Have you been struggling with PMS, painful periods, bloating, headaches, or mood swings? You might have heard of estrogen dominance, but did you know that histamine could be making it worse?
Estrogen and histamine are closely connected, and when levels of either one get too high, it can create a cycle of inflammation, hormone imbalance, and uncomfortable symptoms.
How Are Estrogen & Histamine Connected?
🔹 Estrogen Increases Histamine: High estrogen levels can trigger your body to release more histamine, leading to symptoms like headaches, hives, digestive issues, and worsening PMS.
🔹 Histamine Fuels Estrogen: Histamine stimulates estrogen production, which can further contribute to estrogen dominance—leading to heavy periods, mood swings, and bloating.
🔹 Liver & Gut Health Play a Role: Since both histamine and estrogen are broken down in the liver, poor detoxification can lead to excess buildup and worsening symptoms.
Signs You May Have Estrogen Dominance & Histamine Intolerance:
✅ Painful, heavy, or irregular periods
✅ Bloating and digestive discomfort
✅ Migraines or headaches around ovulation and before your period
✅ Skin issues like hives, acne, or flushing
✅ Anxiety, mood swings, or brain fog
✅ Histamine-related symptoms (nasal congestion, itching, dizziness)
Holistic Ways to Support Estrogen & Histamine Balance
🌱 Support Your Liver – Help detoxify excess estrogen and histamine by drinking plenty of water and incorporating liver-supportive foods like beets, dandelion root tea, and cruciferous vegetables. Additionally, castor oil packs can be an easy, affordable option to incorporate for liver support.
🥑 Eat Low-Histamine, Hormone-Friendly Foods – Reduce high-histamine foods (like aged cheese, alcohol, and fermented foods) and add in fresh, anti-inflammatory options like leafy greens, grass fed beef and turmeric.
💤 Manage Stress & Sleep – Chronic stress raises histamine and disrupts hormone balance. Prioritize deep breathing, gentle movement, and quality sleep.
💊 Consider Natural Supplements – Vitamin C, quercetin, and DAO enzyme support can help reduce histamine buildup, while magnesium and B vitamins aid in hormone detoxification.
🧘♀️ Balance Your Gut Health – A strong gut microbiome helps regulate both histamine and estrogen. Focus on gut-friendly foods, fiber, and probiotics (low-histamine strains).
💩Support Drainage Pathways - keeping drainage pathways open will help reduce the amount of toxins and waste recirculating inside the body, which can drive histamine issues along with hormonal imbalance. We can do all the things to add into our supports but if our pathways are blocked, this impairs the body from doing its crucial job. Check out my comprehensive guide on "How to Open Drainage Pathways" to get started supporting your drainage pathways today.
By addressing both estrogen dominance and histamine intolerance, you can bring your body back into balance and start feeling better in your cycle, mood, and overall health!
If this resonates with you and you’d like to explore more, apply to join MCAS Harmony for comprehensive support or reply to this email—I’d love to help you on your wellness journey.
In health,
Amanda Bishop
