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105. The Hidden Hormone Havoc: Wrecking Your Mood, Sleep & Energy with Dr. Carrie Jones

A Little Bit Healthier | Hormone, Brain Fog, Weight Loss Resistance, Inflammation & Gut Health Solutions

Release Date: 02/18/2025

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Have you ever noticed that your allergy symptoms seem to flare up at certain times in your cycle? Or that your migraines, fatigue, or skin issues seem to follow a pattern each month? It turns out, your hormones and histamine levels are more connected than you might think.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carrie Jones, an internationally recognized expert in women’s health and hormones, to break down this fascinating link. We uncover how estrogen affects histamine, why perimenopause can send symptoms into overdrive, and what you can do to regain balance.

If you’ve been struggling with cyclical symptoms and haven’t been able to pinpoint the cause, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hormones and Histamine: The Surprising Connection
    Estrogen plays a direct role in how your body processes histamine, which is why some women feel more allergic, itchy, or inflamed around ovulation and their cycle.

  • Why Your Symptoms Fluctuate Throughout the Month
    Your hormones shift every single day, influencing histamine levels. This explains why you might feel great one week and miserable the next.

  • Perimenopause and the Hormone Rollercoaster
    As you approach menopause, estrogen and progesterone become unpredictable, leading to increased histamine-related issues like headaches, fatigue, skin reactions, and sleep disturbances.

  • Migraines, PMS, and the Histamine Link
    Many hormonal migraines are tied to histamine spikes. If you get migraines around ovulation or before your period, histamine might be a key player.

  • How to Test for Histamine and Hormone Imbalances
    From symptom tracking to blood tests and DUTCH testing, here’s how to uncover whether histamine is driving your hormonal chaos.

  • The Role of Progesterone in Keeping Histamine in Check
    Low progesterone means estrogen and histamine can run wild, creating a cascade of inflammation and symptoms. Supporting progesterone levels can be a game-changer.

  • Practical Steps to Balance Hormones and Reduce Histamine Symptoms
    Learn the key nutrients and lifestyle changes—like magnesium, zinc, and toxin reduction—that can help regulate both hormones and histamine for long-term relief.

Understanding the connection between histamine and hormones is empowering. If you’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms like migraines, itchy skin, bloating, or fatigue that seem to cycle with your hormones, you’re not imagining it—there’s a real biological link. By identifying patterns, testing the right markers, and making targeted adjustments, you can start feeling better.

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This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise program.

This podcast is for women in perimenopause and beyond who are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, bloating, weight loss resistance, and unpredictable hormones. If you’re dealing with exhaustion, low energy, digestive discomfort, or hormone imbalances, you’ll learn how to support your metabolism, balance hormones naturally, beat IBS and bloating, and finally break through stubborn weight gain. Discover science-backed strategies to optimize digestion, improve gut health, and manage perimenopause symptoms—without restrictive diets or endless supplements. Whether it’s addressing estrogen dominance, blood sugar balance, or adrenal fatigue, this podcast gives you the tools to take control of your health and feel vibrant again. If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review or share it with a friend. 

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