Out of Pocket
You're here because you're in the healthcare gap.
You're already doing the basics of exercise and eating healthy.
But you're also not so sick you need the care of a doctor.
You want answers that help you live your best life proactively.
If you’re burned out on diets, confused by your symptoms, and tired of being told “everything looks normal,” this show is for you.
Hosted by functional nutritionists Andrew Hayes and Kat Best, we cover the health issues most people struggle with but rarely talk about. Gut problems. Hormone chaos. Fatigue. Cravings. Mood swings. The difference between sustainable fat loss and trendy weight loss. Irregular poops. (Yes, we said it.)
Each week, we give you the tools to actually feel better - without crash diets, supplements you don’t need, or 4AM workouts.
No shame. No perfection. Just more clarity, not more effort.
Subscribe now and say goodbye to guessing on your health.
Out of Pocket
Why You’re Always Itchy (And It’s Not Your Skin) l Ep 77
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Have you ever had random itching that makes no sense? Your scalp itches at night, your hands itch after eating, your arms or legs get itchy when you sweat. You try creams, switch products, maybe even take antihistamines, but nothing really solves it. Because a lot of the time, it is not actually a skin issue.
In this episode, Kat and Andrew break down why histamine overload is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic itching, and why so many people are treating the symptom without understanding what is actually driving it.
They explain how histamine works in the body, how it builds up, and why things like gut health, hormones, stress, and even alcohol can impact how your body handles it. They also walk through why itching often shows up without a visible rash, why it can feel random or cyclical, and why it is commonly worse at night.
They also cover why antihistamines and steroid creams can help temporarily but do not address the root cause, and how relying on them long term can make it harder to understand what is really going on.
If you have ever felt like your skin is reacting for no reason, or you have tried everything and still feel itchy, this episode will help you start connecting the dots.
(06:05) What histamine actually does in the body
(13:00) Common triggers like food, stress, and hormones
(16:30) A real client case and what actually worked
(20:13) What to do if you think histamine is the issue
10 DAY SUMMER RESET - https://altaforlife.com/10daysummerreset
Ready to take the next step with us? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application
Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview
(after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat)
Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2
to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck
Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/
Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/