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Histamine is best known for its role in allergic reactions, but it also plays a much bigger role in the female body than most people realize. Histamine influences estrogen levels. Estrogen, in turn, ramps up histamine production. Add in a sluggish gut or nutrient deficiencies, and you’ve got the perfect storm for symptoms that are often written off as "just PMS" or even misdiagnosed as PMDD.
You just brought life into the world—an awe-inspiring, exhausting, hormone-fueled feat. And now, you’re running on little sleep, your hormones are shifting wildly, your body is healing, and there’s a tiny human relying on you around the clock.
In this delicate, beautiful, and often overwhelming postpartum period, your body isn’t just recovering, it’s recalibrating. Rebalancing your hormones, replenishing nutrients lost during pregnancy and birth, and trying to restore equilibrium, all while navigating sleep deprivation, feeding schedules, and emotional highs and lows.
What’s happening in your gut has a powerful ripple effect on your skin. In fact, one of the most important (and often overlooked) relationships in your body is the one between your digestive system and your complexion. This beautiful connection is called the gut-skin axis, and when your gut is out of balance, chances are, your skin is trying to tell you.
This well-researched supplement has helped so many women with PCOS regulate their cycles, improve insulin sensitivity, and support fertility. It’s gentle, naturally occurring in the body, and has very few side effects—making it a solid option for anyone wanting to take a more natural route.
So, let’s talk about it. What is Myo-Inositol, how does it work, and could it be the missing piece in your PCOS care plan?
Taking a holistic approach to preconception health means we’re not just focused on the destination but also supporting the delicate balance of your body in the 4-6 months leading up to conception. So, let’s explore how you can prepare yourself through nutrition, supplementation hormone health, and key lab tests to set the stage for fertility and pregnancy.
Stress. We’ve all felt its grip—the racing thoughts, the tightness in your chest, the feeling that your to-do list will never end. It’s part of life, sure, but when stress goes unchecked, it’s not just your mood that takes a hit. Behind the scenes, your hormones—the chemical messengers that run your body—are working overtime to keep you balanced. And when they can’t keep up? Your health, your fertility, and even your sense of self can start to spiral.
Let’s talk about PCOS and fertility, a topic that doesn’t get enough attention yet affects so many women. If you’re struggling to get pregnant or confused by your irregular cycles, PCOS could be at the root of it. Don’t worry, though—you’re not alone, and understanding what’s going on is the first step toward taking control of your health.
Please note that Dr. Jessica is not able to provide the full scope of her training as a naturopathic primary care doctor here in Ohio and requires all patients to be working alongside a licensed primary care provider. For more licensing information and to help support the efforts to get qualified naturopathic doctors licensed in Ohio, please visit the Ohio Naturopathic Doctors Association.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is intended to be informational and education and is not intended to treat or diagnose disease and it is recommended that you continue to consult with your licensed primary care provider for any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Jessica Gruber, ND
6240 Hamilton Ave, Ste. 1 Cincinnati, OH 45224
p. 513-214-1927 f. 513-540-1511
