In this episode, Jess is joined by Melbourne Naturopath and Positive Association Technique (PAT) practitioner Leila DiQuinzio for a deep dive into the fascinating connection between histamine, anxiety, gut health, and mental wellbeing.

Leila explains how histamine does far more than trigger allergy symptoms — it also acts as a neurotransmitter that influences alertness, mood, sleep, cognition, and stress response. Together, Jess and Leila unpack how histamine overload can contribute to anxiety, why symptoms can feel so unpredictable, and how naturopathy and PAT work together to bring the body back into balance.

Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/histamine-and-anxiety/

Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT);

- Visit our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

- Get a PAT Information E-Pack https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/e-pack-request/

- Call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

- Email [email protected] for a Histamines Food List

Further Naturopathic Support from Leila - https://leiladiquinzio.com/

Learn more:

- Histamine During Perimenopause with Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Janet Haworth - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/the-hormonal-histamine-connection/

- Sugar Cravings and Allergies with Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Leila DiQuinzio - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/sugar-cravings-and-allergies/

If you’re in your forties or fifties and suddenly dealing with itchy skin, flushing, hives, sneezing fits, food reactions, or migraines — you’re not imagining it. Many women in perimenopause develop histamine intolerance or even full-blown mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), even if you’ve never had allergies before.

To understand why this happens and how Positive Association Technique (PAT) can be beneficial during perimenopause, we need to explore the fascinating hormonal histamine connection – oestrogen and histamine are like dance partners who can either move in perfect harmony or step all over each other’s toes.

Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) and get a Free PAT Information E-Pack on our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

Link to the full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/the-hormonal-histamine-connection/

Connect with Naturopath Janet Haworth at her private practice here - https://www.janethaworth.com/

If you’re a parent of a child that suffers from eczema, you will know what it’s like trying to figure out what foods or environmental factors might be triggering flare ups.

These are the clients that our Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Belinda works with every day, and in this episode, we want to take the pressure off a little.

She’ll walk you through some of the most common concerns and struggles I hear from parents when we first start working together.

Whether you’re just starting to suspect that some foods might be causing flares, or you’ve already been on this long and frustrating journey and are completely at your wits end, I hope this gives you some clarity, some reassurance — and options for a more manageable path forward with a Naturopathic approach combined with PAT.

To learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT):
- Visit our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/
- Call our head office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)
- Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/@natural.allergy.treatment

For more information about Naturopathic consultations with Belinda, visit her website - https://www.theeczemanaturopath.com.au/

Did you know that your gut plays a major role in how well your immune system functions? A healthy gut microbiome helps regulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and prevent allergies, sensitivities and intolerances.

In our latest blog and podcast episode with Canberra Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Fiona Joiner, we explore:
✅ The gut-immune system connection
✅ Why fiber and polyphenols are essential for gut health
✅ How Positive Association Technique (PAT) can help improve digestion and food tolerance
✅ Practical tips to start improving your gut health today

A balanced gut = better health, more energy, and lower reactivity!

Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT);

• Request a Free PAT Information E-PACK HERE

• Call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to chat to our friendly staff

• Send us your question HERE

Seek further Naturopathic support from Fiona - https://www.wodenwellness.com.au/fiona-joiner-naturopath-woden-wellness-centre/

In this episode of the Natural Allergy Treatment Podcast, Jess speaks with Janna Kremez, from Functional Well-Being, an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and breathing educator.

They discuss dysfunctional breathing from allergies and the comprehensive approach that combines Positive Association Technique (PAT) and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) to restore a healthy breathing pattern.

Breathing is an essential function of the human body, crucial for our health and well-being. However, many people experience dysfunctional breathing patterns, often as a result of allergies and environmental sensitivities.

Dysfunctional breathing from allergies can manifest in various ways, from chronic sinus congestion to more severe conditions like asthma and sleep apnea. While addressing dysfunctional breathing and allergies with traditional treatments can offer temporary relief, a more holistic, integrated approach can provide many long-term benefits.

Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT), and if it's right for you;

• Request a Free PAT Information E-PACK HERE

• Call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to chat to our friendly staff

• Send us your question HERE

You can get in touch with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist Janna Kremez from Functional Well-Being, and book in a consultation, via her website - https://functionalwell-being.com/

Caleb from Tropeaka shared his unique health story with me, after developing CFS and food intolerances from mould exposure.

After being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) in 2011, he embarked on a journey trying everything in the health world to get his health back on track.

After experiencing remarkable improvements in his health with dietary changes, he created his own health food company called Tropeaka in 2016!

He also attended our Newcastle clinic in 2024 for some Positive Association Technique (PAT) sessions as part of his health journey, to address food intolerances he developed following the mould exposure.

Learn more in our previous episode "Mould Exposure, CIRS and Salicylate Intolerance"

To learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT):

- Visit our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

- Call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

For Tropeaka's product range, visit their website https://tropeaka.com.au/

Disclaimer - this podcast contains general information only, individual results may vary and it not intended to raise unrealistic expectations. Always consult your health care professional before making changes to your diet and lifestyle.

You’ve heard that sugar is bad for you, but when faced with a rich truffle mud cake it’s hard to remember why. It basically comes down to two major mechanisms: immunity and inflammation.

Unfortunately, sugar cravings and allergies have both of these things in common. Allergic conditions like dermatitis/eczema, hay fever and asthma are due to an immune system that has lost its way, overproduced histamine and created an inflammatory cascade.

We see many Positive Association Technique (PAT) clients at our clinics who struggle with sugar cravings and allergies. Interestingly, sugar cravings can actually be a sign that you may have an intolerance or sensitivity to sugars.

So, let's uncover this curious connection with Melbourne based Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Leila DiQuinzio.

Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT):

- Our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

- Call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/sugar-cravings-and-allergies/

We see many clients in our clinics struggling with the debilitating effects of migraines, who respond well to our Positive Association Technique (PAT), by helping relieve their individual food reactions.

One particularly common food reaction we see is to naturally occurring amines. So, why do amines cause migraines?

Many healthy foods we eat contain amines, where they can absorbed across the gut wall, enter the blood stream and impact various chemical processes in our body, including in the brains of migraine sufferers.

In this episode, PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny explains the underlying mechanisms of migraines, the triggers that contribute and how PAT can be beneficial for migraine sufferers.

You can learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) by:

- visiting our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

- call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/do-amines-cause-migraines/

On this episode PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny and I discuss the main seasonal hay fever triggers, as there's more to spring than just pollen!

We also cover:

- Why are more people experiencing hay fever than ever before?

- Is the hay fever season changing?

- What are the natural treatment options for hay fever? 

You can learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) on our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/ or give us a call on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ).

Full blog posts:

https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/seasonal-hay-fever-triggers/

https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/climate-change-and-allergies/

Mould is a major problem in Australia and New Zealand, and not just from flooding, our old houses and some of the newer ones were not built with proper ventilation or insulation allowing mould to thrive.

In this episode, our PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny explains some of the main health issues that can results from mould exposure;

• Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Salicylate Intolerance
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

As well as the holistic approach to recovering from mould exposure, featuring guest Naturopath Brenda Rosenfeld (https://www.badessa.com.au/) and how Positive Association Technique (PAT) may be beneficial.

To find out if PAT is right for you, visit our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/ or call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 4997 (NZ).

Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/mould-cirs-salicylates/

Show notes:

- "Salicylate Intolerance and The Sulphation Pathway" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/salicylate-intolerance-and-the-sulphation-pathway/

- "The Rise of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/what-is-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas/

- "The Gut Microbiome and Allergies" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/the-gut-microbiome-and-allergies/

- Surviving Mold website - https://www.survivingmold.com/

Milk and dairy products are so ingrained in our modern diets, yet are the prevalence of milk allergies vs. lactose intolerance! There are actually various types of reactions we can have to milk, to the various proteins, as well as lactose.

So if you suspect you’re having issues with milk or dairy products, in this episode we’ll help you decipher the different types of reactions you could be having to milk, and how you may be able to get relief from your symptoms with Positive Association Technique (PAT).

Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/milk-allergies-vs-lactose-intolerance-get-answers-and-relief-with-pat/

To learn more about PAT:

• Visit our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/
• Call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to chat to our friendly staff
• Send us your question HERE
• Request a Free PAT Information E-PACK HERE

Show notes:

Blog/Podcast - "The Gut Microbiome and Allergies"

Blog/Podcast - "The Anti-Nutrient Debate"