Ep. 315 Balancing Hormones and Histamine: Dr. Becky's Health Wisdom

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 November 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Today, I have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Becky Campbell. She is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine, the founder of Dr. Becky Campbell.com, co-host of the Health Babes Podcast, and author of The 4-Phase Histamine Reset. Dr. Becky is a true expert in her field. In our conversation today, we look at many changes that occur with women in perimenopause and menopause, rendering them vulnerable to histamine sensitivity. We explore histamine, explaining what it is and where the histamine receptors are in the body, and get into the influence of genetic mutations on sleep. We look into anxiety and migraines, touching on the risk factors associated with histamine intolerances and how estrogen plays a role in exacerbating those issues. We also highlight the foods with the highest histamine content. Additionally, Dr. Becky enlightens us on how to test for histamine intolerance, and we offer some valuable advice on maintaining a sane, balanced, and vibrant life. I hope you enjoy today’s insightful discussion with Dr. Becky Campbell! I know you will learn a lot from it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why women in perimenopause and menopause are more susceptible to histamine problems The range of symptoms caused by histamine receptors How genetic mutations can affect histamine metabolism and lead to histamine intolerance The crucial role of estrogen and progesterone in regulating histamine release in the body How endocrine disruptors in personal care products can impact hormone levels and cause a histamine response How exercising can trigger histamine release in the body- particularly in warm environments Why people who have done a keto or Whole30 diet may experience histamine issues Dr. Becky identifies histamine-rich foods that could trigger cancer in some people The challenges associated with going low-histamine The importance of making conscious dietary choices and avoiding inflammatory foods Dr. Becky shares her experience with histamine intolerance Bio: Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine who was initially introduced to functional medicine as a patient. She struggled with many of the issues her patients struggle with today, and she has made it her mission to help patients all around the world with her virtual practice. Dr. Becky Campbell is the founder of Dr. Becky Campbell.com, the host of The Health Babes Podcast, and author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan, The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan, Low Histamine Cooking in Your Instant Pot, and her latest book, The Health Babes Guide to Balancing Hormones. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Becky Campbell On her website Instagram The Health Babes Podcast Find Dr. Becky Campbell’s books on Amazon

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of connecting with Dr. Becky Campbell.
0:32.3	She's a board certified doctor of natural
0:34.5	medicine. She's the founder of Dr. Becky Campbell.com the co-host of the
0:39.2	Health Babes Podcast and author of the Four- phase Histamine Reset.
0:44.0	Today we spoke at great length about a great deal of the changes that occur
0:48.0	in women and parry menopause and menopause
0:50.0	that make them more susceptible to histamine-related issues. What exactly is
0:55.2	histamine receptors in the body, the role of genetic mutations, the impact on
1:01.1	our sleep, anxiety and migraines, risk factors for histamine
1:05.5	intolerances, the role of estrogen, specific causes, what foods are highest
1:11.6	in histamine, how to test, and how to live your life and
1:14.8	stay sane. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it.
1:25.2	Dr. Becky, it's so good to have you on the podcast I feel like it's taken us a while to coordinate our calendars to bring you on board I know you've had a
1:28.9	very busy last year like most boy moms do.
1:33.0	And I've had so many questions from listeners and clients
1:37.8	about the role of histamine in our bodies.
1:39.9	And why is it that women in perimenopause and menopause seem to be so susceptible to histamine problems?
1:47.0	Yeah. Well, let's start with what histamine is because a lot of people don't know.
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