What do chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and autism all have in common? All of these conditions can be caused by a faulty enzyme called MTHFR. While it may look like an abbreviation for a curse word, MTHFR actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This little enzyme plays a very important role in the body. MTHFR…
UPDATE POST OF MTHFR BLOG MTHFR Gene Mutation-What's the Big Deal About Methylation?. Do you have a genetic defect in the MTHFR gene?? Maybe you've have a family history of heart attack or stroke… maybe you've suffered through multiple miscarriages. Or maybe you struggle with chronic migraine headaches or irritible bowel syndrome or depression. Perhaps…
Mast cells are an important part of your immune system, without them you would never heal from an injury. However, there is a condition where they become overactive and cause serious problems in the body – this condition is called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
“I've got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would've thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It's…
It’s safe to say that most of us have grappled with our mental health at some point or another. Whether it’s feelings of emptiness or sadness creeping in, feelings of anxiety or irritability popping up, difficulty sleeping, or simply having a hard time focusing and getting motivated – it can be downright frustrating to feel…
Today we’re going to explore exactly what mast cell activation syndrome is, how diagnostic criteria have changed in recent years, and explore 2 fascinating new treatment strategies.
Unfortunately, mast cell disorders and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), in particular, are on the rise these days. I believe it’s in part because of the constant barrage of environmental toxins, molds, and chemicals.
Let’s take a look at what exactly mast cell activation syndrome is, how it might be causing your mystery symptoms, and what you can do.
What do migraines, skin rashes, and digestive issues all have in common? They can all be triggered by a complex condition known as mast cell activation syndrome – a tricky imbalance that causes some of your immune cells to begin malfunctioning. Getting to the root cause of this perplexing condition and its troubling symptoms can…
Histamine and tryptase have traditionally been the primary mediators associated with the complex disorder known as mast cell activation syndrome. However recent research is unveiling that there may be a whole lot more to the story than these two compounds. So, in this blog post, we’re going to explore exactly what mast cells are, what…
If you’ve ever spent time reading about allergies, you might have come across people talking about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). People with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome often struggle just to obtain a diagnosis – due to the complexity of the disease and the lack of awareness within the mainstream medical community, patients can go months, if not several years, without relief for their illness.
