Hi Elissa,

I know exactly how you feel. I went through a long period where I tried to avoid everything, including histamine heavy foods. When I was at my most sensitive, I found I reacted to fermented foods quite a lot, whereas others in a similar situation could tolerate them. I don’t believe the benefits of taking them in this instance would have outweighed the negatives – the aim is to reduce inflammation, not promote it. Once I got to a certain point I was able to tolerate these foods a bit better so have introduced them gradually but I never ‘indulge’, if that makes sense. Because gut health is so important I settled on a low-histamine vegan diet and found it the most beneficial for me. Some people add a small amount of gelatin and probiotics to begin with, but the truth is really in the results. Here is a site which might help decide on the best probiotic for histamine intolerance. http://www.optibacprobiotics.co.uk/faq/which-probiotic-for-histamine-intolerance

We cant avoid histamines entirely, and our body does requires them for certain functions. But limiting them can be beneficial for conditions such as eczema. Here are a few other sites that might be helpful for you:

http://thepaleodiet.com/histamine-intolerance-paleo-diet/
http://thelowhistaminechef.com/eczema-a-mast-cell-histamine-related-condition/

I wish you the best with your journey helping your little one.
Mel x