EP214 Histamines and hormones: why alcohol hits differently at certain times of the month with Dr. Meg Mill

Most women assume their drinking habit is a willpower issue. But what if your body is actually sounding an alarm?

 

In today’s episode, Colleen sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Meg Mill to unpack the hidden connection between histamines, hormones, and alcohol. If your wine tolerance has changed, your moods are all over the place, or you’re feeling bloated, anxious, or inflamed—this conversation is essential.

 

Dr. Meg explains how histamines affect everything from headaches to anxiety, why your red wine might hit differently depending on the time of month, and what to do if you feel like your body is reacting to everything lately.

 

This isn’t about giving up pleasure—it’s about understanding what your body is asking for.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Histamines are immune messengers that can drive inflammation and trigger symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and headaches

• Alcohol both contains histamines and stimulates their release, especially during periods of hormone fluctuation

• You don’t need to eliminate foods/drinks that contain histamines forever—but you might need a temporary reset

• Functional medicine is about root cause—not symptom suppression

• If your wine habit has escalated, it might be your nervous system, not your personality

Find Dr. Meg Mill on social media @drmegmill

Click here to get Dr. Meg’s Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance: 

 

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