EPISODE # 1

Understanding Histamine: How it works and what happens when it's too high

Histamine Intolerance: Understanding the Science & Symptoms

In the inaugural episode of the Histamine Well Podcast, Joanne introduces the nuanced topic of histamine intolerance. Designed for both health practitioners and patients, the episode breaks down the science behind histamine, its role in the body, the widespread issue of chronic inflammation driving up histamine levels, and the symptoms it causes such as skin issues, gastrointestinal problems, anxiety, migraines, insomnia and hormonal imbalances. 

Joanne emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to diagnose and treat histamine intolerance through understanding its root causes rather than just following restrictive low-histamine diets. She also shares her journey into understanding histamine and offers insights into making practical and informed decisions for better health.

Today we discuss:

  • Introduction to the Histamine Well Podcast

  • Understanding Histamine Intolerance

  • Global Prevalence and Clinical Observations

  • Personal Journey and Professional Insights

  • The Science of Histamine

  • Histamine’s Role in the Body

  • Histamine Receptors and Symptoms

  • Breaking Down Histamine

  • Conclusion and Next Steps

“When it comes to chronic health issues, there’s a real gap in understanding. Your first point of contact—usually your General Practitioner—often has no idea that many of these symptoms could be linked to histamine. You might have already seen a range of other practitioners, like naturopaths or nutritionists, but even they haven’t been able to connect the dots. And honestly, we can’t blame them. Histamine intolerance isn’t something that’s covered in depth, if at all, during their training. I know this because when I started out as a naturopath, I had no idea what histamine intolerance was either.”

Stay well,

Joanne Kennedy

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