Histamine Intolerance - Itchy, irritated, bloated?

Believe it or not, in today's world, food can make us sick. We can react to it, and I want to help you understand if this is the case with you too or not.

So today I am talking about histamine intolerance.

Histamine is a natural chemical that our body makes and that is also found in certain foods. It plays an important role in our immune system, digestion and allergic reactions. Normally, our body breaks histamine down and gets rid of it, but for some people, this process doesn't work as efficiently, and histamine can build up and contribute to different health symptoms.

Here are some of the most common symptoms of histamine intolerance. Please note, this list is not to diagnose, but to give you some insight. If needed, you can look more deeply into it so you can help yourself.

Most common histamine symptoms:

Headaches or migraines
Bloating or digestive discomfort
Itchy skin, rashes, flushing or hives
Nasal congestion or sneezing
Feeling wired, restless or having trouble sleeping
Unexplained fatigue or brain fog
Skin breakouts
Reactions to certain foods, alcohol or leftovers

The most common way to address histamine intolerance is by looking at the foods we eat and making some adjustments.

This can mean reducing some of the foods that are naturally higher in histamine, being careful with fermented and aged foods (like cheeses), alcohol, cured meats and other items, and paying attention to how we store our food.

Often, simply reducing the overall histamine load and making a few simple swaps can be enough to see if it makes a difference.

Usually, it is not necessary to cut out every food on a “high histamine” list.

In fact, I don't recommend becoming obsessed with avoiding individual foods. Sometimes simply reducing the overall histamine load and making a few simple swaps can make a noticeable difference.

Now, if you ticked off many of the above symptoms, it is possible that you have an issue with histamine, and I would usually recommend adjusting your eating for 2–4 weeks to see if reducing your histamine intake makes a difference to your symptoms.

I've put together a more detailed guide in the Premium section, including:

• A full symptom checklist - energy, skin, digestion, head, reproductive and respiratory system

• The foods that tend to be highest in histamine

• Simple food swaps

• Practical tips around food freshness and leftovers

• A collection of recipes to make lower-histamine eating much easier

CLICK HERE to access the full Histamine info.

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If you've recognised several of the symptoms above, head over to the Premium section and have a look. It will give you the way you can help yourself.

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Histamine Intolerance - Itchy, irritated, bloated?