The Dr. Hyman Show What Is Histamine Intolerance & How To Get Fast Relief? | Dr. Elizabeth Boham
Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a seasoned expert in functional medicine, helps unravel the mysteries of histamine intolerance, addressing allergy-like symptoms and digestive woes. She explains the vital role of the DAO enzyme and cautions against relying solely on low-histamine diets. The conversation dives into the gut-brain connection, discussing how stress impacts gut health and triggers symptoms. Boham also differentiates histamine intolerance from mast cell activation syndrome, offering personalized treatment insights to manage this often-overlooked condition.
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Migraine Relief
- A 39-year-old woman experienced debilitating migraines 5-15 days per month for 15 years, alongside nasal congestion and rashes.
- After adopting a low-histamine diet and other treatments, her migraines disappeared for several years.
Histamine Intolerance Spectrum
- Histamine intolerance is a spectrum, ranging from mild reactions to severe mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
- It's rooted in immune system overreaction, leading to various allergy-like symptoms.
Triggers of Histamine Intolerance
- Histamine intolerance isn't a lifelong sentence; it's triggered by underlying factors.
- These triggers include genetics, gut health, stress, medications, and mold exposure.