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PODCAST

Histamine Health Coach

Teresa Christensen

Welcome to Histamine Health Coach, the podcast for women ready to take control of their histamine intolerance, calm unpredictable symptoms, and feel like themselves again—without fear, overwhelm, or extreme restrictions.I’m Teresa, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who’s been there—living with mast cell issues, hives, and the daily uncertainty that comes with histamine-related conditions. Here, we go beyond just lists of “yes” and “no” foods. You’ll get real talk on how to support your

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Episode 22 - Fix The Engine, Calm The Histamine

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2025/11/13

Send us a textWhat if your toughest histamine symptoms aren’t just about what’s on your plate, but what’s happening inside your cells? We dig into the surprising link between mitochondrial function and histamine intolerance, showing how your body’s energy system shapes reactions like headaches, flushing, itching, and brain fog—even when your diet looks dialed in.I break down how DAO and HNMT—the enzymes that clear histamine in the gut and inside cells—depend on energy, nutrients, and antioxidant

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Episode 21 - Your Brain Doesn’t Read Clocks, It Reads...

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2025/10/30

Send us a textWe explore how the fall time change disrupts circadian rhythm and why women with histamine intolerance often feel foggy, wired, and fatigued. We share light-based strategies, gentle movement, hydration, and steady meals to steady mood and energy and reframe the season as a reset.• why the brain follows light, not clocks• how time change triggers fatigue, mood dips, brain fog, and flares• light therapy lamps and morning sunlight as anchors• benefits of brief, gentle movement across the

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Episode 20 - Power, Restored

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2025/10/16

Send us a textWhat if power isn’t about hitting 100%—but about staying plugged into what gives you energy, confidence, and calm? Teresa opens up about a raw, unforgettable moment of feeling “battery exhausted,” then walks through the simple, steady practices that rebuilt trust with her body and made daily life with histamine intolerance feel possible again.We explore a clear framework for recharging: meal planning that removes fear and decision fatigue, sleep routines that stabilize histamine and

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Episode 19 - Pregnancy, Histamine, Clarity

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2025/10/02

Send us a textYour 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 queasiness through late-term flushing, we explain how immune recalibration shapes symptoms, why DAO and HNMT

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Beyond the Medicine Cabinet: Rethinking Histamine...

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2025/09/18

Send us a textStepping 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 different symptoms of the same underlying condition.When my allergist announced his retirement, I faced a

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Episode 17 - Hot Flash or Histamine Flush? The...

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2025/09/04

Send us a textThe 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 estrogen spikes trigger mast cells to release histamine while simultaneously reducing your body's ability to

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Episode 16 - Rest to Reset: Sleep's Critical Role in...

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2025/08/21

Send us a textEver 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" called glymphatic flow, washing away inflammatory compounds and resetting your system. For those of us

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The Female Hormone-Histamine Connection

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2025/08/07

Send us a textEver 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 histamine sensitivity. When estrogen rises before ovulation and menstruation, it activates mast cells throughout

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Episode 14 - Latex: The Hidden Trigger

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2025/07/24

Send us a text 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 histamine system. The detective work started when bandages left my skin inflamed and irritated for days. Lat...

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Episode 13 - Too Hot to Heal? How Heat Triggers...

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2025/07/10

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 cascade of symptoms many of us know all too well: swelling in the extremities, debilitating headaches, brain fog, ...

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Episode 5 - Managing Seasonal Allergies and Histamine...

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2025/07/10

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 • Allergies weaken the immune system, which increases histamine levels • Inflammation from poor nutrition, stress, and lack o...

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Episode 2 - How Stress Triggers Histamine Intolerance...

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2025/07/10

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 overdrive and flooding your system with histamine. This creates a perfect storm where even "safe" foods suddenly trigger reactions...

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Episode 7 - The Real Reason Certain Foods Make You...

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2025/07/10

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, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium can reduce DAO effectiveness • Genetic variances like AOC1 SNPs may cause naturally l...

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Episode 6 - What is Histamine?

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2025/07/10

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 properly, it helps defend against threats and initiates healing. However, when histamine builds up faster than your body can process it, the result i...

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Episode 4 - Histamine Flares & Public Stares: When...

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2025/07/10

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 still feeling caught off-guard when someone notices my skin reactions • How temperature changes can trigger mast cell...

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Episode 8: Tired, Foggy, Bloated? Your Gut Knows...

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2025/07/10

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 failed, and I lost consciousness in the park grass. That terrifying experience with anaphylaxis completely transformed my understa...

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Episode 1 - My Story

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2025/07/10

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, extreme fatigue, brain fog, and eventually anaphylaxis. The medical solution? More medications. At the height of my ...

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Episode 9 - Fasting and Histamine Intolerance

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2025/07/10

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 not actively digesting food, my body gets precious time to repair itself. During fasting periods, a process called auto...

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Episode 11 - Flying with Histamine Intolerance –...

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2025/07/10

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 to the unavoidable fragrances from sanitizing wipes that spark migraines. My relationship with flying has transformed from w...

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Episode 12 - Insect Bites and Histamine? What you...

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2025/07/10

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 services • Warning signs to never ignore: sudden leg weakness, nausea/vomiting, extreme fatigue with chills, spreading ...

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