Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Search
Close this search box.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

With: Dr. Meg Mill

About the Episode

The common methods for healing your gut may be inadvertently aggravating your histamine intolerance. Dive into this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Meg Mill, as she reveals the unexpected triggers and transformational stories that have left people feeling freaking amazing.

Her emphasis on foundational health practices and the transformative patient success stories she shares make this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with histamine intolerance symptoms.

So start listening now to start feeling better today!

What We Discuss

In this episode, Dr. Meg Mill, a certified functional medicine practitioner dives deep into the realm of histamine intolerance and its impact on overall wellness. Histamine plays a big role in immune defense and inflammatory responses, it influences estrogen and progesterone and is produced by both mast cells and bacteria. Dr. Mill’s extensive experience and expertise in using the EAT method to uncover and resolve underlying health issues, including histamine intolerance, make her insights invaluable.

The crucial role of histamine

Recognizing the role of histamine in immune responses is key to understanding intolerances and symptoms. In addition, proactively managing estrogen and progesterone levels can help regulate histamine release and alleviate symptoms. Prioritizing proper histamine metabolism through lifestyle adjustments and targeted interventions is crucial for effective treatment.

Understanding the underlying causes

Identifying factors like hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, and enzyme deficiencies can shed light on the causes of your histamine-related symptoms. Understanding your predispositions and triggers can lead to a personalized treatment plan for you to improve your symptom management.

Benefits of adopting a histamine-friendly lifestyle

Embracing a holistic approach to wellness can provide long-term relief from histamine intolerance symptoms. Dietary and lifestyle changes tailored to your individual needs can optimize your overall well-being. In this way, addressing the underlying causes can lead to a better quality of life and symptom control.

Guest Bio

Dr. Meg is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over two decades of experience. She is also a bestselling author, podcast host, summit host, and sought-after corporate wellness speaker.

Her virtual Functional Medicine practice has transformed the lives of hundreds of clients worldwide by connecting the dots between their diverse, unexplained, and often overlooked health struggles, such as gut issues, fatigue, migraines, skin reactions, anxiety, or allergies. She uses her EAT Method to uncover and resolve the underlying connections, whether it’s gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, or histamine intolerance.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmegmill/
Facebook Group: A Little Bit Healthier
Website: https://megmill.com/
Podcast: A Little Bit Healthier
Free Guide: https://megmill.com/free-guides/

Related Episodes

Suffering is Optional: Harmonize Your Hormones and Feel Like Yourself Again, with Dr. Lorraine Maita
Get the Right Treatment for Complex Conditions, with Dr. Nafysa Parpia

Our Providers
Quick Links
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

Genova’s SIBO Profiles are non-invasive breath tests which capture exhaled hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) gases following patient ingestion of a lactulose solution to evaluate bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Breath

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

COST

$85-$225 depending on insurance coverage. 

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of harmful mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds).

LOCATION PERFORMED

At Home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$699

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. Repeat test prices $249

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the genetic profile for multiple health indicators. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood Spot

COST

$319

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This company can test for lyme, babesia, bartonella and additional tick-borne illnesses. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

around $1600 (depends on panel selected)

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. May be reimbursed with PPO plans.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of harmful mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds).

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$299

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates a wide range of environmental toxins that may be leading to harmful health effects.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$199

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

Blood work for blood count, urinalysis and vitamin levels.

LOCATION PERFORMED

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

NOTES

You often have to fast for these tests-please check your providers notes.

COST

Depending on the test, deductible or copay may apply.

INSURANCE

Depends on insurance coverage, deductible or copay may apply.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

Glyphosate (“Round Up”) is a pesticide that is widely used and this test indicates the body’s levels.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$99 ($69 if performed with mycotoxins or environmental toxins).

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins or GPL Tox.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates many measures including micronutrients, antioxidants, minerals, detox, overview of gut function, omegas and toxic exposure. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

$179 – $400

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

INSTRUCTIONS

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the gut function and indicates microbiome balance, overgrowth, infection, inflammation, parasites and digestive efficacy. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Stool

COST

$179-$425 depending on insurance coverage.

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

No probiotics for one week.

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the full menstrual cycle, female hormones, and adrenal profile.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

COST

$160-$329

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

NOTES

Must be off hormones in order to do the testing.
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test is specifically for a tick-borne illness called “Bartonella”.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

COST

$260

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of potentially harmful heavy metals stored in the body.  Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

Testing: $79 x2 paid to Doctor’s Data
DMSA: $38 paid to Johnson’s Compounding Pharmacy

INSURANCE

Not covered by Insurance
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test measures saliva cortisol testing throughout the course of one day and informs us where there might be an adrenal imbalance.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Saliva

COST

$80

INSURANCE

No insurance coverage

Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?
Could Histamine Be Causing Your Symptoms?

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test is designed to look at food sensitivities (IgG immune responses). It is available in both a 99 or 184 panel. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

$129-238

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted