As the festive season winds down, you may be thinking about finally dealing with your health and histamine issues in the New Year. And one burning question is often...

Practitioner or Not.

It may seem frustrating that so often the recommendation is ‘see a practitioner’. I’m well aware that it can sometimes feel like hitting a financial roadblock.

Not everyone has the luxury of affording an expert who can test conventional medical parameters but also more specialist areas related to histamine such as genes, mycotoxins and hormones.

I’m a journalist and author. I’m not a doctor (and don’t want to be).

I understand empowerment and self-education are often the best first steps in managing complex health issues like histamine intolerance, especially when experts are just out of reach or budget.

But ultimately, finding a practitioner does help.

Yes, it can be challenging on the pocket, but having someone who 'gets it' is invaluable and I do help people 'vet' potential practitioners and treatment options.

But for now, let's arm ourselves with knowledge, insights and practical steps.