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Video on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.....

ljimbo423

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This is a video with Dr. Jill Carnahan about MCAS. She has overcome breast cancer, Crohn's disease and mold illness. She is a practicing Functional Medicine Doctor in Louisville, Colorado and is in fantastic health now!

She talks about symptoms, triggers, testing and treatments- (over the counter drugs, prescription drugs and natural treatments). I don't have MCAS, but I do have histamine issues though and found this very informative and could relate to a lot of what she was saying.
http://www.betterhealthguy.com/episode20

Key Takeaways
  • What are mast cells and what do they do?
  • What does a mast cell produce when over-activated?
  • What are the symptoms of MCAS?
  • What triggers overactivation of mast cells?
  • What is the role of environmental toxins and MCAS?
  • Is there a connection between MCAS and POTS?
  • What role do food reactions and leaky gut play?
  • What is the link between MCAS and CIRS?
  • How is MCAS treated?
  • Are some probiotics bad for people with MCAS?
  • What mind-body tools may be helpful with MCAS?
 
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