Show Notes
Histamine is quite possibly the most popular buzzword in healthcare right now and for good reason.
For those living with a vestibular condition and dealing with a histamine intolerance, it can feel like a lot to understand and manage.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what histamine is, what histamine intolerance can look like, how it’s impacting vestibular disorders and migraine, and what you can do about it.
In this episode, we’ll dig into:
What histamine is and its role in your immune system, digestion, sleep, mood, memory, and more
The 4 types of histamine receptors and what they have to do with your symptoms
Histamine intolerance vs. MCAS
What happens when you don’t have enough of the DAO enzyme
What contributes to histamine intolerance and what it can look like
How to properly diagnose histamine intolerance
What you can do to support your liver if you have histamine intolerance
How to do a low-histamine diet the right way
How food freshness affects histamine levels
The histamine-migraine connection
What research is showing about histamine’s role in the vestibular system and inner ear
How addressing histamine can make previous treatments that didn’t work suddenly start working
When there’s too much histamine in the body than what the body can actively remove, you’ll have more histamine reactions and a harder time processing histamine in general. I want you to remember though that all hope is not lost!
For additional support, we have the webinar with Isabel Smith that touches on histamine intolerance, as well as liver and gut support inside Vestibular Group Fit.
We will also have Natalie Sampson, a Board Certified Genetic Counselor, joining me on a future podcast episode!
Links Mentioned:
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit
Free Resources:
The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n
The PPPD Management Masterclass: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd
What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership
The FREE Mini VGFit Workout: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit
The FREE POTS – safe Workouts: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots
Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor
Work with Dr. Madison:
For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]
Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!
Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/
Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
Citations
Cleveland Clinic. “Histamine.” Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, 28 Mar. 2023, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24854-histamine. Accessed 10 July 2026.
Jochum C. (2024). Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond. Nutrients, 16(8), 1219. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16081219
Sánchez-Pérez S, Comas-Basté O, Duelo A, Veciana-Nogués MT, Berlanga M, Vidal-Carou MC and Latorre-Moratalla ML (2022) The dietary treatment of histamine intolerance reduces the abundance of some histamine-secreting bacteria of the gut microbiota in histamine intolerant women. A pilot study. Front. Nutr. 9:1018463. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1018463
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