Mast Cell Matters: Deep dives on MCAS with Tania Dempsey, MD - Presented by The POTScast SIBO and gut health driving MCAS with Dr. Michael Ruscio
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Feb 13, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Michael Ruscio, a chiropractic expert in gut health and SIBO, teams up with Dr. Tania Dempsey. They dive into how gut issues can trigger mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and explore diagnostic approaches like the SIBO breath test. The duo discusses personalized treatments, the importance of lifestyle factors, and even psychological elements influencing gut health. They share practical tips for managing symptoms and the hopeful message that resilience is key on the healing journey.
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Dr. Ruscio's Gut Health Journey
- Dr. Michael Ruscio experienced insomnia, food-reactive brain fog, fatigue, and depression despite a healthy lifestyle in college.
- Stool tests revealed amoeba histolytica, a serious gut pathogen, which shifted his career focus to gut health.
Understanding SIBO Basics
- SIBO occurs when there is an excessive bacterial population in the small intestine leading to fermentation and inflammation.
- This bacterial overgrowth disrupts motility and causes symptoms like constipation or diarrhea.
Causes of SIBO Development
- SIBO can develop from oral bacteria seeding the small intestine due to low stomach acid or impaired motility causing reflux.
- Anatomical factors like intestinal tortuosity or scar tissue may also lead to bacterial overgrowth.
