Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, and more people are turning to functional medicine for answers. One emerging factor in immune dysregulation is histamine intolerance, which can manifest in a range of symptoms from digestive issues to chronic inflammation.

In this episode, we break down the connection between histamine, gut health, detoxification, and immune response. We also explore the impact of chronic stress, mold exposure, and complex treatment reactions—plus, a new training opportunity for practitioners looking to deepen their expertise.

In This Episode:

(05:37) Systems Biology & Histamines Overview

(06:24) Histamines and Immune Response

(12:48) Constipation and Detoxification Factors

(17:59) Navigating Root Cause Analysis Paths

(20:28) Chronic Stress Despite Resolution

(23:45) Addressing Challenges in Diagnosing Histamine Intolerance

(27:02) Reactions to Complex Treatment Protocols

(31:56) Beyond the Gut: Histamine Solutions

(37:10) Living with Mold: Challenges & Realities

(41:48) Coffee Enemas: Advanced Health Strategies

(44:06) Short-Term Low Histamine Diet Tip

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In this episode, Erin Holt sits down with JP Errico—inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of electroCore—to explore the powerful role of the vagus nerve in whole-body health. If you’ve never heard of the vagus nerve before, you’re not alone—but this key player connects the brain, gut, immune system, and autonomic nervous system, impacting everything from inflammation and digestion to stress and chronic illness. Erin and JP dive into the explosion of autoimmune conditions, the mind-body connection, and how vagus nerve stimulation could be the missing link to better health. Tune in to discover how activating this vital nerve may help restore balance and unlock healing.

In This Episode:

(4:06) Vagus Nerve: The Brain-Body Connection

(11:52) Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic States

(12:46) Understanding Heart Rate Variability

(16:29) Why Rest-Based Training Produces the Biggest Gains

(24:30) How the Brain’s Perception Influences the Immune Response

(36:42) The Potential Asthma Treatment You Haven’t Heard of Yet

(47:43) Vagus Nerve's Impact on Gut Health

(49:55) How the Vagus Nerve Device Boosts Learning & Cognition

(53:15) Vagus Nerve: Key to Aging

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Are you struggling with hormone imbalances despite "normal" test results? The secret to achieving hormone balance might lie in your gut health. In this comprehensive episode of The Funk'tional Nutritionist Podcast, functional medicine practitioner, Erin Holt, explains the crucial connection between gut health, hormone regulation, and overall wellness.

You’ll Uncover:

• The Gut-Hormone Connection: Understanding How Your Microbiome Affects Hormone Balance
• Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Your Hormones
• Understanding the Estrobolome: Your Gut's Role in Estrogen Balance
• Natural Ways to Support Hormone Balance Through Gut Health
• Testing for Gut-Hormone Issues
• The Impact of Gut Health on Specific Hormones
• Expert Tips for Improving Gut Health and Hormone Balance

In This Episode:

06:16 Building Foundations for Functional Medicine

09:39 Soy Phytoestrogens and Gut Bacteria

12:28 Gut Health Impacts Hormone Balance

15:36 Hormone Metabolites: Liver and Gut Pathways

21:07 Estrogen Recirculation and Symptoms

24:14 Gut Dysbiosis Impacts Hormonal Health

28:18 Hormone Clearance Insight with GI Map

34:22 Episode 129: Eating for Gut Health

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/346-gut-health-and-hormone-balance

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