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Histamine Health Coach

Teresa Christensen

25 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text When your body feels unpredictable and the answers don’t come fast enough, where do you place your trust? Teresa invites you into a quieter lane of healing—one that starts with belief, connection, and the gentle rituals that help the nervous system feel safe. Drawing on early memories of church pews, the hush of a campus chapel, and the stillness of snowy sunrise walks, she shares how spiritual grounding—religious or not—can soften fear and steady the mind when symptoms surge. ...

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Send us a text When your body feels unpredictable and the answers don’t come fast enough, where do you place your trust? Teresa invites you into a quieter lane of healing—one that starts with belief, connection, and the gentle rituals that help the nervous system feel safe. Drawing on early memories of church pews, the hush of a campus chapel, and the stillness of snowy sunrise walks, she shares how spiritual grounding—religious or not—can soften fear and steady the mind when symptoms surge. ...

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Episodes (20/25)

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 25 - Faith As A Quiet Anchor

Send us a text When your body feels unpredictable and the answers don’t come fast enough, where do you place your trust? Teresa invites you into a quieter lane of healing—one that starts with belief, connection, and the gentle rituals that help the nervous system feel safe. Drawing on early memories of church pews, the hush of a campus chapel, and the stillness of snowy sunrise walks, she shares how spiritual grounding—religious or not—can soften fear and steady the mind when symptoms surge. ...

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 24 - How Organic and Grass-Fed Choices Affect Histamine

Send us a text Your tomato isn’t the problem—your histamine bucket might be. We dig into a persistent myth around organic produce and grass-fed meats: they don’t lower histamine in the food, but they can lower the overall stress on your body so you react less. With a clear, friendly breakdown of DAO versus HNMT, we connect the dots between pesticides, environmental load, and the internal histamine your tissues release when inflammation runs high. We explore the ripple effect that many women ...

4 weeks ago

11 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 23 - Plastic, People, And Peace

Send us a text What if detox had nothing to do with juice cleanses and everything to do with feeling safe in your body? We take a clear-eyed look at the hidden sources that keep histamine symptoms flaring—heat plus plastic in the kitchen, nonstick fumes, synthetic fragrances, stale indoor air, and the emotional pressure of jobs and relationships that drain your energy. We start in the everyday places people overlook: oils and syrups stored in warm plastic, takeout containers popped into micr...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 22 - Fix The Engine, Calm The Histamine

Send us a text What 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 antio...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

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

Send us a text We 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 movemen...

2 months ago

9 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 20 - Power, Restored

Send us a text What 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 histam...

2 months ago

8 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 19 - Pregnancy, Histamine, Clarity

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

3 months ago

10 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 18 - Beyond the Medicine Cabinet: Rethinking Histamine Management

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

3 months ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 17 - Hot Flash or Histamine Flush? The Perimenopause Puzzle

Send us a text 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 estrogen spikes trigger mast cells to release histamine while simultaneously reducing your body's ability to break it ...

4 months ago

6 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 16 - Rest to Reset: Sleep's Critical Role in Managing Histamine Intolerance

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

4 months ago

8 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 15 - The Female Hormone-Histamine Connection

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

5 months ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 14 - Latex: The Hidden Trigger

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...

5 months ago

8 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 13 - Too Hot to Heal? How Heat Triggers Histamine Intolerance

Send us a text 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 headach...

6 months ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 8: Tired, Foggy, Bloated? Your Gut Knows Something the Tests Don’t

Send us a text 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 transfor...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 7 - The Real Reason Certain Foods Make You Miserable

Send us a text 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 ca...

6 months ago

6 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 6 - What is Histamine?

Send us a text 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 i...

6 months ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 4 - Histamine Flares & Public Stares: When Your Skin Tells Your Story

Send us a text 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 tr...

6 months ago

5 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 5 - Managing Seasonal Allergies and Histamine Intolerance Naturally

Send us a text 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, str...

6 months ago

7 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 2 - How Stress Triggers Histamine Intolerance and MCAS Symptoms

Send us a text 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 tr...

6 months ago

14 minutes

Histamine Health Coach

Episode 1 - My Story

Send us a text 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 th...

6 months ago

6 minutes