27. Dr. Kelly McCann, MD on MCAS, POTS, and Mold Toxicity

Have you ever heard of mast cell activation syndrome and wondered if it is the missing puzzle piece for you? Or do you have mast cell activation syndrome and want to know what you can do about it? Today we are diving into Mast cell activation syndrome, also known as MCAS, with Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann has been in private practice in Costa Mesa, California since 2008. She is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. She lectures internationally on various topics, including mold and mycotoxin illness, lyme and chronic infections, mast cell activation and related conditions and environmental medicine. Join us for a conversation today with Dr. McCann about MCAS, how it intersects with mold toxicity and POTS, and what you can do to support your health. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:38 - What is MCAS? 6:08 - MCAS and brain health 7:30 - How do you know it’s MCAS? 18:01 - MCAS & POTS 24:46 - MCAS & Mold Toxicity 31:54 - Low Histamine Diet & MCAS 35:35 - Gut health and MCAS 37:34 - How prevalent is mold toxicity? 39:38 - Cats carry bartonella 42:22 - Treatments for MCAS 51:00 - Dr. McCann’s morning routine 52:08 - Dr. McCann’s book recommendations