Eat for Life Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance with Beth O’Hara, FND
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Jun 21, 2021 Beth O’Hara, a Functional Naturopath and founder of Mast Cell 360, dives into the complexities of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance. She highlights the significant impact of these conditions—affecting 1 in 8.5 people—and discusses the critical role of mast cells in our immune response. Beth also uncovers how gut health and mold toxicity can trigger MCAS, emphasizing the interplay between trauma and nervous system health. Her holistic approach offers practical steps for healing, including dietary adjustments and symptom screening.
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Mast Cells Are Immune Conductors
- Mast cells are frontline immune sentinels with hundreds of receptors and over a thousand possible mediators.
- They sit at nerve endings and link immune, nervous, and stress responses across the body.
Personal Story Of Over-Suppression
- Beth described being treated with many antihistamines and mast cell medications as a child and later becoming severely ill.
- She says those treatments suppressed her immune response and contributed to being bedridden by age 28.
Histamine Isn't Just An Enemy
- Histamine is a useful, necessary mediator involved in digestion, sleep-wake cycles, and injury repair.
- Histamine intolerance occurs when histamine input exceeds the body's breakdown capacity, causing overflow symptoms.