Happy Without Histamine - Histamine Intolerance Nutritionist

Happy Without Histamine - Histamine Intolerance Nutritionist Helping you with histamine intolerance. Luanne Hopkinson is a clinical nutritionist and coach focusing on histamine intolerance and MCAS.

Grab your free low histamine food guide – https://hwh.luannehopkinson.net/low-histamine-food-guide I am qualified in naturopathic nutrition and coaching. I focus on teaching clients how to nourish their bodies, using food and lifestyle changes for optimal healing and health. I offer optional functional testing such as Microbiome Mapping, DAO testing, allergy testing, and more to look at the root cause of symptoms. I work as a team with my clients, providing a caring, patient-centered approach to gently support my clients on the road to recovery and healing. Join my free masterclass - The 5-Step Plan to Heal from Histamine Intolerance https://hwh.luannehopkinson.net/5histamine-secrets/masterclass-on-demand

Join the Easy Low Histamine Diet Kickstart course - https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/the-easy-low-histamine-diet/

Buy your Happy Without Histamine 4-week meal plan with recipes, prep guides, and shopping lists. Gluten, dairy, soy, nightshade, and legume-free. An easy way to get started on a low histamine diet. http://www.happywithouthistamine.com/landing/

For you sexy vegans there is a delicious plant-based low histamine recipe eBook with a 7-day meal plan. https://bit.ly/3tT1bDs


Luanne Hopkinson
Nutrition + Neuroscience
Clinical Nutritionist and Coach
BSc ADipNutrMed INHC

🙂 I love reading feedback like this from clients.So happy to hear how much knowledge, confidence and healing you’ve gain...
29/12/2025

🙂 I love reading feedback like this from clients.

So happy to hear how much knowledge, confidence and healing you’ve gained. 🙂

"Before starting, I had constant burping after meals, reflux, bloating and a lot of anxiety around eating. Now I have no bloating, far less reflux and burping, and I can enjoy most foods without symptoms.

The brain retraining also improved my mental state, and I now have tools to manage stress and setbacks. I reached all my goals and more. If I hadn’t started, I’d still be trying things that didn’t work, I’m so glad I joined.

This program shifted both my mindset and my gut health. With Luanne’s guidance and her knowledge of food and supplements, I feel confident managing my gut health. My symptoms have reduced so much, and I can now enjoy a wider variety of foods." M.G.

Comment MASTERCLASS to find out how she did it!

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28/12/2025

5 quick self-care tips 🌟

🐝 Hydrate
Your brain and mood run better when you drink enough water. Keep sipping through the day.

🌬️ Take 10 breaths
Slow inhaling and exhaling is an instant reset when you’re stressed or overwhelmed.

📵 Clean up your feed
Unfollow anything that drains you. Keep the accounts that make you feel good.

💛 Practise gratitude
One small thing you’re grateful for each day can shift your whole mindset.

⏱️ Build in tiny pauses
A few minutes between tasks helps you stay calm and centred.

What’s your go-to self-care tool?

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Why aim for 30–40 plant foods each week?🌱 More nutrients in every bite Plant foods are naturally packed with vitamins, m...
26/12/2025

Why aim for 30–40 plant foods each week?

🌱 More nutrients in every bite
Plant foods are naturally packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients your body needs to function well.

🫐 Fibre for healthy digestion
A variety of plants means more fibre to support bowel health, steady blood sugar and long-term wellbeing.

🍇 Antioxidant support
Different colours = different antioxidants. These help protect cells from damage and support overall health.

🌿 Lower inflammation
A plant-rich diet is linked with reduced inflammation, helping your body feel calmer and more balanced.

🥗 Better weight balance
Plants are generally lower in calories and higher in fibre, helping you feel satisfied and reducing overeating.

🌈 The bottom line
When you hit 30–40 plant foods a week, you feed your gut, support your immune system and lower your risk of common chronic conditions.

Want to learn more about getting enough vegetables on a low-histamine diet? Comment VEGETABLE for the link.

https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/are-you-getting-enough-vegetables-on-a-low-histamine-diet/

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🌍✈️ Travelling this festive season with histamine intolerance?Holiday trips are exciting, but they can also bring worrie...
25/12/2025

🌍✈️ Travelling this festive season with histamine intolerance?

Holiday trips are exciting, but they can also bring worries about flare-ups, food options and staying symptom-free while you’re away.

The good news? A little planning goes a long way.

✈️ I’ve put together a full blog with practical tips to help you prepare, choose safer foods, manage stress and enjoy your trip without constant worry.

💛 And remember: having fun, resting and soaking up the holiday vibes can actually support your symptoms too.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/travelling-with-histamine-intolerance/

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23/12/2025

⚡ How mast cells and bladder nerves create a self-reinforcing loop:

🔥 Mast cells sit right next to the bladder’s sensory nerves. When mast cells release histamine, the nerves react strongly and become more sensitive.

⚡ When those nerves fire intensely, they send signals back that can activate the mast cells even more. Over time, this creates a loop where the bladder becomes increasingly reactive.

🌶️ This is why symptoms can escalate quickly and feel out of proportion to the trigger, even when there is no infection. Mast cell activation and nerve hypersensitivity are feeding into each other.

🌿 Histamine intolerance can intensify this loop, making the bladder more reactive to even mild triggers.

👉🏻 If this sounds familiar, the new blog walks you through what is happening and why. https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/interstitial-cystitis-and-histamine-intolerance/

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'When symptoms feel unpredictable, it’s easy to think your body is working against you.' 🌿 In reality, it is responding ...
22/12/2025

'When symptoms feel unpredictable, it’s easy to think your body is working against you.'

🌿 In reality, it is responding to overwhelm, inflammation or a nervous system that has been running in protection mode for too long.

✨ When you understand what your body is reacting to, the patterns start to make sense and the path forward becomes clearer.

💫 Awareness is the first step toward reducing sensitivity and rebuilding confidence in your body again.

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21/12/2025

⚡ Why your nervous system can make your bladder feel more sensitive:

🧠 The bladder is closely connected to the nervous system. It relies on constant communication between the bladder wall, spinal cord and brain to decide when to empty and how urgent a sensation feels.

🌪️ When the nervous system becomes dysregulated from stress, trauma, hormonal changes, gut inflammation or ongoing pain, this communication becomes distorted.

⚡ The bladder can start sending strong urgency signals even when there is very little urine present. Normal sensations feel uncomfortable or even painful.

🌿 This increase in sensitivity is called visceral hypersensitivity and it is a core driver of many bladder pain conditions.

➡️ If this sounds familiar, the new blog walks you through what is happening and why.
https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/interstitial-cystitis-and-histamine-intolerance/

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⚡ The gut–bladder–brain connection:🌿 The bladder is not an isolated organ. It is directly linked to the gut through shar...
19/12/2025

⚡ The gut–bladder–brain connection:

🌿 The bladder is not an isolated organ.
It is directly linked to the gut through shared immune pathways, mast cells and nerve networks.

🔥 When the gut is inflamed, has dysbiosis or increased permeability, mast cells become more active.

This can increase bladder sensitivity.

⚡ Many people notice that gut flare-ups trigger bladder symptoms too.
This is the same pattern showing up in two places.

🧠 Gut inflammation can heighten nervous system sensitivity.
A more sensitive nervous system means a more reactive bladder.

🌿 Supporting gut health is a key part of calming bladder symptoms.
The gut, bladder and brain communicate constantly.

The current blog, goes into more detail about the bladder and histamine intolerance.
https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/interstitial-cystitis-and-histamine-intolerance/

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Swap Walnuts for PecansWalnuts can be high histamine, but the good news is that pecans are a gentle, low histamine alter...
18/12/2025

Swap Walnuts for Pecans

Walnuts can be high histamine, but the good news is that pecans are a gentle, low histamine alternative that work beautifully in most recipes.

💚 Pecans are slightly higher in fibre which helps keep you fuller for longer
💚 They contain Vitamin E, offering a natural antioxidant boost
💚 They’re smaller, sweeter and often more affordable than walnuts

Most people think of pecans as a “dessert nut” but they’re incredibly versatile. Their buttery crunch works well in salads, curries and even stir fries.

Looking for more low histamine food ideas? Grab your copy of my Low Histamine Food Guide here: https://hwh.luannehopkinson.net/hwhfg

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🌟 Your body whispers before it shouts—listen to the quiet signals before they become alarms. 🌟🌿 Fatigue, brain fog, bloa...
17/12/2025

🌟 Your body whispers before it shouts—listen to the quiet signals before they become alarms. 🌟

🌿 Fatigue, brain fog, bloating, or aching joints - these little signs are your body’s way of asking for support.

Health isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about nurturing what’s working. Pay attention to the whispers today. 💛

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16/12/2025

⚡ How mast cells inside the bladder create pain and urgency

🔥 The bladder is lined with mast cells that release histamine. In people with histamine intolerance, these cells can become over-responsive and trigger inflammation and nerve irritation.

🌶️ This is why symptoms can flare after high-histamine foods, stress or hormonal changes. Histamine makes the bladder nerves fire more easily, creating urgency, burning and pressure even when the bladder is almost empty.

🔍 People with interstitial cystitis often have more mast cells in the bladder, which leads to ongoing irritation and symptoms that feel like a constant UTI without infection.

✨ My blog post goes into more detail about interstitial cystitis and histamine intolerance.
https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/interstitial-cystitis-and-histamine-intolerance/

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Why Happy Without Histamine?

Hello! I'm Luanne a clinical nutritionist from Melbourne, Australia. I have histamine intolerance, so I created this page to help others like myself.

Why so happy?

Well, I was miserable with hives, anaphylactic episodes, fatigue, brain fog, skin rash, chills, hot flushes, and digestive disorders and wondering what on earth was wrong with me when I had a lightbulb moment. Maybe it’s histamine!