious symptoms that medications can't fix? For decades, I struggled with histamine intolerance that started as a simple rash but evolved into something that threatened to consume my entire life. My journey began in the mid-90s with a diagnosis of urticaria pigmentosa, followed by years of escalating symptoms—migraines...

Send us Fan Mail Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there? Struggled to find the right words mid-sentence? Or sat at your desk, unable to focus no matter how hard you try? Brain fog is one of the most frustrating symptoms of histamine intolerance, and it’s more than just forgetfulness—it’s a sign that your body is overwhelmed. In today’s episode, I share a personal story a...