Pom Nutrition

06/05/2026

28/04/2026

Something I see constantly in clinic is women of all ages who have been told their period pain is just ‘normal,’ when actually there’s something much more specific going on.

Histamine intolerance.

Here’s what’s happening in the body:

Oestrogen and histamine have a feedback loop. High oestrogen triggers your body to release more histamine. And more histamine signals your ovaries to produce more oestrogen. Round and round it goes & and every month, right before your period, it peaks.

The result? Period pains that feel so severe. Migraines that arrive like clockwork. Bloating that seems completely out of proportion. Anxiety, insomnia, flushing, mood crashes & all in the days before your period.
I see this in teenagers, in women in their 30s managing careers and families, in perimenopausal women who are suddenly struggling more than ever. Histamine intolerance is rife and it is so frequently missed.

What makes it trickier is that stress, gut health, certain foods, and even low progesterone can all make histamine worse. It’s rarely just one thing.

If this sounds like you, it’s worth exploring:
→ Tracking your symptoms across your cycle
→ Looking at a low-histamine diet in your luteal phase
→ Investigating your oestrogen-progesterone balance
→ Supporting your DAO enzyme (which breaks histamine down)
→ Working with a practitioner who understands the hormone-histamine connection

There are answers and easy ones..

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28/04/2026

Something I see constantly in clinic is women of all ages who have been told their period pain is just ‘normal,’ when actually there’s something much more specific going on.

Histamine intolerance.

Here’s what’s happening in the body:

Oestrogen and histamine have a feedback loop. High oestrogen triggers your body to release more histamine. And more histamine signals your ovaries to produce more oestrogen. Round and round it goes &, every month, right before your period, it peaks.

The result? Cramps that feel unbearable. Migraines that arrive like clockwork. Bloating that seems completely out of proportion. Anxiety, insomnia, flushing, mood crashes & all in the days before your period..
I see this in teenagers, in women in their 30s managing careers and families, in perimenopausal women who are suddenly struggling more than ever. Histamine intolerance is so frequently missed.

What makes it trickier is that stress, gut health, certain foods, and even low progesterone can all make histamine worse. It’s rarely just one thing.

If this sounds like you, it’s worth exploring:
Tracking your symptoms across your cycle;
Looking at a low-histamine diet in your luteal phase; Investigating your oestrogen-progesterone balance;
Supporting your DAO enzyme (which breaks histamine down)
Consider working with a practitioner who understands the hormone-histamine connection. There are answers.

Save this if it resonates, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

23/04/2026

So many women come to me thinking they have anxiety.. Often it’s this. When progesterone falls, your brain loses the chemical that keeps you calm. You aren’t losing your mind, you’re losing a hormone.

In perimenopause, which, by the way, can start in your late 30s, progesterone is often the first hormone to drop. What most people don’t know is that progesterone converts into a neurosteroid called allopregnanolone, which calms your nervous system in the same way anti-anxiety medication does. When it falls, you can feel wired, panicky, tearful, and unable to sleep and for no obvious reason. As a nutritionist I work with women to support this transition through targeted nutrition, blood sugar balance, and lifestyle shifts that help your body produce and use hormones more effectively. You don’t have to struggle your way through this. There is so much we can do.

11/03/2026

26/01/2026

Many people continue to experience fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, and inflammation long after a COVID infection has passed. Emerging research suggests that Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) — a powerful inflammatory messenger involved in platelet activation and blood vessel function — may play a key role in driving ongoing symptoms. This blog explores how PAF may contribute to long COVID, why inflammation and circulation matter, and which nutritional and lifestyle strategies may help support recovery. Link to website in bio

26/11/2025

Hot flushes or night sweats waking you up? You’re not alone.. and it’s exhausting. The smallest heat surge can wreck your sleep, drain your energy, and throw off your entire next day.. but emerging science is showing us some surprisingly simple tools that may help your nights feel calmer, cooler, and more in control… and GLYCINE is one of the most interesting ones yet.. if you want the exact details on how to trial glycine safely- plus more practical tips to help reduce these nightly sweats.. comment GLYCINE below and I’ll reply. I’m here to help you figure it out and restore a calm nervous system, calmer nights AND days.

24/10/2025